by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Sin is the most commonly used of these three terms. Iniquity and transgression we seldom hear. But they are found in the Bible and all three are very important to understand… and even more important to avoid commiting. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew words...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
This year (2020), the National Sanctity of Human Life Sunday is January 19th (the Sunday closest to the anniversary of Roe v. Wade.) It is a day to remember the sanctity of all life. It’s a day to remember that we must speak out agains abortion and take a...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
We’ve covered “WHO Were the Wise Men?” and “HOW Did They Know?” Now we’ll cover “WHEN Did the Wise Men Arrive?” There’s a popular Christmas song that many sing during the holidays, but few know the meaning behind the...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758), pastor, theologian, missionary, college president, and prominent leader in the First Great Awakening, is long remembered for a great body of theological works that equip and encourage Christians even unto our day. Many have benefited...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Don’t Miss the Video at the End of the Article! We’ve covered “WHO Were the Wise Men?” Then we answered, “HOW Did They Know?” and “WHEN Did the Wise Men Arrive?” Finally, we’ll address “WHAT is the Significance of the Wise Men’s...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
How did the Wise Men know? The Wise Men/Magi were educated and notable men who studied the stars and apparently knew the prophecies well (see also Who Were the Three Wise Men? Why Did Herod Fear Them?). It is thought to have been Daniel the Prophet who first...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
The Bible refers to the three wise men in the gospel of Matthew: Matthew 2:1-2 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Legend and history tell us that what we call Thanksgiving Day originated with the Pilgrims. They were English settlers who came to the shores of modern Provincetown on the tip of Cape Cod in November 1620. There they established a colony and prepared to face a harsh...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Typology is a form of symbolism that is prophetic. In Old Testament typology, there are people and objects that pre-figure, foreshadow, “whisper” of, or “point” to something that is yet to happen or someone (most often Jesus) who is yet to...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
The answer is, we don’t know how many miracles Jesus did during His life and earthly ministry on earth. We are unable to determine an actual count because we are told in four passages that Jesus healed many. Each of those healings is a miracle in and of itself,...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
We witness to Mormons the same way we witness to anyone. We tell them what the Bible says about Jesus. Mormons will agree that Jesus died to pay for the sins of mankind. However, they believe that Jesus’ death was not enough to get someone into Heaven. Jesus’...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
The Five Solas are five Latin phrases that summarize the theological convictions/essential beliefs in the Christian faith. They originate from the Protestant Reformation that began when former Roman Catholic monk Martin Luther (1483-1546) nailed his 95 Point Theses...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
This question addresses the words of Jesus in Matt 6: “when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words” (Matt 6:7). Let’s gather a little background information before we answer the...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Jeremiah 17:9 says, “The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked: Who can understand it?” This verse is often spoken by Bible preachers and teachers as a warning to Christians about their ability to sin and their desires that can lead to sin. But...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Israel had three harvests each year, and each offers a prophetic pattern and typology for our understanding. The three harvests of Israel are: Barley harvest in early spring Wheat harvest in late spring or early summer, and Grape (fruit) harvest in early fall....
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