Short Answers 35: What is the Gospel? What does it mean, and why does it matter? In the first of a two part series, Andy Bannister unpacks the term and explains why its meaning is important. Share SHORT ANSWERS on social media Please share this video widely with friends or family and for more SHORTANSWERS …
Religion is the main cause of wars, isn’t it? Some atheists certainly claim so. “Look at Israel/Palestine, Northern Ireland, ISIS, 911!” they say. In episode 34 of SHORT/ANSWERS, Andy Bannister asks whether it’s true or not and explores an alternative solution that could get to the real heart of the problem. Share SHORT/ANSWERS on social …
When you look at the Bible, are you tempted to think of God’s laws as unreasonable demands or gracious guidance? If we isolate the commands of God from the character of God, do we run the risk of warping our view of what the bible is actually revealing? In episode 33 of Short/Answers, Andy Bannister …
You’ve heard that Jesus died. The question is why? Why does it matter? Why does it make a difference? Following on from the last episode Andy Bannister explains more in this episode 32 of SHORT/ANSWERS. Share SHORT/ANSWERS on social media Please share this video widely with friends or family and for more SHORT/ANSWERS videos, visit …
Some people think that all the great faith traditions of the world teach that God is love. We’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve heard said or seen written that all religious people believe that God is a god of love. Like many things that you’ll hear commonly or that are shared on …
How do we know if a belief is true? How could we test it? And if we’re not prepared to put what we believe to the test, what does that say about us? Andy Bannister ponders these questions in Episode 30 of Short Answers. Share SHORT/ANSWERS on social media Please share this video widely with …
Ever had someone say to you, “That may be true for you but it’s not true for me?” In episode 29 of Short/Answers, Andy Bannister explores the problems with the idea that truth is relative and wonders what Jesus had to say on the subject. Share SHORT/ANSWERS on social media Please share this video widely …
Some people claim all religions are basically the same, that they all lead to God. Surely there are many paths up the mountain, right? Andy Bannister explores this topic in episode 28 of SHORT/ANSWERS and can’t help wondering if that’s the kind of thought that can only be held by someone who hasn’t ever studied …
“Well, that’s just your interpretation!” Ever heard someone say that to you before? When there are different interpretations of the Bible, does it follow that they are both valid? Is it even possible to know and understand what God says or what the bible means? Are those things different? Andy Bannister is back with a …
An evening with Dr Andy Bannister, hosted by Ayr Free Church at University of West Scotland on Tuesday November 7, 2017