Note from Randy: While we have a settled once-and-for-all forgiveness in Christ, we also have a current ongoing relationship with Him that is hampered by unconfessed sin. We should keep short accounts with God. When we sin, we should confess immediately, relying on God’s grace and mercy for forgiveness. Otherwise, we’ll become desensitized and go another step… Continue reading John Piper on Why We Confess Our Daily Sins – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
Category: Bible Q&As
God Is Surrounding What’s Surrounding You
My brother was thirteen years old when a band of bullies on bikes encircled him like buzzards taunting their prey. He was outmanned and outnumbered. I thought it was the end. But then my dad pulled up in his Pontiac. He didn’t even get out of the car, but simply rolled down the window and… Continue reading God Is Surrounding What’s Surrounding You
What happens when a national church rules that God is no longer male?
By Elizabeth Prata In 2010 I reported on a stunning move by the Scottish Episcopal Church to change all male-oriented language to gender neutral language. Well 13 years ago it was stunning. A new order of service produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church has caused controversy by removing masculine references to God. “Female priests asked why… Continue reading What happens when a national church rules that God is no longer male?
How Can God Be Angry and Loving?
What comes to mind when you think of the word “love?” Your first thought when you think of love is probably not anger. The two terms seem in complete opposition to one another, yet the Bible describes God as a jealous and angry God, while also describing him as loving and comforting. The entire story of the… Continue reading How Can God Be Angry and Loving?
Your Biggest Decision of All
We’ve all experienced indecision at one time or another. Some people are indecisive by nature. Generally, I’m not one of those people. In fact, I tend to be overly opinionated about too many things. I have very strong opinions on the best food to eat, the best restaurants, the best this and the best that.… Continue reading Your Biggest Decision of All
Translating the Bible: The Problem of Untranslated Hebrew Words
Bible Translations People of faith enjoy reading the Bible because through the reading of the sacred text God speaks to them. As people read the Bible, it is important for them to understand what the text says so that they may apply the words of Scriptures in such way that they are edified and, at… Continue reading Translating the Bible: The Problem of Untranslated Hebrew Words
Helkath Hazzurim
People of faith enjoy reading the Bible because through the reading of the sacred text God speaks to them. As people read the Bible, it is important for them to understand what the text says so that they may apply the words of Scriptures in such way that they are edified and, at the same… Continue reading Helkath Hazzurim
How should we store up treasures in heaven?
Setting aside money is crucial for everyone, especially in times of emergencies. There is nothing wrong with savings. However, most people are so busy storing treasures, such as investing in a house, car, gold, and other material things here on earth. Have we considered storing treasures in heaven? The world has deceived us that success… Continue reading How should we store up treasures in heaven?
Why did Jesus teach in parables?
As someone has said, “Whatever else is true of Jesus, it is certainly true that he was one of the world’s supreme masters of the short story.” But why Jesus used this method and what are the great teaching advantages which it offers? (a) The parable always makes truth concrete. There are very few people… Continue reading Why did Jesus teach in parables?
Who was Haman the Agagite in the Bible?
Haman is introduced in Esther 3:5–6 as an enemy of Mordecai and the Jewish people: “When Haman saw that Mordecai would not kneel down or pay him honor, he was enraged. Yet having learned who Mordecai’s people were, he scorned the idea of killing only Mordecai. Instead Haman looked for a way to destroy all Mordecai’s people, the Jews,… Continue reading Who was Haman the Agagite in the Bible?