Apologetics & Hope

Fifty Shades of Grey? A Christian Alternative

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus The movie, "Fifty Shades of Grey," based on the book by the same title, releases this weekend. While I know very little about the book, I know enough to say, it is not appropriate reading for any Christian and therefore the...

How Should I Understand Predestination?

Predestination is God’s work, not ours. What is predestination and what should we understand about God’s work in predestination?

Are we a soul? Or do we have a soul?

C. S. Lewis is often quoted as having said, “You don’t have a soul. You are a soul; you have a body,” however, this saying is not found in his writings.

What Crowns will Believers Receive?

Crowns are promised in the Bible. What crowns will believers receive? When, where and how will we receive these crowns? Read about the crowns….

What is the unpardonable (unforgivable) sin? What if I commit it?

Jesus spoke of a sin that would not be pardoned. What is it? Have you committed it? What about your friends? What is the unpardonable sin?

Alone at Christmas? Feeling lonely?

Are you alone at Christmas. Or feeling lonely? What can you do?

What are the various types of prayer? How should I pray?

There are various types of prayer. Understanding them will enrich your prayer life. How should we pray? Jesus tells us. Quotes from fathers in the faith.

Does the resurrection of Lazarus contradict Hebrews 9:27?

While it does seem that the resurrection of Lazarus is a contradiction to the verse in Hebrews 9:27, it is not. Learn to explain this apparent contraction.