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Is God Responsible for Evil and Suffering? // Asking for a Friend, Part 2 2Rivers Church Messages
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- Religion & Spirituality
Why is there so much evil and suffering in the world if God is both all powerful and good?
Evil is defined as that which is morally wrong or sinful; something that brings sorrow, distress or calamity. It can also be seen and known as the opposite of good.
In the beginning of the world’s creation, God saw all that he had made, and it was very good! So why does an all-powerful, good God let evil and suffering happen? Afterall, if God wanted to stop it He could.
The question of the evil and suffering we experience and a supposedly all powerful and all good & loving God is a real one we all face.
Join Pastor Ron Cathcart as he unpacks some of the tensions around this question & how the Bible talks about pain and suffering.
See Genesis 1:3, James 1:13, 1 John 1:5, Isaiah 46: 9-10
EVIL AND SUFFERING ARE PART OF THE BROKEN WORLD WE LIVE IN
In the beginning, God gave Adam and Eve a choice and people have been making wrong choices ever since. Evil exists in our world because God’s creatures rebelled and continue to do so. Evil will persist until the return of Jesus.
See Romans 5:12
THE PRESENCE OF EVIL AND SUFFERING DOES NOT MEAN GOD IS NOT ALL POWERFUL
Atheists would say, “God is not taking care of it, He must not be all powerful.” In the story of Job, God never answers the question of why but establishes His ever present power.
See Job 1: 10-19, Job 38: 4-5, Job 38:22, Job 39: 1-2
THE PRESENCE OF EVIL AND SUFFERING DOES NOT MEAN GOD IS NOT GOOD AND LOVING
When bad things happen, it does not change the fact that God loves us. God’s own son endured pain and suffering on our behalf. Jesus was a suffering servant and by His wounds we are healed. He who knew no sin was laid out on the cross.
See Isaiah 53: 3-6, John 3:16
GOD IS ALWAYS AT WORK, EVEN IN THE MIDST OF PAIN AND SUFFERING
We don’t always have the answers but this helps us understand the concept. There may be many things happening, but God is our strength and portion forever.
See Job 42:1-5, Psalm 73: 13-17, Romans 8:28
WHEN WE HAVE SUFFERED, WE CAN HELP OTHERS WHO ARE SUFFERING
Sometimes our suffering can lead to a great calling to comfort for others who find themselves on the same difficult path. Our suffering can help others who are suffering.
See 2 Corinthians 1:3-6
SUFFERING MATURES US
Deeper intimacy is gained with God during the hard times. Our level of maturity and faith will increase during the hard times.
See Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4
WE MUST VIEW PAIN AND SUFFERING IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY
We measure life on a human timeline. This life is short on the map of eternity. Some day, Jesus will return and if he never did another thing, He’s done enough!
See 1 Peter 4:13, Revelation 21:4
2Rivers Church in O’Fallon, MO, exists to help people become passionate followers of Jesus.
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Why is there so much evil and suffering in the world if God is both all powerful and good?
Evil is defined as that which is morally wrong or sinful; something that brings sorrow, distress or calamity. It can also be seen and known as the opposite of good.
In the beginning of the world’s creation, God saw all that he had made, and it was very good! So why does an all-powerful, good God let evil and suffering happen? Afterall, if God wanted to stop it He could.
The question of the evil and suffering we experience and a supposedly all powerful and all good & loving God is a real one we all face.
Join Pastor Ron Cathcart as he unpacks some of the tensions around this question & how the Bible talks about pain and suffering.
See Genesis 1:3, James 1:13, 1 John 1:5, Isaiah 46: 9-10
EVIL AND SUFFERING ARE PART OF THE BROKEN WORLD WE LIVE IN
In the beginning, God gave Adam and Eve a choice and people have been making wrong choices ever since. Evil exists in our world because God’s creatures rebelled and continue to do so. Evil will persist until the return of Jesus.
See Romans 5:12
THE PRESENCE OF EVIL AND SUFFERING DOES NOT MEAN GOD IS NOT ALL POWERFUL
Atheists would say, “God is not taking care of it, He must not be all powerful.” In the story of Job, God never answers the question of why but establishes His ever present power.
See Job 1: 10-19, Job 38: 4-5, Job 38:22, Job 39: 1-2
THE PRESENCE OF EVIL AND SUFFERING DOES NOT MEAN GOD IS NOT GOOD AND LOVING
When bad things happen, it does not change the fact that God loves us. God’s own son endured pain and suffering on our behalf. Jesus was a suffering servant and by His wounds we are healed. He who knew no sin was laid out on the cross.
See Isaiah 53: 3-6, John 3:16
GOD IS ALWAYS AT WORK, EVEN IN THE MIDST OF PAIN AND SUFFERING
We don’t always have the answers but this helps us understand the concept. There may be many things happening, but God is our strength and portion forever.
See Job 42:1-5, Psalm 73: 13-17, Romans 8:28
WHEN WE HAVE SUFFERED, WE CAN HELP OTHERS WHO ARE SUFFERING
Sometimes our suffering can lead to a great calling to comfort for others who find themselves on the same difficult path. Our suffering can help others who are suffering.
See 2 Corinthians 1:3-6
SUFFERING MATURES US
Deeper intimacy is gained with God during the hard times. Our level of maturity and faith will increase during the hard times.
See Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4
WE MUST VIEW PAIN AND SUFFERING IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY
We measure life on a human timeline. This life is short on the map of eternity. Some day, Jesus will return and if he never did another thing, He’s done enough!
See 1 Peter 4:13, Revelation 21:4
2Rivers Church in O’Fallon, MO, exists to help people become passionate followers of Jesus.
Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to stay updated with our content ⏩.
LIKE ✔️, SHARE 📢, and FOLLOW for more videos like this one to help you live equipped and become a passionate follower of Jesus!
👉 Explore our message series here: https://www.youtube.com/@2RiversChurch/playlists
===================================
Instagram: https://instagram.com/2riverschurch/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/2rivers_church/
👋Visit us online at https://www.2riverschurch.com/
#2RiversChurch #evilandsuffering #askingforafriend #brokenworld
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