Contents
2. Divine Hiddenness of a Different Kind
3. A Working Definition for the Meaning of Life
3.1 Meaning of Life versus Purpose in Life
3.2 Meaning of Life as Objectively Given by our Creator
3.3 Meaning of Life is Realized when the Narrative for Suffering is Embraced
4. Divine Hiddenness in Eden: The Enigmatic Beginning
4.1 The Absence of Divine Intervention
4.2 The Absence of Divine Revelation
4.3 The Absence of Divine Mercy
5. Divine Hiddenness in the Book of Job: The Scriptural Precedent
6. Divine Hiddenness Again: God Gone Out on a Limb
7. Divine Victory in the End: Learning to be Sinless and Free for Eternity
7.1 Lesson for a Sinless Eternity: The Folly of Sin
7.2 Lesson for a Sinless Eternity: The Goodness of God
7.3 The First Inkling to the Goodness of God
7.4 What about those who have no Opportunity to Learn
8. Attaining the Meaning of Life through Divine Appreciation
9. Attaining the Meaning of Life by Glorifying God
10. Attaining the Meaning of Life by Embracing the Challenge
11. Epilogue: A Word of Encouragement
Appendix 1: The Impact of the Free Will Defense on Divine Hiddenness
Appendix 2: The Paradox of Divine Self-Sufficiency and Appreciation
Appendix 3: Why did God Create Creatures with Free Will a Second Time?
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