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Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

There are many reasons that a good God may allow suffering in our lives. Sometimes, it is to train us. Other times, it is to call us to repentance. In every instance, God uses our suffering to ultimately bless us, even if we can’t immediately see it.

Locations & Times

Concordia Lutheran Church

16801 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78258, USA

Sunday 8:00 AM

Sunday 9:30 AM

Sunday 11:00 AM

Why does God allow suffering?
Pastor Zach McIntosh
5.29.2022

Background: 605 BC / Babylonian Boot Camp
WHY?
If you knew why, would it really make a difference?
WHO? (Will be with you in suffering)
⁃ Buddhism - Suffering is an illusion
⁃ Karma - Suffering is a recompense
⁃ Fatalism - Suffering is to be endured
⁃ Secularism - Suffering is to be avoided
HOW? (Will this turn out)
2 Endings: Rescue / Resurrection

“I never lost faith in the end of the story.” - Admiral James B. Stockdale