You've broken down your question — nice work. Before you can write strong reasons, you need something to base them on.

This is the moment to go and read. Come back once you have a few ideas from your sources — the reasons will come much more easily.

• Start with your set textbook and any assigned chapters.
• Search the Library with your key words for books, eBooks and journal articles.
• Find a commentary on your biblical passage, and note what two or three sources each argue.