Managing Suffering

In this post we consider the following topics on managing suffering: 1. Concept of suffering, 2. Understanding suffering, 3. Causes of suffering, 4. Responses to suffering, 5. Examples of suffering, 6. Challenges in managing suffering

Chapter 1: Concept of Suffering

• Interpretation Of Suffering
• The Role Of Suffering In Christian Belief System And Tradition

Chapter 2: Understanding Suffering

• The Biblical Perspective On Suffering
• Theological Perspective Of Suffering
• Historical Perspective Of Suffering
• 1 Peter 5:10 On Suffering
• What Do Believers Receive After Suffering?

Chapter 3: Causes of Suffering

• The Concept Of Original Sin And Its Relationship To Suffering
• The Role Of Personal Sin And Its Consequences To Suffering
• The Connection Between Suffering And Spiritual Growth

Chapter 4: Responses to Suffering

• Denomination Teachings On How To Respond To Suffering
• The Role Of Prayer And Faith In Coping With Suffering
• The Christian concept of redemptive suffering
• Support From The Christian Community As A Response To Suffering
• Forgiveness And Love As A Response To Suffering
• Gratitude And Perspective In Response To Suffering

Chapter 5: Examples of Suffering

• The Suffering Of Jesus Christ
• Suffering Of Christian Martyrs
• Suffering In Modern Times
• The Suffering Of Job From The Bible
• The Suffering Of Paul The Apostle
• The Suffering Of Modern-day Christianity

Chapter 6: Challenges in Managing Suffering

• Doubting And Questioning God Brings Suffering In Believer’s Life
• Loss Of Faith Brings Suffering In Believer’s Life
• Dealing With Injustice Brings Suffering In Believer’s Life