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Lesson OneIntroduction to Christian Apologetics5 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoThe Question of God’s Existence5 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeThe Question of the Reliability of the Bible6 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FourThe Question of the Resurrection of Christ6 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveThe Question of Hypocrisy in the Church5 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SixThe Question of the Fine-tuning of the Universe4 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SevenThe Question of Evil and Suffering in the World6 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson EightNext Steps in Growing in Your Understanding of Christian Apologetics4 Activities1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity1 Assessment
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Lesson Overview
In the world today, and throughout history, suffering and evil are and have been a constant daily experience. In protest, many have wondered why a good and all-powerful God would allow atrocities to exist. If God exists, why doesn’t He stop them? Without minimizing the hardships of those who suffer, this lesson will seek to define what evil is and offer an explanation as to why God allows suffering to continue in the world.
Lesson Objectives
When you complete this lesson, you should be able to do the following:
- Explore answers to why evil exists
- Understand why some evil actions have been associated with the church
Personal Reflection
As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
Have you ever been asked the question, “If God is good, why does He allow suffering in the world?” If so, how did you respond?