Table of Contents
Preface 9
Acknowledgements 13
Introduction 15
Part I A Look at God s Character
Chapter 1 God's Immutability and Faithfulness 23
Chapter 2 God's Knowledge and Wisdom 29
Chapter 3 God's Goodness 35
Chapter 4 God's Loving-Kindness 39
Chapter 5 God's Sovereignty 43
Chapter 6 Names of God 49
Chapter 7 Overview of God's Character 53
Part II A Look at God's Works
Chapter 8 Ministry on Earth 57
Chapter 9 Work of Atonement 63
Chapter 10 Promise of Glorification 71
Part III A Look at Our Circumstances
Chapter 11 Certainty of Suffering 77
Chapter 12 Origins of Suffering 79
Chapter 13 Purposes of Physical Suffering 83
Chapter 14 Examples of Physical Suffering 91
Part IV A Look at Our Response
Chapter 15 Scriptural Principles for Healing 97
Chapter 16 Physical Means of Healing 111
Chapter 17 Sinful Attempts at Healing 117
Part V A Look at God s Response
Chapter 18 Putting It All Together 127
Chapter 19 Waiting for Healing 131
Chapter 20 Lack of Healing 137
Appendix A Healings Performed during Christ's Earthly Ministry 143
Appendix B General Purposes of Trials 145
Appendix C Practical Suggestions for Dealing with Illness 151
Appendix D Suggested Readings by Topic 153
