Surprised by Suffering: The Role of Pain and Death in The Christian Life
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (609 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1633893723 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 362 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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Sproul provides biblical answers to the questions all of us ask about suffering and addresses some of the many unbiblical conclusions that are put forth today. In this book, newly revised and expanded, R.C. In the end, he shows that suffering is not outside the realm of God's providence and His good purposes.. The problem of suffering is often raised by those who question the goodness or the power of God
. R. C. Dr. Sproul currently serves as senior minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's in Sanford, FL. Sproul is the founder, chairman and president of Ligonier Ministries, an international Christian education ministry located near Orlando, Florida. Dr. He is the executive editor of Tabletalk magazine and general editor of The Reformation Study Bi
Sartelle Sr.: Senior Minister, Tates Creek Presbyterian Church, Lexington, KY. Sproul concisely and sensitively affirms what I believe to be the three critical truths we need to grasp in order to preserve through suffering and death. First, the inevitable and vocational nature of death/suffering; second, God's sovereign redemptive purposes in suffering; and finally, the certainty of eternal life in perfect fellowship with Him and our fellow believers. Lynch Jr., MD: Professor of medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology; University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Fla. In Surprised by Suffering, John Calvin meets Florence Nightingale. Here you will find the wisdom of biblical perspective combined with the eternal hope of the gospel leading you to greater rest in your Savior, even in times of trouble. This is a rare work, a melding of the theologian and the past
The Hope we have in Jesus Christ! M. Baldanza Pastoral teachings on a tough topic. As always reading Pastor Sproul's books is a great joy. He writes simply and at the same time deeply on the subject of suffering. Blessed be Our great God for the Hope we have in Jesus Christ. A must read.. Well written. Provided solid biblical rational for suffering in Tinkerer Well written. Provided solid biblical rational for suffering in our life as well as insight as to how such suffering could bring glory to God.. Jeff F. said He sometimes talks over my head but I was okay on this one!. Love R. C. Sproul. He sometimes talks over my head but I was okay on this one!