The Paul Tripp Podcast 930. When Life Doesn't Make Sense | Sermon on Romans 8:18-39
Sep 11, 2025
Discover the power of embracing weakness and how it can strengthen faith during struggles. Explore the theme of God's unfailing love during life's challenges and learn to navigate suffering with grace. Hear a personal story of a life-altering health crisis and its impact on faith. Delve into the dual realities of divine grace and human suffering, emphasizing hope in adversity. Understand the unwavering support of the Holy Spirit and that you are never alone in your struggles. Life may not make sense, but there's grace amidst the chaos.
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Near-Death Hospital Experience
- Paul Tripp recounts sudden kidney failure and ten days in the hospital that nearly cost his life.
- He endured intense spasms, six surgeries over two years, and profound physical weakening.
Two Overlapping Worlds
- Tripp explains Christians live in two overlapping worlds: God's glorious grace and a fallen world of suffering.
- This tension explains cries like "God, where are you?" during pain and confusion.
Wait Patiently For Redemption
- Read Romans 8:18-26 to reorient expectations about suffering and hope.
- Accept that hope for unseen redemption requires patient waiting and reliance on the Spirit.