Don't Blame God: A Biblical Answer to the Problem of Evil, Sin, & Suffering

by John A. Lynn, Mark H. Graeser, John W. Schoenheit

The sub-title of this 210-page book is “A Biblical Answer to the Problem of Evil, Sin and Suffering.” It addresses what is probably the number one question most people have about God: If He is a loving God, why is there such rampant human suffering? The book shows biblically that God is not at all to blame, that the cause of all suffering is sin, and it shows whose sin. It shows why Jesus Christ is the fulcrum of history in this regard, and resolves the seemingly apparent contradiction between the nature of the Old Testament God and that of the New Testament God, which, of course are the same changeless God.

The book exposes the myth that God is totally in control of all that happens (which would make Him responsible for it) and shows that He and His Son Jesus Christ are doing all they can to intervene in the realm of the Devil and help us. A chapter on faith shows what faith is and how it helps us access the power of God. The book shows how God does test us for our benefit, though never by tragedy or affliction. It explains what the “chastening” of God is and why it has nothing to do with anything like punishing us. The redemptive value of the proper response to suffering is also discussed.

276 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1994

Reviews

[Richard Skorupski · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to understand the concept of good vs. evil, look at this book.
It is a well-written, concise description and contrast of both our God and Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the god of this world, Satan.
Following the theme of why bad things happen o good people, the authors delve into the deliberate acts of fraud perpetrated by the Devil to try to convince us that God is behind evil.
This book debunks that with facts and scripture.

[Tom Locraft · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trying not to blame God

The book shows how God is always loving and not responsible for the battle between good and evil. It's a challenge to love God more.

[Magdalena · Rating 1 out of 5]

The informations poorly presented and poorly substantiated. Authors are perhaps well intentioned. The are former members of the Way Internatial cult. Book does not achieve to its title.