What do we know about the Bible and its important to Christians

Why is the Bible compared to a library of books?

• It is made up of lots of different books.

• There are lots of chapters in it.

• It is so big that it is like a Bible.

Why are there lots of translations and versions of the Bible?

• People kept arguing over what was right.

• So people can understand the meaning better.

• So people can learn the Hebrew and Greek.

• Because people speak lots of different languages.

Match the Bible verses with following types of writing

• Songs of worship

• 'The Lord is my shepherd;
      I have everything I need.
  He lets me rest in green pastures.
      He leads me to calm water.'

• Letters giving advice

• 'Then Jesus said to the man with the crippled hand, “Hold out your hand.” The man held out his hand, and it became well again, like the other hand.'

• Laws and rules

• But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous to everyone and will give you wisdom without criticizing you. ⁶ But when you ask God, you must believe and not doubt. Anyone who doubts is like a wave in the sea, blown up and down by the wind.

• Recount of Jesus' life

• Do not steal.

What is the big message of the Bible?

• People being evicted from Paradise.

• God punishing people

• God restoring a relationship with people.

• God forgiving everyone.

How does the Bible help Christians?

• Teaches them about God

• Teaches them how to live

• Teaches them where to go.

• Teaches them what to say

Christians who believe every word in the Bible should be believed and followed view the Bible ​ ​ (a)  

• non-literally
• Literally

Christians who believe every word in the Bible should be believed and followed view the Bible ​ ​ (a)  

• non-literally
• Literally