Why Do God's Children Suffer? 4/24/05

Summary

The sermon addresses the question of why God's children suffer, emphasizing that suffering is not a result of being inherently good or bad but serves a divine purpose. It highlights that suffering produces spiritual fruit, matures faith, silences Satan's accusations, and glorifies God. The preacher uses biblical examples, especially from Job and John 9, to illustrate that suffering is allowed by God to deepen faith, demonstrate His power, and conform believers to the image of Christ. Ultimately, suffering is portrayed as a necessary part of the Christian journey toward spiritual maturity and closer fellowship with Jesus.