For Skeptics

Skeptical of Christianity?

Welcome. We are glad that you are here, whether you are a devout Christian, or a Muslim, skeptic, Buddhist, Jew, or defy categorization. We hope to hear from you at the contacts below, or to meet you at the church.

Your questions and doubts are important to you, and therefore they are important to us. We invite you to ask your questions and explore the answers that Jesus Christ gives.

Some resources to consider

Like to read? The Christian literature selection is gigantic. Here are a few widely available books many have found helpful:

On Christianity

• Tim Keller, The Reason for God — a recent pastor on why you should doubt your doubts.
• C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity — a classic, lucid case for Christianity.
• Blaise Pascal, Pensées — from one of the great geniuses of the last five centuries.

On the Bible

• Richard Bauckham, Jesus and the Eyewitnesses — how we can be sure the gospels give us excellent information about Jesus.
• Josh McDowell, Evidence That Demands a Verdict — you know reasons to doubt Christianity; do you know reasons for it?

Personal Experience

• Charles Colson, Born Again — the testimony of the Nixon hatchet-man turned prison reformer.
• C. S. Lewis, Surprised by Joy — the testimony of a great English scholar.
• Nabeel Qureshi, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus — a devout Muslim encounters Christianity.
• Rosaria Butterfield, The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert — the testimony of an activist professor.

Prefer to listen and ask questions?

Pastor John Edgar periodically teaches a six-week class called Christianity Explained. In this no-pressure course you will not be asked to pray, to read aloud, or what you believe. Instead, Pastor Edgar presents a short lesson on Christianity, and you have ample opportunity to ask questions — either about the lesson or about the short readings you do on your own.

Contact Pastor Edgar at pastor@elkinsparkchurch.com to ask when the next class will begin, or simply if you need to talk.

Like to be challenged?

A friend of the church runs a site where he poses questions to skeptics and various religious believers: Not a Christian? Questions to Ponder. (To send questions to Pastor Edgar, come back and use the contacts here.)