If only I knew... Why God allows suffering

Have you ever wondered... If there is a God of love, why is there all this suffering in the world? That question is often asked; perhaps you ask it yourself sometimes. Some people claim that the problem of suffering prevents them believing in God.Others use the question of suffering as an excuse to hide behind. It helps them ignore God’s existence and Christ’s claims. This booklet examines what the Bible says about suffering. A related booklet, If only I knew how to find peace in terminal illness, looks at suffering from a more personal and involved position. Other booklets by the same author currently in the‘If only I knew…’ series:If only I knew how God can accept meIf only I knew how I can find God todayIf only I knew how to become a real ChristianIf only I knew how to find peace in terminal illnessThese titles are revisions of booklets originally publishedin the ‘How can…?’ series ABOUT THE AUTHOR Gerard Chrispin, has written a number of books for DayOne and a series of How can…?