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For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life ... ([[John 3:16]])'' - '''[[The essence of Christianity|Read more on The essence of Christianity]]'''
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{{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}. [[Welcome]] to WikiChristian - the free [[Christian]] [[Encyclopedia]], Public Domain Library for all Christian works and a [[wiki]] community for all believers. 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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[[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).
 
  
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'''The greatest good news''' is the [[Gospel]]: [[Jesus Christ]] came into the world, died on the cross and rose from the dead so that all who trust in him may receive [[forgiveness]] and new life. See [[Christianity]] and [[Salvation]].
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What is Christianity?
An introduction to the Christian faith
The love of God

Christianity is about God reaching out his hand in friendship to mankind. Christians believe that the whole world and everything in it was created by God. God is a personal being, a living God who is three, yet one: Father, Son and Spirit, just as we human beings have body, mind and soul! (see the Trinity).

The Bible says God created people in his image, to love him. Yet every person has rebelled against God and sinned. Yet instead of turning his back on us, God became a man, Jesus, who most scholars believe was born about the year 4 BC and lived among us. He taught a message of love throughout Palestine but public opinion turned against him and he was executed as a young man.

He died because of us - the death that we should have died. He was crucified on a cross, but he rose from the dead, and now calls us to trust him, to love him and to repent of our rebellion. If we do this, then we our relationship with God becomes restored and we will live forever with God.

Many non-Christians may think that being a Christian is about belonging to a particular church or following a certain set of rule. Most Christians however would agree that at its root, being a Christian means to be in a living relationship with Jesus.

Begin with Who is God?, discover the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, learn about the Gospel and explore what it means to live as a Christian.
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The greatest good news is the Gospel: Jesus Christ came into the world, died on the cross and rose from the dead so that all who trust in him may receive forgiveness and new life. See Christianity and Salvation.

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Evangelical churches mobilize after major earthquake

Churches and Christian ministries are coordinating relief, shelter and pastoral care for affected communities. World Evangelical Alliance

PERSECUTED CHURCH

388 million Christians face serious persecution. The 2026 World Watch List identifies Nigeria, Sudan and Mali as major centers of violence. Open Doors

LEBANON AND SYRIA

Pastor Nihad Hassan returns to Lebanon. The Kurdish evangelical pastor was released following his arrest in Syria. World Evangelical Alliance

BIBLE TRANSLATION

Translation becomes increasingly local. Church-led, culturally appropriate and multimedia approaches are expanding Scripture access. Wycliffe

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Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses, traditionally dated to 31 October 1517, became an important catalyst of the Protestant Reformation.

The Bible in everyday language

Protestant reformers strongly promoted translating and reading the Bible in the languages spoken by ordinary people; Luther's German New Testament appeared in 1522.

A royal priesthood

The Protestant teaching commonly called the priesthood of all believers emphasizes that every Christian has direct access to God through Jesus Christ and is called to serve him (1 Peter 2:9; Hebrews 4:14–16).

Congregational song

The Reformation encouraged whole congregations—not only choirs or clergy—to sing. Luther wrote hymns, while Charles Wesley later composed thousands of hymn texts for the Methodist movement.

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October, 19 - Daily Devotions

October Scripture Portion: Matthew chapter 1 - Luke chapter 22 including the Gospel according to Mark.

Chapter 13 contains "signs of the end." Jesus was with His disciples, and was warning them of the things that were ahead for them. His first warning was against deceivers (verse 6). He then warned them that they would endure punishment because of Him. He gave them signs to look for prior to His second coming.

As we read this chapter, we know that many of the prophecies concerning Jesus' second coming have been fulfilled. There truly are wars and rumors of wars. There is nation rising against nation. There are deceivers on every hand; probably more today than ever before. Through the means of Gospel-preaching churches, television, radio, the printed page, and missionaries in all parts of the world, the Gospel has been made available to practically all nations. Truly the coming of the Lord is near. What should this mean to you and me? Each of us should review our own standing before the Lord. Are we really living in a way that would be pleasing to Him if He should return today? Are we burdened and concerned about others? Are we sharing His wonderful plan of salvation with those around us? Jesus tells us, in verse 33, "Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is." When He comes, He wants to find us watching and working--not sleeping!

Chapter 14 records the plot of the chief priests against Jesus. In verse 10 we read of the conspiracy of Judas, and Peter's denial is foretold in verses 26-31. One of the most moving parts of the chapter is verses 32-42, when Jesus came to Gethsemane to pray. These verses tell of His agonizing in the Garden concerning His death on the cross. Peter, James, and John were unconcerned and unaware of the importance of the hour. I wonder whether we are truly concerned about the things of our Lord; or are we, too, slumbering and sleeping when we should be serving? How much do we really love Him? How much are we willing to do for Him? He gave His all for us. There is nothing more important than serving Him in spirit and in truth.


MEMORY VERSE FOR TODAY: Man now can be: Forgiven. Acts 13:38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins.

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