The Suffering We Can't Explain: God, Evil, and 9/11
Why does God allow evil? Why does He allow suffering, tragedy, violence, disease, and death?
On September 11, 2001, the world witnessed one of the most devastating acts of terrorism in modern history. Thousands of people lost their lives, families were shattered, and millions were left asking a question that humanity has asked throughout history:
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If God is good, why does He allow evil?
In this sermon, we take a deep biblical look at one of the most difficult questions a Christian can face.
We will explore:
• Where does evil come from?
• Did God create a world filled with suffering?
• What role does Satan play in human suffering and evil?
• Why doesn't God simply stop every evil act?
• Does human free will explain everything?
• Why do innocent people sometimes suffer?
• What can we learn from the book of Job?
• Why did God allow Job to suffer without immediately explaining why?
• Can God bring something good out of something evil?
• What does the death of Yeshua teach us about suffering and redemption?
• Why does God sometimes allow evil to continue for a time?
• How should Christians respond when tragedy strikes?
• If God has already given us victory through Christ, why do we still struggle?
• What does the resurrection and coming Kingdom of God have to do with the problem of evil?
The Bible does not give us a simple explanation for every tragedy. But it gives us something far greater: an understanding of where evil came from, why God permits it for a time, what He can accomplish even through terrible circumstances, and how He will ultimately bring evil and suffering to an end.
Yeshua said:
"In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
John 16:33, NKJV
The story of humanity does not end with terrorism, war, suffering, or death.
Evil will not have the final word. Death will not have the final word. Suffering will not have the final word.
God's Kingdom will.
If you have ever asked, "Why does God allow evil?",
