Keller, Timothy 1950- creator text bibliography at 2013 monographic eng

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viii, 356 pages ; 24 cm The problem of pain is a perennial one; and for those who undergo particular sufferings it can often be the largest obstacle for trusting in a good and loving God. If such a God exists, why is there so much suffering in the world? And how do we deal with it when it comes into our lives? In his fullest and most passionately argued book since 2008's bestseller The Reason For God, New York pastor and church planter Tim Keller brings his authoritative teaching, sensitivity to contemporary culture and pastoral heart to this pressing question, offering no easy answers but giving guidance, encouragement and inspiration. Part 1 : understanding the furnace -- The cultures of suffering -- The victor of Christianity -- The challenge to the secular -- The problem of evil -- Part 2 : facing the furnace -- The challenge to faith -- The sovereignty of God -- The suffering of God -- The reason for suffering -- Learning to walk -- The varieties of suffering -- Part 3 : walking with God in the furnace -- Walking -- Weeping -- Trusting -- Praying -- Thinking, thanking, loving -- Hoping. Timothy Keller. Includes bibliographical references, pages 325-353. Suffering Religious aspects Christianity Emotions Religious aspects Christianity Christian life Christian life Emotions Religious aspects Christianity Suffering Religious aspects Christianity Suffering Religious aspects Christianity BV4909 .K43 2013 248.86 9781444750249 1444750240 9781444750232 1444750232 1444750259 9781444750256 AUTTC 131018 20241121091643.0 ocn860922253 eng