What is Christianity?
 

Many people think that Christianity is a set of rules and regulations, or else that it is a religion. In fact, neither of these is the case.

Christians believe that there is a God who created us and wants to live in relationship with us. Unfortunately we choose to rebel against him. Because God is a god of justice as well as a god of love and mercy, the punishment that this deserves is none other than death. However, in an amazing reversal of roles God sent his only son, Jesus Christ, to the world to die in our place. His dying on the cross for us is one of the central beliefs of Christianity.

A Christian is someone who acknowledges the truth of this and then enjoys the restored relationship with God that it offers. This not only affects themselves but affects their attitudes to other people and things, including compassion for the poor and oppressed and no longer being enslaved by cravings for money and power and many other things that claim to offer lasting happiness but so often result in sadness and resentment.

This may all sound totally unattainable and because being a Christian is not always easy, believers usually find it helpful to meet together to teach, support and help one another. Attending church services, meeting in each others homes and attending training conferences and events are some examples.

If you have not acknowledged God's desire for a relationship with you, or understood the implications of what Jesus did for you in dying on the cross, then why not come along to Christ Church, or a church near you, and explore the true meaning of life - a relationship with God through Jesus. You might also like to find a Bible and read about the story of Jesus for yourself in one of the four Gospel accounts: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

Further information about Christianity is available on our Alpha page. Alternatively you can visit us or contact us for more information.