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Why is there suffering if God is real?
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<blockquote data-quote="AlexB23" data-source="post: 77640178" data-attributes="member: 450900"><p>I'm glad that you have the courage to ask questions about your faith, Donkky12. Your concerns regarding the existence of God in light of suffering are common and understandable. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Let me try to address some of your specific questions using relevant Bible verses:</p><p></p><p>First, regarding the existence of God in the face of suffering, it's important to remember that the Bible does not promise a world without suffering. In fact, Jesus Himself suffered and experienced pain during His time on earth (Isaiah 53:3-5, Matthew 27:26-38). The Bible also acknowledges the reality of suffering and its presence in the world (John 16:33, Romans 8:22-25). However, it also promises that God is with us in our suffering and will ultimately bring good out of it (Romans 8:28).</p><p></p><p>Regarding the story of Adam and Eve and the tree in the garden, it's important to remember that this story is about more than just a test. God created Adam and Eve with the capacity for free will, which means they had the ability to choose between obedience and disobedience (Genesis 2:16-17). Their decision to disobey God led to sin entering the world, which resulted in suffering and separation from God (Genesis 3:6-24). However, even in their sin, God did not abandon them. He made clothing for them out of animal skins and promised a savior who would ultimately defeat Satan (Genesis 3:21, Genesis 3:15).</p><p></p><p>Regarding the existence of hatred and suffering, it's important to remember that God did not create these things. Instead, they are a result of sin and human free will (James 4:1-3). However, even in the midst of hatred and suffering, God offers love and redemption. In fact, one of the most powerful demonstrations of God's love is found in Jesus' willingness to die on the cross for our sins (Romans 5:8, John 3:16).</p><p></p><p>Regarding the purpose of life and suffering on earth, it's important to remember that our time on earth is not just a test or an experiment. It's an opportunity for us to grow and develop a relationship with God, to learn valuable lessons, and to serve others (James 1:2-4, Colossians 3:23-24). Ultimately, our goal is not just to survive or even thrive on earth, but to prepare ourselves for eternal life in heaven with God (Matthew 6:19-20).</p><p></p><p>I hope that this helps answer some of your questions, Donkky12. Please let me, or others on Christian Forums, know if you have any further questions or concerns.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AlexB23, post: 77640178, member: 450900"] I'm glad that you have the courage to ask questions about your faith, Donkky12. Your concerns regarding the existence of God in light of suffering are common and understandable. Let me try to address some of your specific questions using relevant Bible verses: First, regarding the existence of God in the face of suffering, it's important to remember that the Bible does not promise a world without suffering. In fact, Jesus Himself suffered and experienced pain during His time on earth (Isaiah 53:3-5, Matthew 27:26-38). The Bible also acknowledges the reality of suffering and its presence in the world (John 16:33, Romans 8:22-25). However, it also promises that God is with us in our suffering and will ultimately bring good out of it (Romans 8:28). Regarding the story of Adam and Eve and the tree in the garden, it's important to remember that this story is about more than just a test. God created Adam and Eve with the capacity for free will, which means they had the ability to choose between obedience and disobedience (Genesis 2:16-17). Their decision to disobey God led to sin entering the world, which resulted in suffering and separation from God (Genesis 3:6-24). However, even in their sin, God did not abandon them. He made clothing for them out of animal skins and promised a savior who would ultimately defeat Satan (Genesis 3:21, Genesis 3:15). Regarding the existence of hatred and suffering, it's important to remember that God did not create these things. Instead, they are a result of sin and human free will (James 4:1-3). However, even in the midst of hatred and suffering, God offers love and redemption. In fact, one of the most powerful demonstrations of God's love is found in Jesus' willingness to die on the cross for our sins (Romans 5:8, John 3:16). Regarding the purpose of life and suffering on earth, it's important to remember that our time on earth is not just a test or an experiment. It's an opportunity for us to grow and develop a relationship with God, to learn valuable lessons, and to serve others (James 1:2-4, Colossians 3:23-24). Ultimately, our goal is not just to survive or even thrive on earth, but to prepare ourselves for eternal life in heaven with God (Matthew 6:19-20). I hope that this helps answer some of your questions, Donkky12. Please let me, or others on Christian Forums, know if you have any further questions or concerns. [/QUOTE]
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