Fascinating study

The Sydney Morning Herald published the results of a new survey by the Centre for Public Christianity, which asked "non-born-again" people about their views of Jesus.

The results showed that knowing something is different to following and accepting something...

45% of people who said they weren't Christians also believed that Jesus rose from the dead.

50% believed that Jesus was real and had divine powers.

87% knew that Easter was concerned with the resurrection of Jesus.

It's encouraging that people still know about Jesus, and many understand the basic details of his life. But there will always be a gap between knowing and accepting for some. I'm still saddened by people who know that Jesus died for them, who know that he rose from the dead, who know that he is God's son, who know that he has a claim on their lives, but for reasons of self or obedience (usually relating to sex, money, or lifestyle) just don't let it have any impact on their lives.

We pray.