Articles for Christians

For generations, Christians grew up with a shared foundation of Bible understanding. The Beatitudes, the Lord’s Prayer, the Ten Commandments, the stories of Abraham, Moses, David, and Daniel—these were once familiar truths woven into everyday life, Sunday school lessons, and family devotions. Today, however, much of what used to be considered “basic Bible knowledge” is no longer widely known.

Many believers love Christ deeply, yet were never taught the essential building blocks of Scripture. As a result, the most foundational truths—who God is, how salvation works, why Jesus taught the Sermon on the Mount, or even how the Bible is structured—can feel unfamiliar or fragmented.

This is not a failure of faith. It is simply a gap in discipleship.

This list exists to rebuild that foundation with clarity. It gathers the core truths every Christian should know: the big story of the Bible, the essential teachings of Jesus, the key doctrines of the faith, and the stories that shape our understanding of God’s work throughout history. It is designed to help believers grow in confidence, understanding, and spiritual maturity—whether they are new to the faith or rediscovering the basics.

Basic Bible knowledge is not about mastering information. It is about knowing God more deeply, loving His Word, and walking faithfully in His ways.

1️⃣ The Bible Itself

• What the Bible is — structure, purpose, inspiration
• Books of the Bible — 66 books, OT/NT
  • Old Testament Overview: Key Themes Explained
  • Introduction to the New Testament
• Major divisions — Law, History, Poetry, Prophets, Gospels, Epistles
  • Exploring the Books of the Old Testament
  • Understanding the Old Testament’s Four Time Periods
• How to read Scripture — context, genre, interpretation
  • Effective Bible Study Methods for Spiritual Growth
  • Bible Verse Mapping Template

2️⃣ Core Bible Stories

These used to be universal knowledge.

• Creation
  • From Creation to the Fall of Man
• Fall of man
  • The Fall of Man
• Noah’s flood
  • From the Fall to the Flood
  • Noah’s Ark: Facts and Significance in Scripture
  • The Righteous Family Preserved
  • Mankind Judged
  • The Origin of Languages & the Beginning of Nations
• Abraham’s covenant
  • ✨ Abraham’s Covenant — What It Is and Why It Matters
• Moses and the Exodus
  • Moses the Shepherd
  • The Exodus: God’s Plan of Redemption
  • Understanding the Exodus: God’s Deliverance of Israel
• Ten Commandments
  • The Ten Commandments
  • 🌿 The Ten Commandments in the Old and New Testaments
• David and Goliath
  • David and Goliath
• Daniel in the lions’ den
  • Daniel and the Lions
• Birth of Jesus
  • The Birth of Jesus and the Prophecies Concerning Jesus Christ
  • Exploring the Life and Teachings of Jesus
• Death and resurrection
  • The Road to Calvary
  • Christ Died for Us
  • Christ Lives
• Pentecost
  • Birth of the Church
  • Peter’s Powerful Preaching at Pentecost

3️⃣ Essential Teachings of Jesus

These form the backbone of Christian discipleship.

• Beatitudes
  • The Beatitudes: Foundations of Christian Character
• Sermon on the Mount
• Greatest commandments
• Lord’s Prayer
  • How to Pray: Insights from the Lord’s Prayer
  • The Lord’s Prayer from Psalms
  • A Hebrew Perspective on the Lord’s Prayer
  • Understanding ‘Thy Will Be Done’ in Prayer
  • In the Name of Jesus: A Hebrew Prayer Study
  • Exploring the Spiritual Teachings of the Lord’s Prayer
• Parables — Good Samaritan, Prodigal Son, Sower, etc.
  • Jesus Teaches in Parables
  • THE GOOD SAMARITAN
  • THE GOOD SHEPHERD AND THE GOOD SAMARITAN
  • Jesus and the Parable of the Lost Sheep Explained
  • Teaching Outline: Faith as a Grain of Mustard Seed
  • Outline of Luke 19:11–27: Parable of the Minas
  • The Four Groups in the Parable of the Soils
• Great Commission
  • The Great Commission

4️⃣ Basic Christian Doctrine

Simple, foundational truths every believer should know.

• Who God is
  • The Oneness of God in Scripture
  • ✨ TEACHING OUTLINE: “The Mind, the Word, and the Breath — Understanding the One God”
  • Biblical Insights on God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit
  • The Character of God — Scheduled
• Who Jesus is
  • Understanding Jesus: God Manifest in Flesh
  • The Good Shepherd
  • Why Jesus is the Good Shepherd We Need
  • The Bread of Life
  • Understanding Who Jesus Is
• Holy Spirit
  • Understanding the Holy Spirit: Key Teachings and Insights
  • Blasphemy Against the Holy Ghost: What It Means — Scheduled
• Sin
  • The Reality of Sin — Scheduled
• Salvation
  • Understanding the Cross: Salvation and Redemption Explained
  • The Gift of Salvation: A Christian Perspective
• Faith
  • Faith Comes by Hearing
  • 🌈 Faith and Obedience: Trusting God Enough to Do What He Says
• Grace
  • Understanding God’s Grace Through ‘Why Me, Lord?’
• Repentance
  • The Importance of Repentance in Scripture
• Baptism
  • 🌿 Baptism Teaching Series
  • Teaching Outline: What the Bible Actually Says About Baptism
  • In what Name to Baptize In: The church must unite in faith, focusing on Jesus, rather than dividing over baptismal phrases and unnecessary legalism.
  • Key Bible Verses Discussing the Concept of Baptism: The Bible discusses various aspects of baptism, including its significance, methods, and prerequisites, emphasizing its role in salvation and spiritual rebirth.
  •  Why Acts Uses the Name of Jesus in Baptism
  • The Name in Matthew 28:19 — What Jesus Actually Meant
  • Jesus’ Name Baptism
• Communion
  • From Passover to Communion: God’s Covenant Journey
  • The Importance of Worthy Communion Practices
  • Teaching Outline: Biblical Communion in the Home
  • Christian Communion with Eucharist Roots — Scheduled

5️⃣ Christian Living Basics

Practical discipleship that used to be taught early.

• Prayer
  • Stories and Teachings on Prayer: A Comprehensive Guide
  • The Essential Guide to Effective Prayer Practices
• Bible reading
  • The Importance of Acquiring Knowledge from the Word of God
  • Returning to the Word of God: A Solution to Today’s Chaos
  • The Impact of Scripture on Family Dynamics
• Worship
  • Bible Study Outline: Worship That Honors God
• Forgiveness
  • Forgiveness: The Mercy of God Toward Sinners — Scheduled
• Obedience
  • Faith and Obedience: Walking Out What We Believe
  • 🌈 Faith and Obedience: Trusting God Enough to Do What He Says
  • Receiving Miracles Through Obedience in the Bible
• Fruit of the Spirit
  • Producing the Fruit of the Spirit – A Call for Genuine Christianity
  • Understanding Spiritual Life Through the Fig Tree
  • Fruit That Reveals the Heart
• Spiritual warfare
  • ⚠️ A Necessary Warning About Confronting Spiritual Strongholds — Scheduled
  • Understanding Spiritual Warfare: Tools for Victory
  • Old Tricks, New Disguises — Scheduled

6️⃣ People Every Christian Should Know

A simple list of key biblical figures.

• Adam & Eve
  • The Creation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
• Noah
  • The World of Noah — Judgment, Mercy, and New Beginnings — Scheduled
• Abraham
  • Understanding Abraham’s Legacy: Nations and Promises
• Moses
  • 📜 Timeline of Moses’ Life — Scheduled
  • Moses the Shepherd
• David
  • David’s Journey: From Shepherd to King
  • 📜 David’s Life Timeline (Chronological)
• Isaiah
  • Isaiah Family Lineage Chart
• Daniel
  • 🏺 Daniel’s Life in Ancient History — A Chronological Timeline
• Mary
  • The Faithful Life of Mary: Lessons in Humility and Praise
• Peter
  • Peter and Paul: Two Pillars of the Faith
  • Contrast of Characters Peter and Paul — Scheduled
• Paul
  • Paul: The Bridge from Law to Grace
  • Contrast of Characters Peter and Paul — Scheduled

7️⃣ Key Memory Passages

Short, foundational Scriptures.

• Psalm 23
  • Finding Comfort in Psalm 23: Lessons for Life
• Psalm 119
• John 3:16
• Romans 8
• Galatians 5
• 1 Corinthians 13

8️⃣ The Big Story of the Bible

A simple timeline every Christian should know.

• Creation
• Fall
• Israel
• Jesus
• Church
• New Creation

Guided links:

• The Big Story of the Bible – Scheduled
• Exploring God’s Eternity: A Comprehensive Bible Study
• God’s Plan of Salvation: Past, Present, Future