The suffering of the Christian or anyone else in this world is never ultimately an accident. All suffering is within the pale of divine sovereignty. All suffering comes within the broader context of the sovereignty of God.
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About R.C. Sproul

R.C. Sproul was a 20th-century American theologian and christian apologist. Robert Charles Sproul was an American Reformed theologian, Christian apologist, and Presbyterian pastor. Being the founder and first chairman of Ligonier Ministries, Sproul could be heard daily on the Renewing Your Mind radio broadcast internationally. Read more on Wikipedia →

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