Everything Happens for a Reason? God's Purposes in a World Gone Bad

by Paul Enns

Publisher:

Moody Publishers

, 2012

Overview

Everyone struggles to find explanations for their suffering. Dr. Paul Enns answers several tough, critical questions that all revolve around this central quandary of “why.” Why does God allow suffering? Is suffering the result of judgment for sin? Are there even explanations for the terrors and trials we face?

Dr. Enns brings answers from Scripture and from his experience as a professor and pastor, and a wounded one at that. More than anything, he brings comfort and clarity to people who are desperate for it.

Contents

1 WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN?

2 HOW DID BAD THINGS BEGIN?

3 IS GOD IN CONTROL?

4 IS GOD SOVEREIGN OVER EVIL?

5 HOW POWERFUL IS SATAN?

6 HOW DOES SIN AFFECT SUFFERING?

7 WHY ARE GOD’S PEOPLE PERSECUTED?

8 WHY SUFFER FOR THE GOSPEL?

9 HOW CAN THERE BE PURPOSE IN SUFFERING?

10 HOW CAN THIS BENEFIT OTHERS?

11 WHAT IS THE ULTIMATE RESOLUTION?

12 WHAT IS THE PRESENT SOLUTION?

Praise for Everything Happens for a Reason?

Suffering? Who has not experienced suffering in some way? The loss of a loved one. The loss of health. The loss of possessions. No one is exempt from some form of malady or pain. No wonder then that we ask if things happen for a reason or if things occur only by happenstance. Enns addresses this issue in a most thorough way. If we suffer, how can God be sovereign? Or if God is loving, why doesn’t He do something about our problems? This book will be a source of great comfort for anyone who asks, “Does everything happen for a reason?”

Dr. Roy B. Zuck, Senior Professor Emeritus of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary, and editor, Bibliotheca Sacra

Product Details

• Title : Everything Happens for a Reason?: God's Purposes in a World Gone Bad
• Author: Enns, Paul P.
• Publisher: Moody Publishers
• Publication Date: 2012
• ISBN: 9780802483133

About the Author

DR. PAUL ENNS has served as Minister, Biblical Training & Leadership Development at Idlewild Baptist Church since July 1995. He attended Dallas Theological Seminary, obtaining his Th.D. (Bible Exposition) in 1979. In addition to his teaching position at DTS, Dr. Enns also held positions at: Luther Rice Seminary, Talbot Theological Seminary, and Word of Life Institute. He was instrumental in establishing the Tampa Bay Extension of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and currently is Professor of Systematic Theology and Director.Dr. Enns has served as Scholar in Residence for the Lockman Foundation, since 1989, as editor and translator of the New American Standard Bible.An accomplished author, Dr. Enns has written twelve books including The Moody Handbook of Theology (Third Edition); Approaching God: Daily Reflections for Growing Christians; Matthew, Mark, Luke, John Gospel Commentary; Heaven Revealed and Everything Happens for a Reason. Dr. Enns enjoyed 45+ years with his beloved wife Helen before her homegoing to heaven in 2005. He resides in the Tampa area and has two sons.