Begin with Jesus
Meet Jesus
Begin with Jesus Himself. These guides examine what the witnesses said about Him, why the cross matters, and whether God raised Him from the dead. Read Matthew first, then John, and ask whether Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.
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Talking to an atheist about Jesus
Talk to an atheist about Jesus as a person, not a project. Ask what they actually believe, listen for their reasons, explain why Jesus and His resurrection persuade you, and leave room for disagreement without withdrawing friendship.
problem of sufferingWhy God allows suffering
The Bible does not give one short explanation for every instance of suffering. It shows a damaged world, harmful human choices, injustice, weakness, and death; it also shows Jesus entering pain, weeping, suffering unjustly, rising from the dead, and promising that evil will not have the final word.
Bible reliabilityCan the Bible be trusted?
The Bible can be investigated through manuscripts, archaeology, historical context, literary study, and comparison of textual variants. Trust should be informed rather than blind: read each book according to its genre, examine difficult passages, and begin with the Gospel accounts of Jesus.
resurrection evidenceWas the resurrection historical?
The resurrection is presented by the earliest Christians as an event in history, not a private symbol. Historical study can examine the early testimony, the crucifixion, the claimed appearances, and the rise of the movement; whether God raised Jesus is the conclusion a reader must weigh.
historical Jesus evidenceDid Jesus really exist?
The historical existence of Jesus is supported by early Christian writings and later non-Christian references. Paul’s letters and the Gospel traditions are the earliest substantial sources; Josephus, Tacitus, and Pliny also refer to Jesus, Christ, or the early movement associated with Him.
Bible passage explainedSermon on the Mount explained
The Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 describes life under God’s reign. Jesus teaches humility, mercy, reconciliation, faithfulness, enemy-love, sincere prayer, trust instead of anxious material pursuit, careful judgment, and obedience to His words.
teachings of JesusWhat Jesus meant by ‘Follow me’
When Jesus said “Follow me,” He called people to become His disciples. They were to learn from Him, obey His commands, share His mission, love as He loved, and accept the cost of putting loyalty to Him above comfort and status.
Bible definitionThe kingdom of God
The kingdom of God is God’s active reign. Jesus announced that it had drawn near, called people to repent and believe the good news, demonstrated its power through healing and deliverance, and taught disciples to live now in light of its future fullness.
questions about JesusWhy follow Jesus?
Jesus asks for more than admiration. Here is why His life, cross, and resurrection are worth following.
religious comparisonWhat makes Jesus different?
A fair comparison of Jesus with Buddha, Muhammad, Moses, and other influential teachers.
religious comparisonChristians, Muslims, and Jesus
Shared names can hide major differences. Here is a careful comparison of the Gospel and Quran.
religious comparisonJesus and the Buddha
A respectful comparison using the Gospels and an early Buddhist discourse.
questions about JesusWhy Jesus died
The cross, forgiveness, God's love, and the resurrection in plain words.
discipleshipTake up your cross daily
Jesus was honest: following Him is costly, daily, and worth it.
evangelism guideShare the gospel naturally
Talk about Jesus with honesty, gentleness, and no pressure tactics.
discipleshipFollow Jesus every day
What daily discipleship looks like after the first decision.
questions about GodDoes God love everyone?
Some Christians say God only loves the elect. Let’s open the passages and answer carefully.
gospel explanationWhat is the gospel?
The word means 'good news.' Here's the news, without the church jargon.
salvation questionsWhat does 'born again' mean?
It's a phrase Jesus coined — not a church label. Here's what He meant.
evidence for JesusDid Jesus rise from the dead?
Everything hangs on this one claim. Here's the case, examined honestly.
beginner Bible guideReading the Bible for the first time
Don't start at page one. Here's where to actually begin, and how to not get lost.
Keep reading with a purpose
Open the Bible alongside any guide and check the passages for yourself. If you are new to Jesus, begin with Matthew and continue into John. Write down what Jesus asks people to believe, do, and become.
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