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Reasons to Reason
By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus What is reason? Reason is a faculty of the mind that enables us to make sense of things. In reasoning, we use knowledge and logic to come to understand and form conclusions about our lives and the world in which we live....
Does God create evil as Isaiah 45:7 says?
Isaiah 45:7 says “I [God] create evil.” It couldn’t be clearer. So how do we explain this since we know God made all things good?
40 Years Ago: A Lesson from the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus 29 perished in Gitche Gumee If you know Native American/Indian history or lore, you probably know the meaning of Gitche Gumee. You might even recall the first two lines of the well-known poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,...
Are We the Bride of Christ Now? Or in the Future?
Why are we called the Bride of Christ now when the Bible says the marriage takes place in Heaven? What does it mean to be the “Bride of Christ.”
A Great Christian Song for Halloween
What songs are you singing this Halloween? Songs about ghouls, ghosts and goblins? There is an alternative song for Halloween. Listen to this song.
Is there an error in Genesis 2:17 because Adam & Eve did not physically die?
Gen 2:17 “But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” Atheists claim this is an error in the Bible because Adam and Eve didn’t physically die when they ate the forbidden fruit. ...
No Thorns on the Rose in the Garden of Eden?
Did the rose have thorns on it in the Garden of Eden? What can we learn from the beautiful rose with a thorny stem?
Are the Jews still the chosen people of God?
Are the Jews of today still the chosen people of God? Why do people say they are when they don’t believe in Jesus? What does it mean to be chosen of God?
Is There a Remez (hidden message) in Revelation 7? Why is Dan Missing?
Is there a reason Dan is omitted from Rev 7? Is there also a hidden message in the list of tribes in Revelation 7? What can we learn from those named?
Is repentance a requirement for salvation?
Is repentance part of salvation? Or is repentance a work? Is repentance for the Jews only? How should we understand repentance today?
iSad….There’s No App for That
iSad can’t be fixed with an App. Depression, anxiety & stress are on the rise. The answer can’t be found on screens of this world. What to do? How to cope?
Application in ConversaTION
By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus All Christians need to be familiar with core biblical teachings. Fun with Shuns is a quick, easy and fun way to learn biblical doctrines, or reinforce those that you already know. You can’t live and share your Christian...
How should I witness to Jehovah’s Witnesses?
Christians must be prepared to witness to Jehovah’s Witnesses. They need to hear the biblical truths the Bible teaches, which their religion denies.
What to think this 9/11?
By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus It’s been 14 years since the horrific events of September 11, 2001. Today we ask that you take a moment to remember those who perished and those whose lives were forever changed. Reflect also on the condition of our country...
What’s the most amazing proclamation of the gospel in nature? The Buttefly!
The lifecycle of a butterfly, from egg to adult butterfly, is a proclamation of God as Creator. Understand this lifecycle and use it to refute evolution.
Labor to Balance
What important labor should Christians focus on? Labor isn’t just about the works of our hands, it’s also about the “works” of our hearts…
What evidence is there that proves God as Creator? A Butterfly!
Everything in creation reflects the hand of God as Creator, but what is the best proof? What “whispers” His name in a way that nothing else does?
Are you groaning tonight?
By Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus We live in troubling times. Everyday we hear of senseless murders in our cities of our nation, in other counties, and even in the wombs of mothers who believe the lie that the baby they carry is not a human life. We hear of...
Why did Jesus weep knowing He would raise Lazarus?
The Bible tells us Jesus wept when Lazarus died. Why did Jesus weep, knowing He would raise Lazarus from death?
What you need to know about Sanctification & Glorification
Understanding salvation includes distinguishing between justification, sanctification and glorification. Each is a gift.
The Gift of Salvation: Justification & Imputation (Imputed Righteousness)
Have some fun with the “shuns” of the Bible (biblical doctrines that end in -tion).
What do the 12 stones UNDER the Jordan River mean? (Joshua 4)
There are 12 stones UNDER the water of the Jordan River, placed there by Joshua. What do they mean? It’s a warning with eternal consequences.
Revelation of SalvaTION, Propitiation & Expiation
Fun with “shuns”-Christian doctrines ending in -tion. Christians know salvation, but what about propitiation & expiation? Watch the video & learn more.
The Meaning of Colors in the Bible?
Colors in the Bible have significance in understanding patterns and types in the Bible. You’ll be surprised what colors reveal & how they point to Jesus.
Reformation vs Regeneration
What is the difference between reformation and regeneration? What does the Bible teach and what do you need to know?
What is the Meaning of Numbers in the Bible?
Numbers in the Bible (& colors) have significance in understanding patterns & types. You’ll be surprised how they reveal & point to Jesus.
Be Careful Little Eyes What You See — Imitation
Little eyes see what we do & little ears hear what we say. Watch the short video “Imitation.” Find out what the Bible, and children, teach about imitation.
What Makes the Bible So Unique?
How is the Bible different than every other book ever written? What do we need to know so we can tell others about the unique nature of the Bible?
Is My TATTOO a Sin???
Is it a SIN to GET a Tattoo? I have a TATTOO and I was a Christian when I got it. Did I commit a sin? What should Christians know and think about the ever-growing popularity of tattoos?
Temptation
Watch a short video that speaks of challenges when confronted with temptation and then read what the Bible tells us.
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