THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: Trusting God Through Trials, Unanswered Prayer, and the Mystery of His Loving Control: Trusting God Through Trials, Unanswered Prayer, and the Mystery of His Loving Control - Couverture rigide

Kanyabigega, Silas

Couverture rigide

ISBN 13 : 9798182860086

Editeur : IMC Academic Press, 2026

Synopsis

The Christian Life: Trusting God Through Trials, Unanswered Prayer, and the Mystery of His Loving Control offers a biblically grounded and pastorally sensitive exploration of Christian faith in seasons when suffering continues and prayers do not receive the answers believers desire. Rev. Dr. Silas Kanyabigega addresses one of the most difficult questions of Christian discipleship: How can believers continue to trust God when trials remain, prayers seem unanswered, and His purposes are difficult to understand? Rather than promising that strong faith will eliminate suffering, this book presents a theology of faithful endurance rooted in the character, sovereignty, wisdom, and love of God. Drawing on Scripture and theological reflection, the book examines the experience of Job, Jesus in Gethsemane, Paul's thorn in the flesh, biblical lament, divine providence, spiritual warfare, prayer and surrender, the ministry of the Church, and the Christian hope of resurrection and new creation. Readers are encouraged to pray boldly for deliverance while recognizing that prayer is an expression of trust rather than a means of controlling God. The book also emphasizes that faith does not require passivity. Christians may seek medical and professional care, resist injustice and abuse, pursue wise solutions, receive help from others, and continue asking God for change while entrusting the final outcome to Him. With reflection questions, a Scripture guide, theological glossary, pastoral study guide, prayers for seasons of trial, scholarly notes, bibliography, and indexes, The Christian Life is designed for individual readers, pastors, ministry leaders, theological students, small groups, and churches. Above all, the book offers a message of enduring hope: God's love is not measured by the absence of trials. He remains present and sovereign when His purposes are hidden, and in Christ no suffering will have the final word.

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À propos de l'auteur

Rev. Dr. Silas Kanyabigega, PhD, is a theologian, educator, pastor, author, and organizational leader whose work integrates biblical teaching, Christian formation, leadership, preaching, and practical ministry. His academic preparation includes doctoral studies in educational and organizational leadership, ministry, and systematic theology. He serves as Chairman and President of the International Movement for Christ and President and Dean of IMC Theological Seminary. Through teaching, pastoral ministry, publishing, and Christian leadership, Dr. Kanyabigega is committed to equipping the Church and strengthening Christian faith and discipleship. His writings address theology, Christian living, preaching, spiritual formation, leadership, and the practical realities of faith in everyday life.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: IMC Academic Press
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798182860086
• Reliure: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Nombre de pages: 56
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