Suffering

"No one will be the same after reading this book"Renowned New Testament scholar Craig Keener addresses the perennial challenge of suffering, exploring what the Bible says about hardship and what we can learn from the suffering of Christians around the world."A wonderful resource that teaches us how to endure trial, persecution, and suffering. It is packed full of insights from Scripture along with difficult but profound stories of those who have given their lives for the sake of the gospel."--Bill Johnson, senior leader, Bethel Church, Redding, California; author of Removing the Sting of Death and God Is Good"Everybody should read this book, whether Christian or non-Christian, whether charismatic or non-charismatic. It shook me, showing me not only how little I know but also how little I have suffered. No one will be the same after reading this book."--Dr. R. T. Kendall, former Senior Minister, Westminster Chapel (1977-2002)"This book bears witness to my own long-standing maxim: We have a gospel worth living for and a gospel worth dying for."--Most Rev. Dr. Benjamin A. Kwashi, former archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Jos in the Anglican Church of Nigeria"Keener's exegesis of Scripture and the experiences he relates from the milieu of human hardship prove that our Savior's presence in those moments we didn't hope for is what gives us peace, contentment, and joy. This book is a necessary treasure."--Lisa Harper, author, Bible teacher, and host of the Back Porch Theology podcast"In this book, we are given the courage to boldly advance the kingdom of God with a fresh faith that rejoices in the privilege of suffering for the sake of the name of Jesus."--Rice Broocks, cofounder, Every Nation Churches and Ministries"A much-needed addition to the Pentecostal and Charismatic movement in the world. I highly recommend it for pastors, denominational leaders, and apostolic overseers."--Randy Clark, overseer of the Apostolic Network of Global Awakening; president, Global Awakening Theological Seminary