Life And Death The Answer to Death “All through the centuries, men have tried to penetrate the veil of death, have tried to guess at what lies beyond. Not only Christian writers, but secular writers, and members of other religious faiths have tried to set forth what lies beyond death. Even the most pagan have tried to find at least some hope. For the human spirit resists the idea that all we are will be cut off and ended -- annihilated, exterminated -- at death. Somehow it does not make sense. It insults us. And so the human spirit is always ready to grasp at the slightest straw of hope that there is something beyond the grave.” Christians - Representatives For a Coming Utopia! So here is an enigma: the Church, which appears archaic, out of touch and largely irrelevant in a post-Christian age of religious and cultural pluralism, actually has all the answers which mankind are so earnestly seeking in their utopian dreams! A certain day will dawn when mankind will be shocked and amazed to learn that what they had considered to be a dry and dusty old message about a 'philosopher' called Jesus which had seemed so irrelevant to so many people, actually contained the seed of an imagination-defying new world.
Why Christianity?
Why Christianity? Why do I believe that God exists and Christianity to be the only true religion? Why do I not accept the popular idea that one religion or philosophical worldview is just as good as another? These are important questions that deserve rational answers. The following is my attempt to provide them. [Short Article] Why Christianity is True Most people are not professional philosophers and do not care to be. But from some of the fundamental topics that repeatedly come up in conversations between Christians and non-Christians, almost any mature person can and should recognize that they are constantly being confronted with truth-claims from various world views. Everyone has a faith and the world needs to know what sets apart the Bible’s truth-claims from others. A few hours spent reading the material here will sharpen the thinking of believers and challenge those who think that “science” or “reason” actually serves as the foundation for true knowledge. [Detailed Article] Christian Evidences for God's Revelation Man throughout history has searched for God and has argued, discussed, and philosophized about the Supreme Being. This has led to a multitude of explanations. If one studies these, he will soon realize that man can never understand God through his own reasoning. To know God and what He does must come from a source outside of one's own thoughts -- God must supernaturally reveal Himself to mankind. Exploring Christianity - The Truth A clear, common sense presentation of the essence of the issue. They should provide anyone who takes these matters at all seriously with a good start on the important question of truth in our lives. Exploring Christianity - Religions When faced with the multitude of religions in the world today, all claiming to believe the truth, it is no wonder that many people are confused. The number of followers of each of the four major religions (Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism) run into hundreds of millions. Only about sixteen percent of the world's population is classed as "non-religious". So if we want to know the truth about God, where do we start? Christian Exclusivism Explained and Defended The Christian Church has always taught that Jesus is the only way to God. Many people stumble over this doctrine, others think it is arrogant, and still others think it is unreasonable. So why isn’t Christianity intolerant or narrow-minded for teaching there is only one way to God The Relevance of Christianity The age-old questions continue to haunt us: Where did I come from? Why am I here? What am I supposed to be doing? Where am I going? Am I significant in a universe that sees me as just one more piece of cosmic dust? Is there any intrinsic meaning to my existence? Or must I determine for myself what my place and role will be? A Mini Argument You, like most people, probably have a sense that "there's probably something to all this stuff," but also probably don't have a clue as to how to cut through all the clutter, fog, denominations, bizarre terminology to get at "what's real". Indeed, you, like me, may even have had bad experiences yourself, with religious militants or high-pressure religious 'salesmen' or early church rituals or obnoxious holier-than-thou associates. Coupled with the obvious time pressures placed on us by 20th century life, chances are good that you have never had the opportunity to consider this in a non-threatening, clear, 'net,' and balanced way. There May be More Than One Way to God Jesus Christ may not be the only way to God. In fact there is proof from the Scriptures that Jesus Himself spoke of a different way.
 Pluralism and Relativism
All Paths..One Destination? When examining the claims of religious traditions we must be careful not to confuse tolerance and truthfulness. Claiming that it is intolerant to say that "all paths do not lead to the same destination" misses the point. The important issue is the truth or falsity of this assertion. (Several Articles. Includes ‘Is The God of the Bible really God?’) Relativism Objective relativism is the view that the beliefs of a person or group of persons are “true” for them, but not necessarily for others. Religious relativism maintains that one religion can be true for one person or culture but not for another. No religion, therefore, is universally or exclusively true. Religious beliefs are simply an accident of birth: Moral relativism maintains that there are no moral absolutes, no objective ethical right and wrong. Moral values are true or “genuine” for some, but not for others. Cultural relativism says that what is immoral in our culture is not necessarily immoral in another culture. No one, therefore, can judge another culture’s moral values.
What Is Christianity?
Basic Christianity The basic message of the Bible, and obviously God is a part of this basic message. Man is the other essential element that the Bible continually mentions. (Note that ‘man’ here is ‘mankind’ including both men and women). However, the Bible is not simply about man and God, but it is about the relationship between man and God. Presented very simply is the Bible's story about this relationship. An Overview Of Christianity Tackling a number of problems that seem to perplex many when they turn from the transient things of life to face its eternal truths. What is a Christian? No other question is so surrounded with confusion or answered so variously. Ask ten different people this question and you will get five or six different answers. Therefore, it only makes sense that we should turn to the Bible to find an answer to the question “What is a Christian? In particular let us notice four things that the Bible says about a person who is a Christian. What Christians Believe You might be wondering just what is it that Christians believe. That’s a good question. Some people reading this might not be familiar with Christian beliefs at all. Some might have Christian friends and be able to infer what Christians believe. And let’s face it, with the plethora of Christian denominations, with their various practices and services, it may well be hard to figure out exactly what a Christian does believe. And some people might think they know what Christians believe. But what do Christians really believe? 25 Myths About Christianity There are a lot of half-truths and fiction out there passing as truths and fact regarding the church founded by Jesus of Nazareth. Many people are rejecting Jesus based on these myths and misconceptions. Some of these are innocent misunderstandings, some are true but need explanation, some are straight-out lies propagated by special interest groups, and some are stereotypes foolishly perpetuated by the Church itself. The Gospel.. A Hate Crime.. Welcome to the 21st Century How is it possible that the good news of the Gospel can be considered a hate crime? Welcome to the 21st Century.
Ten Key Questions About Life Sharpening our minds with ten key questions about life. These are: What is man?; What is the real meaning of life?; How am I to make moral choices?; What is truth?; What is love and where can it be found?; Why is there suffering and how can we live with it?; What is death?; What hope is there for the human race?; What is real?; Is there any hope in fighting evil and injustice? Whats In It For Me / I’ll Think About It! Our desperate need is not for clever arguments but for a powerful encounter with the living God. We need not more dramatic signs from heaven, but to act on what we already know. Your reasons for not becoming a Christian may be more flimsy and more dangerous than you realize. The cold reality is that you are not guaranteed the next heartbeat. The Social And Historical Impact Of Christianity the indirect and unconscious influence Christianity has often exercised in avowedly secular matters--social, intellectual, and institutional--affords striking proof of the dynamic forces that have been generated by the faith over the millenniums. Why Did Jesus Die On A Roman Cross As a result of Jesus' death on the cross, all who place their faith in him as their Savior and Lord have made peace with God. And he in turn has declared them righteous in his sight, has filled their hearts with his peace, and has given them the gift of eternal life now and in the age to come. However Christians do not honour a dead founder.
Reasons To Believe This section presents the evidence as to why we can believe that the Bible and Jesus are exactly who and what they say they are. Somehow people think that genuine faith is eviscerated by knowledge and evidence. We've made a virtue out of believing against the evidence, as if that's what God has in mind for us. On the contrary The Bible knows nothing of a bold leap-in-the-dark faith, a hope-against-hope faith, a faith with no evidence. The Christian position only asks that we use the same reasoning and rational thought that we use to derive what are considered good conclusions in historical investigation, and apply those same means and methods to the New Testament and the resurrection of Jesus.
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