Questions · Durham, NC
Honest questions about Jesus, asked in Durham.
No question is off the table here. Who is Jesus? He is the Christ, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:16), and what He offers is freedom, not religion (John 8:36). Below are straight answers to what people in Durham actually ask, with the verses so you can check us.
Durham has thoughtful skeptics, exhausted believers, people hurt by churches, and neighbors reading Jesus for the first time. Every honest question is welcome. We will use Scripture rather than slogans and admit what the text does not settle.
Why these questions sound different in Durham
Durham's neighborhoods carry histories that predate today's growth. Hayti, East Durham, Bragtown, Walltown, Southside, downtown, and the university areas do not experience housing, transit, or development the same way. Medical and university schedules run around the clock. Newcomer families may be learning systems and language at once. Keep gatherings geographically honest, learn local history from residents, and let service strengthen a person's agency.
Durham holds deep Black history, universities, research labs, hospital corridors, newcomer communities, and neighborhoods feeling the pressure of rapid change. Hayti, East Durham, Bragtown, Walltown, and Southside should never become scenery for somebody else's ministry idea. Following Jesus means learning names, listening to residents, and staying when the first interesting day has passed.
Straight answers
Who is Jesus?
Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:16), crucified and raised from the dead.
Can I ask about church harm?
Yes. Jesus confronted hypocrisy and abuse of power. We can examine both His words and the conduct done in His name.
Go deeper
Who is Jesus?
The Son of God: what that means and why it matters, from the people who knew Him.
How do I become a Christian?
The Acts 2:38 answer: believe, repent, be baptized, receive the Holy Spirit.
What is the church?
People, never a building. What Acts 2:42-47 shows and how it got complicated.
Study it yourself in Durham
Free Bible studies near you, or start one at your own table.
Connect with people in Durham
Whether you're curious about Jesus or you've followed Him for years, tell us where you're at and what you're interested in. A real person reads every one of these and helps you take a next step: learning, serving, or finding others near you. No spam, and nobody will ever ask you for money.