Explaining Christianity
Resources that provide an introduction to the Christian faith for those who are intrigued and those a little more sceptical, seeking to have questions answered. All of these are available to freely borrow from our church library.
Why Jesus?
by Nicky Gumble
This is a slim, clear, initial explanation of Jesus, written for people with little or no experience or knowledge of the Christian faith. A good first-read.
Mere Christianity
by CS Lewis
This is the best book ever written clearly explaining Christianity to sceptical, thoughtful people. It’s an absolute classic. Christians will also learn vast amounts of theology in concise and clever illustrations. With brilliant explanations, logical thought and extremely clear writing, this moving book should be read by, frankly, everyone.
Basic Christianity
by John Stott
This is a classic, read by millions of people. A very clear explanation and overview of Christianity.
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Scepticism
by Timothy Keller
This is an clear, accessible and interesting introduction to Christianity for a person who is sceptical but interested. Structured around a range of regular questions, it provides thoughtful responses, and also clues as to why belief in God follows logical and reasoned thought.
Making Sense of God: An Invitation to the Sceptical
by Timothy Keller
This is an exploration of how meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, ethics and hope are provided by the secular and Christian perspectives. If you are very sceptical or disinterested about faith, or don’t think Christianity holds much promise for making sense to a thinking person, then this book is for you.
Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion
by Rebecca McClaughlin
This is a remarkable engagement with Christianity that will help those who are sceptical or curious about Christianity. Written with insight and expertise (the author has a PhD from Cambridge) this is a serious, logical exploration of the Christian faith.
Unapologetic: Why, Despite Everything, Christianity Can Still Make Surprising Emotional Sense
by Francis Spufford
An irreverent, witty, honest and intelligent book exploring belief in a way quite different from what you might expect. “The most exhilarating read of the year…his case for faith is rude, intelligent and convincing” – The Times
More Than A Carpenter
by Josh McDowell
With over 15 million copies sold, this little book is clearly a helpful introduction to Jesus Christ.