1. HUMAN SUFFERING
“Why does an all-powerful God of love allow so much suffering in the world?”

2. Why does God allow suffering?
To diminish the appeal of physical life
To make us like His Son
To purify our faith in Him
To teach us contentment & thankfulness
To teach us prayerfulness & dependence
To perfect our inner man
To help us develop compassion

3. God allows human suffering for the good that can result.
Isa 55:8-9
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD.
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, & My thoughts than your thoughts.”

4. Salvation From Sin: Eternal Life
Faith in Jesus Christ through the Gospel
John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:9-10; Mark 16:16; Heb 11:6
Repent or turn from sins
Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31
Confess faith in Christ
Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Rom 10:9-10
Be immersed in water
Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21
Live in obedient faith
Heb 5:8-9; 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10