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The Problem of Good
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RE: The Problem of Good
December 7, 2015 at 6:47 pm (This post was last modified: December 7, 2015 at 6:49 pm by Neo-Scholastic.)
Why do you assume that Christians should blame God because he allows suffering when the Bible clearly teaches that believers can rejoice in times of trouble?

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. - Romans 5:3-5

For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, . - Philippians 1:29

Count it all joy, my brethren, when you fall into various tribulation. . - James 1:2

Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory. I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. .
- Romans 8:17-18
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. . – James 1:2-4

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. . - Romans 8:26

But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. . – 1 Peter 4:13
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The Problem of Good - by RobbyPants - December 7, 2015 at 9:04 am
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RE: The Problem of Good - by dyresand - January 18, 2016 at 10:00 am
RE: The Problem of Good - by Minimalist - December 7, 2015 at 1:46 pm
RE: The Problem of Good - by Lek - December 7, 2015 at 1:51 pm
RE: The Problem of Good - by dyresand - December 7, 2015 at 1:57 pm
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RE: The Problem of Good - by RobbyPants - December 8, 2015 at 8:03 am
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RE: The Problem of Good - by Neo-Scholastic - December 8, 2015 at 5:46 pm
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RE: The Problem of Good - by RobbyPants - December 9, 2015 at 4:48 pm
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