See “Bible Promises for Hope” main menu The Bible is full of promises from God that can help us find hope and strength when we need it most. By clinging to God’s promises, we demonstrate our faith in His trustworthiness and loving concern for us. The author of the book of Hebrews writes, “Let us …
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37210 Hope in Times of Crisis
See “Hope in Times of Crisis” main menu Watch the summary video We are living in the midst of global changes, unlike anything recent generations have ever experienced — natural disasters, famines, economic uncertainty, political unrest, societal changes, racial divide, and regional and international conflicts. When we live under this type of heaviness, it is …
88400.4 Did Jesus Rise from the Dead
Consistent to the End As Morison continued his investigation, he began to examine the motives of Jesus’ followers. He reasoned that something extraordinary must have happened because the followers of Jesus ceased mourning, ceased hiding, and began fearlessly proclaiming that they had seen Jesus alive. As if the eyewitness reports were not enough to challenge …
88400.5 Did Jesus Rise from the Dead
So, What Does Jesus’ Resurrection Mean to You and Me Today? The apostle Paul, who had also initially been a skeptic of Jesus’ resurrection, explains its impact on our lives. “For Christ has completely abolished death, and has now, through the Gospel, opened to us men the shining possibilities of the life that is eternal.” …
88400.2 Did Jesus Rise from the Dead
A Skeptic Examines the Evidence English journalist Frank Morison believed Jesus’ resurrection was mythical and began research for a book proving his case. Morison wanted to know what actually happened that changed Jesus’ followers and started a movement that has made such a profound impact on our world. He realized there were five possible explanations: …
88400.3 Did Jesus Rise from the Dead
3. Were the Disciples Hallucinating? Morison wondered if the disciples might have been so emotionally distraught that they hallucinated and imagined Jesus’ resurrection. Psychologist Gary Collins, former president of the American Association of Christian Counselors, explains that, “Hallucinations are individual occurrences. By their very nature, only one person can see a given hallucination at a …
88400.1 Did Jesus Rise from the Dead
According to eyewitnesses, a man named Jesus Christ demonstrated his power over death. They tell us that after he died on a cross and was buried, Jesus suddenly appeared to them alive on the third day. Then he was seen by other followers, including 500 people on a single occasion. Soon word spread everywhere that …
23103 Prayer and Fasting
Fasting is an important spiritual discipline that helps deepen one’s walk with God. Moses, King David, and prophets in the Old Testament fasted to come before the LORD. “So he was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights; he did not eat bread, and he did not drink water. He wrote on the tablets the …
72002.11 God Guides Your Steps
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72002.04 God Keeps His Promises
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