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by Micah Gunn
2024-01-04
One of the universal questions all people ask: if God exists, and is good, why does He allow suffering? Atheists and believers alike wonder about this question. The Bible itself wrestles with this question! In this video we briefly...
Sermon
by Gary Smith
2022-06-18
Houston, TX
Many who do not believe in God give as a reason all the suffering we see around us in this world. They say how could a God of love allow this suffering? In this split sermon Mr. Smith addresses this question. God allows mankind to make...
Bible Study Aids

If God is truly a God of love and mercy, why does He not intervene? Some have concluded that God simply doesn't exist. The answer, however, is much more complex. What does the Bible reveal about the causes of suffering?

Sermon
by Fred Kellers
2021-09-18
Nashville, TN
We see so much pain, hurt, and evil in the world, and many people therefore can’t believe that God exists. If He does, why is there so much suffering in this world? Why hasn’t He ended suffering already?
Sermon
by Philip Aust
2021-09-04
Atlanta, GA
In a Bible Study format, pastor Philip Aust covered the Bible Study Course Lesson No. Four - "Why Does God Allow Suffering?".
Beyond Today Television Program
by Gary Petty
2017-05-28
Although this question has puzzled many people, the crucial answer is offered in the pages of the Bible.
Sermon
by Tom C. Randle
2017-07-01
Twin Cities, MN
The world is filled with suffering. Many have asked, "Why does God allow suffering?" Maybe a better question to ask is, "Why is there suffering in this world in the first place?" There is a cause for every effect. What is the cause of...
Sermon
by Tom M Damour
2019-01-05
Lubbock, TX
Is God fair? Why does God allow suffering? Is it His fault that there is suffering in the world?
Sermon
by Tom M Damour
2016-12-31
Lubbock, TX
Why does God allow the suffering of the human race? There is good news for all the suffering in the word.
Sermon
by Roy Holladay
2010-07-31
Rome, GA
The question has often been asked, why does God allow suffering? Why doesn't He prevent trials, why doesn't He heal our sickness? These questions are examined and some reasons given why God does allow us to go through trials.
Sermon
by Scott McKeon
2009-02-21
Phoenix East, AZ
We hear a lot of bad news these days and we also experience a lot of bad things. There is a lot of suffering and we can ask ourselves why God allows it to go on? Many have trouble understanding how a loving God can allow such things to...
Beyond Today Television Program
by Steve Myers
2021-09-12
If there is an all-powerful, loving Creator, why does He allow distress and suffering? Discover the important answer.
Beyond Today Television Program
by Steve Myers
2018-09-30
If God is truly loving and merciful, why does He permit so much pain, evil and misery? Tune in to discover answers.
Beyond Today Television Program
by Gary Petty, Victor Kubik, Melvin Rhodes
2006-01-15
If there is an all-powerful God, why does he permit pain and grief? There is a surprising answer you need to know!
Sermon
by Arvid Simmons
2015-02-07
Jackson, TN
How can a merciful God allow all of the suffering on this earth?  Why must you suffer?  God is building holy, righteous character in each of us and learning patience and trust in suffering builds that character.  We learn that sin brings...
Sermon
by Roy Holladay
2009-11-28
Rome, GA
A look at the trials and suffering of Job and why God allowed it helps us to have a better understanding of why God allows us to suffer.
Sermon
by Arvid Simmons
2015-02-28
Nashville, TN
If God is a God of love and mercy, why does He allow so much pain and suffering in the world, and even among Christians?  The Bible, God's Word, explains.  
Bible Study Course

How do we reconcile anguish and suffering with the Bible's portrayal of a loving God?

Sermon
by Randy D'Alessandro
2011-12-31
Ann Arbor, MI
How do we reconcile anguish and suffering with the Bible's portrayal of a loving God? Why would He allow the horrendous miseries that afflict humanity? Does the Bible explain suffering? Does it reveal a God who can exercise control over...

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