For For Christians and enquirers who want a short, plain answer to this question from a Reformed teacher; not for readers wanting a full or academic treatment.
Should I read this?
For the general reader
3 of 5worth your time
For the researcher
1 of 5marginal
Difficulty
1 of 5light
Pastoral counsel for Christians in suffering.
How it proceeds
Philosophic1 of 5
Scriptural4 of 5
Experiential3 of 5
Sociological1 of 5
Historical1 of 5
Independent intensities, 0–5 — what the work is made of, not how good it is.
Published by Ligonier Ministries in 2025, after Sproul's death, as part of the Crucial Questions series; Ligonier describes it as drawn from his teaching. It offers pastoral counsel for trusting God in suffering and affirms that pain has a purpose in God's plan. Ligonier has given away the ebook editions of the series free since 2013.
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OTHERHow Should I Approach Suffering? (Ligonier Ministries)
