Category Archives: Theodicy

The Jury has returned with a verdict…

Posted on May 27, 2016 by

Have you ever approached God as if he were a defendant in need of making His case to you? Continue reading →

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God of the vulnerable

Posted on October 8, 2014 by

“What a contrast. We see God, the most potent and self-sufficient Power imaginable, continually expressing profound concern for the least potent and self-sufficient — the orphan in distress.” Continue reading →

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Where is God when we suffer?

Posted on July 27, 2014 by

God is an active presence in the midst of trouble, hardship and suffering. Continue reading →

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The parable of the wheat and tares

Posted on July 23, 2014 by

One of the most misinterpreted parables of Jesus. Continue reading →

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Confused about God in a world of suffering

Posted on April 22, 2014 by

In our efforts to understand how God relates to the evil actions of humans (or even to His own acts of judgment), we must make some important distinctions concerning God’s will. Continue reading →

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What we must know about Satan

Posted on April 7, 2014 by

The great mystery of tension between the activity of Satan and the sovereignty of God is found in the trials of Job. Continue reading →

Posted in Anthropology, Devil, Evil in the world, Evil One, God's control, God's power, God's Protection, God's Will, Satan, Sovereignty, Theodicy, Theology | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Trust God at all times

Posted on March 19, 2014 by

Here’s a great quote from someone who practiced its truth in conditions far worse than most people ever experience. Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Despair, Discouragement, Doubt, Encouragement, Evil in the world, Faith, Pain, Problem of evil, purpose, Questioning God, Suffering, Theodicy, Trials, Walking with God, Worry | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Two versions of reality

Posted on February 28, 2014 by

Why do humans everywhere throughout all of history intuitively feel a pervasive longing for meaning, morality and destiny? Continue reading →

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Nothing bad will happen in the New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by

Is there just too much suffering for the idea of a powerful and caring God to make sense? Imagine God appearing to you on New Year’s Eve to tell you that nothing bad will happen to you in the coming year.
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Top 5 Arguments against eternal punishment

Posted on December 27, 2013 by

Most people know that the Bible doesn’t describe a pleasant end for those who reject God’s offer of salvation through Jesus Christ. But what type of judgment falls on them? Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Afraid to die, Bible, Christian worldview, Death, Discernment, Doctrine, End Times, Eschatology, Eternal life, Eternal security, Fear, Fear of death, Fear of God, Future events, God's control, God's Love, God's power, God's Will, Hell, Hope?, Jesus Christ, Love Wins, Problem of evil, Punishment, Questioning God, Rob Bell, Salvation, Second coming, Security of salvation, Theodicy, Truth | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment