What is God's purpose in the suffering of His people?
God uses suffering to make His people more like Christ, deepening faith, producing holiness, endurance and hope.
Proofs
- Romans 8:28-29
- James 1:2-4
Matthew Statler
Pastor and biblical counselor at Sierra Vista Baptist Church, glorifying God through shepherding His people, applying the Word to trauma and suffering, and training others to counsel biblically. He wrote the Catechism of Suffering first for himself.