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What Being a Christian Is For — and From: Heidelberg Q. 32

October 31, 2013 by Gary Neal Hansen 1 Comment

“But why are you a Christian?” It is a question shy evangelicals desperately wish somebody would ask. “Be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in you,” but hope you don’t have to bring it up yourself. “Why are you called a Christian?” Take the question slightly differently and it sounds a […]

Filed Under: Faith, Heidelberg Catechism Tagged With: Apologetics, Catechism, Faith, Heidelberg, Purpose

What Christians Believe in 15 Seconds

January 22, 2013 by Gary Neal Hansen 21 Comments

What Christians Believe

You are talking with your co-worker from the next cubicle over coffee. She knows you are active in a church. She is in a season of searching. What is Christianity actually all about?” she asks. “I mean, what do you believe?” She really wants to know. You really want to tell her.  Three problems: You […]

Filed Under: Heidelberg Catechism, Theology Tagged With: Apologetics, Bible, Catechism, Evangelism, Gospel, Heidelberg, theology

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