Justin Welby: Why I am a Christian

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  1. Scottish Knight

    Scottish Knight Well-Known Member

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    "I’m a Christian because Jesus Christ found me and called me, around 40 years ago," he continued. "I’m a Christian because it makes sense to me, because Jesus rose from the dead, he conquered death and sin and suffering. I’m a Christian because in Jesus I see the God who didn’t say, ‘this is how you lot have got to behave and I’m going to watch you and judge you,’ but came alongside us and lived in the middle of the absolute foulest mess and himself died unjustly young in great agony and bore all that was wrong in this world on his shoulders.
    “I’m a Christian because in my own experience I’ve run away and he’s met me and yet not been angry with me; when I’ve failed he’s picked me up and healed and strengthened me.
    “That’s why I’m a Christian. And that’s why, whatever happens, whatever stupid mistakes, I know that even at the end of it all, even if everything else fails, God doesn’t, and he will not fail even to the end of my life.”


    http://www.christian.org.uk/news/justin-welby-why-i-am-a-christian/
     
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    It's really encouraging to hear the archbishop speak so clearly and publicly about his faith.
     
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    ...if everything else fails, God doesn’t, and he will not fail even to the end of my life...

    Beautiful words.
     
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    I was touched that he actually visits workplaces to talk about the Lord, and the way he has put it is spot on. It really resonated with me, although I have no particular recollection of my calling.