Job wanted someone to intercede for him with God. But, he did not know One personally. However, we do have a personal Advocate before the Father. We have a Savior, Jesus the Christ, our Lord. We are not without hope. We are not without comfort. We are not without assurance. […]
How Can We Live By God’s Truth Even During the Hardships of the COVID-19 Pandemic?
In times of hardship and difficulties, we do not have to bound by our circumstances. In times of pain and suffering, we do not have to live an oppressed and downtrodden life. We can live a life given by God, focused on Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. We can live the reality of […]
In Times of Suffering and Hardship, Such as the Pandemic, Can Good Come From Bad?
As illness follows illness, as death follows death, as new virus mutations appear, it can be hard to see any good in all of the bad. And it may be impossible to even imagine good coming from bad. A Quick Look Lesson 1) God does not cause bad things to happen; […]
In Times of Trials and Suffering Like the COVID-19 Pandemic, Who Are We Compared to God?
In these days, months, now years of difficulties, distress, and discouragement, it can be easy to disbelieve that God knows what is happening. Easy to disbelieve that His power and might is supreme. Easy to disbelieve that He is present in our difficulties, that He Is Immanuel – “God With Us.” 7 Lessons From Job: […]
Biblical Truth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In today’s world we often hear: “That may be true for you. But it’s not true for me.” The shadow lie of “Relative Truth” has entered the world. The “Absolute Truth” of the Christian Bible has been questioned by many, and found to be unbelievable. 7 Lessons From Job: Is Everything in the Bible True? […]
Is It Wrong to Be Angry at God About the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Suffering?
7 Lessons from Job: Is It Wrong to Be Angry at God? – Part 3 The Biblical story of Job illustrates the problem of undeserved suffering. In that case, what lessons can we learn from Job’s experience to assist us in our times of suffering? […]
Can We Question and Complain to God About the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Suffering?
7 Lessons from Job: Can We Question God? – Part 2 In the Bible, the story of Job is the archetypal illustration of undeserved suffering. As such, what are lessons we can take from Job to help us in our times of hardship? A Quick Look: Lesson […]
Is God to Blame For the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Suffering?
7 Lessons From Job: Is God to Blame? – Part 1 The suffering of Job is the quintessential example of undeserved suffering. As such, what are lessons we can take from Job to help us […]