If Jesus really rose from the dead, how does the resurrection make sense of our suffering?
Dr Jeremiah Johnston, author of ’Body of Proof: The 7 Best Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus-and Why It Matters Today’ shares his thoughts on this painful topic
Jesus’ resurrection is the only reason we can make sense of the suffering in our life. When we look at Romans 8:18, the apostle Paul said: “I don’t count these sufferings worthy to be compared with the glory that I will receive someday in heaven.” Paul said: “Better for me to die in Christ than to live.” He was looking constantly to the hope of the resurrection as the answer to all the suffering.
The apostle Paul is called the Job of the New Testament – just check out 2 Corinthians if you want to know how badly he… (Register to read the rest of the article)
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