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These articles describe what Christians call the “Gospel”, a word meaning good news. They explain how Jesus makes it possible for any individual who so chooses to be reconciled with God forever.

Why the Cross?

Christian, tell me why is the cross symbol so important to you? I know that Jesus was crucified, but why turn the cross into an icon?

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God Became Man

Christian, tell me why do you think it’s important that God became man? That’s an old fairy tale: The gods in mythology became human all the time.

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Fear of God

Christian, tell me why do you talk about the “fear of God”? Why do you worship if you’re afraid of him?

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High Priest

Christian, tell me why do you say that Jesus is a “High Priest”? I could understand “prophet” maybe. But “priest”?

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So Much More

Christian, tell me why do you think that Christianity is so much more than all of the world’s other religions?

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Before and After

Christian, tell me why is the Bible divided into an “Old” vs. a “New” testament? What is the difference between the two?

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Assurance

Christian, tell me why are you so sure that you are going to Heaven? What makes you think that you are good enough to be right with God?

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Atonement

Christian, tell me why do you talk about “atonement”? That’s an awfully church-y word. What does it mean?

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Redemption

Christian, tell me why do you talk about “redemption” or “being redeemed” or Jesus as your “Redeemer”? What do you mean by the word “redeem”?

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From Despair to Joy

This Easter, imagine the difference between that Friday afternoon and that Sunday morning! The difference between “I am a sinner” and “Jesus saved me” is just as enormous.

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Jesus, Only Jesus

Christian, tell me why you are so insistent on Jesus as the only answer? There is always more than one route to a destination!

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Incredible

I have always found it easier to accept God’s infinite power than His infinite love. Power is obvious in Creation. But love? That seems too good to be true, but the Bible insists that it IS true. This prayer is my response of praise to Him.

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Evangelism

Christian, tell me why do you care so much about “evangelism”? Why do you insist that your way is the only way? Why can’t you live and let live?

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Why the Cross?

Christian, tell me why is the cross symbol so important to you? I know that Jesus was crucified, but why turn the cross into an icon?

Read More »

God Became Man

Christian, tell me why do you think it’s important that God became man? That’s an old fairy tale: The gods in mythology became human all the time.

Read More »

Fear of God

Christian, tell me why do you talk about the “fear of God”? Why do you worship if you’re afraid of him?

Read More »

High Priest

Christian, tell me why do you say that Jesus is a “High Priest”? I could understand “prophet” maybe. But “priest”?

Read More »

So Much More

Christian, tell me why do you think that Christianity is so much more than all of the world’s other religions?

Read More »

Before and After

Christian, tell me why is the Bible divided into an “Old” vs. a “New” testament? What is the difference between the two?

Read More »

Assurance

Christian, tell me why are you so sure that you are going to Heaven? What makes you think that you are good enough to be right with God?

Read More »

Atonement

Christian, tell me why do you talk about “atonement”? That’s an awfully church-y word. What does it mean?

Read More »

Redemption

Christian, tell me why do you talk about “redemption” or “being redeemed” or Jesus as your “Redeemer”? What do you mean by the word “redeem”?

Read More »

From Despair to Joy

This Easter, imagine the difference between that Friday afternoon and that Sunday morning! The difference between “I am a sinner” and “Jesus saved me” is just as enormous.

Read More »

Jesus, Only Jesus

Christian, tell me why you are so insistent on Jesus as the only answer? There is always more than one route to a destination!

Read More »

Incredible

I have always found it easier to accept God’s infinite power than His infinite love. Power is obvious in Creation. But love? That seems too good to be true, but the Bible insists that it IS true. This prayer is my response of praise to Him.

Read More »

Resurrection: Fact

Christian, tell me why do you believe in the resurrection? Why do you accept such an un-natural event as an historical fact?

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Evangelism

Christian, tell me why do you care so much about “evangelism”? Why do you insist that your way is the only way? Why can’t you live and let live?

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