Why Are You a Christian? (How to Answer)

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Have you ever been asked an important question about your faith and panicked feeling like the blood was sucked out of your face? How would you respond if someone asked you why you follow Christ? Would you have a convincing and honest answer prepared, or would you resort to telling them how you became a Christian rather than why?
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Original Sin?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/episodes/13921635-how-original-is-original-sin-and-is-mary-divine
Resurrection Series:
Gary Habermas on the Resurrection
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/episodes/12577844-why-the-evidence-for-the-resurrection-is-overwhelming-gary-habermas
Is the Resurrection Based on Mythology?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/episodes/10460825-is-the-resurrection-based-on-mythology-defending-the-resurrection-series-pt-6

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