Chaplains’ Chat

Belief can be a powerful thing in our lives. It can shape, direct and motivate people to do all sorts of things in life. Sometimes, these beliefs might simply be a belief in one’s ability to perform a task. Some might think to themselves that they believe they have a talent for managing people, and so their actions in life and in relating to people might follow. The Oxford Dictionary says that belief is a firmly held opinion or conviction about something. Of course, in this regard, our beliefs may or may not come to fruition. I might well have a strong belief that my sporting team will win the competition, but can I really be sure?

When it comes to Christianity (or indeed any other world religion), many would ask the same question. You might have a belief in Christianity, but is it just wishful thinking? How can we really know? Is it just like a belief in my favourite sporting team? As we have looked at the basics of the Christian faith this Term in Chapel, we have tried to summarise these with the acronym DRSABCD (Danger ▻ Response ▻ Send for help ▻ Airway ▻ Breathing ▻ CPR ▻ Defibrillation). God is our Designer, yet we have rebelled against his way for us to live. God responds by Saving us through Jesus. Indeed, Christianity is All about Jesus. What are we to do? The Bible says we are to have Belief in Jesus. Belief in Jesus is simply knowing who he is and what he has done for us. Far from wishful thinking, the object of this Belief is secure, and this is a wonderful encouragement and comfort to us all.

Rev Anthony Benn
Chaplain