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....
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Symbolism is the use of one thing (a symbol) to represent another thing. A symbol points to something beyond the symbol itself. Typology is a kind of symbolism. It also points to something. However, typology is prophetic in nature because it prefigures,...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
There are three very significant gifts from God that are mentioned in 1 Corinthians 13. Each of these gifts — faith, hope, and love — is both positional (in our justification) and practical (in our sanctification). Let’s define what that means. Positional...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
In 2001, Steve Schneibner was pastoring a church in Maine. He was also a pilot for American Airlines. On the morning of September 11th, he should have been in the cockpit of American Airlines Flight 11— but he was not. Another pilot had taken his place.In 2011,...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
There’s a teaching that claims Jesus went to Hell after He died to take back the keys of death and Hell from Satan. It’s reasoned that when Adam sinned, Satan was given dominion over Adam and all the earth. Thereby, Satan had the keys, the power of death, and...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
This weekend is set aside as a time for rest from our labors. The holiday is defined as “a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
The Bible tells us that, on earth, man sees “through a glass, darkly” or “through a mirror, dimly” (1 Cor 13:12a), but in Heaven, we will see “face-to-face” (1 Cor 13:12b). In Heaven, we will see God in all His unveiled glory.Even in ancient days, the Old Testament...
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