Tag Archives: the suffering of the righteous

The Apostle Paul – Chosen to Suffer for Christ

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Dr. Steven R. Cook

Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest, and asked for letters from him to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, both … Continue reading →

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Overcome Evil with Good

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Dr. Steven R. Cook

       The Christian lives in a fallen world, and in order for him to overcome evil, he must grow spiritually and live in regular dependence on God the Holy Spirit to sustain and direct his life.  The Holy Spirit will … Continue reading →

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You Fight Like You Train

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Dr. Steven R. Cook

       The character of a person is sometimes measured by the difficulties he overcomes.  The warrior by his battle victories, the runner by his long races, or the climber by the mountains he summits.  Of course, we all fight battles, run … Continue reading →

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When the Wicked Prosper

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Dr. Steven R. Cook

     When suffering, there is a temptation to compare one’s life and situation with others. The ease, prosperity and wellbeing of others is sometimes incorrectly viewed as God’s blessing to them and/or His discipline to you.  The presence of suffering … Continue reading →

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Love Your Enemies

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Dr. Steven R. Cook

Jesus told His disciples to “love your enemies” and to “do good to those who hate you” (Luke 6:27). As a Christian, I’ve often wrestled with the command to love my enemies. It does not come naturally or easily.  Biblical … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Day of Vengeance

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Dr. Steven R. Cook

       Many in the world today look to gods and religions that are ultimately no greater than those who support them. Sadly, many who defend them often resort to violence when their theological presuppositions are threatened. Unlike those who feel … Continue reading →

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God Allows Suffering

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Dr. Steven R. Cook

       A truth of Scripture is that living by faith may result in great blessing, and other times may result in great suffering. The believer is not to concern himself with the end result of either blessing or suffering, but … Continue reading →

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A Theological Look at Suffering

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Dr. Steven R. Cook

     Everyone suffers. It’s not really a question of who will and who won’t, but how much and how often? Most people want to know why they suffer, if there’s any purpose to suffering, or if there’s anything they … Continue reading →

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Suffering and Depression

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Dr. Steven R. Cook

Suffering touches us all.  It moves and shapes us in ways we never imagine.  It breaks us down and builds us up, but it never leaves us where it finds us.  In Scripture we learn that God’s power is magnified in our weaknesses and that suffering reveals our true state as weak creatures who need the Lord in our lives for strength and guidance (2 Cor. 12:7-10).  Continue reading →

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