--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: As Os Guinness explains, Christianity is…" description: "\"“As Os Guinness explains, Christianity is not true because it works (pragmatism); it is not true because it feels right (subjectivism); it is not true ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5bf/hank-hanegraaff-23819_christianity_as-os-guinness-explains-christianity-is_2358969.jpg" --- # As Os Guinness explains, Christianity is not true because… ![“As Os Guinness explains, Christianity is not true because it works (pragmatism); it is not true because it feels right (subjectivism); it is not true because it is “my truth” (relativism). It is true because it is anchored in the person of Christ. Furthermore, truth is anything that corresponds to…” quote by Hank Hanegraaff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5bf/hank-hanegraaff-23819_christianity_as-os-guinness-explains-christianity-is_2358969.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5bf/hank-hanegraaff-23819_christianity_as-os-guinness-explains-christianity-is_2358969.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5bf/hank-hanegraaff-23819_christianity_as-os-guinness-explains-christianity-is_2358969.jpg) > ““As Os Guinness explains, Christianity is not true because it works (pragmatism); it is not true because it feels right (subjectivism); it is not true because it is “my truth” (relativism). It is true because it is anchored in the person of Christ. Furthermore, truth is anything that corresponds to reality.”” [Hank Hanegraaff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hank-hanegraaff/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Christian truth is grounded in Christ’s person, not merely pragmatic, emotional, or relativistic appeals; truth aligns with reality. **In simple terms:** Christian truth rests on Christ, not feelings or usefulness. Key Takeaway Anchor belief in Christ and reality. Themes theology philosophy truth reality Mood contemplative serious Type theological philosophical When to use this quote - faith discussions - apologetics seminars - personal study - dialogue groups Key Concepts Christology epistemology metaphysics Questions to Reflect On - Does anchoring truth in Christ address all doubts? - How do you reconcile differing truths? 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