Why Does God Allow Evil and Suffering?

by John Ankerberg, Norman Geisler

When we see catastrophic events that kill innocent people (especially when someone we love is involved), we can’t help but wonder why. Why does a good God allow evil and suffering, when He could intervene and do something about it? Where and how did evil and suffering begin? Why do bad things happen to good people? Is there a purpose in our suffering? Thought provoking answers are given to these and other questions to comfort and encourage you in your suffering.

43 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 16, 2025

About the author

John F. Ankerberg (born Dec 1945) is the host of a nationally syndicated evangelical Christian television talk show. The show is broadcast from Chattanooga, Tennessee via satellite and highlights contemporary Christian viewpoints and debates among well known Christian scholars.

Ankerberg holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Luther Rice Seminary and is an ordained Baptist minister. He is the author or co-author of numerous books including Darwin's Leap of Faith: Exposing the False Religion of Evolution (Harvest House, 1998), and The Secret Teachings of the Masonic Lodge: A Christian Perspective (Moody, 1990).

He is married and has one daughter.