by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
The Romans Road, the John Road, and Revelation Road are “paths” of Bible verses that tell the way to become a new creation in Jesus Christ. Perhaps there are more. If you know of another, please let me know. The most “well-traveled road” (most popular)...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Matthew 5:48 says that we are to be perfect and, it says, we are to be as perfect as God is, Wow! If Jesus meant that, then we have a real problem. We can’t be perfect. So how should we understand Jesus’ words? Some will say that “perfect” is not what Jesus...
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, 2001, he should have been in the cockpit of American Airlines Flight 11— but he was not. Schneibner had been scheduled to fly...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
In May of 1863, the Seventh-day Adventist Church was founded in Battle Creek, Michigan. The church is categorized as a Christian denomination because they recognize Jesus as the Saviour of mankind. believing He atoned for man’s sins on the cross and rose again...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
A prophecy in Daniel 9 foretells of Israel’s future. We are told that Daniel understood, by reading the words of the prophet Jeremiah (Dan 9:2), that Israel’s time in Babylon was coming to an end. Jeremiah 25:11-12, and 29:10 told Daniel that Israel was to be...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Calvinism is a theological explanation of biblical doctrines put forth by the followers of John Calvin (1509-1564). Therefore the real question becomes, are these teachings biblically supported?. Before we give biblical support for our answer on this, let’s...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
When someone is saved, it’s often said, “I gave my life to Jesus.” But what does that really mean? Doesn’t everything on earth, and every person who’s ever lived or is now alive, belong to the Creator of all things? If everything belongs to Jesus, how can you...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
This is a teaching that is held by some Christians. It offers a way to reconcile the Bible with the claims of the earth being millions, even billions, of years old (Read also, Were the Days of Creation 24-hour Days, or Longer?). A gap of time, between Genesis 1:1...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
It has been more than four months since the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Most churches have now reopened — although with reduced attendance and social distancing practices. What effect has the COVID-19 shutdown of churches had? Did the...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Many Christians have read the following verses and feared that salvation can be lost. Heb 6:4-6 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
At the mention of never-never land, most people will think of the fictional story of “Peter Pan.” It was created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie in 1904, and it’s the story of a young, mischievous, and free-spirited boy who lives on...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
So what’s a Mnason? Actually, the question should be, who was Mnason? Mnason was a first-century Jew and he’s mentioned in the Bible, but only once in Acts 21. Maybe you’re wondering why you know nothing about him. The answer is simple — because there is...
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,...
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We’ve answered the question about addressing God as “Father God” in an article about the use of “Daddy” as a way to address God the Father. (Read: Does Abba Mean Daddy?) Let’s consider it again. Should we pray in this way, “Father God. . ....
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...
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