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...
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | May 28, 2018
So, how is your year going? (That’s not our important question. Please read on.) As the winter and spring months draw to a close, everyone would agree that the sunshine and warm weather of summer is greatly welcomed. You’re probably already preparing for...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | May 17, 2018
We’ve all heard it said, “I don’t have the gift of evangelism, so I can’t witness.” But is that true? Are some given this “gift” and others are not? Is evangelism a gift? What is Evangelism? Modern dictionaries define evangelism as “the spreading of...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | May 14, 2018
According to the Jewish calendar, Shavuot 2018 begins at sunset on May 19th. Sunset is the earliest possible definition of night/evening. It is the time when the sun sets below the horizon. Shavuot is a one-day feast in Israel and a two-day feast elsewhere....
by Reasons for Hope* Jesus | May 7, 2018
Prov 23:25 …thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice. Eve bore __________, __________ and __________ Hagar bore __________ Sarah bore __________ Rebekah bore __________ and __________ Rachel bore __________ and __________ Leah bore...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 30, 2018
Ever since Satan rebelled against God, he has been waging war against Him, His angels, and His people. Let’s contrast the Five I Will Statements of Satan’s rebellion with the five I Will statements of God’s promises in the Old Testament. Then let’s...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 23, 2018
Many pastors and Bible teachers have commented from Matthew 11:2-6 that “even John the Baptist had doubts about Jesus?” But is that true? One well known Bible teacher even went so far as to ask, “ Was John in danger of throwing his faith overboard?” I believe that’s...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 13, 2018
Israel is 70 Years Young On May 14, 1948, the nation of Israel was “re-born” in a day with the termination of the 1922 British Mandate (preceded by the Balfour Declaration) and the proclamation of statehood by Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion. The Jews...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 7, 2018
I recently saw the movie, “I Can Only Imagine” — based on the song by the same name. The story of the movie is an amazing testimony to the grace of redemption and the transformation that only Jesus can give. I encourage all Christians to see this movie at...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus | Apr 1, 2018
(“Glorious Day” Video Below) Jesus was not the only person brought back, from death to life, by resurrection. There are clear accounts of resurrections in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. There were three individuals in the Old Testament,...
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