In this episode we look at the book 7 Reasons to (Re)consider Christianity by Ben Shaw, published by the good book company in 2021.

We looked quickly at each of the chapters as they give us a reasons to reconsider Christianity: 

#1 Because it is worth thinking through what life is about.

Quote used, "Christianity offers some profound and honest answers to our deepest questions and longings." (page 20)

#2 Because Christianity is a lot more intellectually credible than you think.

The survey is cited on page 27.

Shaw's five points: 

1. The academic consensus is that Jesus existed as a historical person

2. There are lots of sources both by Christians and non-Christians confirming the events of the Bible.

3. The Bible is specific in its detail.

4. The New Testament accounts were composed within a generation of the events they recorded.

5. The Bible has stayed the same over the centuries

#3 Because Christianity is about life to the full.

#4 Because Christianity gives a compelling answer to the question, ‘what’s wrong with the world?'

Quote from G.K. Chesterton, "Dear sir: Regarding your article ‘What’s wrong with the world?’ I am. Yours Truly."

#5 Because Jesus is arguably the most influential person in history.

#6 Because the death of Jesus is surprisingly good news for you.

#7 Because if Jesus really did raise from the dead, then it would confirm everything.

Book mentioned, A Case for Christ by Lee Stroble.

Post Script:

Quote,

"Yet in the end, far from having been shaken, I can honestly tell you that having this life-threatening illness has actually sharpened and increased my faith. As I stare at the possibility of an early death, I am, in fact, more confident than ever in these things. This book isn’t just an academic argument for me; it’s a very sincere and personal one. Everything in it is written from a deep, road-tested conviction that this stuff matters more than anything else in the world–for me and for you. With this in mind, I really do hope you (re)consider Christianity for yourself." (Page 137)

Article about Ben Shaw: https://www.thegoodbook.com/blog/news-and-press/2021/06/17/remembering-ben-shaw-28-february-1968-17-june-2021/

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