Suffering . . . trials turned to gold "In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ" (1 Peter 1:6-7). "This is one of the best books we've seen on the delicate subject of why Christians suffer. The author has dug deeply into the Word of God for answers . . . We add our commendation and recommend it highly. To sum up in a single word:...

As a pastor, missionary, and Bible College teacher, I have discovered that most books on theology have been written in language which is beyond the reach of the average believer. These books contain treasures. But those treasures are locked away and guarded by difficult, technical terms, and the hard words of "high English." Language should reveal truth, not obscure it.

The problem becomes especially evident among people for whom English is a second language (ESL). In addition, even English speakers who are new to the faith often find the technical language and difficult concepts...