Throughout the bible we see an important pattern when it comes to suffering, that God is sovereign over all things that happen. This is good news, because it means suffering is inherently meaningful and it also means God can provide for us what we need during times of trouble. Today we will see what the bible says about suffering from a monergistic lens.

* 00:00 - Introduction

* 08:48 - God Appoints All Suffering

* 29:04 - Rejoicing in Suffering

* 51:41 - What the Bible Says About Suffering

* 1:19:58 - Encouraging Verses

* 1:38:48 - Perfectionism & Godly Excellence

* 1:42:36 - Suffering Comes in Seasons

* 1:44:21 - Paul's Sufferings in Colossians 1:24

With the recent stir caused by Kirk Cameron and his change of perspective on the afterlife, it’s important to review what the bible says on this topic. If we want to be biblical and sound in our understanding, we must go with what scripture alone says and not inject our man-made traditions and ideas -- regardless of how old -- into the reading, but rather read scripture plainly and also from the lens of those who wrote them long ago. So, what do the scriptures say? Today we will look at them very carefully.

One of the most challenging and controversial topics in the discussion of predestination is the nature of evil and suffering. Did God predestine these things? And if so why? These are weighty matters that require spiritual maturity, and today we will begin to explore them in great depth.

* 00:00 - Introduction

* 09:43 - Evil & The Cross

* 26:39 - The Problem with the Arminian View of Evil

* 33:34 - God is What Defines Good

* 38:50 - Fate vs Biblical Predestination

* 50:56 - Reason #1: To Reveal God's Power

* 1:04:46 - Reason #2: To Reveal God's Justice

* 1:13:49 - CHALLENGE: Women & Children in Judgments

* 1:47:05 - Reason #3: To Reveal God's Mercy

* 1:59:35 - Reason #4: To Reveal God's Redemption

* 2:15:51 - Reason #5: To Accomplish God's Purposes

* 3:00:25 - Reason #6: Typology

* 3:03:29 - Reason #7: To Conform the Elect

* 3:47:58 - How Evil & Suffering Glorify God

* 4:00:25 - The Dual Perspective

* 4:26:24 - Quick Summary

* 4:28:26 - CHALLENGE: Why didn't God destroy the devil at Eden?

* 4:51:19 - Final Thoughts