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Grant Abbott
Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
A Christian since 1984 Married with 3 adult boys Member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Lay Leader of Men's Ministry for ten years Spiritual gifts of leadership, teaching, administration, intercessory prayer and prophecy Retired accountant Serving as ESL teacher for new immigrants
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How do Christians share in the sufferings of Christ? (2 Corinthians 1:5)
Let's look at how Jesus suffered and draw some contemporary parallels. 1....
Does the fact that Jesus called the Father the "only true God" mean that He Himself is not God (John 17:3)?
There are many declarations in scripture that Jesus is God and equal with his...
Why does Peter say repent and be baptized for the remission of sins if baptism has nothing to do with remission of sins?
Baptism is our public declaration of faith that Jesus has saved us from the...
What did the Apostle Paul mean when he wrote this to the church at Philippi: "I want to know Christ, and THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION."?
When the bible uses the word "know" it is referring to an intimate personal...
Why does God condemn idolatry in 1 Cor. 8:4 when idols are actually “nothing”?
In the ancient world, idolatry was the gold standard for religious...
What are some reasons for believing?
The whole bible is filled with many reasons for believing and here are some...
How does God’s Word keep us from sin? (Psalm 119:11)
The answer is simple really, when we understand the nature of sin, and the...
How does one meditate on God’s Word? (119:15)
Christian meditation is a life-long process of reading, listening, studying,...
What does it mean that Jesus grew in wisdom, stature and favor with God and people?
The bible reference for this question is Luke 2:52 "And Jesus grew in wisdom...
What is the effect on our Christian faith if the Perseverance mission proves there was ancient life on Mars?
The Perseverance rover will be collecting geologic samples from the Jezero...
Why are these words from Jesus "Don't be afraid; just believe" (NIV) so important when we need something seemingly impossible from Jesus?
Why do our fears prevent us from believing in Jesus - believing what he can...
Mark 5:21 - 43
21 And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet
How does God show us all the fine details so we can build the life he has planned for us?
How do we discover all the detailed plans and the resources we need to build...
Exodus 25:9
9 Exactly as I show you concerning the pattern of the tabernacle, and of all its furniture, so you shall make it.
Why would Jesus tell the demoniac he didn't need further training, but could go on mission right away and tell his story?
When we don't think we know enough or haven't been trained yet, are we being...
Mark 5:15 - 20
15 And they came to Jesus and saw the demon-possessed man, the one who had had the legion, sitting there, clothed and in his right mind, and they were afraid. 16 And those who had seen it described to them what had happened to the demon-possessed man and to the pigs.
What happens to us, as Christians, when we are sprinkled with Jesus's blood?
In the Old Testament, Moses sprinkled the people with the blood of animals....
Hebrews 10:19 - 22
19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus. 20 By the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh.
How do we know that God's love for his people has never changed?
God showed his love for the leaders by letting them see him, and to eat and...
Exodus 24:9 - 11
9 Then Moses and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel went up. 10 And they saw the God of Israel. There was under his feet as it were a pavement of sapphire stone, like the very heaven for clearness.