Tag Archives: Good and Evil

God’s Goodness vs the Reality of Evil

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Jeff Block

Where does evil come from? (Question 4 of 8 in the Goodness of God series) In our discussion on suffering to-date, we have considered that pain and heartache enter people’s lives in four distinct ways: We suffer when we experience the consequences of our own sin. We … Continue reading →

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God’s Goodness vs Human Suffering

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Jeff Block

Why do bad things happen to good people? (Question 3 of 8 in the Goodness of God series) A Brief Word of Encouragement Having talked about God’s goodness and how it compares to wish fulfillment, I feel it’s important to interject a word … Continue reading →

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God’s Goodness vs Wish Fulfillment

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Jeff Block

If God is good, why didn’t I get what I wanted? (Question 2 of 8 in the Goodness of God series) Although it might not seem like it at first blush, I think this question could be the greatest barrier to a life-giving … Continue reading →

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The Goodness of God

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Jeff Block

The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows those who take refuge in Him. (Nahum 1:7) Quicknav Series Index The Goodness of God: How do we know that God is good? God’s Goodness vs wish fulfillment: If … Continue reading →

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