About this episode

Gary Stearman examines the reasons behind suffering and contrasts in 2 Corinthians 4:8–18.

Why does God allow believers to experience suffering, weakness, persecution and loss? In this study of 2 Corinthians 4:8–18, Gary Stearman examines one of Paul’s most powerful passages and uncovers a fascinating pattern of contrasts woven throughout the text: troubled, but not distressed; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.

People in this episode

Host: Gary Stearman

Topics covered

• suffering
• persecution
• spirituality
• faith
• scripture

Keywords

• suffering
• weakness
• persecution
• loss
• 2 Corinthians
• faith
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 2 Corinthians 4:8–18

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