If Jesus Triumphed Over Sin and Death, Why Does Our World Still Contain So Much Evil and Suffering? – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

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

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?

Two Key Descriptors of a Christ-Follower

One of the more profound texts in the New Testament is found in 1 Corinthians 6:11 – “And such were some of you…” Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the… Continue reading Two Key Descriptors of a Christ-Follower

Our Guarantee

And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory. Ephesians 1:13-14 There are a… Continue reading Our Guarantee

False Prophets and Teachers

Read 2 Peter 2:1-3 But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them — bringing swift destruction on themselves. Many will follow their depraved conduct and will bring the way of truth… Continue reading False Prophets and Teachers

Lazarus And The Rich Man

In Luke 16, Jesus emphasized the importance of God’s law and the preaching of the gospel. Right after that, He told a story of two men, one called Lazarus and the other a rich man. People have made a doctrinal issue about the afterlife around this story. Jesus, however, revealed the story’s point when He… Continue reading Lazarus And The Rich Man

No Levitical Service in New Jerusalem

In Exodus and Leviticus both the priestly service and the Levitical service were established. The first was for ministering directly to God, the second for practical support. In the New Testament a local church has both elders and deacons (1 Timothy 3:1-7, 8-13). The elders oversee and guide the church; they also minister the Word of… Continue reading No Levitical Service in New Jerusalem

Should I fast for Lent? What did Jesus teach?

Lent, to observe or not to observe? Lent has its backgrounds in religious tradition.   If tradition, then is it biblical?  Should you observe it or not?  Historical references say Lent began around 325AD.  Earliest references reveal roots of inspiration from a council of bishops under Roman Emperor Constantine.  It is believed they discussed a 40-day… Continue reading Should I fast for Lent? What did Jesus teach?

Abandoning husbands over money – Divorce Minister

“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” –Matthew 6:24, NIV 10 Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “Those unwilling to work will not… Continue reading Abandoning husbands over money – Divorce Minister