Does God Use Suffering to Make Us Holy?

Episode 397 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. I have been listening to the show for several months and I have heard you guys talk about Romans 8, where Paul says that God works everything together for good. From your understanding does this mean that God uses suffering and trials to make us holy and more patient? 2. If we come into the world sinful at birth what then happens to children who die before they come to the age of understanding? 3. Do you believe that the Scripture can be interpreted symbolically? 4. Who is who in the verse that says, "the Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand until I make my enemies my footstool"?  Resources A Place for Weakness: Preparing Yourself for Suffering by Michael Horton Walking with Jesus Through His Word: Discovering Christ in All the Scriptures by Dennis Johnson Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.