“To be sure, times change and applications may vary, but the original author’s meaning and intent and the subsequent principles derived from… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Books 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… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Judgment 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… — Eric J. Bargerhuff God speaking 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… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Faithful 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… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Jeremiah 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.… — Eric J. Bargerhuff God Will 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… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Evil thoughts 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… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Life 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… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Blessing 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… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Lifted Copy Share Image
“As our minds become fortified by the truths of God’s Word, we learn how to think more like God.” — Eric J. Bargerhuff Psychology Copy Share Image
“Jeremiah 29:11–13 contains some great promises, but if I use it to demand the American Dream from God, then perhaps I should… — Eric J. Bargerhuff American dream Copy Share Image
“Jesus is not suggesting that we have no right to make moral judgments about human behavior, and he is certainly not suggesting… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Habits 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… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Children Copy Share Image
“Unfortunately, much damage has been brought to the reputation of the church by Christians who say one thing and do another. This… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Brothers and sisters 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… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Hope Copy Share Image
“I had no problems manipulating the biblical text to suit my own preconceived notions of “blessing” while at the same time giving… — Eric J. Bargerhuff Bible Copy Share Image
“Now, this does not negate the fact that God might choose to bless us with a great paying job, a beautiful family,… — Eric J. Bargerhuff American dream Copy Share Image
