What is the difference between the Old and New Testaments?
The Old Testament recounts the story of creation, the covenant with Israel, the Law, and prophecies about the coming Messiah. The New Testament centers on the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (the fulfillment of the Old Testament), the establishment of the Church, and instructions for Christian living.
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The doctrine of the Trinity teaches that there is one God who eternally exists as three distinct persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. They are co-equal and co-eternal.
Theologically, the Bible is considered the inspired Word of God, and therefore infallible (trustworthy) and authoritative for faith and practice. Historically, there is strong manuscript evidence and archeological support for its general historical claims.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, which narrate the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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).
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...
