In this book, John Piper presents a theological framework for understanding global tragedy through the lens of divine sovereignty. He argues that God exercises absolute control over the natural world, including the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Piper outlines six biblical explanations for why God permitted the virus, ranging from a wake-up call for repentance to a means of refining the faith of the church. He emphasizes the doctrine of the supremacy of Jesus Christ as a source of stability amidst social and economic upheaval.
This text is written for Christians seeking a scriptural interpretation of suffering and disaster. Readers turn to this work to reconcile their belief in a benevolent deity with the reality of widespread illness and death. It provides a structured argument for maintaining religious hope when secular institutions falter. The reader finishes the book with a renewed focus on personal piety and a specific theological rationale for the existence of hardship in the modern world.
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- EN
