Whether you're exploring Christianity for the first time or seeking a deeper grasp of its foundations, this guide conveys deep truths in clear and accessible language. It opens the door to understanding who Jesus is, why the Bible matters, and how faith can shape every part of life. The language is accessible - suitable for people with all standards of English.

In the book you will find three sections, each comprising eight parts: Old Testament; Jesus Christ; and, New Testament and Church. Each part includes an explanation of that part of the story with suggested Bible readings followed by questions for group discussion and personal reflection. There are also extensive Study Aids to provide background and enhance understanding and glossaries of terms and names for easy reference.

This is not just a book about belief - it's an invitation to encounter the living God through His Son Jesus Christ revealed in the Bible.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
Background to this book
Layout of material
Finding parts of the Bible
The Bible's big story

SECTION 1: Old Testament
Part 1 Creation
Part 2 Fall
Part 3 Justice and Grace
Part 4 Abraham: God's people
Part 5 Moses: God's rule
Part 6 David: God's land
Part 7 Prophets: God Speaks
Part 8 Exile and Return

SECTION 2: Jesus Christ
Part 9 The Silence Broken
Part 10 Jesus' Birth
Part 11 Greater Than John
Part 12 Jesus' Mission
Part 13 Jesus' Message
Part 14 Responses to Jesus
Part 15 Holy Week
Part 16 He is Risen!

SECTION 3: New Testament & Church
Part 17 Simon Peter
Part 18 Acts of the Apostles & Holy Spirit
Part 19 The Apostle Paul
Part 20 The New Covenant
Part 21 The Church
Part 22 Faith in the World
Part 23 The End of Ages
Part 24 Christian Living

STUDY AIDS
How God can be known
Books of the Bible
Bible Timeline
Abraham's Family Tree
Israel's Way of Worship
God's Law
Kings and Prophets
Between the Testaments
Herod's Family
New Testament Timeline
Gospels: Historical Background
The Four Gospels
Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus
Timeline of Paul's Mission
Key Dates in Church History

APPENDIX
Glossary of Terminology
Glossary of Names