Ultimately with R.C. Sproul Why Does God Allow Disasters?
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Mar 9, 2026 A theological look at why disasters occur and what they reveal about suffering. Short reflections on living by grace rather than demanding safety. A discussion on human debt before God and the urgency of repentance. Brief closing notes pointing to further resources.
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Eighteen Lives Lost Framing The Question
- A building collapse that killed eighteen innocent people illustrates the typical question people ask about divine allowance of disasters.
- R.C. Sproul uses that concrete example to frame Jesus' answer about why such events occur and our posture toward them.
Suffering Highlights Our Debt Before God
- God does not owe us exemption from tragedy because we live under grace and remain debtors before Him.
- R.C. Sproul cites Jesus' response that the question should be why disaster hasn't struck you, highlighting human indebtedness and grace.
Respond To Tragedy With Repentance Not Outrage
- Repent rather than demand explanations when confronted with sudden disaster, because judgment calls for self-examination.
- R.C. Sproul invokes Jesus' hard warning: "You will all likewise perish unless you repent."