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This depends on what you believe about The Bible. Christians believe the Bible is God's word, God's communication with mankind.
If you are a Christian the best way to explain the Bible to your child is to start at the beginning. The Bible reveals to us who God is, what God is like, His character, His attributes, His relationship to mankind. God has revealed Himself to us within the context of the historical events recorded in the scriptures.
If you are not a Christian the you can explain the Bible as a history book
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A parent begins by studying and knowing the Bible, himself. Then, he may be able to teach his child that the Bible is "Truth" (John 17:17)... and that only God opens up that Truth to a "contrite and humble heart" (Isa. 66:2). And then finish up by being a "living example" of that Truth through his own actions that His child can see... and hopefully emulate in his life.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoYou can tell them that the New Testament contains historical records about the life of Jesus and the establishment of the Christian Church.
However you should also teach how the Old Testament is a record of man's history and God's dealing with mankind throughout history. In the Old Testament the nature and character of God is revealed and we learn about the relationship of God and man.
You should also teach how the New Testament is a fulfillment of things foretold in the Old Testament and how the coming of Christ is another way in which God has spoken to all of mankind.
The New Testament cannot be explained without reference to the Old Testament. Even themeaning of the words 'old' and 'new' 'testament' are important in explaining the New Testament
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∙ 7y agoI would explain that the Bible contains what Christians believe about their God. Depending on the age of the child, I might go on to explain that much of what is found in the Bible should not be taken literally, because it includes myths and legends, and that some of the supposed history may be disputed.
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∙ 7y agoTell the children, in an age-appropriate way, that the New Testament contains what Christians believe to be stories about the life of Jesus and information about the early Christian church.
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Read the Gospels to them.
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Does a Bible commentary explain what the Bible is saying?
Yes, it does.
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That you are manipulating the child into believing this and that it would be harmful to the child to learn otherwise. see links
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say its too many to count
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How would you explain the concept of probability to a child?
Start with examples like flipping a coin, rolling a die or spinning a dreidel. Then explain in terms they understand. That depends very much on the age of the child.
What role does Abraham play in the Bible?
Abraham was the father of the child of the promise. God promised him that he would have a child whose descendants would eventually be the salvation of all mankind.
If you are with child and unsaved what will happen to the child when Jesus returns?
If you are with child and unsaved what will happen to the child when Jesus returns?
What book in the bible explain the promesse of God to Israeli?
Every book in the bible.
Is it all right to raise your child in a catholic and a Bible church?
This is ultimately a personal decision every parent must make. In this scenario, there will be a great deal of confusion caused to the child since there is such a massive difference between them. Further to this, a Bible church, if it really teaches the Bible, will lead to the conclusion that what is taught and practiced in the Catholic church is not true, according to the Bible. Similarly, the Catholic Church would teach that the Bible church is in error. This will create difficulties both for the child and the parent(s). It may even lead to the unfortunate result that it is all wrong (in the eyes of the child) or to a tug of war. Having said all that, it would still be better that the child has some Bible teaching than none. It also depends on the Bible church -if it is a Bible church really or just in name only.
