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| − | '''[[The essence of Christianity|Read more on 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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| − | [[Good Friday]]: {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}. [[Welcome]] to WikiChristian - the free [[Christian]] [[Encyclopedia]], Public Domain Library for all Christian works and a [[wiki]] community for all believers. We started in January, 2005 and are now working on [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] [[WikiChristian:What is an article|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 - "Biblion" and has come to be used to refer to the complete collection of documents acknowledged by [[Christian|Christians]] to be inspired by [[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]] are [[William Wordsworth]] are replete with inspiration apparently derived from the King James Version.
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| − | We are building an [[open source]] [[Free Bible Dictionary]] that any one can edit based on the public domain [http://www.believerscafe.com/ebd2.html original Easton's Bible Dictionary].
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| − | [[Free Bible Dictionary|Free Bible Dictionary]] | [http://www.believerscafe.com/ebd2.html Original Easton's Bible Dictionary].
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| − | [[The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ (quotes)]]... On a barren hill beyond the city walls they nailed His body to the cross. Two robbers were crucified with Him. It was over. The rabble sickened quickly of its revenge and scattered; His friends were hiding; the soldiers were busy casting lots for His garments. There was nothing left of those external influences which fire men's imaginations. Surely the victory of His enemies was complete. And yet - the lasting victory was His. "The man who loses his life," Jesus said, "shall find it."
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| − | [[Churches in Africa]] | [[Churches in Asia]] | [[Churches in Australasia and the Pacific islands]] | [[Churches in Europe]] | [[Churches in North America]] | [[Churches in South America]] | '''[http://kedesh.christianitytoday.com/churchlocator/index.taf Church Locator]'''
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| − | The World Wide Encyclopedia of Christianity is a single reference source with links to the contents of the Catholic Encyclopedia, Easton's Bible Dictionary, Torrey's Topical Textbook, and Elwell's Dictionary of Christian Theology.
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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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| + | * [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] |
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| + | * [http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/world/2015/September/A-Matter-of-Time-Before-ISIS-Holocaust-Hits-West/ A Matter of Time Before ISIS 'Holocaust' Hits West] |
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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'] |
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| + | * [http://www.christianheadlines.com/blog/christian-aid-mission-refugee-crisis-is-opportunity-to-share-christ-s-love.html Christian Aid Mission: Refugee Crisis is Opportunity to Share Christ’s Love] |
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| + | * [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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| + | * [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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