Purpose in Suffering: When Worlds Collide with R.C. Sproul

Summary

The main theme is the incompatibility of "senseless tragedy" with a Christian worldview, which posits a purposeful and providential God. The sermon draws on the events of September 11th and contrasts secular scientific approaches that ignore "why" with the Christian insistence on God's sovereignty. The takeaway is that while God is involved in all events, His specific purposes are often beyond human comprehension, and we should resist hasty judgments about divine intent.