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What is the real story behind Easter? Hear Richard, Celia and Noel reflect on who people believe Jesus to be – is he just a person from history, or is he still active in our lives today?
Key takeaways from this episode
There is historical evidence for Jesus’ existence beyond the Bible, including accounts from other historical sources and recognition from other major faiths
For some people, Jesus begins as just a historical figure or religious idea, but becomes more real through personal faith experiences
Seeing the faith and joy of others who have a personal relationship with Jesus can challenge purely intellectual views about him
Reading the Bible can help people move from seeing Jesus as distant to understanding his character and actions more personally
Jesus is portrayed as someone who showed compassion by reaching out to the excluded, the sick, and the overlooked
Understanding Jesus is not just about facts, but about discovering what he means personally in someone’s life
Jesus’ life, death, and teachings about love, mercy, and grace are presented as central reasons people see him as relevant today
Christianity teaches that knowing Jesus is how people come to understand what God is like
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Christianity, at first glance, seems unbelievable. This booklet examines the Christian faith and why so many trust, believe and hope in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. Maybe you can too?
