Title: How Can a Loving God Allow Suffering and Evil?
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-14
Scripture Memory: 1 Cor 1:10
Journey: Some people object to Christianity because there is evil and suffering in the world. Roughly, their argument follows this line of reasoning: If God is all good and all powerful He would stop evil and suffering. But evil and suffering are rampant in this world. Therefore, God is either not all good (he’s unwilling to stop evil/suffering) or God is not all powerful (he can’t stop evil/suffering). In other words, according to their reasoning, the God of the Bible can’t exist.
If someone tossed this objection your way how would you respond? Really? Are you prepared to answer in a way that demonstrates wisdom? Today’s sermon is intended to help you respond thoughtfully and biblically.
God’s richest blessings on you (please read that “you” as plural!),
Will (for the pastors)
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