Why Us?: When Bad Things Happen to God's People

by Warren W. Wiersbe

In Why Us? Warren Wiersbe offers a positive, compassionate study on suffering that reveals the Bible's authoritative and comforting answers. His faith-bolstering insight will show you that, with God as your source of comfort, strength, and hope, you can weather the storms of life.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living, Christian Non Fiction, Nonfiction, Theology, Spirituality

158 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Warren W. Wiersbe, former pastor of the Moody Church and general director of Back to the Bible, has traveled widely as a Bible teacher and conference speaker. Because of his encouragement to those in ministry, Dr. Wiersbe is often referred to as 'the pastor's pastor.' He has ministered in churches and conferences throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Central and South America, and Europe. Dr. Wiersbe has written over 150 books, including the popular BE series of commentaries on every book of the Bible, which has sold more than four million copies. At the 2002 Christian Booksellers Convention, he was awarded the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Dr. Wiersbe and his wife, Betty, live in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Reviews

[Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was written by a pastor who has experienced suffering and have counseled others who were in the midst of suffering. He shares some Bible images that describe suffering in the lives of Bible saints and current saints.
I felt like the book didn't have a good transition from each of the Bible images that he presents in this book. So, I rated a bit lower than I would have other wise. He had some quotes in the appendix that he had shared with others in counseling sessions. I enjoyed his list of these quotes.

[Ed · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good book covering a very important subject - 'suffering'. It is only 157 pages which is relatively inexpensive, but I believe it would be the ideal book to give to someone who is going through tough times, like injured in a hospital, or loss of a loved one, or loss of a job, or etc.
This is also a good book for a counselor to use when dealing with people. It is filled with Scripture references that can be referred to when dealing with different situations. At the end of the book there is a small appendix dealing with questions people may ask concerning their situation. The next time you visit someone in the hospital suffering, I believe with flowers given to that person, include a copy of this book.

[Phyllis Kiesling · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book during a time when I was questioning why so many unsettling circumstances were surrounding me. I have the commentary written by Warren Wiersbe, the author of this book. His writing is always clear and concise. The passage I will look to in these unsettling times will be Psalms 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God.". As the author pointed out, we live our lives by promises and not by explanations.

[Sam B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good and short read.

The author tries to explain the reasons for suffering and how to get through it from a biblical perspective. He often uses the examples of Job and Paul who had their share of suffering for sure.

[Lillie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christians often wonder why they have to suffer. Sometimes we think if we are Christ-followers, we should be spared the tragedies that are part of life. This book uses the story of Job to teach us Biblical truth about suffering, especially about how God suffers with us.

[jessica]

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[Shari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book; practical & helpful, compassionately written.

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

For anyone who has suffered a loss, this is a wonderful book.

[Duncan · Rating 5 out of 5]

good book and easy to read

[Revmike10 REESE · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent

[C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

You need to read this before experiencing trials in your life. Wiersbe addresses the issue of suffering from several perspectives, all of them relevant.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

The title here is like a self-help book, and the cover art does not exactly help, but turns out it is a rerelease under a new title, and the old title makes more sense "Why Us?: When Bad Things Happen to God's People". I was not expecting a book about the problem of evil, but this is what I got - and it was surprisingly good. Warren Wiersbe has a lot of great approaches to the problem, although he keeps the philosophical thinking at an arm's length ahead - this is a book for the Christian who struggles with the questions, for help and inspiration. Definitely worth a read.

[Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book from Wiersbe, which I found very helpful. the early chapters were, however, more helpful than some of the latter ones. Notwithstanding this, which may just be down to my mindset when reading, I would highly recommend this book, along with his other book The Bumps are what you climb on!

[Matthew Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Christians live off promises not explanations"

I cannot do it alone;
The waves run fast and high;
The fogs close chill around,
The light goes out in the sky,
But I know we two shall win in the end,
Jesus and I,
Yes, I know we two shall win in the end,
Jesus and I.

[Susie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part apologetics, part commentary, and wholy uplifting this book is an easy yet impactful read.

[Carl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very encouraging and thorough book. A great combination of strong theology with very practical applications. I read this book through 2X's

[Joshua Okello · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book bringing together philosophy and theology to reconcile the problem of evil and attributes of God (God's goodness). A must read to any philosophy or apologetics students who want to dig dip the problem of evil.

[Ken · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a must for anyone who questions why bad things happen to God's people.

[Linda Klager · Rating 5 out of 5]

Warren W. Wiersbe writes doctrinal sound books. He uses God's Holy Word. Thank you, Sir!