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Psalm 73, Is God Good?

In this AGR Special, Rev. Chris Gordon preaches on the "crisis of faith" presented in Psalm 73. He examines the deep spiritual conflict that arises when our observations of the world—where the arrogant and wicked often live in ease and prosperity—seem to contradict the biblical truth of God's goodness.

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Psalm 73, Is God Good?

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In this AGR Special, Rev. Chris Gordon preaches on the "crisis of faith" presented in Psalm 73. He examines the deep spiritual conflict that arises when our observations of the world—where the arrogant and wicked often live in ease and prosperity—seem to contradict the biblical truth of God's goodness.

Published

Apr 13, 2026

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Pastor Chris Gordon

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In this AGR Special, Rev. Chris Gordon preaches on the "crisis of faith" presented in Psalm 73. He examines the deep spiritual conflict that arises when our observations of the world—where the arrogant and wicked often live in ease and prosperity—seem to contradict the biblical truth of God's goodness. Gordon highlights how Asaph’s feet had "almost stumbled" until he entered the sanctuary of God, where his perspective was radically shifted from temporary earthly circumstances to eternal realities.

Drawing from the Belgic Confession and the honest laments of the Psalter, Gordon encourages listeners to bring their honest doubts and afflictions before the Lord. He explains that while the wicked are set in "slippery places" leading to ruin, the believer’s portion is God Himself, who holds our right hand and guides us with His counsel. This message serves as a powerful reminder that God is the strength of our hearts and our portion forever, regardless of the trials we face.

Chapters:
00:00:09 Reading of Psalm 73
00:02:47 The Great Confusion: Why Do the Righteous Suffer?
00:03:54 Questioning the Attribute of God's Goodness
00:05:31 The Downward Spiral and Stumble of the Soul
00:06:31 Historical Faith vs. Personal Crisis in the Belgic Confession
00:08:06 The Honesty and Reality of the Psalter in Worship
00:10:50 Envy and the Prosperity of the Arrogant
00:13:00 The Slippery Places of the Wicked
00:17:15 Entering the Sanctuary: A Redirection of Thinking
00:25:00 God as our Strength and Portion Forever
00:34:47 Closing Prayer and Gospel Hope

Guest Information:
Rev. Chris Gordon is an ordained Reformed pastor and a graduate of Westminster Seminary California. He currently serves as the preaching pastor at Escondido United Reformed Church (URC) and is the host of Abounding Grace Radio.

Mentions:
Psalm 73, Asaph, Psalm 32, Belgic Confession, The Psalter, Westminster Seminary, Reformed Theology, Providence of God, Sanctification, Divine Justice.

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