by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. Let’s lay some groundwork for answering this question. In the fall, Eve was first tempted by the devil when he said to her, “For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. The answer to this question is really quite simple. The New Testament is true and accurate because it is God-breathed! That certainly is a simple answer, but what does it mean? “God-breathed” This term...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. I recently saw this posted on Facebook. It was posted as a suggestion for a fasting discipline for Lent, but sadly, it’s not biblical. The Bible clearly talks about fasting, which is a good discipline with...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. (Watch Video Below) Do you give something up for Lent? If so, do you give up something that you really desire, and going without it is difficult? Or are you like many Christians who don’t observe Lent in...
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Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. Many have read the book, The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. It outlines five ways to express and experience love, including acts of service, words of affirmation, gift-giving, physical touch, and quality...
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Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.(Romans 10:9) Salvation is the most important of Christian doctrines, and we must...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. There are a lot of churches in every city. Finding a good church can be a daunting task. There are denominational, non-denominational, fellowship gatherings, and many other forms of church organizations. So, how...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. What is apologetics? Let’s start with what it is not. Many are not familiar with the word “apologetics,” and some wonder if it has anything to do with apologizing. It’s really quite the...
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Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. The answer is “yes!” and “no!” Let me explain. It must be understood that Jesus’ death and resurrection each had their own specific work to accomplish. And each brought about a...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. The question, “how do I change my life?” is really answered by WHO can change my life. Jesus is the answer. The only thing that brings true and lasting change into any person’s life is the saving grace of...
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Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. A donation of any amount is greatly needed and appreciated. The Top Ten Got Questions? in 2022 The Meaning of NUMBERS in the Bible? Was Jesus CRUCIFIED on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday? Did The Wise Men Arrive 12...
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Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. We’ve already covered “WHO Were the Wise Men?” and “HOW Did They Know?” Now, let’s consider “WHEN Did the Wise Men Arrive?” There’s a popular Christmas carol, “The...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. 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...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. 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. (Read Who Were the Three Wise Men? Why Did Herod Fear Them?). It is...
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Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. 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,...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. The word “advent” comes from the Latin word “advenio,” meaning “coming” or “arrival” of a notable person, thing, or event. The ancient Christian church celebrated Advent as the beginning of the new...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. Scroll Down for the Video Thanksgiving is approaching fast. Especially at this time of year, we pause to think about our lives. We consider all that we have to be thankful for. It’s a good time to examine...
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Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. Some Christians quickly answer, “God only allows such things to afflict us.” But those who study the Word of God know that’s not true. Begin by remembering that God is not capable of doing...
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Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. It’s been reported that in the 2020 presidential election that more than 80 million Christians did not vote.¹ Is that the right thing to do? Is it okay not to vote in elections? And, is there a correlation...
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Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. What did President Reagan say about racism and Marxism? And what vow did he confidently make on behalf of our nation? How do his words speak to our nation today? And are we keeping the vow he made? Watch now!...