by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
In the troubled times in which we live, we are more connected than ever before. But we are also more divided than in the past. The growing division between political parties should be of no surprise. The unrest in our cities and the increasing dissension on moral,...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
The crown of righteousness is a reward that is mentioned in one of Paul’s letters to Timothy: 2 Tim 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Before we list the ten ways we can love like Jesus and reflect His love, let’s remember that in the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord, God’s love –the greatest love of all — was magnified, justified, and glorified. Magnified God’s...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
This is a great question. Unfortunately, the Bible does not give an explicit answer. But the Bible does give words from the Lord that can help us come to a well-reasoned answer. First, let’s look at what we know, for certain, to be true. 1) Jesus came to...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
The Bible does not tell us the day or hour when Jesus will come for His Bride. However, it does give us clues as to what time of year it will happen. There are many who think the Rapture (Read: What is the Rapture? and Why a Pre-Trib Rapture?) will occur at the time...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
[Watch Memorial Day video below.] Our country’s observance of a national Memorial Day began on May 30, 1868. It was then called Decoration Day and was commemorated at Arlington National Cemetery by volunteers decorating the graves of more than 20,000 Confederate and...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
No one can answer this question with proof, or even with a definitive verse from the Bible. However, there is biblical reasoning to support that angels are sent by God to accompany us on our transition from this world to Heaven. In addition, there are many accounts...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
As we begin dealing with the aftermath of physical-distancing, we must consider the ongoing concerns about COVID-19. Let us remember the past, so we can learn from those who have gone before us in tragedies and sorrows. Is there joy in Covid-19? Where do we find...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Let’s consider darkness and despair, depression and anxiety, aloneness, sadness and suffering. Many psalms speak profoundly about how such emotions disquiet the soul. But psalms also give calm and renewing hope. However, that’s not true of Psalm 88. From...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
You have probably heard many Christians say, “God will not give you more than you can handle.” While this is meant to encourage someone that they can handle whatever they are facing, we must ask, is it true? At times, it certainIy feels like God has given...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
The “vertical and the horizontal of the cross” is a way of defining justification and sanctification. It’s a way to explain our relationship with God and our relationship with man. It’s a way to differentiate between what God has done for us...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
[Video Below] When Jesus said, “With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer” (Luke 22:15), He was making reference to an evening meal during the week of Passover. He was not referring to the actual Feast of the Passover, or to the...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Before answering why a ram was sacrificed, let’s lay some groundwork. The Bible is a book of progressive revelation. Beginning in Genesis 3, God began to reveal His plan of redemption that would come thousands of years later through a promised seed (Gen...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
` My weekly Bible study is focused on the current events of COVID-19. The corona virus is on the minds of all people worldwide. So this past week we looked at defining our theology of suffering and we considered reasons why God has allowed COVID-19 to afflict us. We...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
I teach a weekly Bible study all year ‘round. We don’t break for summer and we only cancel if a holiday falls on Bible study day or I am out of town. Once we had to cancel because of a snow storm and now we cancelled because of a new kind of storm called COVID-19. As...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Originally St. Patrick’s Day was a Catholic holiday to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint. But over the centuries St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a big party day—a day for parades, parties, drinking (often green beer), wearing green, and pinching people who don’t...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
We’ve talked about walking in faith (Read: What Does It Mean To WALK BY FAITH?) and about walking with God (Read: What Does It Mean To WALK WITH GOD?), but there remains the question, what does it mean to walk in hope? [Don’t miss the video at the end:...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
In 200 AD, an early church father named Tertullian wrote that the churches in Corinth, Ephesus, Phillipi, Thessalonica, and Rome still had original documents written by Paul and other disciples. At that time, many would have been more than 130 years old. That’s...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Jesus spoke of two mysteries. Both Paul and John wrote about mysteries. So what are these mysteries we find in the Bible? Are they completely revealed to us today? Or do some remain mysteries? The Kingdom Mysteries Revealed by Jesus Kingdom of Heaven Kingdom of...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
We know that our God is a Triune God — One God in essence and three distinct Person in works. So while the Godhead is three distant persons, and their works might be thought of as individual works, there remains a unity, a harmony, of purpose, plan, and execution of...
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