Randy Alcorn opens his book, "THE GOODNESS OF GOD," with the line: 'I promise you, the Bible doesn't minimize suffering or gloss over it, and neither will I.' Alcorn makes good on that promise.
He delivers a short 100-page, easy-to-read-and-comprehend book, that - despite those things - cannot be read in one setting because of the difficult and personal nature of the subject matter. You get the real sense that Alcorn has dealt with suffering on a very personal level and writes from that understanding.
Before he wraps up the book, Alcorn has walked us thru the concepts of original sin, natural disasters, prosperity, disease, the presence of evil, God's sovereignty and goodness, and hell.
The book concludes with great encouragement for those who are now, or have ever experienced suffering - which is all of us. "THE GOODNESS OF GOD" is a great book for those deep in the faith as well as those searching and struggling.
Every question isn't answered, nor is everything crystal clear after reading, but it all sure becomes a lot less fuzzy. Your faith will be challenged for the better when you read and the truth will come home that "life may be hard, but God is good."
Enjoy -- and be blessed.
**Disclaimer - this book was provided at no charge for purposes of review by Multnomah Press.
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