Resources by Topic: Suffering and Evil

In this excerpt from his 2018 book God’s Grace in Your Suffering, David Powlison writes about how God changes our “Why me?” questions in suffering. 

Most proposed solutions to the problem of evil and suffering have been around for a long time; “open theism” is recent. Open theists believe that God does not and cannot know in advance the future choices that his free creatures will make.

Several friends have recently had their close loved ones die. I appreciate these five points from Vaneetha Rendall Risner, a dear sister who has experienced much suffering, on how to minister to others in need. 

Theologian G. C. Berkouwer said, “There can be no sound theology without a sound demonology.” Some deny the existence of demons, regarding them as mere symbols of man’s inhumanity to man. But even those who believe the Bible tend to develop sloppy demonology.

Jesus suffered the same trials and temptations we do. God understands our worst losses and heartbreaks, even our temptations: “Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted” (Hebrews 2:18).

Sin and death, the Fall and the Curse, Satan and his demons, the Hell we deserve—what powerful obstacles for God to overcome. But the biggest obstacle was the satisfaction of His own holiness. For God to demonstrate His greatness, He had to overcome all these obstacles.

Randy Alcorn was interviewed about different parts of his life. In this clip, he talks about his reactions to his wife's cancer diagnosis.

Randy Alcorn was interviewed about different parts of his life. In this clip, he talks about how to Lord prepared him for his wife's cancer diagnosis. 

Randy Alcorn was interviewed about different parts of his life. In this clip, he reflects on times the Lord has helped him in his struggles. 

Randy Alcorn was interviewed about different parts of his life. In this clip, he talks about his depression.

Why do God’s children undergo pressures, suffering, and deadly peril? Paul answers clearly: “that we might not rely on ourselves but on God” (2 Corinthians 1:11).

Randy Alcorn was interviewed on various topics such as trusting God, Christian bucket lists, Heaven and more. In this audio clip, he talks about how God will someday make all things right.

Randy Alcorn was interviewed on various topics such as trusting God, Christian bucket lists, Heaven and more. In this audio clip, he talks about how God understands what we're going through.

Randy Alcorn was interviewed on various topics such as trusting God, Christian bucket lists, Heaven and more. In this audio clip, he talks about how he and his wife Nanci trusted God when they were going through a difficult time.