Divine Consolation

Why do Christians suffer? For what purpose does God allow sin, illness, and pain in the lives of His children? How can it be explained that those who love God are sometimes the ones who experience the greatest adversities? Based on Romans 8:28, Thomas Watson clearly demonstrates that even the worst things work for the good of God's people. Through a meticulous exposition of this text, the author leads us to the effective calling and eternal purpose of God, urging us to find our consolation, ultimately, in God Himself.

Thomas Watson belongs to that group of so-called nonconformist Puritans who resisted the imposed religion, were brave in the face of the moral and political pressures of the time, zealous and faithful to the truth, and ardent and diligent with the message they had to deliver.

The book, characteristic of these men, is a meticulous exposition, a profound and sound analysis, with clear and rich language that every reader can understand and enjoy.

The theme could not be better: Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose," which, as T. Watson says, is the "sweet string of consolation."