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
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...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
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 3:5 “He who overcomes shall be clothed in white...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Some Christians say that the faith needed to believe in Jesus is a gift from God. 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.” Many...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
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 works. The dead will stand before God at that judgment...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
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 how to answer questions.Or they think people just...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
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 sometimes?The answer to overcoming a perceived distance is...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
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 translation), the killing of Goliath is attributed to Elhanan:...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
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. Summer is a great time to teach children about salvation....
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
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 the Gospels are harmonious, consistent, and non-contradicting accounts. According to God’s design,...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
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 know that Israel was likened unto sheep that belonged...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
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 statements made by Jesus during His earthly ministry. They...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Let’s define imputed, imparted, and infused righteousness to discern which is biblically supported. Second Corinthians 5:21 is the key verse about the righteousness of Christ given to repentant sinners who trust in Jesus. 2 Cor 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
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; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
Shavuot is the second of three mandatory Jewish feasts, ordained by God (Exodus 34:22). While the Jews call this feast Shavuot, in the New Testament the Greek word is pentekoste (meaning fifty). From the Greek pentekoste, we get the English transliteration...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
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 address it again, along with limbo, by using a video that...
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