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Greg Boyd's Painful Revelation
- Greg Boyd shares his experience of suffering chronic pain and how he found a deeper connection with God during a severe kidney infection and back surgery.
- He visualized Jesus' suffering on the cross which helped him feel solidarity and comfort in his pain.
Suffering Reflects Divine Trust
- The presence of immense suffering might indicate God's trust in human resilience and strength given by Him.
- God experiences solidarity with suffering, showing a more compassionate character than being unable to intervene.
Selective Miracles Challenge Theology
- The rarity and irregularity of divine interventions like healings challenge some theological views such as open theism.
- Arbitrarily selective miracles pose serious problems for understanding God's nature and interaction with the world.