Suffering: Its Meaning for the Spirit-Filled Life - Paperback

by Craig S. Keener (Author)

Suffering is an undeniable aspect of life. In this book, renowned New Testament scholar Craig Keener delves into the perennial question of hardship, offering a biblical understanding of suffering and resilience. Balancing insightful exposition of Scripture with compelling stories of Christians worldwide who have faced trials for their faith, Keener reveals how believers can endure by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Acknowledging the reality of suffering, Keener provides guidance on how to respond to life's challenges and learn from the experiences of others. Rooted in a charismatic perspective yet broadly applicable, this work offers hope and meaning in the midst of suffering, reminding us of our ultimate hope in the new creation.

Professors, students, church leaders, and anyone seeking to understand suffering within the context of a Spirit-filled life will benefit from this illuminating study.

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"No one will be the same after reading this book"

Renowned New Testament scholar Craig Keener addresses the perennial challenge of suffering, exploring what the Bible says about hardship and what we can learn from the suffering of Christians around the world.

"A wonderful resource that teaches us how to endure trial, persecution, and suffering. It is packed full of insights from Scripture along with difficult but profound stories of those who have given their lives for the sake of the gospel."
--Bill Johnson, senior leader, Bethel Church, Redding, California; author of Removing the Sting of Death and God Is Good

"Everybody should read this book, whether Christian or non-Christian, whether charismatic or non-charismatic. It shook me, showing me not only how little I know but also how little I have suffered. No one will be the same after reading this book."
--Dr. R. T. Kendall, former Senior Minister, Westminster Chapel (1977-2002)

"This book bears witness to my own long-standing maxim: We have a gospel worth living for and a gospel worth dying for."
--Most Rev. Dr. Benjamin A. Kwashi, former archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Jos in the Anglican Church of Nigeria

"Keener's exegesis of Scripture and the experiences he relates from the milieu of human hardship prove that our Savior's presence in those moments we didn't hope for is what gives us peace, contentment, and joy. This book is a necessary treasure."
--Lisa Harper, author, Bible teacher, and host of the Back Porch Theology podcast

"In this book, we are given the courage to boldly advance the kingdom of God with a fresh faith that rejoices in the privilege of suffering for the sake of the name of Jesus."
--Rice Broocks, cofounder, Every Nation Churches and Ministries

"A much-needed addition to the Pentecostal and Charismatic movement in the world. I highly recommend it for pastors, denominational leaders, and apostolic overseers."
--Randy Clark, overseer of the Apostolic Network of Global Awakening; president, Global Awakening Theological Seminary

Author Biography

Craig S. Keener (PhD, Duke University) is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He is the author of 38 books, with some 1.4 million copies in circulation. Keener's books have won 15 national or international awards, including six in Christianity Today. He is married to Dr. Médine Moussounga Keener, who was a refugee in her home country of Congo for 18 months.