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Fear is a Liar – Video

Fear is a liar and it can stop people from coming to Jesus. Read our witnessing encounter that tells about how real fear gripped someone who was ready to trust in Jesus and how it continues to hold the person captive: Fear is a Liar — Witnessing Encounter...

His Be The Victor’s Name (The Vile Accuser Roars)

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

What though the vile accuser roar Of sins that I have done; I know them well, and thousands more; My God, He knoweth none A beautiful song of old put to new music. The words are profoundly encouraging. Though Satan accuses, Jesus forgives. Enjoy! Lyrics by Samuel...

Is Satan’s Real Name Lucifer? Or Should We Call Him Satan?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

There’s a lot of misunderstanding about Satan, aka Lucifer. There’s misunderstanding about his person, his name, and his works. In 1968, the Rolling Stones debuted a song titled, “Sympathy for the Devil.” While there should be no sympathy for the...

What are the “I Will ” Statements of Satan, God, and Jesus?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Ever since Satan rebelled against God, he has been waging war against Him, His angels, and His people. Let’s contrast the Five I Will Statements of Satan’s rebellion with the five I Will statements of God’s promises in the Old Testament. Then let’s...

Why Did Satan Rebel Against God?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Understanding who Satan was prior to his fall will help in answering this question. Ezekiel 28:11-19 is the clearest Scripture passage on this subject. The words of Ezekiel 28:11-19 are God’s words spoken to the prophet Ezekiel. God command Ezekiel to speak to the...

How Much Should I Fear Satan?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

This is a great question. I believe that Christians err in two ways when it comes to Satan. They either 1) think and worry too much about him and attribute all or most of their sins to his tempting; or they 2) don’t understand enough about Satan, and how he desires...

What is the Significance of the Temptations of Christ?

by Shari Abbott, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

The temptations of Jesus are recorded in detail in Matthew 4 and Luke 4. The Bible tells that what took place was not by chance, but by the providential will of God: Matthew 4:1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. The...