How can God be just and loving at the same time?
How can God be just and loving at the same time?
Does God exist? And if He does exist, what is He like? For centuries religions have provided different answers to these big questions. Within Christianity there can seem to be a contradiction. The Old Testament (written before Jesus was born) appears to paint a picture of […]
An interactive introduction to the Bible
An interactive introduction to the Bible
Why do Christians think the Bible is such a special book? How many books are there in the Bible? Is the Bible one book? Who are the main characters in the Bible? What is the difference between the Old and New Testaments? Find out the […]
What can we learn from this amazing woman?
What can we learn from this amazing woman?
What is true sacrifice? Is there hope beyond despair? Find out what the ancient story of Ruth can teach us about life today. Catherine retells her favourite bible story and speaks about why it is important to her.
What do we learn about Christmas in the Bible?
What do we learn about Christmas in the Bible?
Christmas is an important time for Christians. It is the time when they remember God coming to earth in the form of a baby (this is known as the incarnation). In the Bible, Jesus is referred to as ‘Immanuel,’ which means ‘God with us.’ The […]
When and where do Christians read the Bible?
When and where do Christians read the Bible?
At home Many Christians will spend time each day in a quiet place, praying, reading the Bible and thinking about what it says. Jesus said: “When you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father secretly”. (Matthew 6:6) […]
What's the story?
What's the story?
Many people see the Old Testament as one of the greatest collections of books, 39 in all, ever written. As well as making up the largest part of the Christian Bible, the Old Testament also holds special authority for Jews and Muslims. The amazing stories […]
What books are found in the Bible?
What books are found in the Bible?
The Bible is divided into two sections: the Old Testament and the New Testament. The word ‘testament’ comes from a Latin word meaning ‘covenant’ or ‘promise.’ The promises that are made between God and people are the threads that run through the entire Bible. It is […]
Why has the Bible been translated into many languages?
Why has the Bible been translated into many languages?
At the end of Jesus’ time on earth he gave his disciples a job to do. This job has become known as the ‘Great Commission’ and throughout history the Christian church has believed that every new generation should also take on the same task: ‘Therefore […]
What can the Bible teach us?
What can the Bible teach us?
Christians believe that all parts of the Bible are useful for learning about God. Take a look at some of these different kinds of writing. As you read them, think about these questions: What is God like? How might this passage comfort people reading it? […]
Did miracles really happen in the Old Testament?
Did miracles really happen in the Old Testament?
When people talk about miracles in the Bible, they might automatically think about Jesus. But the Bible is full of miracles performed by other people sent by God, throughout both the Old and the New Testaments. These stories of miracles were written to help God’s people […]
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