There is a paradox about tribulation in Christianity. Blessed are the poor, but by “judgement” (i.e., social justice) and alms we are to remove poverty wherever possible. Blessed are we when persecuted, but we may…
Suffering
Remonstrance Episode 77: A Wesleyan Theodicy (Part 2)
If you cannot see the player above follow these links: Apple Podcasts or Stitcher In this episode we continue our conversation with David Martinez about a Wesleyan understanding of suffering and theodicy. In this episode…
Remonstrance Episode 76: A Wesleyan Theodicy (Part 1)
If you cannot see the player above follow one of these links: Apple Podcasts or Stitcher In this episode we are joined again by David Martinez to discuss a Wesleyan understanding of suffering and theodicy….
Responding to the Problem of Moral Evil
When the atheist asks– “If God exists how can he allow evils like rape, theft and murder to exist?”– it is critical to take note of the fact that the atheist is working off the…
Ken Schenck, “Believing God’s Promises (A Study in Hebrews)”
Hilary Yancey, “My Son’s Suffering Helped Me Understand God’s Suffering”
The birth of my child transformed my view of the “problem of pain” and divine foreknowledge. Please click on the link to view Hilary Yancey, “My Son’s Suffering Helped Me Understand God’s Suffering.”
Brian Abasciano, “Answering the Problem of Evil from an Arminian Perspective”
Someone contacted me to ask me questions about the problem of evil for a research essay. There are five questions. I will paste in each question followed by my answer to it. Some Christians would…
Lee Strobel, “Why Does God Allow Tragedy and Suffering?”
Please click on the the link to view Lee Strobel, “Why Does God Allow Tragedy and Suffering?” in Chrstianity Today.
What Do You Mean, “God is in Control?”
I drove six hours home to Oklahoma a few days before my grandmother’s funeral. Her fight against cancer was over. I remember when my dad called me with the news. It did not come as…
The Bible Project Video on Job
The Bible Project is a tremendous resource for understanding the Bible that, in the Project’s own words, utilizes short-form, fully animated videos to make the biblical story accessible to everyone, everywhere. We create videos, podcasts, and…
J. Warner Wallace, “The Problem of Evil: The Role of Eternity and Free Will (Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast #57)”
From the video’s YouTube page: In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner Wallace examines the classic problem of evil and offers a cumulative case response. In this first of several related broadcasts, J….
Video: Seven Minute Seminary: The Problem of Evil
How do you reconcile the reality of pain and suffering in our world with the existence of a loving God? Dr. Michael Peterson, Professor of Philosophy of Religion at Asbury Theological Seminary, explains. This video…
Essay in a Book Edited by John Piper Claims that God Brings About the Sexual Abuse of Children
In a book edited by John Piper, Calvinist philosopher Mark R. Talbot writes: God . . . brings about all things in accordance with his will. In other words, it isn’t just that God manages to turn…
Roger Olson, “Calvinism and God-ordained Suffering: A Follow Up”
This is for those who have been following the recent discussion thread about what a Calvinist care-giver should say, if he or she chose to express a classical Calvinist view of God’s sovereignty, to a…
Roger Olson, “A Question to Calvinists”
One of my most faithful blog visitors and participants signed off recently, telling me in a message not to be posted that he would no longer read my blog. He is a self-identified Calvinist and…
Roger Olson, “What Is the Duty of a Christian Care-giver (Such as a Chaplain)?”
I recently had a fascinating discussion with a couple hospital chaplains about theology and what I would call “therapeutic ministry” to the suffering. By “the suffering” I mean those who are ill or wounded and…
Sid Litke, “Why Is There Suffering?”
Please click on the link to view Sid Litke, “Why Is There Suffering?”
Is God Good?
This video addresses the problem of evil in a clear, helpful, and succinct way. (See below for a caution.) It can also be viewed on YouTube here. At one point, this piece refers to the…
Blog Post About the Aurora Shooting
This believer and her children were at the Batman movie in Aurora, Colorado, where the recent shootings took place. She has some good thoughts to share, especially regarding the character of God. So You Still…
