The Bible is a special book for many people around the world. It tells us about who God is and how He wants to be close to us. The stories in the Bible show how God made everything and His love for all people. This book teaches us right from wrong and guides us on…
Have you ever heard the phrase “Word of God” and wondered what it means? The term “Word of God” is like a big umbrella. It covers both Jesus and the Bible. Jesus is called the Word because he shows us who God is and brings his message to life. John’s Gospel, part of the Bible,…
Have you ever been in a church and seen people stand up when the Bible is read? They do this to show respect for God’s words. It’s like standing up when someone important enters the room; it shows that we think what they have to say matters a lot. This isn’t something new, either. A…
The Bible is a special book full of stories, rules, and history. It’s like a library with 66 different books inside it. People started writing the Bible a very long time ago—about 3,500 years ago! Imagine that—the oldest parts could be from way back in 1,200 B.C! These old writings are known as the Old…
Imagine you have an old Bible. It has been with you through thick and thin, but now it’s falling apart. What should you do with it? Disposing of a ruined Bible is not something most people think about until they face the situation themselves. Bibles are special books for many, filled with personal meaning and…
Imagine a group whose only job is to share one book with the whole world. This group is called a Bible society, and their work is to make sure everyone who wants a Bible can have one. They do this without asking what church you go to. The first big Bible society started back in…
Imagine someone who spends lots of time studying the Bible, just like how a scientist studies stars or plants. This person is called a Bible scholar. They read the ancient words in the Bible and try to understand what they mean for people today. They learn about history and cultures from long ago to help…
Have you ever picked up a Bible and noticed it says “copyright” on one of the first pages? This might seem strange. After all, isn’t the Bible a very old book that’s free for everyone to read? Many Bibles today are new versions that people have worked hard to create. The idea behind copyright is…
Have you ever heard the word “bibliolatry“? It means loving the Bible too much, almost like making it a god. Imagine someone hugging a book so tightly that they forget to say hello to their friends—that’s kind of what bibliolatry is in Christianity. People who do this might care about the words in the Bible…
Many people talk about the stories in the Bible. They wonder if these tales were taken from older myths and legends from places like Babylon, Egypt, or Sumeria. Books like “The Laughing Jesus” say that the Bible’s stories might have come from earlier ones that people told a long time ago. We find things in…