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[[Welcome]] to WikiChristian, an open content [[Christian]] encyclopedia, reference library and discussion forum for all Christians to share their [[faith]]. Learn about wikis and [[Help:Contents|contribute]] and help in building the largest free Christian encyclopedia.
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[[Christianity]] is the world's most widely practiced religion and although it has many [[denominations]] and great diversity, all Christians are united in [[Christ]]. At the heart of Christianity is a loving creator [[God]] who is also our redeemer.  Also see [[Coming to Christ]] and [[Important Christian doctrines and beliefs]] and [[Christian Calendar]].
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The Bible is a collection of documents compiled into one book almost 2,000 years ago. Although it was men who put pen to paper, the Bible itself tells us that it is ''God-breathed''. It is the most widely read book in the world and has been translated into hundreds of languages. In English alone there are dozens of translations in common use, including the [[King James Version]] and  [[Bible, English, World English|The World English Bible]].
 
  
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Throughout church history, people have devoted themselves to great works of literature and art for God. The [[Christian Classics]] library is a collection of public domain Christian writings, with works like [[The Confessions of St. Augustine]], [[Pilgrim's Progress]] and [[In His Steps]]. [[Bible Dictionaries]] and [[Bible Commentaries|commentaries]] such as [[Mathew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible]] are useful references to gain an overview of a topic. Help build a [[Free Bible Dictionary|Bible Dictionary]] based on [[Easton's Bible Dictionary]] and contribute to our collection of [[Song information and lyrics]].
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The world is a mixing pot of religions. Some of the larger ones include [[Islam]], [[Buddhism]] and [[Hinduism]]. Other ones with origins linked to Christianity include [[Mormonism]] and [[Jehovah's Witnesses]]. What are the common threads? What are the differences? How is Christianity unique? Write about your own experiences with other religions or about your contact with people of different faiths.
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[[Genesis]]  |  [[Exodus]]  |  [[Leviticus]]  |  [[Numbers]]  |  [[Deuteronomy]]  |  [[Book of Joshua|Joshua]]  |  [[Book of Judges|Judges]]  |  [[Book of Ruth|Ruth]]  |  [[1 Samuel]]  |  [[2 Samuel]]  |  [[1 Kings]]  |  [[2 Kings]]  |  [[1 Chronicles]]  |  [[2 Chronicles]]  |  [[Book of Ezra|Ezra]]  |  [[Book of Nehemiah|Nehemiah]]  |  [[Book of Esther|Esther]]  |  [[Book of Job|Job]]  |  [[Psalms]]  |  [[Proverbs]]  |  [[Ecclesiastes]]  |  [[Song of Solomon]]  |  [[Book of Isaiah|Isaiah]]  |  [[Book of Jeremiah|Jeremiah]]  |  [[Book of Lamentations|Lamentations]]  |  [[Book of Ezekiel|Ezekiel]]  |  [[Book of Daniel|Daniel]]  |  [[Book of Hosea|Hosea]]  |  [[Book of Joel|Joel]]  |  [[Book of Amos|Amos]]  |  [[Book of Obadiah|Obadiah]]  |  [[Book of Jonah|Jonah]]  |  [[Book of Micah|Micah]]  |  [[Book of Nahum|Nahum]]  |  [[Book of Habakkuk|Habakkuk]]  |  [[Book of Zephaniah|Zephaniah]]  |  [[Book of Haggai|Haggai]]  |  [[Book of Zechariah|Zechariah]]  |  [[Book of Malachi|Malachi]]
  
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Find a church (or add information about your church) in our [[Directory listing of churches around the world]]
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'''[[Testimonies]]''' of how we came to Christ (or perhaps how he came to us) can remind us that Christianity is about a personal relationship. It isn't ultimately about knowing things or doctrine. It's about knowing the person who can save you. See also [[Reflections]] and [[Daily Devotions]].
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Some of the more well known Christians have included [[Paul the apostle]], [[Augustine]], [[Martin Luther]] and [[C.S. Lewis]]. Yet every person impacts on the world in some way. We may not remember who the man was that led [[Billy Graham]] to Christ, but he certainly has changed the world.
 
 
 
 
 
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Today, the Christian church faces many issues. There is a mass of people who have not heard the good news of Jesus. Christians around the world are involved in missionary work to bring men and women to Christ as commanded by Jesus in the [[Great Commission]]. At the same time, billions of people live in terrible poverty without clean water or the opportunity for good health. If we are to truly follow in the footsteps of Jesus, then these are issues that should be close to our heart too. See also [[Religion and politics]] and [[Apologetics]]
 
  
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Welcome to WikiChristian

A encyclopedia and discussion forum for all Christians to share their faith with 350,006 pages and over a million edits. Statement of Faith | Vision

What is Christianity?
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.

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December Scripture Portion for Bible Commentary : I Corinthians 11 - Revelation 22

This includes the books of 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude

There are three men mentioned in the New Testament named James. There is the apostle, the son of Zebedee and the brother of John; the second is an apostle, the son of Alphaeus; and the third is James, the brother of our Lord. James was the oldest brother of Jesus (Matthew 13:55) and is commonly recognized as the writer of this epistle. He addresses his writings to the Jews who are scattered abroad. James was known as an unusually good man, and was surnamed "the Just" by his fellow men. He is said to have spent much time on his knees in prayer, and because of that they became calloused like the knees of camels. After Peter moved off the scene, James became the leader of the assembly at Jerusalem.

In chapter 1 faith and the trial of faith are again presented. It has often been said that one of the best tests of Christian maturity is tribulation. James tells us that a Christian should rejoice in the time of trials. You might ask how we can have joy in the midst of our troubles. James gives the answer in chapter 1, by showing the certainties the Christian has in the time of tribulation. In verses 1-12 James tells us that there is a purpose for all of these trials. We can be sure, in every situation and every trial that befalls us, that God does have a purpose for it. His main purpose is for the perfection of Christian character. God wants His children to be mature and able to face any situation. Trials produce patience, as we see in Romans 5:3, and patience produces indurance. The second thing we can be sure of during troubles is the goodness of God. Whatever trial or temptation may face us, we can be sure that God will be with us through these temptations, and will never give us a burden too heavy to bear. The third thing we can always be sure of in the time of temptation is the Word of God. The Word has the answers to all our problems. If we will read it and obey it, no matter what may befall us, we will come out the victors in every situation.

In chapter 2 James presents true Bible faith. James tells us that our faith is proven by love. He says if we have not faith then we will not practice the things of God, but if we have faith, then we are to live like it in our daily lives.

Christians are known by the fruits they bear. True Christians have love one for another, love for God, and love for their fellow men. James also says that our faith is proven by works. We must not confuse works and grace, and here James is not contradicting Paul; but he simply says that if a person has Christ living within his life he will produce works of righteousness. Ephesians 2:8,9 shows us very definitely that we are saved by grace and not of works. But here James is saying that if we are in fact saved by grace, and if we do in fact have our faith and trust in Jesus Christ, then show Him some works. The world judges Christian people by the works they produce, and a Christian's proof to the world of a genuine born-again experience is good works.

Chapter 4 makes it clear that there were carnal divisions and disputes among the believers to whom James was writing. There was a lack of true separation in their lives, and the devil was having his way in the lives of many. As Christians, we should realize there are several enemies we must face. The flesh is the enemy we have with us continually. The Word "lusts" does not necessarily mean sensual passions. It simply means desires. There are desires that are at work in the members of the body that will excite the flesh and create problems. The flesh is human nature apart from God. This is why Romans 6 exhorts us to yield the members of our bodies to the Spirit.

The world is another enemy we must face constantly. As Christians, we must not love the world. When we do love the world after becoming Christians, we are committing spiritual adultery. God says, "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world." When the believer becomes a friend to the world, he becomes at enmity with God. He grieves the Spirit within. It is sad the way many Christians live in and for the world. The devil is the greatest influence and enemy we must fight today. When a Christian lives for the world and the flesh, he becomes proud and this is where the devil goes to work. Pride is one of his best tools. God wants to give us more grace; Satan wants to give us more pride. The Christian must use the Word to resist the devil. James 4:7,8a says, "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you." There is no way of living the Christian life apart from a surrendered life to the Spirit of God. It is important that every Christian examine his heart and be sure he is not living for the flesh or the world, and that the devil is not controlling his words and deeds. Life is so brief that we cannot afford to waste even one day. Surrender today to the Lord completely and ask Him to fill you with His Holy Spirit , that you might be for Him what He would have you to be.