Why are You a Christian?

I was reading the beginning of "Evidence that Demands a Verdict" by Josh McDowell. He poses a question to challenge all believers: "why am I a Christian?"

Is this something you think about daily? Do you have a ready response? Is your response a canned "church" answer or from the heart? Is is thoughtful, defensive, or simple?

I have been seriously challenged by this question. I mean, I know why I am a Christian...because...well, I know but I just can't seem to articulate it. Maybe I can start with a list

I am a Christian because...

- I believe in God and that the Bible is true

- I think I need redemption and that it only comes from faith in Christ

- I believe God has spoken to me throughout my life by signs, by my conscience, and through His creation

- I've seen miracles in the midst of disaster

- When times get tough, I have a sense of security that does not come from within me

- There's a whole boat load of legal-historical evidence to support the Biblically recorded life of Jesus as well as the resurrection. We, as a society, take much less supported ideas as true.

Well, those are pretty churchy answers. Maybe I'll come up with something more from the heart later. To be continued...