0
Intro: People look at the world around them and they see a lot wrong with it. Babies are born with birth defects. People die tragically of cancer, leukemia, and a variety of genetic diseases over which they have no control. Earthquakes kill thousands of innocent people. Humans battle depression, loneliness, all kinds of mental illnesses and disorders. We suffer from drought, insect infestations, war -- the list is endless. Why didn't God create an earth where bad things, misery and pain simply could not happen?
Thesis: Everything that happens is for Gods purpose.
I. How we should respond?
II. God's Purpose
III. Is it just?
I. How we should respond?
With Joy knowing that is all part of God's plan.
II. God's Purpose
John 16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
You can also think of the great flood. We were so sinful that as it says in Gen. 6:6-7 "The LORD was grieved that he had made man on the earth, and his heart was filled with pain. So the LORD said, "I will wipe mankind, whom I have created, from the face of the earth…"
III. Is it just?
Yes…
Conc: We need to remember that God is in control of everything and everything he does is for His purpose.
Westminster's Shorter Catechism: What is the chief end of man?
Mans chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.
What else can I help you with?
Are natural disasters acts of god?
The classification of natural disasters as acts of God varies depending on the context. In legal terms, acts of God are typically defined as events beyond human control, such as some natural disasters. However, from a religious or philosophical perspective, attributing natural disasters solely to God may not account for scientific explanations or human impact on the environment.
What are the effects of natural disasters?
Natural disasters leave people homeless because their homes were damaged. Natural disasters can also affect wildlife because they are out in the weather.
What place on earth is immune to natural disasters?
No place on earth is immune to natural disasters.
Can the natural disasters affect Africa in the future?
Sure. Natural disasters can affect every place of the Earth.
How do natural disasters weaken a community's social infrastructure?
Social systems are unbalanced by the damage caused by natural disasters.
What are some common questions about natural disasters?
Common questions about natural disasters include: What causes natural disasters? How can we prepare for natural disasters? What are the impacts of natural disasters on communities and the environment? How can we mitigate the effects of natural disasters?
Are natural disasters acts of god?
The classification of natural disasters as acts of God varies depending on the context. In legal terms, acts of God are typically defined as events beyond human control, such as some natural disasters. However, from a religious or philosophical perspective, attributing natural disasters solely to God may not account for scientific explanations or human impact on the environment.
What natural disasters can help an ecosystems?
NO natural disasters can help an ecosystems
Is natural disasters natural or manmade?
Consider the name and what they are like and you will reach the conclusion that they are natural. "Natural" disasters.
Which cultures are targeted by natural disasters?
Natural disasters do not target a specific culture - they are not rascist. If it seems as if a certain people group is getting targeted by natural disasters, it is only because the place in which they live is prone to natural disasters.
Are natural disasters natural occurrences?
Yes, natural disasters are natural occurrences. That is what the word "natural" means - not resulting from the activities of people.
What are the effects of natural disasters?
Natural disasters leave people homeless because their homes were damaged. Natural disasters can also affect wildlife because they are out in the weather.
Does God cause natural disasters?
No. Natural disasters are from natural causes. Maybe we can say God allows natural disasters.
What place on earth is immune to natural disasters?
No place on earth is immune to natural disasters.
Why do Christian homes get destroyed in tornadoes?
Religous affiliation has nothing to do with natural disasters. Christians, Jews, Hindus and Athiests all suffer the same.
What are some natural disasters that begin with the letters I or U?
There are no natural disasters beginning with those letters.
What are the release dates for Natural Disasters - 2008?
Natural Disasters - 2008 was released on: USA: 2008
