I picked up My God is True! Lessons Learned Along Cancer’s Dark Road for three reasons: the forward is by Sinclair B. Ferguson, it is published by Banner of Truth, and I know a number of people who have had or do have cancer.
Paul D. Wolfe was a seminary student when he was diagnosed with cancer and wrote the journals that are the backbone of this work.
In the first part of the book, Wolfe examines the Scripture to see is God is Sovereign and whether the Scripture can be trusted. After bringing the reader through such Scripture with good exegesis, Wolfe says, “yes!”
In the second part of the book, Wolfe examines the Scriptural ideas of endurance and joy and show how it is possible to endure and be joyful through cancer, its treatment, and an uncertain future regarding the disease.
In the final chapter, Wolfe looks at the curse received after Adam’s sin and why it should cause us not to surprised when things like cancer occur. And he ends with a call to approach the Throne of Grace boldly, calling out to the Father Who loves us and can heal.
I bought four additional copies and gave them to those I know who are suffering with cancer, and I will likely by more.
Although this book is specifically about cancer, it would be good for anyone suffering from any type of disease, because the truths about God are the same.
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