Have you ever asked: “If God loves me, why am I going through this trial?” or “Why is there so much misery, suffering, persecution, and injustice in the world?”
God’s people still experience the challenges of life. There is one factor, however, that sets people of faith apart – hope.
Derek Prince, one of the twentieth century’s most trusted Bible teachers, invites you to face some of your most difficult circumstances head-on with hope.
In Why Bad Things Happen to God’s People, Prince shares timeless truths from the Book of Job that will keep you anchored during any storm.
You will:
- Be informed . . . on the roles that Satan and sin play in life’s circumstances.
- Be equipped . . . to respond to fiery trials with Biblical faith.
- Be assured . . . by learning to embrace the blessing of mystery.
- Be inspired . . . by the prophetic words of God.
- Be stabilized . . . through a fresh vision of God’s sovereignty and power.
- Be comforted . . . by a life-changing encounter with God’s holiness
- Be encouraged . . . as you remember God’s relentless plan to reveal His goodness to you.
- Be strengthened . . . to wait for God’s abundant provision.
Receive peace and comfort by resting in the truth of God’s goodness, power, and love – no matter what challenges may come up against you!
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Part 1: The Sin of Independence
Chapter 1: Satan’s Trap
Chapter 2: Reversing the Fall
Chapter 3: Learning to Wait
Chapter 4: A Cry of Desperation
Part 2: Trials Brought on by Righteousness
Chapter 5: The Doorway to the Book of Job
Chapter 6: Facts About Satan
Chapter 7: God’s Initiative
Chapter 8: Job’s “Comforters”
Chapter 9: The “Prosperity Gospel”
Chapter 10: Discerning the Source
Chapter 11: Job’s Responses
Chapter 12: Fresh Revelation
Chapter 13: God Challenges Job
Chapter 14: A Prayer of Restoration
Chapter 15: James Looks at Job
Chapter 16: Lessons from Job
Chapter 17: Eternity in View
Chapter 18: A Demonstration of God’s Wisdom
About the Author:
Derek Prince (1915-2003) founded Derek Prince Ministries International and authored more than fifty books during his lifetime. He studied at Eton College, Cambridge University, and at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. His daily radio broadcast, Derek Prince Legacy Radio, still reaches listeners around the world.
