"The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast." 1 Peter 5:10Suffering comes to us all. It may be disease or debilitation, pain or persecution. Our difficulties may be invisible to others or impossible to hide. Sometimes we suffer because of our Christian witness. Other times it's simply part of living in a fallen world. But suffering affects us all,in ways we don't always anticipate.Christians today are often not prepared to suffer well and have a shortsighted view of pain and trials. Ken Boa shows how God uses suffering to shape his children for eternity and to grow them in Christlike character. The book of 1 Peter tells us suffering is both a guarantee and comparatively brief; we shouldn't be surprised when it comes to us. The nature of our affliction is not as important as our response to it. God is at work through our hardships and wants to use them to prepare us for eternal life.Suffering can make us bitter or better. Rediscover living hope, present joy, and a glorious future.
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Theology & ReligionTable of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 The Crucible of Suffering
- 2 The Alchemy of Grace
- 3 AÂ Living Hope
- 4 AÂ Present Joy
- 5 Preparing to Suffer
- 6 Imitating Christ
- 7 Submitting to God
- 8 Submitting to Authority
- 9 Ministering to Others
- 10 An Eternal Glory
- 11 AÂ Clear Calling
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix 1: How Can a Good God Allow Evil and Suffering?
- Appendix 2: Ten Intercessory Prayer Tips
- Appendix 3: Powerful Prayers for Yourself and Others
- Appendix 4: Psalms of Lament
- Appendix 5: Scripture for an Eternal Perspective on Suffering
- Study Guide
- Notes
- Other Books by Ken Boa
- Praise for Shaped by Suffering
- About the Authors
- More Titles from InterVarsity Press
- Copyright
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