Why Do Bad Things Happen? 5 Theological Realities

Jesus uses the story of Lazarus in John 11 to teach us why bad things happen even to people God loves. We explore five theological realities that explain pain and suffering in the world. • The fall of humanity brought forth pain, strife, and suffering as collateral damage • Demonic attacks cause suffering as Satan seeks to steal, kill, and destroy • Our own sinful choices and poor decisions lead to painful consequences • Other people's sinful choices can cause suffering in our lives • Someti...