Tag: Bible

“Judge Not” and the Importance of Discernment – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

In this video and the following transcript, I share some thoughts: A reader asked me, “You say in a blog post that the most quoted verse these days is ‘Judge not.’ Can you give some insight into this verse? How do we know if we’re judging correctly or not?” This is a great question. Let’s look at Matthew 7:1-2: Do… Continue reading “Judge Not” and the Importance of Discernment – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

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

God’s Wonderful Promises – Pursuing Intimacy With God

God’s Wonderful Promises In this series of articles and Bible studies on God’s Wonderful Promises we will learn many of the promises God has made in His Word. There are thousands of promises in God’s Word the Bible. And as we will see, when God promises something He will deliver. God will always do what… Continue reading God’s Wonderful Promises – Pursuing Intimacy With God

Are we too familiar with Jesus?

Easter weekend is one of the most highly attended weekends for churches. Most churches are full of their normal attendees and have a high percentage of visitors or people who stop by for the main Christian holidays. My husband wanted to invite some people who don’t normal go to church to come with us. Admittedly,… Continue reading Are we too familiar with Jesus?

Why Following Your Heart is a Bad Idea

The Bee Gees sang, “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?” and the Eagles sang about “Heartache Tonight.” Neil Young sang about searching for a “Heart of Gold.” And Toni Braxton recorded the song “Unbreak My Heart.” We use the word heart constantly in our culture. If we’re sad, we say we’re heartbroken. If someone… Continue reading Why Following Your Heart is a Bad Idea

To Guard Your Heart Properly Know What It Is

“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” — Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart. That’s something the Bible warns us we should do. Our heart has a huge impact on how our lives play out. It is our heart that determines our thoughts and attitudes. Those thoughts and attitudes are… Continue reading To Guard Your Heart Properly Know What It Is

Laughter is Good Medicine – Turning Mountains into Molehills

Laughter is good medicine; even the Bible tells us this truth. But, unfortunately, with all the bad news in our world, I think many forget to laugh sometimes. God provides us with many opportunities to smile or even giggle daily if we look for them. The author of Ecclesiastes 8:15 even says, “So I recommend having fun,… Continue reading Laughter is Good Medicine – Turning Mountains into Molehills

What Is True Worship Of God ? Part 2 – Pursuing Intimacy With God

What Is True Worship Of God ? Part 2 worship What Is True Worship Of God ? Part 2 What Is True Worship Of God ? What is true worship of God according to the Bible ? In Part 1 we began to see that your heart and your relationship with God are very important in worship.… Continue reading What Is True Worship Of God ? Part 2 – Pursuing Intimacy With God

We Don’t Define What Love Is in Scripture—God Does – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries

If we asked people to vote on a divine character quality they most appreciate, God’s love would surely receive far more votes than His holiness. Christians tend to reflect our culture, and because our culture values love and devalues holiness, we do the same. We have taken one precious divine attribute, love, defined it as… Continue reading We Don’t Define What Love Is in Scripture—God Does – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries