June 7, 2026 - Elder Bryce Lowrance • "Why? The Purpose of Suffering as a Christian" - 1st Peter 4:12-16

"Why? (The Purpose of Suffering as a Christian)" • 1st Peter 4:12-16 - Elder Bryce Lowrance Perhaps the most often asked question regarding the existence of God is, "Why is there so much suffering in this world?" The simple answer to that question is man's sin. The next things we should consider is that rather than thinking suffering is not fair we should see the merciful hand of a loving God in the fact that we do not suffer for all eternity for our sins." In this portion of scripture, Peter reminds us that our suffering for doing righteous things is a clear evidence of our union with Jesus Christ. And, if we are bound to Him now, we WILL see His full glory in the resurrection. This should motivate us to found joy in suffering because there is a "joy set before us" just as it was set before Christ on the cross. This message was preached on Sunday, June 7, 2026.