I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.
– C.S. Lewis

Christianity Defined:  A faith based on the belief that Jesus Christ is the son of God, sent to earth to save mankind from the punishment of sin. 

It is also the belief that every person has been given an opportunity through Jesus’ death and resurrection to enter into a personal relationship with God on earth and for eternity.  The result of making a commitment to Christ is a changed life.  Believing that the Bible is the living breathing Word of God and without error, Christians use it as a guide book to instruct the way to live. 

And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know the true One.  We are in the true One – that is, in His Son Jesus Christ.  He is the true God and eternal life. (1 John 5:20)(HSB)

What makes Christianity different?

1. It is a spiritual belief system open to all, regardless of age, religion, sex, or economic status.

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3:16) (NAS)

2. It is a religion that answers the problem of sin.  Freedom from sin is not based on our works, but on our acceptance of God’s grace.

Other faiths believe that salvation is based on good deeds or keeping certain laws.  Christianity recognizes that "There is none righteous, not even one" (Romans 3:10) (NAS).  The Bible clearly says that “He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy.”  (Titus 3:5) (NAS)

3. Unlike Buddha, Mohammad, and other religious leaders, Christianity accepts that its Messiah, Jesus Christ, is still alive today.  Jesus died for our sins, and was resurrected after 3 days.  His resurrection was witnessed by many, and proves His victory over sin and death. 

Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died – more than that, who was raised to life – is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. (Romans 8:34) (NIV)

Christianity is faith that Jesus Christ paid the price for sin in our stead.  It is an acceptance of the Bible as the Word of God, and the practice of love and obedience that follows.