The Lord of Endurance and Encouragement: Suffering and the Sovereignty of God

by Joel Beeke, Paul Smalley (editor)

How can we endure in a world filled with sin and suffering? Only by looking to Jesus Christ, our Great High Priest.

Each chapter in this encouraging book draws lessons from biblical examples of suffering saints and mines the riches of the Reformed divines. As you read, you will find hope in Christ that will sustain you as you persevere until heaven. Contributors

Part 1: God and Suffering
1 Cultivating a God-Centered Theology of Suffering — Anthony Kidd
2 Learning in God’s School of Suffering — Anthony Kidd

Part 2: Christ and Suffering
3 Following the Lamb through the Fiery Trials of Life and Ministry — Paul Washer
4 Ending in Christ with All Our Sufferings — Joel R. Beeke
5 The Paradox of Suffering and Sovereignty in King Jesus — Jonathon Beeke

Part 3: Biblical Examples of Suffering
6 The Mystery of Sovereignty and Suffering in the Life of Joseph — Ian Hamilton
7 The Dark Night of the The Sovereignty of God in Job 3 — Maarten Kuivenhoven
8 Suffering’s The Lion’s Mouth and the Faithful Witness — Bruce P. Baugus

Part 4: Reformed and Puritan Divines on Suffering
9 Prison Guido de Brès on Suffering, Sovereignty, and Solace — David Kranendonk
10 John Flavel and the Puritans on Afflictive Providence — Brian Cosby

Part 5: Hope in the Midst of Suffering
11 Trusting God When All the Lights Go Out — Ian Hamilton
12 Suffering and Our Longing for Heaven — Paul Washer

Genres: Theology

Kindle Edition

Published July 10, 2024

Reviews

[Timothy Denning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book with the sermons from the 2023 Puritan Conference. Commenting on the author that Brian Cosby found helpful. On John Flavel, the intended effect of flavels words of consolation is to bring the afflicted believer a heavenly vision and strength to endure the sufferings of this present world. No matter how dark and heavy earthly anxieties may seem, they are light compared to the eternal weight of glory and joy in the world to come.

[Daniel Corey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book on the role of suffering in the Christian life. Highly recommended

[Kenneth Kermit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend this book to all believers, but most especially to those who are in or around hardships! Wonderful and a tremendous scripture filled blessing!