What are the four Gospels in the Bible?

Most Protestant Bibles contain 66 books (39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament). Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Bibles include additional books (known as the Apocrypha or Deuterocanonical Books).

Answer: The Bible is a collection of 66 books inspired by God ("God-breathed") (2 Timothy 3:16). Its primary purpose is to reveal God to humanity, to show the history of His interaction with the world, and to point people to Jesus Christ for salvation and a life lived in accordance with God's will. Explanation: It functions as a complete guide for faith and practice, useful for "teaching,...

The Question: Is baptism merely a symbol, a requirement for salvation, or something else entirely? Key Verses & Explanation: Matthew 28:19 (The Command): "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Explanation: Baptism is an explicit command from Jesus, making it a required act of obedience for...

Did Jesus rise from the dead? Why is the Resurrection so important?   The resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian faith. Answer: Yes, the Bible teaches Jesus was bodily resurrected on the third day after His crucifixion.   Biblical Explanation: Witness Accounts: The Gospels are filled with eyewitness accounts of Jesus appearing to His disciples and others after His death...

Many wonder why a loving God would require such a violent act. Answer: Jesus died as a perfect sacrifice to pay the penalty for human sin, thus reconciling humanity to God.   Biblical Explanation: Sin's Penalty: The Bible states, "the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23). All humanity has sinned (Romans 3:23).   The Atonement: Jesus' death was a voluntary act to take on this...