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| − | '''[[The essence of Christianity|Go to the contents page entitled The essence of Christianity]]'''
| + | A encyclopedia and discussion forum for all [[Christians]] to share their faith with [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFPAGES}}]] pages and over a million edits. [[Statement of Faith]] | [[WikiChristian Vision|Vision]] |
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| − | [[Welcome]] to WikiChristian - {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}} - the free [[Christian]] [[Encyclopedia]], Public Domain Library for all Christian works and [[wiki]] community for all believers. This is a collective project to build an [[open source]] free Christian [[encyclopedia]] that anyone can edit and contribute to our knowledge and understanding on [[Christianity]], the [[Bible]] and its [[believers]]. We started in January 2005 and are now working on {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles in the English version. Learn [[WikiChristian:How to edit a page|how to edit pages]], experiment in the [[WikiChristian:Sandbox|sandbox]], and visit our [[WikiChristian:Community Portal|Community Portal]] to find out how '''you''' can contribute to Wikichristian.
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| − | The word ''[[Bible]]'' comes from the Greek word for book and has come to be used to refer to the complete collection of documents acknowledged by [[Christian|Christians]] to be inspired by [[God]]. Inspired by God means literally, "God breathed" - the actual words of God.
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| − | The '''King James Version (KJV)''' is an English translation of the [[Bible|Holy Bible]], commissioned for the benefit of the [[Anglican church|Church of England]] at the behest of King James I of England. First published in 1611, it has had a profound impact on not only most English translations that have followed it, but also on English literature as a whole. The works of famous authors such as [[John Bunyan]], John Milton, Herman Melville, John Dryden and William Wordsworth are replete with inspiration apparently derived from the King James Version.
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| − | There are more than 31,000 files in the Believerscafe's collection of [http://www.believerscafe.com/modules.php?name=Christian_Classics Christian Classics.] Some of great Classic works include [[The Confessions of St. Augustine]], [[Pilgrim's Progress]] by John Bunyan, Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards, Autobiography of George Fox, A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life by William Law and The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence. If you like editing in the [[wiki]], please join us in building the Public Domain Christian Classics in the wiki environment.
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| − | Easton's Bible Dictionary contains almost 4,000 Bible words with a complete explanation of its Biblical meaning. We are enhancing the popular Public Domain Easton's Bible Dictionary in the wiki environment. This is an ongoing project with contributions from users like you. You can play an important part by posting the text from [http://www.believerscafe.com/ebd2.html Believerscafe Easton's Bible Dictionary] and improve it by wiki linking, additional comments, information and external links. Please join us in building an open source Christian dictionary based on the public domain [[Easton's Bible Dictionary]] now!
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| − | [[A Biography of Saint Peter]]... Peter the Apostle has been looked to throughout church history as a model. The Roman Catholic church has claimed St. Peter as the first Bishop of Rome, thereby lending legitimacy to the modern day papacy. Peter is widely considered to have been among the "inner circle" of Jesus' disciples (ex. Mark 5.12). He is the central figure in much of the first twelve chapters of the Acts of the Apostles. Two epistles bear his name and some scholars argue that he was the source material that allowed Mark to write his Gospel. Many apocryphal books deal with his preaching and deeds, and church tradition has a well developed story of his martyrdom. But, amidst all of this the question must be raised, who was Peter?
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| − | Recent featured articles: [[One solitary life]]; [[Becoming a Christian]]
| + | '''Good News''' |
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| | + | The greatest news worthy item in the history of mankind has always been and will continue to remain the gospel (meaning good news). The good news is that [[Jesus Christ]] came to the world, born of a virgin without any sin, died on the cross, rose again on the third day to provide [[forgiveness]] of [[sin]] for all who will believe in Him. |
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| − | ==Testimonies==
| + | * [http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/608224/christian-martyrs-George-Weidenfeld-Patrick-Sookhdeo-Syria-Barnabus-Fund-relocate-charity Genocide of the Christian Martyrs laid bare: Sick ISIS butchers CRUCIFY thousands in Syria] |
| − | Read these interesting and touching stories by the users [[R. Curran's testimony]], [[J.D.]] and [[Suzanne Thomas]] on how God reaches out to people and listens to their cries! Leave your testimony in your user page or make a link in the [[Testimonies|testimonies contents page]].
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| + | * [http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2015/September/Europes-Migrant-Influx-of-Biblical-Proportions/ Europe's Migrant Influx of 'Biblical Proportions'] |
| − | *'''[[Current issues|Current issues in the church contents page]]''' | + | [[Image:One-world-many-stories-800px.png|right|250px]] |
| | + | * [http://www.christianheadlines.com/blog/isis-militants-destroy-2-000-years-of-christian-civilization.html ISIS Militants Destroy 2,000 Years of Christian Civilization] |
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| − | *'''[[News|Important church and world news]]''' | + | * [http://www.christiantoday.com/article/pakistani.army.warns.christians.of.possible.isis.attacks/66008.htm Pakistani army warns Christians of possible ISIS attacks] |
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| − | We are deeply saddened by the Earth Quake and the Tsunami in Asia! The death toll appears to have exceeded 150,000 people in 12 countries from Malaysia to Somalia. What a horror it left to so many thousands of people who did not have the slightest clue of what is going to happen just a few days ago! As Christians, let us show that we care and that our hearts go out to those that have lost their loved ones!
| + | * [http://www.christianitytoday.com/gleanings/2015/september/antichrist-brother-christ-protestant-pastors-pope-francis.html From Antichrist to Brother in Christ: How Protestant Pastors View the Pope] |
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| − | *'''[[Christian doctrine and debates|Christian doctrine and debates contents page]]''' | + | * [http://www.christianheadlines.com/blog/global-online-christian-evangelism-initiative-to-launch-on-sept-30.html Global Online Christian Evangelism Initiative Launching on Sept. 30] |
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| − | *'''[[Cults and other religions|Cults and other religions contents page]]''' | + | * [http://www.christianheadlines.com/blog/new-tv-series-to-help-christians-back-up-pro-life-position.html New TV Series to Help Christians Back up Pro-life Position] |
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| + | * [http://www.christianheadlines.com/blog/orissa-christians-become-stronger-in-face-of-persecution.html Orissa Christians Become Stronger in Face of Persecution] |
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| − | *'''[[Christian art, literature and music]]''' | + | * [http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2015/january-web-only/good-news-hiding-beneath-headlines.html The Good News Hiding Beneath the Headlines] |
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| − | *'''[[Famous Christians]]''' | + | * [http://www.biblesociety.org.au/news/cubans-celebrate-bible-invasion Cubans Celebrate Bible Invasion] |
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| − | *'''[[Miscellaneous topics]]''' | + | * [http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2015/September/Christian-Refugees-Please-Pray-for-Us/ Christian Refugees: 'Please Pray for Us'] |
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| − | *'''[[External links]]''' | + | * [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/aug/07/american-apocalypse-a-history-of-modern-evangelicalism-matthew-avery-sutton-review The rise of Christian evangelicals] |
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| − | Although Christianity is the largest religion in the world and there are massive missionary efforts under way, as a whole it is declining in terms of the overall population. While the population of the world grows at roughly 1.25% per year, [[The essence of Christianity|Christianity]] is growing at about 1.12% per year. By contrast, [[Islam]] is growing at 1.76% per year. The slow growth can be attributed to most of the Christian population residing in affluent nations where the birth rate is quite low. By contrast, Islamic nations have a higher birth rate and by effect have a larger growth percentage.
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| + | In this section, we bring in some of the most popular Christian videos such as worship songs, sermons, feature films of interest, and testimonials. |
| − | A wiki (pronounced "wicky", "weekee" or "veekee") is a website that allows a user to add content, as on an Internet forum, but also allows that content to be edited by anybody. Wiki wiki comes from the Hawaiian term for "quick" or "super-fast." Since the page history is stored, the pages can be reverted back in case of vandalism. Since its first introduction on March 25, 1995, as Portland Pattern Repository by Ward Cunningham, Wiki Wiki Webs became quickly popular, thanks to the revolutionary concept of users editing any page in the wiki. Since the page history is stored, the pages can be reverted back in case of vandalism.
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