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

• Letters giving advice

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

• Songs of worship

• Do not steal.

• 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

• '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.'

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