Surprised by Suffering
Surprised by Suffering
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In Surprised by Suffering, Dr. R.C. Sproul addresses the most difficult struggle in human experience: the problem of pain. He demonstrates that God is involved in our suffering and does not leave or forsake us. Even in times of great suffering we can have a peace that passes all understanding. Dr. Sproul reminds us that the time is coming when the full blessings of Christ‘s kingdom will be ours — and our suffering will be finished forever.
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R.C. Sproul's
Surprised by Suffering
In this classic book, Dr. R.C. Sproul argues that we should not be surprised by suffering; instead, we should expect pain and sorrow in this life. Some are actually called to a "vocation" of suffering, and all of us are called to undergo the ultimate suffering of death. God promises in His Word that difficult times will come upon us, but He also promises that He allows suffering for our good and His glory, and He will never give us more than we can bear with His help.