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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The answer is “yes!” and “no!” Let me explain. It must be understood that Jesus’ death and resurrection each had their own specific work to accomplish. And each brought about a...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The question, “how do I change my life?” is really answered by WHO can change my life. Jesus is the answer. The only thing that brings true and lasting change into any person’s life is the saving grace of...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. We’ve already covered “WHO Were the Wise Men?” and “HOW Did They Know?” Now, let’s consider “WHEN Did the Wise Men Arrive?” There’s a popular Christmas carol, “The...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Don’t Miss the Video at the End of the Article! We’ve covered “WHO Were the Wise Men?” Then we answered, “HOW Did They Know?” and “WHEN Did the Wise Men Arrive?” Finally, we’ll address “WHAT is...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. How did the Wise Men know? The Wise Men/Magi were educated and notable men who studied the stars and apparently knew the prophecies well. (Read Who Were the Three Wise Men? Why Did Herod Fear Them?). It is...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The Bible refers to the three wise men in the gospel of Matthew: Matthew 2:1-2 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The word “advent” comes from the Latin word “advenio,” meaning “coming” or “arrival” of a notable person, thing, or event. The ancient Christian church celebrated Advent as the beginning of the new...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Scroll Down for the Video Thanksgiving is approaching fast. Especially at this time of year, we pause to think about our lives. We consider all that we have to be thankful for. It’s a good time to examine...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Some Christians quickly answer, “God only allows such things to afflict us.” But those who study the Word of God know that’s not true. Begin by remembering that God is not capable of doing...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. WE’RE HAVING A BIT OF FUN TODAY….OFFERING YOU A TRICK OR A TREAT. Our “trick” is that instead of answering a biblical question on Got Questions? Tuesday, we have three questions to ask you! Can you answer...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. There are many mysteries in the Bible. Jesus spoke of two, and both Paul and John wrote about mysteries. So what are the mysteries in the Bible? And are they completely revealed to us today? Or do some remain a...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. We have been in the “last days” since Jesus ascended to Heaven. Christ’s imminent return is a church doctrine that says Jesus could return at any time. However, it’s well believed that we...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. When sinners believe that Jesus died for their sins and they put their trust in Him, He is faithful to save them. And when He saves a repentant sinner, the Holy Spirit puts that person into the body of Christ....
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. The question we received was: “Before Jesus died on the cross and opened the gates of Heaven, where did people go when they died? What’s Abraham’s Bosom?” I love the way the person framed this...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. On December 13, 2020, Reasons for Hope* Jesus received the following email from YouTube: Hi Reasons for Hope* Jesus, We wanted to let you know that our team has reviewed your content and we don’t think...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. There are many online predictions that the Rapture will occur this year, 2022. I’ve seen the YouTube videos and read the articles that say it will happen in the fall, at the time of the Feast of Tabernacles...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. There are many reasons to study the Tabernacle. First and foremost is that it’s important. At least 50 chapters in the Bible mention the Tabernacle. It was the dwelling place of God with His people in the...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. On August 8, 2022, Olivia Newton-John lost her 30-year battle with cancer. Everyone loves “Sandy” from Grease — a role that propelled Olivia Newton-John into mega-star status worldwide. Although...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Where is your identity anchored? What defines you? Take a minute and anchor your identity in who you are in Christ. It will fuel your life with hope and strengthen you to live for Him. Ring the bell of identity...
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If our resources have blessed you, please share them. Mat 18:23 Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. Context of the Parable First, let’s begin by noting the context of this parable. Jesus had...