Abstract:
Human suffering has permeated and challenged the theology and related sciences in an
attempt to present a rational understanding of the problem of evil. The various religious
denominations, theological and philosophical object are considered in this study in an
attempt to condense a theoretical framework in the light of Scripture, is able to minimize the
conflicts that arise from the challenge of reconciling the concept of a loving God with the
unequivocal finding of human suffering. From a premise endorsed by the historic and
Reformed theology that God makes all things happen in the world and in people's lives, this
study aims to elucidate the question of evil and suffering, as well as presenting the potential
benefits that suffering can provide the individual. Seeks to present a biblical argument that
can contribute to respond to the problem of evil and suffering. Moreover, contextualizing the
evil and suffering in God's plan. The various religious and philosophical attempts to give a
plausible answer to the problem of suffering eventually create insurmountable barriers when
faced with the Bible. Worldviews misconceptions about God are strong resistance in the Bible
and contradict concepts solidified throughout the history of the church. Some of these
worldviews have assumed prominence in theological discourse when the question of suffering
is addressed. Although the more conservative discourse that sin is the cause of suffering he
does not explain all forms of suffering, nor the Bible accepts sin as one reason for suffering.
Can not see the suffering without regard for the ordeal. It is not intended to open space in this
research to compare the different lines on the theological understanding of God's plan, but to
present an understanding of how suffering fits into God's eternal plan.
