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The Purpose Of Pain
In a world where death is supposed to improve the species and pain should be the means which tells those of us who are stronger who should survive, why are we so averse to pain and death? Because it’s all about survival we should embrace and encourage pain and suffering so that survival is easier for the next generation. But what if this life is more than just survival? What if there is a purpose for pain?
The Christian worldview says that while pain is not the ultimate end goal, God is able to be glorified in it and we are able to use it for our sanctification – which in turn glorifies God. It’s not easy, but it is the means by which God is able to redeem pain.
TIMELINE:
00:00 – Why Is Pain In A World Of Survival Of The Fittest?
03:16 – The Purpose Of Pain
06:26 – The Grace Effect
Today’s short clip comes from episode 178 which can be found here.
LINKS:
00:40 – How To Be An Atheist Playlist
04:43 – Tactics Playlist
Books mentioned in this episode:
What about Evil? A Defense of God’s Sovereign Glory by Scott Christensen
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How Should We Then Live?: The Rise and Decline of Western Thought and Culture by Francis Schaeffer
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How to Be an Atheist: Why Many Skeptics Aren’t Skeptical Enough by Mitch Stokes
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Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Greg Koukl
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The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
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Why is there pain and suffering? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why is there evil in the world? Maybe you’ve had these questions asked to you or asked them yourself. Pick up this book, meet with friends, have some coffee, and follow along with us!
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I read The Hiding Place! Excellent movie! Praises x1,000 to Jesus! Is that your voice in the audio clip?