Resources by Topic: Suffering and Evil

The following paragraphs represent a sixth draft of a statement of principles developed by a diverse group of pastors and professors represent­ing various evangelical traditions. I am the primary author of this document, but it has been developed with extensive interaction in the group.

How should a Christian respond to mental illness? How do you determine if there is demon possession or if it is genuine mental illness, in which case, the person is still acting in sinful ways based upon biological problems. 

My good friend, seminary professor and theologian, Gerry Breshears, has written/compiled three different articles related to this subject. He has done extensive research and has firsthand experience in dealing with demon possession.

Joni Eareckson Tada announced this week that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Over the years Joni has become a dear friend to Nanci and me, and we also deeply appreciate her husband Ken. 

Randy Alcorn talks about suffering and evil on In the Market with Janet Parshall, a Moody radio program that challenges listeners to examine major news stories and issues being debated in the marketplace of ideas and speaks to them with the Word of God.

Randy Alcorn talking about evil and suffering on Family Life Today. This is a three part series that aired June 16-18, 2010.

In this Q&A session, Randy Alcorn answered many questions about his book Heaven. In this clip, he talks about seeing Jesus in Heaven after suffering on the Earth.

Randy Alcorn talks about God's redemptive plan for evil and suffering on Moody Radio's This is The Day broadcast.

In this 53 minute clip, Randy Alcorn Dr. Wayne Grudem speak on the theme "Between Heaven and Earth" at the April 2010 Clarus Conference.  This is one of two messages given by Randy at the conference.

Resources pastors and group leaders can use on the subject of suffering and evil.

Randy Alcorn discussing If God is Good on Mid-Morning with Lynne Ford.

Randy Alcorn answers the question, "If I'm good, won't God reward me?," on Midmorning with Lynne Ford.

Randy Alcorn asnwers the question, "What is the Christian worldview in regard to suffering?" on Mid-Morning with Lynne Ford.

Randy Alcorn addresses the need for an expectation of suffering in the life of a believer who is to grow in Christ-likeness.