Is Christianity True?

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Christianity is the only religion grounded in historical, verifiable events—most notably the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Unlike myths or philosophies, Christianity is based on real history, supported by eyewitness accounts and early written records. The resurrection of Jesus, in particular, stands as powerful evidence, as it was confirmed by hundreds of witnesses and dramatically transformed the lives of His followers. Additionally, Christianity provides a consistent and coherent explanation of reality, human nature, morality, and the meaning of life, aligning with both reason and experience.

“Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions” invented by Greg Koukl is a practical guide for Christians to confidently and thoughtfully engage in conversations about their faith. Koukl emphasizes using questions and a calm, respectful approach rather than confrontation. The central strategy is called the Columbo Tactic, which involves asking questions to:

  1. Gather information – “What do you mean by that?”

  2. Clarify reasoning – “How did you come to that conclusion?”

  3. Gently challenge flaws – by using questions to expose weak arguments.

The goal is not to “win” arguments but to make others think and to “put a pebble in their shoe”—leaving them with something meaningful to consider. Would you like a summary of the main tactics he presents in the book?

“What do you think makes something true?” – Corroborating Evidence

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DOES GOD EXIST?
The historical evidence for Christianity centers on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which are supported by early, well-attested documents such as the New Testament, as well as non-Christian sources like Josephus and Tacitus. The rapid growth of the early church, the willingness of the apostles to die for their claims, and the empty tomb all point to the resurrection as a real historical event, not a legend or myth.

DOES OBJECTIVE TRUTH EXIST? – John 14:6b
Objective truth is truth that is true for all people, at all times, regardless of beliefs or feelings. In Christianity, Jesus is seen as the embodiment of objective truth. In John 14:6, Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." This means that truth is not just an idea, but a person—Jesus—who reveals the ultimate reality about God, humanity, and salvation. Christians believe that following Jesus is following the truth that applies to everyone, everywhere. In the late 1800s, objective truth was fragmented into 5 "truths": Perspectivism, Relativism, Subjectivism, Pragmatism, . Inspired by the idea of Immanuel Kant. Immanuel Kant changed the understanding of truth by arguing that we don’t experience reality directly as it truly is (the noumenal world), but only as it appears to us through our senses and mental categories (the phenomenal world). He claimed that the human mind actively shapes our experience of the world, meaning truth is not just discovered but filtered through our perception. This shifted the focus from purely objective truth to a more subjective, human-centered understanding of knowledge. While Kant affirmed that truth and reality exist, he believed reason alone cannot fully access them—especially when it comes to ultimate questions like the existence of God.

IS JESUS THE ONLY WAY?
Religion is a set of beliefs and practices centered around the worship of a higher power or ultimate reality. It often includes moral teachings, sacred texts, rituals, and a sense of purpose or meaning in life. Religion helps people understand the big questions of life—such as where we come from, why we’re here, and what happens after death. Religion can be categorized into 4 major categories: Atheism/Agnostism Scientism Polytheism Monotheism How does Jesus fit into all these 4 categories?

WHAT ABOUT THE AFTERLIFE?

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