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Study #3: Why is there pain and suffering in the world
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Study 3: Why is there pain and suffering in the world?
Bible Passage: Gen. 1:1, 31; Isaiah 53:4-5; 2 Cor. 4:17; 2 Peter 3:9; Rev. 21:4
Introduction
So if God is good and almighty, why doesn't he end all the bad things in this world?
A. God created a good world
Point #1
- "In the beginning God created...." (Genesis 1)
- God created everything perfect but was spoiled by the disobedience of man.
- Sin & rebellion against God resulted in pain and suffering.
- Effect: bring imbalance, famine, earthquakes, diseases, and many other evils
- Examples:
- Lucifer (Isaiah 14:19,20; Ezekiel 28:12-19)
- Adam & Eve (Genesis 3)
B. Sin & Disobedience introduced suffering
A. God manifests his love over evil
Point #2
- God is not surprised by the presence of evil and sin in the world.
- He has designed a plan to use evil and suffering for a higher purpose.
- Example:
- Jesus Christ
- Through Him we receive redemption, restoration, and eternal life
- Acts 4:27,28; Isaiah 53
- God allows many things to happen in our lives, both good and bad; some make sense and others don't. (John 9:1-3; Romans 8:28)
- Example:
- Joseph (Genesis 45:5-8)
B. God changes our suffering into blessing
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