CHRISTIAN ANSWERS: What explains the rise of Christianity?
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September 21, 2025
What best explains the rise of the early church? From shifts in belief and worship to resilience under persecution, the explosive growth of this movement raises profound questions about its origin. In this video, we explore historical evidence, cultural context, and the claims at the heart of the Christian faith—asking whether the resurrection of Jesus offers the clearest answer.
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📚 My go-to reads
• Basic Christianity, Dr. John Stott → https://amzn.to/43CBV96
• The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel → https://amzn.to/3LEvZWR
• Why Trust the Bible, by Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing → https://amzn.to/4ohMtTg
• How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth, Dr. Gordon Fee & Dr. Douglas Stuart→ https://amzn.to/3LhDfrI
• Seven Days that Divide the World, by Dr. John Lennox → https://amzn.to/47Shqrt
• Why the Universe is the Way It Is, by Dr. Hugh Ross → https://amzn.to/4oNtJeo
• Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, by Dr. Nabeel Qureshi → https://amzn.to/4qJ8NHi
• Serve God, Save the Planet, by Dr. J. Matthew Sleeth → https://amzn.to/4hDRfbt
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