Sharing Jesus with conviction and compassion
“He looked at me and said ‘I hate Christians! You Christians are anti-women, anti-science, anti-progress, anti-gay, anti-transgender, anti-environment’… I found myself praying ‘Lord, what on earth do I say?’.”
How would you respond to someone who hates everything about Christianity? Watch below to find out how Andy replied, and hear his practical advice on having better conversations about Jesus.
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- Sharing Jesus with conviction and compassion
- What do we know about the real Jesus?
- Why should I believe in the resurrection of Jesus?
- Talking about Jesus without looking like an idiot
- Recommended reading
- From resolute agnosticism to Jesus: Derek’s story
- Talking Jesus: What do British people think about Jesus?
- A beginner’s guide to the arguments from the life of Jesus
What do we know about the real Jesus?
It all started for me with historical questions about Jesus when I was a teenager, questioning things I was hearing and asking what it was credible to believe…that is where it began for me.”
What evidence is there for the life of Jesus and can we trust it? Gavin Matthews speaks to theologian David Wenham about one of the most important questions of all.
How to talk about Jesus without looking like an idiot – Why should I believe the resurrection of Jesus?
During lockdown, Gavin Matthews and Andy discussed how to speak about Jesus without looking foolish.
Steve looks at the central claim of Christianity: that Jesus rose from the dead. Can we really believe that in our modern scientific world?
Recommended reading
Is Christmas unbelievable? by Rebecca McLaughlin
A short book for those wanting to explore the evidence behind the Christmas story.
Jesus in Context by David Wenham
A comprehensive introduction for those wanting to know more about who Jesus was.
The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel
A best-selling book by an investigative journalist exploring whether or not the accounts of Jesus are true.
Simply Jesus by Tom Wright
A new picture of how to understand who Jesus was and how Christians can relate to him today.
The Incomparable Christ by John Stott
An in-depth look at the history and influence of Jesus over time.
Other resources
From resolute agnosticism to Jesus: Derek’s story
Derek McIntyre on how unbelief led him on a unexpected spiritual journey ending in an encounter with Christ.
Talking Jesus: What do British people think of Jesus?
Historian Rachel Jordan-Wolf explains what research tells us about the spiritual state of the country today.
A beginner’s guide to arguments from the life of Jesus
What are the main basic facts that we know about Jesus and what conclusions can we draw from them?