The core

What is the true core of the christian faith and message?

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Jesus

Understanding Jesus and his message in his historical and cultural context, and relating this truth to 21st century postmodern people.

The Gospels as history – how historians assess the gospels.
Jesus and the historians – what secular historians conclude we can know about Jesus.
Why should people believe in Jesus? – is it logic and evidence, or faith, or both?
Jesus – son of God? – can we show that Jesus claimed to be divine using only the conclusions of secular historians?
The resurrection. The historical facts and how to argue that the resurrection really occurred.
Archaeology and the truth of the Gospels – new discoveries support the accuracy of John’s Gospel.

Good news

What is the core of the good news and what is good news for the people around us?

What message? – what was “the gospel” to Jesus and Paul?

Why believe?

The evidence for faith in God.