What God Is Doing When His Children Suffer
Summary
The sermon explores God's ultimate purpose of transforming believers into the image of Christ, using a metaphorical illustration of a stolen portrait. The key theme is divine restoration, where God's primary goal is not punishment but reclaiming His intended reflection in human beings. Drawing from scriptural principles, the message emphasizes that God orchestrates circumstances to restore His likeness within believers, working all things together for their spiritual transformation and conformity to Christ.