“One can easily say that when God’s Word is heeded and obeyed, it has protective value. It protects us from evil thoughts and behaviors and helps shape our moral boundaries so that we know how to live a life that… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Copy Share Image
“To be sure, times change and applications may vary, but the original author’s meaning and intent and the subsequent principles derived from that are… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Copy Share
“Second, this is a promise for God’s people who will exist seventy years from now. The majority of people who hear this promise from… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Copy Share
“But when it comes to life’s hardships and difficulties, we should be prepared to receive more than we can handle so that we learn… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Copy Share
“Jesus said that judgment always reciprocates. In other words, the measuring stick they used to measure the lives of others will be the same… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Copy Share
“But the question is: Is this an appropriate use of this verse, to put God on the hook for a life of prosperity and… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Copy Share
“So the idea of being “lifted up” has everything to do with Christ’s crucifixion, a crucifixion that surely has in view his resurrection and… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Copy Share
“So the popular notion that “God will never give us more than we can handle” is in reality a blatant falsehood—a lie. He will… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Copy Share
“With this context, there are a few things we should notice right away. First, God is speaking to the Israelite nation of Judah here.… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Copy Share
“Even Jeremiah, the prophet who delivered these words, had a life that was less than stellar according to our mindset. He was hated, forced… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Copy Share
“But this doesn’t mean that everything about it is reserved for our future in heaven. I would also argue that a whole host of… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Copy Share
“One can easily say that when God’s Word is heeded and obeyed, it has protective value. It protects us from evil thoughts and behaviors… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Copy Share
“those who repent and place their faith and trust in Jesus alone for their salvation become “children of God,” are adopted into God’s family,… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Copy Share
“As our minds become fortified by the truths of God’s Word, we learn how to think more like God.” — Eric J. Bargerhuff Copy Share
“Jeremiah 29:11–13 contains some great promises, but if I use it to demand the American Dream from God, then perhaps I should also be… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Copy Share
“Unfortunately, much damage has been brought to the reputation of the church by Christians who say one thing and do another. This is not… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Copy Share
