The Christian Gospel, A short account of the momentous news about Jesus Christ
The teaching of Jesus and his followers has been undeniably influential in our world. It has deeply shaped our Western society, and has almost certainly shaped you, even if you’re not particularly conscious of it. Which is all a bit strange, because that teaching is largely focused on the meaning of Jesus’ death on a Roman cross, and the surprising claim that he had risen from the dead. How does this centuries-old message have anything to do with our lives today? The answer is found in exploring other questions: Why was the title ‘Christ’ added to the name of this man Jesus? Everyone dies, so why was his death so significant? Is it believable that he rose from the dead, and why does it matter? More to the point, is any of this strange message even true? And if it is, does it really bring the peace, joy and hope that Jesus promised and to which his followers testify? These are the questions Tony Payne answers for you—directly and compellingly—in this short and highly readable book.
Publisher: Matthias Media
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781925424775
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Tony Payne is the Publishing Director at Matthias Media, is married to Alison, and has five children — Gemma, Chloë, Miriam, Luke and Nicholas. He is a graduate of Moore Theological College in Sydney, and the author of a number of books including Guidance and the Voice of God, Pure Sex and the award-winning Islam in our Backyard.
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"A few years ago I had the opportunity to speak about the Christian faith in front of a group of high schoolers. It struck me as I did so that these young people had not rejected the gospel—they had never even heard it! They knew nothing of Jesus, nothing of the Bible, nothing of the good news he proclaimed. Such is the reality in an increasingly secular society. And it is right here that The Christian Gospel can be so helpful, since it takes nothing for granted. In that way it’s an evangelistic resource for this day and these people." Tim Challies, Author and blogger