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Why should we study creation?

By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus Simple answer — because the world we live in and how it was created is important.  Plus...it’s interesting!  Creation is a mighty work of our God that reveals Him to us in a very tangible way.  He has been gracious in sharing...

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Are debates worthwhile for sharing God’s truth?

In February of 2014, Ken Ham (Christian) and Bill Nye (Science Guy) held a debate at the Creation Museum in Kentucky that garnered national attention.  Ken Ham stood on God's Word and His account of creation and Bill Nye disputed it.  Are such debates an effective...

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How did Jesus become a man?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS (Matthew 1:21) At this time of year many ask, “how did God become a man?  What happened to make it possible for Jesus to be born of a woman?” The Bible doesn’t...

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Did David or Elhanan kill Goliath?

The 2 Samuel 21:19 verse seems to contradict the account in 1 Samuel 17 that tells it was David who killed Goliath.  However, there are explanations that help to clarify this. First, we begin with an understanding that the Bible is the...

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Do I need to be baptized like Jesus was baptized?

Question Jesus was baptized by john by being fully immersed under water.  Do we need to do that and be baptized as He was? Answer As we address this, remember that the question asks, do we NEED to be baptized like Jesus was baptized. First, let’s consider the possible...

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Why does God allow pain and suffering?

Pain and suffering are realities in our everyday life.  Everything we see and experience, from illnesses and injuries to grievous injustices and moral decay, are the result of a fallen world. We know that pain and suffering was not part of God’s plan.  He created the...

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