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| − | ''Please visit [[Christianity]] to review our trial of our new format for pages. This page could potentially be the contents page for the whole site''
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| − | [[Welcome]] to WikiChristian, an open content [[Christian]] encyclopedia, reference library and discussion forum for all Christians to share their [[faith]]. Started in January 2004, we are working on [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles]]. Learn about wikis and [[Help:Contents|contribute]] and help in building the largest free Christian encyclopedia.
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| − | <h3>[[God]] and [[The essence of Christianity]]</h3>
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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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| − | <h3>[[Christian art, literature and music]] and [[Christian Classics Wiki Library|Christian Classics]]</h3>
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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]]. See also [[Christianity and the internet]].
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| − | <h3>Travel, mission and testimonies</h3>
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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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| − | '''[[Travel stories]]''' to areas of historical significance in Christianity (or other '''[[Places]]''') are welcome. Let the world know about the weird, interesting or inspiring places you've visited.
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| − | '''[[Proclaiming the Gospel|Mission and proclaiming Christ]]''', whether in our own backyard or in a foreign land is something Christ calls us to do.
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| − | <h3>[[Current issues|Current issues]] and [[News]]</h3>
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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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| − | <h3>[[Church history and denominations]]</h3>
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| − | There seems to be a bewildering array of [[denominations]]. Some of the larger ones include [[Roman Catholicism]], the [[Eastern Orthodoxy|Greek and Russian Orthodox churches]] and the wide variety of [[Protestant churches]]. Since the church was formed, [[Major events and important movements in church history|major events and conflict]], often over matters of doctrine has resulted in significant rifts in the church.
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| − | <h3>[[Christian doctrine and debates|Christian doctrine and debates]]</h3>
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| − | Various [[Creeds and catechisms]] have been written as statements of the beliefs of different Christians. Today there is still considerable differences in understanding on major themes in Christianity like [[Justification, salvation and grace]]. For indexes of all themes see
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| − | [[Christian Topics]] and [[Sermons]]. See also [[Christian eschatology]]
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| − | <h3>[[Famous Christians]]</h3>
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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.
| + | {{quote | text=For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. [[John 3:16]]}} |
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| | + | {{summary | text=[[Christianity]] is the world's most widely practiced [[religion]] and although it has many [[denomination]]s and great diversity, all Christians are united in [[Jesus Christ]]. At the heart of Christianity is a loving creator [[God]] who is also our redeemer.}} |
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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]].
| + | [[Image:Mount sinai 170px.jpg|right|frame|Sunrise at [[Mount Sinai]] in [[Egypt]]. It was in this region that [[God]] revealed himself to [[Moses]] and showed his [[love]] and [[grace]] with the statement "I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt and the slavery" in [[Exodus 20:2]].]] |
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| − | [[Image:Religious symbols_170px.gif|right]] | + | ''An overview'' of [[Christianity]] |
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| − | <h3>[[Cults and other religions|Cults and other religions]]</h3>
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| | + | * [[God]] | [[Jesus Christ]] | [[Essence of Christianity]] |
| | + | * [[Bible]] | [[Christian literature, art, music and media]] |
| | + | * [[Church]] | [[Church history]] | [[Denominations]] |
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| | + | * [[Christian doctrine and debates]] | [[Grace]] | [[Love]] |
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| | + | * [[Places]] | [[Mission]] | [[World-wide church directory]] |
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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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