Biblical hope: A future guarantee that hinges on God’s promise and faithfulness in Jesus Christ.
A trilemma: God is loving, God is powerful, there is evil.
Some Hard Truths1. Suffering comes from sin. James 1:15
2. We were made to glorify Him Isaiah 43
3. His ways are not my ways. Isaiah 55:8-9
4. We fail to see what’s really important. Philippians 1:21-24
5. I am not a qualified judge of good or fair. Job 38
6. Our suffering is short lived. James 4:14
What Good Comes From Suffering?Turning from sin. II Corinthians 7:8-13
Rely on Jesus II Corinthians 1:8-9
Sanctification I Peter 1:6-7
Looking to the reward I Peter 4:12-19