Why Does God Allow Suffering?
Clear Creek Community Church
Summary
The sermon addresses the difficult question of why a good and all-powerful God allows suffering in the world, contrasting this with a view of triumphalism that excludes hardship. It references Paul's experience in 2 Corinthians 12, highlighting how he encountered God and received grace through his suffering. The practical takeaway is to embrace suffering as an opportunity to encounter God in meaningful and personal ways.
Bible Verses
| Reference | Timestamp |
|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 | |
| Genesis 1-3 | |
| John 9 | |
| Revelation 21:4-5 | |
| Romans 9 | |
| Romans 8:28 | |
| John 11 | |
| 1 Peter | |
| 1 Timothy | |
| Matthew 5 | |
| Job |