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Dr. Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor

September 27, 2015 #FirstDenton

Explore God “Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering?”

What is the __________________?

Dr. Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor

September 27, 2015 #FirstDenton

Explore God “Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering?”

What is the __________________?

1 John 4:8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.

1 John 4:8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.

John 3:19 (MSG) This is the crisis we're in: God-light streamed into the world, but men and women everywhere ran for the darkness. They went for the darkness because they were not really interested in pleasing God.

John 3:19 (MSG) This is the crisis we're in: God-light streamed into the world, but men and women everywhere ran for the darkness. They went for the darkness because they were not really interested in pleasing God.

John 16:33 In the world you will have tribulation.

John 16:33 In the world you will have tribulation.

Can ____________ Come From Pain and Suffering?

John 16:33 But take heart; I have overcome the world.

1. It Can Increase Our _____________ in God. John 15:1–2 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.

2 Every branch of Mine that does not bear fruit He takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.”

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2. It Can Bring __________________ to Him

Can ____________ Come From Pain and Suffering?

John 16:33 But take heart; I have overcome the world.

1. It Can Increase Our _____________ in God. John 15:1–2 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.

2 Every branch of Mine that does not bear fruit He takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.”

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2. It Can Bring __________________ to Him

John 9:1–3 1 As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" 3 Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.”

John 9:1–3 1 As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" 3 Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.”

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.

Is There ______________ in the Middle of Suffering?

2 Corinthians 4:16–18 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. 17 For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

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Is There ______________ in the Middle of Suffering?

2 Corinthians 4:16–18 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. 17 For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

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1. Do Not Lose _________________

1. Do Not Lose _________________

2. Focus on the __________________

2. Focus on the __________________

Revelation 21:4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.

Revelation 21:4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.