Apologetics & Hope

Is there a contradiction in Acts 8:12-17? (Simon the Sorcerer)

Is there a contradiction in Acts 8:12-17 about salvation doctrine? What about Simon the Sorcerer? How should we understand this passage?

Easter Videos

Maundy Thursday until Easter Sunday Hope of Easter Preparing the Way What If We Skipped Easter? Three Days Later Easter Prophesies Remember, Repent, Return Prepare for Lent Prepare Your Heart for Easter Save Us, We Pray More articles about the season of Lent, Holy...

Suicide Article Response-A Testimony of Faith

A Testimony from Heaven; A Legacy of Hope Below is a testimony we received in response to my recent suicide article titled, Is Suicide an Unforgivable Sin? that was featured in last week’s Got Questions? column. A mother wrote to tell us of her son’s tragic death,...

What about magic, witches and fairies in children’s books and movies?

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Q. I am the mother of 2 young children and I find that everywhere I turn, they are being inundated with magic, witches, fairies, etc., even in otherwise innocent children's stories. I know the Bible is very clear that we...

What Does the Bible Say About Alcohol?

This question is asked often. Is it okay to drink in moderation? We first answered it in September of 2014, but have addressed it several times since then. Find out: what does the Bible say about alcohol?

Is SUICIDE an Unforgivable Sin?

Is suicide an unforgivable sin? Where is comfort in such a tragedy? God’s Word offers ways to cope when a loved one has taken their own life.

Old Fashioned trumps Fifty Shades of Grey

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus On February 12th I wrote an article calling your attention to the two movies that were being released for Valentine’s Day Weekend — Fifty Shades of Grey, a totally anti-biblical message of lust and sexual sin, and Old...

Can Jews go to Heaven without knowing Jesus?

Can Jews go to Heaven because of faith in the God of Abraham? As Christians, do we need to tell Jews about Jesus? What does the Bible tell us?

What is glory?

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Q. We read about the glory of God and also that one day we will go to glory. How much do we know about “glory?” The question, "what is glory?" can be simply answered in one word—more accurately, with one name...Jesus! Jesus...

Iwo Jima, Moses and US

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus February 19, 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Iwo Jima—one of the bloodiest battles during World War II. The battle began on February 19 and ended when American forces captured the Island on...