Download or read book Bible Study Course Lesson 4 Why Does God Allow Suffering written by United Church of God and published by United Church of God. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do we reconcile anguish and suffering with the Bible's portrayal of a loving God? Inside this Bible study lesson:-- Freedom of Choice or Freedom from Suffering?-- The Sovereignty of God-- Why Suffering?-- The Importance of Godly Character-- Jesus Christ's Profound Example of Suffering-- Why Must Christians Suffer?-- Avoiding Unnecessary Suffering-- Help for Sufferers-- Time and Chance-- God is Always Fair-- How God Sees Suffering-- Satan's Role in Causing Suffering-- Cause and Effect: An Often-Overlooked Principle-- Learning from the Suffering of Job-- Historical Insights into Human Suffering-- Glossary-- Points to Ponder-- http://www.ucg.org/bible-study-course/

Download or read book Why Does God Allow Suffering written by United Church of God and published by United Church of God. This book was released on 2010-08-20 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If God is truly a God of love and mercy, why does He not intervene? Some have concluded that God simply doesn't exist. The answer, however, is much more complex. What does the Bible reveal about the causes of suffering? Inside this Bible study aid: -- A World Plagued With Human Suffering -- A Front-Row Seat for Suffering -- Why a Loving God Allows Suffering -- Can We Explain All Suffering? -- Satan's Role in Suffering -- How Good Can Come From Suffering -- How Events Molded the Character of One Future President -- "It Is Appointed for Men to Die Once" -- When Will Suffering Cease? -- Walking Through the Valleys of Life

Download or read book Why Would a Good God Allow Suffering written by Kurt DeHaan and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Participant Study Guide for The Dawning - an interactive, 15-lesson Daylight Series Bible Study. To be used in conjuction with the DVD and Leader's Guide set, which is sold separately.

Download or read book Why Does God Allow Evil and Suffering written by Mike Mazzalongo and published by BibleTalk.tv. This book was released on 2017-09-13 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why does God allow so much evil in this world especially if He is supposed to be a good and merciful God? Hopefully, the answers provided in this lesson will help bring to face those who doubt there is a God because of the suffering that they see in the world.

Download or read book Creative Bible Lessons on the Prophets written by Crystal Kirgiss and published by HarperChristian Resources. This book was released on 2009-08-30 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 12 insightful sessions on the prophets--for youth workers, small group leaders, and Sunday school teachersThese 12 insightful sessions delve into the lives and missions of Old Testament prophets in ways that will pique kids’ interest and imagination. Students will learn about ordinary individuals with evergreen, extraordinary messages about faithfulness, idolatry, self-centeredness, integrity, passionate faith, knowledge of God, a just society, and God’s mighty hand in the history of all humankind.The prophets offer 2 indispensable gifts to teenagers--a window into the heart and mind of God, and a recurring reminder that human beings matter immeasurably to God. The prophets talk to God and to people. But best of all God responds. He speaks to people--and to teenagers--today.

Download or read book Into Thy Word written by Richard Krejcir and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-12-20 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about how to read and study the Bible. This book is about getting the non-Christian to learn how to study the Bible, and this book is for the Pastor and theologian who needs to have their "refresh" button pressed. This book is in fact for anybody desiring to know the Book of ages. If you are new to the Word or are a seasoned teacher. If you do not know where to begin, or you have tried countless times and feel overwhelmed and frustrated, this is the book for you!

Download or read book How long O Lord 2nd edition written by D A CARSON and published by Inter-Varsity Press. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My soul is in anguish. How long, O Lord, how long?' (Psalm 6:8) Personal tragedy and heartache. Accident, illness and infirmity. Drought, earthquake, tsunami. Terrorist atrocities. War, genocide, poverty, famine. All we have to do is live long enough, and we will suffer in one way or another. In this new edition of an excellent, widely appreciated study, Don Carson addresses the issue of evil and suffering with sensitivity, pastoral concern and biblical insight. He helps Christians prepare for the day when they have to experience a 'frowning providence', and face it with faith and hope because of an unshakable trust in the providence of God.

Download or read book Bible Study Course Lesson 11 Christianity A Way of Life written by United Church of God and published by United Church of God. This book was released on 2011-11-09 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is it acceptable to believe we are free to worship God as we wish, to refashion God in our own image? Or has God revealed an approach to life that He expects us to follow? Does it make any difference in the relationship we are supposed to have with Him? In this lesson we examine the answers to these questions and more from the Scriptures. Inside this Bible study lesson: -- Introduction -- The Godly Way of Life -- The Foundation -- Practicing Love, Honor and Respect -- Building Habits of Prayer and Bible Study -- Observing God's Sabbath -- Faith and Fidelity -- Being a Good Neighbor to Others -- Accepting Personal Responsibility -- Living As Lights in the World -- Points to Ponder -- http://www.ucg.org/bible-study-course/

Download or read book Journey of the Soul written by Bill Gaultiere and published by Revell. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The healthy Christian life is one of continuing spiritual, emotional, and relational growth. But so many of us feel stuck or stagnated at one stage of the journey. It's not always clear to us where or why we are stuck, making it difficult to take the next step on our journey of the soul. That's where Bill and Kristi Gaultiere come in. After decades in private practice as counselors and therapists, they have developed a unique model for growing in grace. In Journey of the Soul, they draw on more than 70,000 hours of providing therapy and spiritual direction to show you how to identify your current stage of faith and the next steps to take based on your unique needs and struggles. With Scripture, self-assessments, and soul care practices to support your progress along the way, this insightful and inspiring book will be a treasured companion on your journey no matter where you are or how long you've been following Jesus.

Download or read book Why Am I Suffering written by United Church of God and published by United Church of God. This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When tragedies happen, we ask why. Whether it happens to us personally, to our loved ones, or to our communities, we have a natural desire to find answers. How could a loving all powerful God allow terrible things to happen? God gives us answers. He gives us hope. The Bible is the very Word of God, and it reveals the reasons for pain and suffering. It also gives us the hope of how to get through trials and sorrows. God doesn't want bad things to happen to people. He loves you. He loves people. Like a loving parent, it hurts Him to see His children in pain. In fact, it's part of God's plan for humanity to get rid of all sadness, sorrow and pain. His plan is for every man, woman and child to live in peace and harmony in His Kingdom. He wants this new world even more than we do. He wants us to grow closer to Him, to obey Him, and to find true peace and comfort in His love and way of life. The most important thing to realize is that God cares for you actively. Inside this booklet: - God Does Care for You - Hearing God's Will - Why Suffering? Where Does It Come From? - Jesus Christ Is the Way Through Your Suffering

Download or read book The Atheist s Fatal Flaw written by Norman L. Geisler and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2014-06-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most critiques of atheism focus on refuting head-on the claims of atheists. Instead, this unique book faithfully represents what atheists say they believe and stands back to watch as the natural inconsistencies in that worldview inevitably rise to the surface. Norman L. Geisler, the apologetic giant of our time, is joined by Daniel J. McCoy, highlighting two inconsistencies in particular. First they examine the atheist's assertion that God cannot exist because there is evil in the world and that if God truly existed, he would intervene. These same people then turn around and say any intervention on God's part would impose upon human autonomy, and thus would be unjust. Second, these very interventions that would be considered immoral if imposed upon the earth by God are lauded when they stem instead from some human institution or authority. Geisler and McCoy highlight this kind of "doublethink" step by step, showing readers how to identify such inconsistencies in atheistic arguments and refute them--or rather show atheists how they refute themselves.

Download or read book It s Not Supposed to Be This Way written by Lysa TerKeurst and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst unveils her heart amid shattering circumstances and shows readers how to live assured when life doesn't turn out like they expected. What do you do when God’s timing seems questionable, His lack of intervention hurtful, and His promises doubtful? Life often looks so very different than we hoped or expected. Some events may simply catch us off guard for a moment, but others shatter us completely. We feel disappointed and disillusioned, and we quietly start to wonder about the reality of God’s goodness. Lysa TerKeurst understands this deeply. But she's also discovered that our disappointments can be the divine appointments our souls need to radically encounter God. In It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, Lysa invites us into her own journey of faith and, with grit, vulnerability, and honest humor, helps us to: Stop being pulled into the anxiety of disappointment by discovering how to better process unmet expectations and other painful situations. Train ourselves to recognize the three strategies of the enemy so we can stand strong and persevere through unsettling relationships and uncertain outcomes. Discover the secret of being steadfast and not panicking when God actually does give us more than we can handle. Shift our suspicion that God is cruel or unfair to the biblical assurance that God is protecting and preparing us. Know how to encourage a friend and help her navigate hard realities with real help from God's truth.

Download or read book Bible Study Course Lesson 12 God s Festivals Keys to Humanity s Future written by United Church of God and published by United Church of God. This book was released on 2011-11-09 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humanity has been deprived of the keys that unlock a comprehensive understanding of God's plan and purpose for humankind. God reveals His splendid plan in the prophecies and teachings of the Scriptures. In this lesson you will see how God has provided us with the keys to unlock His plan through His sacred festivals. Inside this Bible study lesson: -- Introduction -- Festivals of Hope -- The Passover -- The Feast of Unleavened Bread -- The Feast of Trumpets -- Pentecost -- The Day of Atonement -- The Feast of Tabernacles -- The Last Great Day -- Humanity's Fruitless Quest for Life's Purpose -- The Annual Festivals of God -- Are the Biblical Holy Days Christian Festivals? -- How Sacrifices and Festivals Are Related -- What Did Paul Really Say in Colossians 2:16? -- Obedient Followers of God -- Some Final Remarks -- Points to Ponder -- http://www.ucg.org/bible-study-course/

Download or read book Bible Study Course Lesson 2 The Word of God The Foundation of Knowledge written by United Church of God and published by United Church of God. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God's Word reveals the true values by which we must live if we are to solve our massive relationship problems and the other seemingly insoluble dilemmas that threaten to overwhelm us. Inside this Bible study lesson: -- Introduction: The Word of God - The Foundation of Knowledge -- Knowledge and Understanding - Or Meaningless Information -- Basic Knowledge Everyone Needs -- Misinformation and Disinformation about God and the Bible -- Why Man Rejects the Knowledge of God -- How To Gain Godly Knowledge -- God's Knowledge Revealed in Two Parts -- King David and His Scribes -- The Writers of the Hebrew Bible -- The Transition from the Prophets to the Gospels -- The Fascinating Nature of God's Revelation -- King Solomon's Writings -- Another Important Author -- The Five Books of Moses -- The Latter, or Major, Prophets -- The Foundation of True Values -- King Jehoiakim: A Lesson From Biblical History -- Daniel the Prophet -- The New Testament Writers -- Glossary -- Summary Remarks -- Points to Ponder -- http://www.ucg.org/bible-study-course/

Download or read book Bible Study Course Lesson 10 What Is the Church written by United Church of God and published by United Church of God. This book was released on 2011-11-09 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does the Bible mean when it talks about the Church? Inside this Bible study lesson: -- Introduction -- The Church Is Not The Building -- A Chosen People -- The New Testament Church Begins -- Why The Church? -- The Body of Christ -- The Bride of Christ -- Recognizing the Church -- The Historical Background of the Word Church -- What Did the Early Church Believe and Practice? -- God's Church Is Like a Loving Mother -- God's Church Welcomes You -- How Is the Work of the Church Supported? -- What Now? -- Points to Ponder -- http://www.ucg.org/bible-study-course/

Download or read book Hinds Feet on High Places written by Hannah Hurnard and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey with Much-Afraid to new heights of love, joy, and victory! For the first time, this beloved Christian allegory is a mixed-media special edition complete with charming watercolor paintings, antique tinted photography, and meditative hand-lettered Scripture. As you read and connect with the story of Much-Afraid and her trials, the pages of this book come alive thanks to the plethora of special artwork. Hinds’ Feet on High Places, with more than 2,000,000 copies sold, is a story of endurance, persistence, and reliance on God. This book has inspired millions of people to become sure-footed in their faith even when facing the rockiest of life’s terrain. The story of Much-Afraid is based on Psalm 18:33: “He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights.” The complete Hinds’ Feet story is accented by 80 full-color paintings, photography, and hand-lettered Scripture.

Download or read book A Guide to Bible Study written by Harry E. Richards and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: