Tag Archives: Hugh Ross PH.D.

Why So Much Evil and Suffering? – 6

Forward to the New Creation A great boost toward that end and a greater sense of purpose in enduring evil and suffering will be ours when we turn our focus away from the paradise lost and toward the new creation … Continue reading

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Why So Much Evil and Suffering? – 5

Analogy of the Exodus – Continued From last lesson: To avoid new forms of evil and suffering, they could have returned to the familiar hardships of Egypt. But the strength they gained from their new trials and troubles prepared them … Continue reading

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Why So Much Evil and Suffering? – 4

Analogy of the Exodus An important depiction of the human tendency to prefer the familiar may be seen in the biblical account of the Hebrews’ exodus from Egypt. Throughout the books of Exodus and Numbers we read of repeated confrontations … Continue reading

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Why So Much Evil and Suffering? – 3

Too Much Evil – Continued We humans are different from all other species. Both anthropology and theology attest to our uniqueness as spiritual creatures. Our spirit component gives us a powerful capacity both for expressing goodness and for expressing evil. … Continue reading

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Why So Much Evil and Suffering? – 2

Too Much Evil Though the words sound shocking, we can reasonably say that the quantity of evil expressed on earth exceeds by far what atheistic evolutionary explanations can account for. Only the real existence of God and of His adversary, … Continue reading

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Why So Much Evil and Suffering? – 1

If a non-Christian were to ask us about any of the controversial topics that face many non-believers today, we probably would be ready to converse. Many, if not most of us, would be thrilled at the chance to discuss our … Continue reading

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