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The Old Testament Records The Preparation For The Coming Of The Messiah. The Gospels Record The Coming Of The Messiah, Jesus Christ Our Lord. The Book Of Acts Records The Propagation Of The Gospel (the Good News) Concerning Jesus Christ. The Epistles (letters) Explain The Gospel And Its Implications For Our Lives. The Book Of Revelation Anticipates And Describes The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ And The Establishment Of His Eternal Kingdom. From Beginning To End, The Bible Glorifies Jesus Christ And Centers On Him. Its Christ-centeredness Is One Of Its Wonderful Features.

Many People Entertain The Idea That Christianity,like Almost Any Other Religion,is Basically A System Of Beliefs-you Know, A Set Of Doctrines Or A Code Of Behavior, A Philosophy, An Ideology. But That's A Myth. Christianity Is Not At All Like Buddhism Or Islam Or Confucianism. The Founders Of Those Religions Said (in Effect), 'here Is What I Teach. Believe My Teachings. Follow My Philosophy.' Jesus Said, 'follow Me'(matthew 9:9). Leaders Of The World's Religions Said, 'what Do You Think About What I Teach?' Jesus Said, 'who Do You Say I Am?'(luke 9:20)

While The Resurrection Promises Us A New And Perfect Life In The Future, God Loves Us Too Much To Leave Us Alone To Contend With The Pain, Guilt And Loneliness Of Our Present Life.

The New Testament Witnesses Were Fully Aware Of The Background Against Which The Resurrection Took Place.

I Once Had A Lot Of Hatred, Mainly Toward My Father, An Alcoholic.