Why the "How do you KNOW?" answering the skeptics, part dos

I just want to explain why I want us to explore the "skepticism" issue.

First, we want to learn how to reach everyone... and that includes skeptics. Therefore, we need to figure out the reasons why people become skeptical so that we know how to deal with it in a good way when we do encounter an uber-skeptic of Christianity. (I like making up new words... "uber-skeptic"... ha!) We need to know when it's good, so we can use it appropriately in order to help others see whether they are standing on a shaky foundation (remember tonight's message by Pastor Chad? rock vs. sand foundation?).

Second, we need to investigate ourselves and our beliefs. Just as a "thought-experiment", I'd like all of you who are reading this to play the skeptic against yourselves. Why do you believe Christianity is true, and keep asking yourselves why. If you don't do this now now, someone else probably will in the future. I would like you to find out what your core foundation is. What are the ultimate reasons for the faith you hold? If your ultimate reasons are a bit shaky at this point, remember that's okay! That's why we're having this discussion. If your foundation is a bit shaky, my hope is that this discussion will give you a stronger and stronger foundation for your Christian faith... because for me after a lot of reflection of my own, I have arrived at some pretty darn good reasons (apart from personal experiences) for putting my faith, trust, hope, and life in Jesus Christ, and I'd like to share those reasons with you too.