two ways to live :: more information about the choice we all face...

There might be three quite different reasons that you are seeking 'more info'


1		You've decided to become a Christian
2		You want to look into Christianity in more detail
3		You have specific questions you want answered


1		You’ve decided you want to become a Christian, have talked to God about it, but are wondering what to do now and how you can get help in beginning to live "God’s new way".

		If that’s your situation, we’re only too glad to help in whatever way we can. One way we can help is to offer you a free e-Book written for people who are in just your situation. It’s called ‘Kicking Off’, and you can download it for free via the following link: http://www.matthiasmedia.com.au/Samples/KickingOff.pdf However, as it says in Two ways to live, one of the key ways God helps us is by providing other Christians to encourage us and teach us. But it can be hard for some people to find other Christians. If you’d like to meet with another Christian person, we’d like to help. No matter where you are in the world, give us a little bit of time and there is a good chance we could find somebody near you who would be happy to get together to talk with and encourage you about living God’s new way. And if we can’t, well we’re certainly happy to find somebody who will support and encourage you by email. Just email us.


2		You are looking for a more detailed explanation of what it means to be a Christian. Two ways to live was interesting; but you need a bit more flesh put on the bare bones before you’re willing to make the ‘choice’.

		Again, we'd be delighted to help. Here are a few ideas you might like to pursue: • Read the Bible for yourself. Obtain a modern translation* and start by reading one of the four Gospels in the New Testament section (Matthew, Mark, Luke or John). Luke is a good one to read if you’ve never read any Gospel before. (* You can even read the Bible online these days. Click here to start reading the Gospel of Luke in a new browser window. Or, to read Luke with a bit of help in understanding it all, you might like to read our book 'Simply Christianity: A modern guide to the ancient faith' .) • Do a short course—many churches now offer courses that explain the Christian message, often by reading through the Bible and helping people to understand it themselves for the first time. We particularly recommend the following courses: • Simply Christianity • Christianity Explained • Christianity Explored • Introducing God If you would like to be put in touch with a church offering one of these courses, please email us. • Read a book—there are a number of very good, easy-to-read books written specifically to explain the Christian faith to people with little or no church background. Some of these books we publish, and are available through our online store: A Fresh Start; Simply Christianity: A modern guide to the ancient faith; A Hell of a Life • Have a browse around a web site that gives you a bit more explanation. We recommend www.christianity.net.au • Get together with someone who knows a bit more, and ask questions. Again, no matter where you are in the world, give us a little bit of time and there is a good chance we could find somebody near you who would be happy to get together to talk with you, answer some of your questions, and perhaps read part of the Bible with you so you can understand Jesus Christ’s teaching for yourself. And if we can’t, well we’re certainly happy to find somebody who will discuss things with you by email. Please email us.


3		You have some questions which you need answers to. That’s fair enough—you need to know that what the Bible is saying is true and trustworthy, and that it makes sense of the world.

		Here are some ways of finding answers: • There are some good answers to common questions people ask about Christianity at: http://www.christianity.net.au/questions • There are a range of good books on a wide variety of questions. Here’s just a sample: How are we to differentiate between the major religions of the world? How do we work out which ones—if any—are true? If I were God, I’d make myself clearer Why does God allow suffering in our world? What does the Bible say, and how does this compare with other religions? If I were God, I’d end all the pain What about Islam? What do Muslims believe, and how is it different to Christianity? Islam in our Backyard What is the Christian attitude to sex? Are Christians just harking back to the 1950’s? Pure Sex How does Christianity relate to Science? Are they at odds? Has science disproved the need for faith? Unnatural Enemies If there is a question you are struggling to find an answer to, please feel free to email us, and we’ll do our best to either answer the question, or point you in the right direction. Or if there is any other way we can help you, please don’t hesitate to email us.