by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. The answer is “no.” Nothing in Paul’s writings to the church requires tithing. However, there is much more to consider. If you...
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If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. [Video Below] Everyone knows that Jesus was crucified on Good Friday, right? And throughout the centuries, we have always remembered His crucifixion on...
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If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. What is apologetics? Let’s start with what it is not. Many are not familiar with the word “apologetics,” and some wonder if it has...
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If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. Let’s remember that God created a world that was perfect and a man who was sinless (Gen 1:31). But it’s true, God knew before He created man that...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. What does it mean to be created in the Image of God? The answer lies…”in the beginning..” Genesis 1:27 So God created man in His own...
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If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. Was Mary a Levite because she was Elizabeth’s cousin? Does that mean that Jesus was from both tribes — Judah and Levite — thereby making Him both King...
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If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. The Great Reformation What are the Five Solas of the Reformation? A Great Christian Song for Halloween (article and videos) The Most Important Five Points...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. If God knows what I need, why should I pray? Just as the Bible is important for teaching us about who Jesus is, what He has done for us, and who we are in...
by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus
If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. There’s a Christian book that attempts to support the idea that Jesus was offensive, scandalous and arrogant (among other adjectives). Are these...
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If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. Question What is the Rapture? Is it Before, During or After the Tribulation? Answer Rapture is the term used to refer to the event that will take place...
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If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou...
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If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. This question is one for which there is not a definitive answer. It is God who saves, so we can never say with certainty who is or is not saved. ...
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If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. Election is a term for a doctrine (teaching) of salvation. The term is found only in the New Testament, but the doctrine is exemplified throughout the...
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If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. Is the Bible a love letter to me? The answer is, yes and no. The Bible contains God’s spoken word, written for all people at all times. There is a...
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If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. It’s important for a new or young-in-the-faith believer to build a firm foundation of faith in Christ. The Bible is spiritual food necessary for growth....
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If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. Question: I am attending a church in my community and enjoy the small congregation and the pastor’s preaching. I know he loves and worships God...
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If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. I have also entered into a debate on this with a friend. It’s sad that some would say, God doesn’t love the lost, for the Bible teaches that God loves...
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If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. This question is so timely. Many books have been published presenting stories of people who claim to have died, gone to Heaven, and come back to tell...
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If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. When things don’t appear to be working together for good, how can we believe that they are? In the face of trials and tribulation, we all know that it’s...
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If our resources have blessed you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our ministry work. In recent years angels have become a popular subject. TV shows, movies, and books present images of angels and portray their works. All too often they...