God of all comfort book

This book was all well and good until in chapter 4, page 66, the author makes the argument that being broken, or at least appearing broken, means that we dont trust god enough. Pastor tom ascol continues in his series on 2 corinthians teaching on chapter 1, verses 3 through 7 in a message entitled the god of all comfort. In god of all comfort, scott harrower addresses these questions head on. The apostle paul, the author of that letter and an expert when it came to suffering, lends insight and encouragement that god is not blind to our troubles. Smith aims to show that the bibles claim that god is the the god of all comfort is not an over. Some scholars have concluded that chapters 4066 were composed following the collapse of the kingdom of judah under the. This book is written to christians who profess to believe the bible as gods revelation, but whose lives are filled with discomfort and unrest. Employing anecdotes and lively language, she sought to. The part of this verse which is most commonly known is the god of all comfort. I didnt come to know jesus as my lord and savior until i was in my mid30s. Hannah whitall smith in an effort to resolve the discomfort many christians feel in the absence of an abundant life, hannah whitall smith wrote god of all comfort.

Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of god. More than that, this is a book to be read by anyone who cares about hurting people. T he opening chapter of the second section of isaiah centers on a message of comfort to jerusalem and judah, the majesty and power of israels god, and the restoration he would bring after captivity. At the end of the psalms verses are 5 more wonderful bible verses for comfort. The god of all comfort by hannah whitall smith about the book.

The greek word rendered comfortconsolation is found 10 times in these verses. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, the father of mercies and god of all comfort. Imagine a book thats part analytic theology, part trauma theory, part deep pastoral engagement, part trinitarian theology, part gothic novel, and you might begin to skim the surface of the essence of scott harrowers excellent book, the god of all comfort. He will comfort all her waste places and her wilderness he will make like eden, and her desert like the garden of the lord. This document has been generated from xsl extensible. The god of all comfort and millions of other books are available for instant access. My book the god of all comfort is about all the bumps and lumps ive gone through both before and after becoming a christian, culminating with the loss of two of our sons, and then raising our remaining son jeffrey who has cerebral palsy.

Welcome to the god of all comfort 2 corinthians 1 311. Blessed be the god and father of our lord jesus christ, the father of mercies and god of all comfort 2 corinthians 1. It is guaranteed to bring you lasting and true comfort, and best of all, gods holy word never fails. The god of all comfort features plenty of scripture, insightful questions, and promises of gods comfort for christian women. One of those things is that he is the god of all comfort. Futato, the book of psalms, in cornerstone biblical commentary, ed. Paul is saying in this moment god is the god of all comfort, that outside of him there is no comfort that will last and endure through all of the circumstances you will face in life. What does it mean that god is the god of all comfort. The apostle paul knew this from personal experience.

For individuals and small groups, this bible study offers hope provided by a god. Suffice it to say, most of the church at corinth had taken the first letter well and were striving to do as it instructed. Smith in mp3 audio 32kbps mono hannah whitall smith 1832 1911 was a lay speaker and author in the holiness movement in the united states and the higher life movement in great britain. In god of all comfort dee brestin does not camouflage physical and emotional pain, or spiritualize about the guttural groanings of the soul. A trinitarian response to the horrors of this world. The title of this book is the god of all comfort and it was written by judy gann. Librivox recording of the god of all comfort, by hannah whitall smith. The passage, so filled with promises of comfort for believers, provides readers with hope both for the present and coming days. If you consider yourself a christian, born again by the power of gods holy spirit, do not read this book. Offering comforting is one way we encourage each other. If you cast your eye down to verse 8 of this chapter, i believe we have the backdrop to the words that paul speaks when he said. With compassion and spiritual wisdom, brestin draws on the difficult beauty of her own story as well as her skills as a bible teacher to offer companionship, comfort, and hope. Van gemeren, psalms, in the expositors bible commentary, ed.

Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and sound of a melody. Whatever the trial we face, our heavenly father knows the situation and offers comfort as needed. The god of all comfort is with us watchtower online. But there are things that he can learn only through suffering. Whether youre at a good place in life or really struggling, this book can help you strengthen your faith. If you are looking for the lords true comfort, read your bible.

This book begins with a doxology about suffering and comfort. Instead, she uses her suffering as a platform for revealing the mysterious, unstoppable, profound, inexplicable, allencompassing love of god. Click on the links to order from westbow press or amazon. We will observe the facts surrounding it as paul writes. At the end of each lesson are small group discussion questions. This page was created to provide comfort and encouragement for anyone with any struggle. Apparently, since psalm 23 tells us that god is a good shepherd, any problems we have must be because we are failing to let him care for us. Growing up i made a lot of mistakes, and got involved in. How pauls exultant blessing resonates in our souls. Written from real life experience and impactful anecdotes of a soul desperately searching for true comfort, the god of all comfort offers sound scriptural truths and powerful life application to encourage readers to seek true comfort. Blessed be god, even the father of our lord jesus christ, the father of mercies, and the god of all comfort. Fill with thy spirit, we pray, this gathering and preacher and people alike. This book is written to christians who profess to believe the bible as gods revelation, but whose lives are filled with discomfort.

As the father of mercies, the most merciful father, he is the author of all possible consolation. It was a blessing to find the book,the god of all comfort the contents 1. I had taught about the ministry of the holy spirit, our paraclete, who was sent by christ to help us. This study provides a roadmap to gods amazing comfort from someone who spent half of her life searching for it. Eight lessons, take you on a journey through a section of scripture authored by paul, titled the god of all comfort in 2 corinthians 1. Using the gospel of matthew as a backdrop, he argues for a trinitarian approach to horrors, showing how godin his triune naturereveals himself to those who have experienced trauma. Smith aims to show that the bibles claim that god is the the god of all comfort is not an overadvertisement or misunderstanding, but that it is possible to avail ourselves of the doubts and heavy. It is the book i go to time after time, especially in times of sorrow, trouble, or fear. The god of all comfort audiobook by hannah whitall smith. God of all comfort is a wonderful devotional book for the millions of men and women who suffer from chronic illness. To comfort means to bring peace or relief to someone who is suffering. Each weeks lesson starts with a story followed by five daily studies to be completed at home.

Praise be to the god and father of our lord jesus christ. Hannah whitall smiths small book, the god of all comfort, is the little book i keep close by. In his mercy and love, god is eager to provide comfort to his children in any and all circumstances. Our heavenly father is not limited by anything or anyone. For some of us in this room, we have a tendency to. The believer in christ is expected to get to know god better as he walks the pilgrim pathway. I had known throughout my ministry, of course, that god comforts his own. The god of all comfort large print journaling favorite bible promises to help you face pain and suffering. God has done an amazing work in my life, and my desire is to spread his peace and comfort to others who.

In times like these, god insists we pass on his comfort. Over these eight lessons, our journey will take us through a section of scripture titled the god of all comfort in 2 corinthians 1. This book reveals the powerful role music plays in our pain. But whenever that may happen, i want to say, yes, lord for you deserve all the glory. After losing 2 children in a 5month period life lost all meaning. We pray, lord, that you would be the god of all comfort to all of us here today. The word tribulation thilipsis 3 times and suffering thema 4 times. We know we can persevere as long as we dwell with him and his tender care. The god of all comfort book by hannah whitall smith. Pdf god of all comfort download full pdf book download. However, a strong vocal minority was still stirring up. The god of all comfort sermon by john shearhart, 2.