C. S. Lewis articulated the erroneous conclusion many people come to: “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy, and if God were almighty He would be able to do what He wished. But the creatures are not happy. Therefore, God lacks either goodness, or power, or both.” Put another… Continue reading If Jesus Triumphed Over Sin and Death, Why Does Our World Still Contain So Much Evil and Suffering? – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
Category: Bible Q&As
Jesus, Where Were You?
Have you ever gone through a situation and wondered, Jesus where are You? If You had been here, this wouldn’t have happened? The loss of a loved one? The crash of a car? The devastation of property? Did you know that two women in the Bible felt the same way…and actually told Jesus just how they felt about… Continue reading Jesus, Where Were You?
What a Surrendered Life Looks Like
What does it mean to live fully surrendered to Jesus Christ? Let’s delve into the powerful meaning of this phrase and discover what a surrendered life looks like. 2 Corinthians 5:14 declares, “Christ’s love urges us on. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life.… Continue reading What a Surrendered Life Looks Like
How Jesus Changed Israel
As the worldwide celebration of Christmas overlaps with the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, my thoughts have been increasingly on the question, “Did Christ’s coming change anything about how we as Christians should think about Israel?” Before Jesus, the Old Testament tells us that the Jewish nation of Israel was God’s chosen people. For you are a… Continue reading How Jesus Changed Israel
Christian, Are You Suffering?
Read 1 Peter 4:12-19. We may have been told that when we accept Christ, then there will only be sunshine and roses. We may have even believed it’s only to find out the problems remained, and the suffering did not disappear. But we’ve changed. Suffering results from the fall and a consequence of sin against God.… Continue reading Christian, Are You Suffering?
Lord Where Are You?
When was the last time you looked to heaven and cried, Lord, where are you? We’ve all had days like that, haven’t we? But somehow and in some way, the Lord comes through for us. Many times, however, before He intervenes, He’ll let us choose our own path. He did that for the nation of… Continue reading Lord Where Are You?
Why we value community service as Christians
Community service holds a special place in Christian practice. It embodies the values of compassion, kindness, and selflessness taught in the Bible. Participating in community service not only entails helping others but also serves as a tangible expression of one’s faith. Let us start by exploring what community service means in the context of Christianity.… Continue reading Why we value community service as Christians
What Happens When Mothers Pray
Somewhere in São Paulo, Brazil, a mom is trying to get her middle school daughter to look up from her phone and listen to what she’s saying. They may be more than a thousand miles from where you are right now, but the scene could just as easily be happening right in front of you.… Continue reading What Happens When Mothers Pray
10 common faith-related questions Christians ask themselves
Do you ever find yourself pondering questions about your faith? Many Christians share similar thoughts as they navigate their spiritual journeys. In this article, we will explore some common faith-related questions Christians often think of. Whether you are a seasoned follower or just starting to explore your faith, these are likely to resonate with you.… Continue reading 10 common faith-related questions Christians ask themselves
How many times should I forgive?
A woman holding a cup of coffee. (Photo by Sam Lion from Pexels)Are you tired of forgiving people you love? Is there a point wherein you asked yourself or God, Lord, how often should I forgive them? Should we limit giving forgiveness to people, especially if they keep on hurting us? Peter even asked Jesus… Continue reading How many times should I forgive?