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1 | The Suffering of the Church | Acts 8:2 | strts5 | 217612 | ||
Hi all, Let me clarify. When this dispensation is over and we enter into eternity with Christ will there be any suffering? Why not? There is suffering in this life as a result of a fallen world, and we as Christians must endure it. The difference between a Christian and non-Christian, we both endure suffering, only God strengthens the Christian through suffering. Do we learn from suffering and grow stronger in our faith if we persevere, absolutely. The statement I was making is that the suffering is not from God. Suffering is already in this world, God allows us go through suffering, but suffering in itself is a byproduct of sin and death and that is not from God. As Christians we are supposed to triumph over suffering and learn patience that God will make us victorious over it. So, I will stand by my statement, ALL SUFFERING IS EVIL!!! ISAIAH 48:10 NKJ 10 Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. JAMES 1:2-3 NKJ 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. |
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2 | The Suffering of the Church | Acts 8:2 | Makarios | 217622 | ||
Greetings Mike! Thank you for clarifying that you believe that "all suffering is evil" because "suffering in itself is a byproduct of sin and death and that is not from God." But consider this: "Our necks are under persecution: we labour, and have no rest." Lamentations 5:5, KJV The book of Lamentations is a 5 poem expression of grief over the fall of Jerusalem, and the suffering that resulted from the loss of a nation. If "all suffering is evil," then would God have ordained it for Israel (2 Chronicles 36:20-21)? Perhaps the book of Job is more instructive. If "all suffering is evil" and a "byproduct of sin and death that is not from God," then why did God allow Job to go through so much suffering and pain if Job had a clear conscience (Job 31)? Blessings to you, Makarios |
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