Apologetics & Hope

Is your heart clean? Psalm 51

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51 is often called “The Repenter’s Psalm.” In this psalm, King David pleads for forgiveness of his sin, knowing that his sin is first...

What is the Significance of the Temptations of Christ?

The temptations of Jesus are recorded in detail in Matthew 4 and Luke 4. The Bible tells that what took place was not by chance, but by the providential will of God. The book of Hebrews tells the reason why this took place…

Is there treasure in your house?

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Treasure can be thought of as anything that is considered to be precious or to have great value. We all must define what the treasures are in our lives, and how they affect our daily living. The Bible speaks a great deal about...

Did David or Elhanan kill Goliath?

The 2 Samuel 21:19 verse seems to contradict the account in 1 Samuel 17 that tells it was David who killed Goliath. However, there are explanations that help to clarify this. First, we begin with an understanding that the Bible is the...

Where is your glory?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. (Galatians 6:14) The cross was a victory!!! Our sins have been nailed to His cross and...

Your thoughts about “should Christians celebrate Halloween?”

We asked. You responded. And now we share what you had to say. Read through the responses we received on Facebook and in emails. Be sure to read to the end. The last response contains 16 reasons why we should celebrate Halloween. YOUR RESPONSES from Facebook and...

What makes you cry?

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Luke 19:41-42 Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, "If you had known, even you, especially in this your day, the things that make for your peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. Do we see “the...

Prepare to Die!

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus "It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment!" Hebrews 9:27 This is a somber thought. Life moves quickly and none of us know the moment when we will take our last breath and step into eternity....

Do I need to be baptized like Jesus was baptized?

Question Jesus was baptized by john by being fully immersed under water. Do we need to do that and be baptized as He was? Answer As we address this, remember that the question asks, do we NEED to be baptized like Jesus was baptized. First, let’s consider the possible...

Three Groans

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Do you feel pain that causes you to groan? No surprise! Creation Groans Romans 8:22 For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. We Groan Romans 8:23 Not only that, but we also...