WHAT IS ISLAM?
Pastor Brad Matthew Abley
1) Islam, which means “submission,” is a religion founded by a man named Mohammed who lived from 570 to 632 A.D. (thus, approximately 600 years after the beginning of Christianity) and who claimed to be a prophet of God (called Allah), and who was allegedly called by Allah to restore [...]
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What Is Islam? A Christian Response
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If God Is A Loving God, Why Does He Allow Suffering? Part Two
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HOW CAN A LOVING GOD ALLOW SUFFERING? Part Two
God’s Fault or the Fault of Society?
Pastor Brad Matthew Abley
1) Here is another common question from the critic, or sometimes, the sincere seeker: If evil causes suffering, why doesn’t God stop evil if He’s so powerful? For Him to stop evil, He would have to remove free will. [...]
If God Is A Loving God, Why Does He Allow Suffering? Part Three
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HOW CAN A LOVING GOD ALLOW SUFFERING? Part Three
A Moral Universe and the Importance of Prayer
Rev. Brad Matthew Abley
1) God created men and women in His own image and likeness (Gen. 1:16-27) and therefore a major part of this is that like God, we are moral beings, and thus it is our responsibility to live moral [...]
If God Is A Loving God, Why Does He Allow Suffering? Part One
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HOW CAN A LOVING GOD ALLOW SUFFERING? Part One
Frame One: Suffering As a Result of Sin and the Fallen World We Live In
Rev. Brad Matthew Abley
In entering into the above dialogue here or with anyone else, we must first make up our minds to enter it under three conditions: 1) Either God is what or [...]
If God Is A Loving God, Why Does He Allow Suffering? Part Four
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HOW CAN A LOVING GOD ALLOW SUFFERING? Part Four
Suffering Due to Satanic Activity
Rev. Brad Matthew Abley
1) Another major reason for suffering is because of satanic activity (John 10:10). Who is the devil and why does he bring evil and suffering? For that we turn to two Old Testament passages that answer these questions: Is. 4-23; Ez. [...]
