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Thinking Matters is proud to be throwing our support behind this incredible resource “Why Christians Believe Christianity to be True” produced by Dave Mann and the team at Shining Lights Trust, and in sponsorship with Right Now Media, this series has seven booklets each explaining the variety of evidences, reasons and answers that Christianity offers beyond a blind faith worldview. You can do this as a personal study, or you can visit the why Christian’s believe website and download the small group discussion guide and journey together through the series understanding: The evidence that we are not alone, and God created us The historicity of the worlds most reliable ancient document The fulfilment of prophecy in the Bible  Evidence for the existence, death and resurrection of the God Man Jesus Why Jesus is the only way compared to other religions How humans can’t fix the worlds problems, but how Jesus can, and finally, A faith that works: how Christianity has changed the world for the better You can order your physical copy from the Thinking Matters store in the link below, or, you can can straight to the “why Christians believe” website and download the free copies of this resources along with that mentioned small group discussion guide. I love the vast array of resources coming out of the US And UK, but it’s incredible to have a home grown apologetics resource which talk to the kiwi context, puts our unique story of faith on a screen and in a booklet in a way that languages our experience of God to our culture. I hope you support this resource by buying it, but I also hope this resource supports you in your walk of faith so you can always be prepared to give an answer to anyone who asks you for the reason you believe and do so with gentleness and respect. Get your copy today, get started on the right foot in 2024, and have a wonderful Christmas and happy new year.  https://lnkd.in/d7wTQtty

Interreligious dialogue is also a deeply spiritual endeavour, encompassing different objectives and intentions: https://lnkd.in/e8Z-SkqQ

This Christian Apologetics online course is urgently needed, as biblical deconstruction poses a very real danger to the Church and the believer. What is biblical deconstruction, and what makes it a threat to the Christian Church and every believer? Biblical deconstruction is a  modern-day battlefield from within and without Christianity. It is a spiritual war with the evil intent of separating more than people and denominations. Its' intent is to blur the definition of Christianity and dilute the moral and spiritual authority of biblical truth itself. In a bold and direct contrast to historic creedal Christianity, progressive Evangelical Christianity accepts that there are multiple ways to connect with God – ways other than Jesus. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/giYptXFY

"Now the story of Christ is simply a true myth: a myth working on us in the same way as the others, but with this tremendous difference that it really happened: and one must be content to accept it in the same way, remembering that it is God’s myth where the others are men’s myths: i.e. the Pagan stories are God expressing Himself through the minds of poets, using such images as He found there, while Christianity is God expressing Himself through what we call 'real things.' Therefore it is true, not in the sense of being a 'description' of God (that no finite mind could take in) but in the sense of being the way in which God chooses to (or can) appear to our faculties. The 'doctrines' we get out of the true myth are of course less true: they are translations into our concepts and ideas of that wh. God has already expressed in a language more adequate, namely the actual incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection. Does this amount to a belief in Christianity? At any rate I am now certain (a) That this Christian story is to be approached, in a sense, as I approach the other myths. (b) That it is the most important and full of meaning. I am also nearly certain that it really happened." ⏤ C.S. Lewis, The Letters of C.S. Lewis to Arthur Greeves (Oct. 18, 1931)

Living Beyond Rules Friday, August 25 | Colossians 2:16–23 Pastor and author Kent Hughes observes that legalism reduces the message of the gospel. He explains that it “enshrines spirituality as a series of wooden laws” and calls it godliness. “Being in Christ is a relationship,” he explains, “and like all relationships, it deserves disciplined maintenance, but never legalistic reductionism.” This kind of false teaching had crept into the Colossian church. Based on Paul’s rebuke in verses 16 and 21, they had begun to observe particular days as sacred and certain foods as religiously clean or unclean. It is unclear whether Paul had in mind legalists who wanted Christians to follow the law of Moses or the kind of rigid rule-following associated with some forms of mystery religions. Perhaps he had both in view. His statement (v. 17) that dietary rules and the observance of special days are only a shadow of the reality found in Christ sounds much like the argument made in the book of Hebrews. His warning about the false worship of angels (v. 18) may refer to Gnostic ideas about spiritual intermediaries or certain magical practices involving angels. Legalism does not work! Legalism will not help us control the flesh. Instead, it promotes spiritual pride. A Christian who falls into this way of thinking has forgotten the power of the cross. Christ’s victory over sin is the only thing that can truly keep us from “sensual indulgence” (v. 23). The rituals and observances of the Mosaic law were fulfilled with the coming of Christ. The rules and regulations of this type of religion have no lasting value and are “destined to perish with use” (v. 22). Without the power of the cross, the harshest discipline is merely a show. >> Sometimes we may be tempted to reduce the message of the gospel to a list of “dos and don’ts.” Be careful not to let someone else’s judgment about such matters control your practice. Instead, rely on the grace of God in Christ to make you righteous. Pray with Us We associate firmness with strength, and this makes legalism attractive: rules are more concrete than relationships. In our relationship with You, teach us to rely on You rather than outward forms.

In this article, we shall explore the depths of Scripture to discover the fundamental truths that define authentic Christianity.

Do you know an intellectual person who feels that Christianity is irrelevant in our world today? Do you have a friend or family member who is "too smart" to include God in their life? "Having the Mind of Christ" explains the relevance of God's Word and His plan for mankind in a way that draws the intellectual to God. Scripture tells us that "...in Him lie all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." God knows everything about everything, so excluding Him from your life, necessarily leaves you lacking His total truth. For more information click here: https://lnkd.in/gkTGGQGu

The Incompatibility of Unitarianism with Biblical Christianity. Unitarianism, known for its emphasis on individual freedom, rationalism, and social justice, faces significant challenges including doctrinal ambiguity, theological minimalism, and difficulties in maintaining a cohesive identity. Its rejection of traditional Christian doctrines, such as the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus, often puts it at odds with mainstream Christianity, complicating interfaith relations. Additionally, the strong focus on ethical and social issues sometimes overshadows deeper spiritual and theological dimensions, potentially reducing religion to mere social activism. #Unitarianism #DoctrinalAmbiguity #TheologicalMinimalism #CohesiveIdentity #InterfaithRelations #SocialJustice #SpiritualDepth #swindonchurch #swindonchurches #brendonnaicker #swindom https://lnkd.in/e55G6uRd