Does God cause suffering?
God is not the author of evil, but He sovereignly ordains all things, including suffering, for His wise and holy purposes.
Proofs
- Genesis 50:20
- Isaiah 45:7
- Acts 2:23
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.