66 books (39 in the Old Testament, 27 in the New Testament). Note: Catholic and Orthodox Bibles include additional books in the Old Testament, often called the Apocrypha or Deuterocanonical books, totaling 73 or more.

Answer: A prophet was a spokesperson or messenger for God, known as a "man of God" or "seer." Their primary job was not simply to predict the future (though they often did), but to deliver God's message, calling the people to repentance and reminding them of the covenant they shared with God.   Explanation with Verses: Deuteronomy 18:18: God says, "I will raise up for them a prophet...

Jesus' death on the cross is considered an atoning sacrifice. It satisfied God's justice for human sin, offering forgiveness and the way to eternal life to all who believe in Him (Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:21)

Jesus often used simple stories that sometimes confused His listeners. Answer: Jesus used parables to reveal the truth to those whose hearts were open to hear and to conceal the truth from those who were willfully hostile or spiritually dull. Biblical Explanation: The Purpose of Concealment and Revelation: When the disciples asked why He spoke in parables, Jesus answered, "The knowledge...

The Bible emphasizes salvation through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16). It involves repenting of sin and trusting in Jesus' death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sins.