by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. 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...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. 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....
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. 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...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Revelation 3:5 records the words of Jesus that were written in a letter and sent to the church at Sardis. Some might read this verse and think it suggests that salvation can be lost if one does not overcome. Rev...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Jonathan Edwards, an 18th-century Presbyterian preacher and theologian, is quoted as having said, “You contribute nothing to your salvation except the sin that made it necessary.” Faith Given by God Ephesians 2:8...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The Book of Life contains the names of all people who have ever lived, and the Bible says it will be opened at the Great White Throne Judgment (Rev 20:11ff). The Great White Throne Judgment will be a judgment of...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. A lot of Christians don’t share the gospel, the good news of the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Why? Perhaps one of these reasons:They are afraid they won’t have the right words.They won’t know...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Sometimes it does feel like God is far away. It feels like prayers are unheard and reading the Bible feels unfulfilling. But is God really far away? And if not, why do we all experience a feeling of distance...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Who killed Goliath? Is there any doubt? Some say, yes, because of a verse in 2 Samuel that seems to contradict 1 Samuel 17 that says David killed Goliath. In the Hebrew text (Jewish Publication Society...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. School’s out for summer and children fill their days with fun in the sun. While they might be taking a break from their schoolwork, we need to teach them never to take a break from learning about Jesus....
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. It’s important to remember that Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John wrote their Gospels inspired by the Holy Spirit. That is the primary reason we can be certain that the Gospels are harmonious, consistent, and...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Let’s begin by looking at what the Bible says about the Shepherd, the sheep, the rod, and the staff. We know from Psalm 23 that God [Jesus] is the Shepherd: Psa 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. We...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. In the Gospel of John are seven well-known “I Am” statements, by which Jesus reveals Himself as God, Redeemer, Protector, Hope, and so much more. There’s also a lesser-known group of seven...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Abba is found in three verses in English Bibles. [“Holy is the Lord God Almighty” Video Below] Mark 14:36 And He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me;...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Both of these are Catholic doctrines, not held by Protestant denominations because neither can be biblically supported. We’ve addressed purgatory before (Read: Is Purgatory a Real Place?) We’ll...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. IVDAR is a word coined by my friend and colleague, Christian apologist Alex McFarland. IVDAR, however, is not really a word. It’s an acronym. Each of the five letters stands for a core doctrine of Christianity...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The Bible says that we, as Christians, walk by faith (read: What Does It Mean to WALK BY FAITH?). It also says that we are pilgrims on this earth(1 Pet 2:11) and we are on a journey home (Phil 3:20, Heb 13:14ff)....
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. In 2 Corinthians 5:7, the Bible tells that “we walk by faith, not by sight,” but what does that really mean? [Don’t miss the video at the end: “Walk by Faith”] We understand that we don’t have...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Question A friend recently asked me why different Bible versions have different endings for the last part of Mark 16. Should the chapter end at verse 8? Or should verses 9-20 be included? I couldn’t give an...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Leonard Cohen wrote the song “Hallelujah” with a beautiful melody that stirs the soul and warms the heart. But is the song Hallelujah appropriate for church? What do we know about the song and the...
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