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 asserts that God is unchanging (Malachi 3:6) and that He is both perfectly Holy (which requires justice against sin) and perfectly Love (which provides a way for forgiveness). Explanation: The Old Testament often highlights God's justice against covenant-breaking and sin, while also demonstrating incredible patience and love (e.g., the repeated forgiving of Israel). The...

The Question: The Old Testament contains hundreds of laws (the Mosaic Law) regarding diet, clothing, sacrifices, and conduct. Are Christians required to obey all of these laws? Key Verses & Explanation: Matthew 5:17 (Jesus' Relationship to the Law): "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them." Explanation: Jesus...

The Question: What is the nature of the afterlife destinations mentioned in the Bible? Key Verses & Explanation: John 14:2-3 (Heaven as a Place): "My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I...

The Question: The New Testament describes "gifts of the Spirit" like prophecy, healing, and speaking in tongues. Are these miraculous gifts still active in the church today, or did they cease after the Apostolic Age? Key Verses & Explanation: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (The Variety and Source of Gifts): "Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit... To one is given through the...