Suffering & Evil
Suffering & Evil by Matthias Media is a concise exploration of the complex themes of suffering and evil as presented in the Old Testament, specifically through the story of Job. Published in 2010, this 56-page book is part of the Little Black Books series, which aims to address common questions faced by Christians in a straightforward manner. The text is written in English and is designed to engage readers seeking clarity on difficult topics.
In this book, Scott Petty addresses fundamental questions surrounding suffering, such as why bad things happen to Christians and whether God is in control of suffering and evil. By examining Job’s experiences, readers will find insights that resonate with their own struggles and inquiries about faith and hardship. This edition serves as a resource for young Christians and anyone interested in biblical studies, offering a direct approach to understanding the challenges of suffering within a religious context.
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Sooner or later we’re all affected by suffering and evil—sometimes in horrible ways—and we often want to know why. In this short book, Scott Petty guides us through the Old Testament story of Job—a man who suffered excruciating pain and grief without ever knowing why. On the way through, Scott deals with some of the common questions people have about suffering and evil: » Why do bad things happen to Christians? » Does God cause suffering? » Is God in control of suffering and evil? Like all the Little Black Books, this one gets straight to the point. About Little Black Books A new series of books that get straight to the point on the topics that Christians always have questions about. Not too big, not too fancy, and not at all boring. LBBs are ideal for young Christians (ages 14-20+), but speak biblical truths applicable to any age range. About the Author Scott is the youth minister at Christ Church St Ives in Sydney, and loves the tricky questions young people ask about the Christian journey. He also loves his beautiful wife, Carolyn, his three energetic sons, racing bicycles, Italian coffee, food in general, rock‘n’roll and Apple computers, probably in that order.
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