If God is Good (Study Guide)

Plt;BPgt;A study guide to help small groups understand and discuss the important ideas and concepts in Plt;/BPgt;Plt;BPgt;Plt;IPgt;If God Is GoodPlt;/IPgt;Plt;/BPgt;Plt;BPgt; by Randy Alcorn.Plt;/BPgt;Plt;IPgt;Plt;/IPgt;Plt;bPgt;Dive Into a Thorough ExplorationPlt;brPgt;of TodayP#8217;s Most Troubling IssuePlt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;The reality of evil and suffering is not only our cultureP#8217;s biggest objection to faith in God, but also a piercing thrust into the soul of every believer at some point in their lives.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Those facts compel us to prepare in order to handle the doubts and questions that roll over us like a storm tide whenever we confront the worst of pain, malice, and injustice. This study guide to Randy AlcornP#8217;s Plt;iPgt;If God Is Good: Faith in the Midst of Suffering and EvilPlt;/iPgt; helps you gain perspective on suffering and GodP#8217;s unfailing goodness. Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Designed for both individual and group use, this guide is adaptable to whatever schedule and approach is most convenient for youP#8212;from a Plt;bPgt;four-weekPlt;/bPgt; overview, to an exploratory Plt;bPgt;eight-weekPlt;/bPgt; journey, to an intensive Plt;bPgt;thirteen-weekPlt;/bPgt; course.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Included throughout are a variety of questions for reflection and discussion, plus book excerpts that capture the highlights and best insights from Plt;iPgt;If God Is Good. Plt;/iPgt;In addition, a group leaderP#8217;s guide offers guidance for steering a group through any of the three approaches.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Let this book be your guide as you face up to a seriously perplexing issue and the countless questions it keeps generating.