Stories

Why Does God Allow the Innocent to Suffer?

I told a friend, Dorothy, about the main character in my novel, True Status. He is skeptical about God’s goodness and power. Dorothy (not her real name) has devoted her professional life to the care of mentally and physically disabled adults. Dorothy said, “I have a problem believing in a God that allows innocent people like babies to be raped and murdered.” “God makes people responsible,” I said, “for what they do. God gives all…

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Bible

Without repentance there can be no redemption

God demonstrated his love for every human being by sending Jesus to die in our place while we were his enemies. Jesus paid the price required to redeem us, so we could be restored back to a right relationship with God. Even though the redemption price has been paid, you are not redeemed just because you exist. You cannot remain an enemy of Jesus and expect redemption. We all have to repent of our sins,…

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