“I had no problems manipulating the biblical text to suit my own preconceived notions of “blessing” while at the same time giving God my timetable for these things to be realized. But in doing this, I was violating the context… — 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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
