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Where did OT saints go at death? Abraham’s Bosom? Where was it?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. 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...

Cancer Hope: I Am Not Afraid

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. Cancer Hope: PC + PC = AGI’ll tell you what that equation means, but first I want to share an event that many people would consider NOT PC, not politically correct. However, anyone who belongs to the Lord...

Where Did Jesus Go When He Died?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. Question: When Jesus died on the cross, where did He go prior to His resurrection three days later? Does the Bible tell us? Answer: The Bible not only tells where Jesus’ body went, it also tells of His soul...

Is SUICIDE an Unforgivable Sin?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. Recently I have received more questions than I wish to count on the eternal destiny of those who have committed suicide. In addition to asking if suicide is an unforgivable sin, a reader wrote: “I can’t find...

Is it Okay for a Christian to be Cremated

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. Q. Is there anything in the Bible that speaks against cremation? Is it okay for a Christian to be cremated? A. There is nothing in the Bible commanding that a body must be buried. Nor is there anything that...