This is Part 5 of 5 parts answering the question, “Why does God allow suffering for new creations?” in the larger question, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?”

Christians Must Trust God’s Ability to Use Suffering to Conform

Even in the life of a “new creation,” when suffering persists, the purposes for it may begin to blur.  The agony can distract the believer from giving thanks in the difficulty and remembering that God is still in control (1 Thes. 5:18). He becomes miserable enough and stretched to the extreme, so he must be tied to grace and God’s ability to use the suffering to conform the believer to the image of Jesus. Paul wrote, Continue reading →

This is Part 4 of 5 parts answering the question, “Why does God allow suffering for new creations?” in the larger question, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?” Part 5 will be posted tomorrow.

Suffering May Be Divine Discipline to Restore to Holiness

The writer of Hebrews explained that Divine discipline is given to restore and develop holiness when he recorded, Continue reading →

This is Part 3 of 5 parts answering the question, “Why does God allow suffering in the lives of His “new creations”?” in the larger question, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?” Part 4 and 5 will be posted on June 18, 19, 2014, respectively.

While Suffering, Christians Must Trust God by Faith

Faith is the solution. Faith is the confidence. As we see in the heroes of faith from Hebrews 11, faith is the victory, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Heb. 11:6 NKJ) Continue reading →

This is Part 2 of 5 parts answering the question, “Why does God allow suffering for new creations?” in the larger question, “Why does a loving God allow suffering?” Parts 3-5 will be posted on succeeding days.

Humans Suffer Because of the Sovereign Wisdom of God

We have discussed previously many of the purposes of suffering.¹ Our tendency is that we would like to define the specific purpose for any given suffering, but the answer might be “one” of the explanations previously given or a combination of several that have been mentioned.  Larry Waters writes, Continue reading →