The 3 Questions

England 2023:

• 60,000 CofE (Church of England) buildings and a similar number of other denominational buildings are scattered about in Parishes across England.

• The Coronation of Charles III at Westminster Abbey was watched and/or recorded by millions, with thousands lining the streets waving Union Jacks and cheering - with some Republican protestors present in a small minority.

• From beginning to end the Coronation was a Christian ceremony, the various articles of clothing and objects deeply symbolic of rulership and authority from a biblical perspective. The words spoken and covenants assented to by Charles III were specifically about faith in Jesus Christ, and the anointing with oil, as conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, represented the anointing of King Charles III with the Holy Spirit.

• Constitutionally, we are a Christian nation.

And yet…

If you stop the average Brit and ask the following 3 Questions, very rapidly the depth of adherence to and understanding of the Christian faith in England becomes apparent…even among the just over 5% of the population who attend church services Sunday by Sunday.

Question One: Would you say you are a Christian?

Question Two: Have you ever wanted to believe in Christ?

Question Three: If you wanted to become a Christian would you know how to?

The following three posts are my attempt to explore these 3 Questions for 21st Century England.