Do you know someone who has begun to second-guess the claims of Christ? Maybe you lived most of your life as a Christian, never questioning the truths of the Bible, until your world was turned upside down, and you’re now faced with doubts about what you believe. 7 Reasons to [Re]Consider Christianity will help you tackle common questions about the world’s brokenness and remind you why the Bible is not only true but also good news.

Writing for those who are skeptical or curious, author Ben Shaw faced doubts himself about what he believed after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis. In a warm and personal style, he invites you to rethink common misconceptions about Christian beliefs with honesty and humor.
7 Reasons addresses a number of common arguments against the Bible and gives well-reasoned but straightforward responses to each one. With tangible examples, you’ll learn that the Bible is scientifically credible and that secular, historical documents corroborate biblical accounts. The book also makes a compelling case for why Jesus is arguably the most influential person in history and lays out reasons why you can believe Scripture with certainty. You’ll be reminded that the death and resurrection of Christ validate not only who He is but also what He did on our behalf. 7 Reasons outlines why Jesus is worth knowing and following.
While Shaw ultimately died from his cancer, the process of writing this book reaffirmed what he believed in meaningful ways: “I, too, have had to reconsider Christianity. Having death on my own doorstep has forced me to do a serious reassessment of my faith, including everything I’ve said in this book. My cancer forced me to reconsider the integrity and credibility of my beliefs, and this illness has actually sharpened and increased my faith. This book isn’t just an academic argument for me.”
This short read is a great gift to give to an unbelieving coworker, family member, or friend. 7 Reasons even wraps up by providing next steps for continuing to explore Christianity, making it a perfect conversations starter for anyone considering if there might be more to life.

As Christian families consider what it means to live for the Lord as families, one important question they should ask themselves is this: “What are we known for?”
Within your neighborhood, you may be known for your dog, your mailbox, or the volume of the stereo as you drive home in the evening. Many houses are recognizable by the smell when you walk in the door—and similarly, households have a particular aroma. In Christian households, we hope to find an all-pervading fragrance of love. One of the great evidences of the fact that Jesus Christ is alive from the dead is found in the aroma of the loving lifestyles of Christian families.

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September 12, 2022

“God’s law has been written on all of our consciences, but only in Christ is it written on our hearts.” — Alistair Begg

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“He said to him, ‘Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.’ And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, ‘You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’ Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.” (Mark 10:20–22)

Without the ascension, Christ’s nativity, passion, and resurrection would have been pointless. The ascension is the defining moment that marked the end of Jesus’ personal ministry on earth and the beginning of the Great Commission. Alistair Begg walks us through the Gospel plan, the Holy Spirit’s enabling power, and the personnel God uses to accomplish His purposes. As every believer joins in His mission, Jesus continues to reign from heaven, seeking the lost through weak, fearful servants like us.

September 05, 2022

“Unless the Gospel is Preached” — Alistair Begg

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You might be familiar with the classic story The Pilgrim’s Progress, a Christian allegory written by John Bunyan. It tells the fictional tale of Christian, who navigates many challenges on his way to Celestial City. But did you know that Bunyan wrote a sequel to his story, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Part II? In it, the main character, Christiana, embarks on her own journey and learns, as Christian did, about the perseverance that the Christian life requires.

“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor … to grant to those who mourn in Zion—to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.” (Isaiah 61:1, 3)

Dear Friend,
I recently noticed in a Scottish newspaper a letter from a Free Church minister in which he maintained that an increase in ferry breakdowns is a sign of “God’s displeasure” for sailing between the mainland and the islands on Sundays. The Free Church is calling on the ferry operators to “cease their breaking of the Lord’s Day for the sake of their business and the community as a whole” because it is the desecration of the Sabbath!