Welcome to  Understanding the Bible  

                                                                  - its message and its challenge

                                                                         

 

 

This unusual website has over 80 pages of resources designed to help to understand the message of the Bible.

                                  

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There are many, many helpful articles to read: please come back again and again to get the best out of this website 'God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life' John 3:16

 Verse of the Month  John 8:12

 Jesus said 'I am the light of the world ...' 

NEW! You can now listen to some sermons in MP3 Audio. See the Main Menu  
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This website is for anyone who is seriously interested  in the Christian Faith, or just curious about it. 

 

 

If you are already a Christian you can understand more and deepen your faith through its many varied articles and Bible studies. Each page has its own list of contents. 

 

 

If you are a newcomer to the Christian faith you can read about its fundamental principles - what the Bible says about God, and mankind, and how Jesus Christ makes it possible for God and Man to relate to one another.

 

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is clearly explained to help anyone who would like to consider becoming a Christian.

 

 

 

 

Vital issues of doctrine are written in non-theological language. 

 

 

 

 

Pastors, ministers and lay leaders will find help for their preparation.

 

 

The over-all sweep of the Bible's story is explained. The Old and New Testaments together make up one book which reveals God's plan of salvation and His purpose for the world. 

 

 

To find a particular topic on this website click on the search symbol

 

 

To read a verse or even an entire chapter of the Bible insert the reference into the slot below. You will be able to read it in many different Bible versions and languages. Click the search button.

 

Lookup a word or passage in the Bible



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If you find this web site helpful please recommend it to others. We would be glad to receive constructive criticism and helpful advice. Our email address is

thebible@coekin.freeserve.co.uk

 

This is a personal, independent and non-denominational website: it stands in the mainstream of British conservative evangelical belief. It is non-profit making and based in London, UK.

 

SPECIAL FEATURES 

 Site Contents Mankind's Greatest Problem
 What is the Bible? The Nature of the Trinity
 What is the Christian Faith? The Renewed Mind
 What is 'The Gospel'? A Concise Explanation of Justification by Faith

 Bible Overviews 

 two comprehensive outlines

For Catholic and Orthodox Believers

 Bible Studies

12 group/individual studies

The Adventures of the Apostle Paul

 Bible Time-line 

Augustine's Mistake and Luther's Rediscovery

 

 Bible Exercises

14 exercises in exposition

The Cross of Christ
 Bible Quiz Answering FAQs

 Devotional Articles

 3 key studies

By Faith from First to Last

 Devotional Doctrine

3 major articles

The Sunbeam in the Shed

 Doctrine for Everyone

16 articles in non-theological language

The Covenants of the Bible
 Preparing a Bible Study

The Christian Use of the Old Testament

 Information and Application

18 articles on issues arising from Christian belief

How Does God Guide Us?
Letters to a Muslim friend

 Leadership Training

principles for courses

Confidence in the Gospel and Scripture  

(interactive study)

 Sermon Outlines/MP3 audio  

 over 90 outlines  

 

 

New article coming

 Texts for Meditation

 comprising 9 pages

Three Introductory Studies for New Christians

  (interactive study)

 The Triumph of Christ

 Links

 About Us

DO YOU UNDERSTAND JUSTIFICATION BY

FAITH?

If not, please turn to Articles 3, 4 and 16 on the Doctrine for Everyone page or to the special page For Catholic and Orthodox Believers or to the Concise Description. 

 

 Index of Bible References

The Jewel Box 

  a collection of quotations, comments and other gems

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