by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Oct 15, 2018
In 1968 the Rolling Stones debuted a song about Satan, Sympathy for the Devil. While I do not endorse the song in any way, and the title is simply ridiculous (the devil deserves no sympathy) the song does convey the evil one’s deceptive and destructive motives...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Oct 7, 2018
There’s a lot of misunderstanding about Satan, aka Lucifer. There’s misunderstanding about his person, his name, and his works. In 1968, the Rolling Stones debuted a song titled, “Sympathy for the Devil.” While there should be no sympathy for the...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Sep 27, 2018
Many Christians don’t understand that there are three heavens. They of Heaven only as the place where God dwells, the place where redeemed souls go at death. But the Bible clearly tells of three distinct heavens (after the second day of creation). To unpack...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Sep 24, 2018
“The Great Commission” is a call to preach the gospel and make disciples, and it’s given to all who belong to Jesus. Jesus most clearly gave this commission in the gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, and John. He gave His followers, His disciples, a clear...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Sep 17, 2018
Question: How do I respond to the naturalist’s claim, “unless I can see, touch, smell, hear, and taste God, I will not believe he exists”? I’m afraid if I respond with something like, “how do you know your brain exists?” the answer...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Sep 7, 2018
It’s well known that the terrorists methodically planned their attacks on America. From the first plane that hit the south tower of the World Trade Center and the second only ten minutes later that hit the north tower, to the plane that hit the Pentagon and the one...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 26, 2018
Maybe you’ve heard “The Hound of Heaven” used as a reference to God. It’s been around since a late 19th-century poem gained international attention. While “The Hound of Heaven” is often used of God, it is technically not a name for...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 18, 2018
Video Below The phrase “taste and see that the Lord is good” is a direct quote from verse 8 of Psalm 34. To see that God is good, watch the video at the end of this article. It’s short but inspiring, and it will fill your heart with joy and...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 15, 2018
TNG Radio’s Alex McFarland interviews Shari Abbott, executive director of Reasons for Hope* Jesus. Listen now! Click for a List of All Reasons for Hope* Jesus Videos About Alex McFarland Alex is a speaker, author, educator, and advocate for Christian...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 10, 2018
This question about two or three being gathered is in reference to Matthew 18:20 that says, “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” This verse clearly says that people gathering in the Lord’s name brings the...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Aug 6, 2018
BC/AD and BCE/CE are well recognized as abbreviations used with the number of a year to designate if the year was before or after the birth of Jesus Christ. Before answering the question about which labeling system should be used, let’s first define each term and...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jul 31, 2018
The Age of Accountability is not a term found in the Bible. However, it is a widely accepted theological teaching supported by many Bible verses and passages. The Age of Accountability deals with the age at which a person is old enough to understand things necessary...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jul 21, 2018
Wikipedia states that “Going to Hell in a Handbasket” is a saying of unclear origins. However, there is good reasoning that suggests it originated from the Bible, as do many of our common, everyday sayings. Posted on the Wikipedia page is a picture from New Orleans...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jul 16, 2018
It’s summer and we all want to enjoy the long, hazy, crazy days of summer. But how should a Christian spend vacation??? Whether it’s a long get-away to a far-off destination, or a stay-cation enjoying hometown attractions, we should always be ready to tell...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jul 7, 2018
The Seven Deadly Sins are defined as pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth. That said, nowhere in the Bible is this list of sins found. And, they are not more “deadly” than any other sins. So, from where did this list originate? Origin of the “Seven”...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jun 30, 2018
Certainly, you remember the day in June 2015 when the White House was shrouded in color. With only six colors, it wasn’t a rainbow. It was one short of God’s seven-colored rainbow. (Read: Why Does the LGBT Use God’s Rainbow For Its Flag?) Long before...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jun 25, 2018
Dichotomy or Trichotomy? Some Christians hold the view that man is a two-part being. That would be a dichotomy, two parts: 1) body and 2) soul/spirit. Others believe man is a three-part being, or a trichotomy: 1) body and 2) soul and 3) spirit. Those who support a...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jun 17, 2018
We’ve covered Sheol, Hades, Hell, the Place of Torment, and we even talked about the place of comfort before the cross, Abraham’s Bosom (Read here: Sheol, Hell, Place of Torment? What & Where Are They?) The Bible also mentions other destinations for...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jun 9, 2018
What did Jesus call Joseph? The Bible provides no record of Jesus addressing Joseph in any way, and the only recorded uses of “Father” by Jesus are in reference to God the Father. Jesus spoke of God the Father as “My Father” and He spoke to others about God as “your...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Jun 2, 2018
Sheol, Hades, Hell, the Place of Torment, the Abyss, the Bottomless Pit, Tartarus, Gehenna, the Lake of Fire and Outer Darkness are all the names of places of punishment and death. What do we know about them? Where are they? None of them are visible on the face of...
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