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Why does God allow suffering and death?

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God allows suffering and death as part of His sovereign will, to demonstrate His justice and mercy through Christ's atonement.

God's allowance of suffering and death can be understood within the framework of His sovereign will and divine purpose. According to Scripture, suffering is a consequence of the Fall, but it also serves a greater purpose in God's redemptive plan. All pain and suffering create opportunities for God’s grace to be revealed, ultimately leading to the glorification of His Son. The sufferings of Christ on the cross illustrate that God is not distant from human suffering, but actively engaged in it, having borne our sins and sorrows. In the end, Christians trust that God uses suffering for their good and His glory and that death is not the final defeat, but a doorway to eternal life in Christ.
Scripture References: Romans 8:28, Isaiah 53:4-5

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