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Job: God’s Sovereignty in Suffering by Rev. Ron Hanko

Joseph Holstege·2021-12-01
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This review examines Rev. Ron Hanko's accessible commentary on the book of Job, which addresses how God's sovereignty governs suffering in the lives of believers. The commentary makes the challenging poetic text of Job manageable for both new and seasoned Christians by focusing on main themes rather than exhaustive word-by-word analysis, helping readers grapple with suffering in light of God's providential governance. The resource is particularly valuable for those seeking biblical and theological guidance on understanding affliction within the framework of Reformed doctrine.

Job: God's Sovereignty in Suffering by Rev. Ron Hanko (Jenison, MI: RFPA, 2020). $19.95 hard cover. 160 pp. Reviewed by Rev. Joe Holstege. The children of God suffer. Some of them suffer more than others, but all of them suffer. They suffer as they pass through life in a fallen world. They suffer from trouble in their families and distress in their marriages. They suffer upheaval in the world and disruption in the church. They suffer persecution and injustice at the hands of men. They suffer...

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Joseph Holstege
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2021-12-01

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Scripture References
James 5:11Job 4
Topics
ProvidenceOld TestamentChristian LivingBook Reviews
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