Understanding the Problem of Pain and Its Biblical Perspective
Explore the profound topic of pain and its theological implications. Delve into the questions surrounding why God allows suffering and how sin is the root cause of pain. Discover insights from the Bible on how to navigate and find peace amidst trials and tribulations in life.
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The Problem of Pain Mike Mazzalongo BibleTalk.tv
The Problem of Pain If God is good and all powerful, why does He allow pain Why not eliminate it?
The Problem of Pain An all good and powerful God would not allow His creation to suffer and die, so therefore there must be no God since there is suffering and death.
The Source of Pain Sin Causes Pain, Not God.
The Source of Pain 16The LORD God commanded the man, saying, From any tree of the garden you may eat freely;17but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die. Genesis 2:16-17
The Source of Pain 23For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
The Source of Pain There is pain because there is sin and we are all affected by it directly or indirectly.
The Source of Pain God exists amid the pain and through His Word He helps us understand and deal with the pain.
The Bible & Pain 1. Pain is a Certainty
The Bible & Pain Jesus guaranteed it. 33These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world. John 16:33
The Bible & Pain Peter warns us not to be surprised. 12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 1 Peter 4:12
The Bible & Pain We can find comfort despite the pain, not avoid it altogether.
The Bible & Pain 1. Pain is a Certainty 2. We are called to suffer
The Bible & Pain 21For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, 1 Peter 2:21
The Bible & Pain 15Precious in the sight of the LORD Is the death of His godly ones. Psalms 116:15
Benefits of Suffering Pain brings repentance- II Cor. 2:1-9
Benefits of Suffering Pain brings repentance.- II Cor. 2:1-9 Pain develops empathy.- II Cor. 1:4 4who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
Benefits of Suffering Pain brings repentance.- II Cor. 2:1-9 Pain develops empathy.- II Cor. 1:4 Pain draws people to God.- II Cor. 4:15 grace which is spreading to more and more people may cause the giving of thanks to abound to the glory of God. 15For all things are for your sakes, so that the
Benefits of Suffering Pain brings repentance.- II Cor. 2:1-9 Pain develops empathy.- II Cor. 1:4 Pain draws people to God.- II Cor. 4:15 Pain builds character.- Rom. 5:3 3And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;
Benefits of Suffering Conduct Attitude Faith Character Pain can be an Agent for change in
The Bible & Pain 1. Pain is a Certainty 2. We are called to suffer 3. Pain is not for life IE. Job
The Bible & Pain God is Fair The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He. Deut. 32:4
The Bible & Pain God will not overburden us 13No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. I Cor. 10:13
Summary Sin causes pain
Summary Sin causes pain Pain can be profitable
Summary Sin causes pain Pain can be profitable Pain will pass
Summary How can the church minister to Your pain?
