Why Does God Allow War? [Paperback]

Martyn Lloyd-Jones (Author), John MacArthur (Foreword), Lane T. Dennis (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 8, 2003

Does God care about the sin and suffering in the world today?Why doesn't he bring an end to war and violence?

When our lives seem shattered by personal tragedy, is there anyanswer? Is there any place to which we can turn to find hope andpeace and true happiness whatever our circumstances?

The ringing affirmation of this book is that there is indeed ananswer-an answer that is rooted in the reality of God himself, andin what he has done and will do for those who know and lovehim.

Dr. Lloyd-Jones wrote this book at the outbreak of the SecondWorld War to a people on the brink of despair. It's message,however, is universal and remarkably relevant today as we seek tounderstand the crises of our own times. Yet readers will find thatthe truth it contains is a help for those in the midst of anytragedy, whether personal or national.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books (April 8, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581344694
• ISBN-13: 978-1581344691
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #688,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A trustworthy Teacher., March 9, 2007

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This review is from: Why Does God Allow War? (Paperback)

Though delivered over sixty years ago at Westminster Chapel, London, still these sermons remain as fresh and as penetrating today as when they were first given. A trustworthy teacher and reliable guide in the most difficult areas of faith, Lloyd-Jones' commitment to biblical truth as well as his remarkable understanding of God's ways in the world renders him doubly qualified to address the question: "Why does God allow War?" In addition, the origin of these sermons in the tumult of World War II, together with the testimony of many who have been helped by the Doctor's honest facing up to the problems of sin, suffering, war and evil, converge to make this small work a source of proven help and far more than a recitation of pat answers. Encouraging and God-affirming, this booklet would be a fine addition to most collections addressing the problem of suffering and evil.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Short, simple, solid., July 15, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Why Does God Allow War? (Paperback)

D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones does a good job explaining (biblically) why God allows suffering, and in particular why God allows war. This book was not written to answer sceptics, but rather to answer from scripture those who love God, and sincerely want to understand why God allows war.

I thought this book did a great job answering the question.