A Time for Truth: A Study of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

by Olford, Stephen F.

• ISBN13: 9780899578460
• ISBN10: 0899578462
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-02-01
• Publisher: Amg Pubs

Summary

Dr Olford delivers a book that offers a candid look into the presence and purpose of God in suffering, using his own life's battle with cancer, and the illnesses and deaths of his loved ones and dear friends as vivid examples. Dr. Olford brings a real and honest voice to the reality of suffering. For anyone that has had to swallow the bitter pill of pain and heartache, Sword of Suffering offers practical advice, valuable insights and the solace of God's love and provision. A wonderful book to share with those challenged by seemingly impossible circumstances.

Author Biography

Dr. Stephen F. Olford is Founder and Senior Lecturer of the Stephen Olford Center for Biblical Preaching. Dr. Olford served as minister of Duke Street Baptist Church in Richmond, Surrey, England (1953-59) and the famed Calvary Baptist Church in New York City (1959-73). Dr. Olford and his wife, Heather, have two sons, Jonathan and David

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Acknowledgements	p. xi
Preface	p. xiii
Introduction	p. xvii
A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven	p. 1
A Time To Be Born and a Time to Die	p. 11
A Time to Plant and a Time to Pluck	p. 21
A Time to Kill and a Time to Heal	p. 31
A Time to Break Down and a Time to Build Up	p. 41
A Time to Weep and a Time to Laugh	p. 51
A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance	p. 61
A Time to Cast Away Stones and a Time to Gather Stones	p. 71
A Time to Embrace and a Time to Refrain from Embracing	p. 81
A Time to Gain and a Time to Lose	p. 91
A Time to Keep and a Time to Throw Away	p. 101
A Time to Tear and a Time to Sew	p. 113
A Time to Keep Silence and a Time to Speak	p. 123
A Time to Love and a Time to Hate	p. 135
A Time of War and a Time of Peace	p. 147
Conclusion	p. 157
Bibliography	p. 165
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