The Bible affirms God's existence and describes Him as creator, all-powerful (omnipotent), all-knowing (omniscient), all-present (omnipresent), and perfectly loving and just.

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.

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, which narrate the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

A woman who had given birth to a son was ceremonially "unclean". This meant she was unable to enter the temple for worship for seven days or until the circumcision of the child. Then for 33 more days she was not allowed to come into the sanctuary. After 40 days she needed to come to the temple and be purified by offerings prescribed by Jewish law. And so, according to these commands, Mary and...

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...