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Suffering and the Sovereignty of God

Suffering and the Sovereignty of God

by Joni Eareckson Tada, Justin Taylor, John Piper, David Powlison, Mark Talbot, Stephen F. Saint, Carl F. EllisJr., Dustin Shramek and Ellis Jr

In the last few years, 9/11, a tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and many other tragedies have shown us that the vision of God in today's churches in relation to evil and suffering is often frivolous. Against the overwhelming weight and seriousness of the Bible, many Christians are choosing to become more shallow, more entertainment-or… Read more…

Give Me Understanding That I May Live: Situating Our Suffering within God's Redemptive Plan

Give Me Understanding That I May Live: Situating Our Suffering within God's Redemptive Plan

by Mark Talbot

Since creation's fall, suffering has been part of earthly life. At times, it can feel overwhelming, even for believers who trust in the Lord. The Suffering and the Christian Life series provides help and hope from Scripture for those who are suffering.  In volume 2 of this series, Mark Talbot explores Scr… Read more…

When the Stars Disappear (Suffering and the Christian Life, Volume 1): Help and Hope from Stories of Suffering in Scripture

When the Stars Disappear (Suffering and the Christian Life, Volume 1): Help and Hope from Stories of Suffering in Scripture

by Mark Talbot

"If you are a Christian who is experiencing suffering—or who is weighed down by the suffering of someone you love—then this book is for you. It offers profound, biblical reflections that do not dodge the hard questions or try to minimize the sometimes overpowering reality of pain and loss. When the St… Read more…

With Calvin in the Theater of God: The Glory of Christ and Everyday Life

With Calvin in the Theater of God: The Glory of Christ and Everyday Life

by Marvin Olasky, Douglas Wilson, John Piper, David Mathis, Sam Storms, Julius J. Kim and Mark Talbot

John Calvin saw this world as God's theater where his glory is always on display. Just as "day and night pour forth speech," the universe and history are not silent either; they tell the glory of God. Reflecting on over 500 years of Calvin's legacy, John Piper and this book's other contributors invite us to join Calvin in… Read more…

A God Entranced Vision of All Things: The Legacy of Jonathan Edwards

A God Entranced Vision of All Things: The Legacy of Jonathan Edwards

by Mark Dever, Justin Taylor, Stephen J. Nichols, John Piper, J. I. Packer, Sam Storms, Paul Helm, Mark Talbot, Noël Piper, Donald S. Whitney, Sherard Burns and Noël Piper

"Useful men are some of the greatest blessings of a people. To have many such is more for a people's happiness than almost anything, unless it be God's own gracious, spiritual presence amongst them; they are precious gifts of heaven." Certainly one of the most useful men in evangelical history was the … Read more…