Many questions.

[Valujira]

I am new to this forum, and I would like to ask a few questions.
Before I ask I would say that I was born Christian but then moved to Israel, so I don't know a lot about Christianity, last time I wanted to understand my religious so I came to ask questions to better understand my religious.

1. What books in the New Testament every christian knows? Like the basic, kids learn in schools.

2. What are the prays we pray at the church? I mean I would like to know the most common prays, like the prays on sunday and saturday and on Christmas, Easter etc.

3. What are our Holidays? I know Christmas and Easter Egg, what more?

4. There is a famous songs writer named Graham Kendrick, I like his songs, do you know more good Christian songs writer?

 

[Harry3142]

I am new to this forum, and I would like to ask a few questions.
Before I ask I would say that I was born Christian but then moved to Israel, so I don't know a lot about Christianity, last time I wanted to understand my religious so I came to ask questions to better understand my religious.

1. What books in the New Testament every christian knows? Like the basic, kids learn in schools.

2. What are the prays we pray at the church? I mean I would like to know the most common prays, like the prays on sunday and saturday and on Christmas, Easter etc.

3. What are our Holidays? I know Christmas and Easter Egg, what more?

4. There is a famous songs writer named Graham Kendrick, I like his songs, do you know more good Christian songs writer?

I recommend Luke and Romans as books to read first. From those two go on to read the other gospels, as well as Acts of the Apostles and I and II John. From there go on to read the other books of the New Testament.

If you want to read the books of the law then start by reading Leviticus. from there go to Deuteronomy and Numbers.

The universal prayer that both Roman Catholic and protestant churches pray is The Lord's Prayer (the "Our Father"). Beyond that we confirm our faith through the reciting of either The Apostles' Creed or The Nicene Creed. There are certain prayers for special occasions which can be found in the lectionaries (missals) of some churches.

Christmas, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, and Pentecost are observed by both Roman Catholic and protestant churches. Beyond that certain churches observe All-Saints Day (November 1). Still others go on to observe The Day of the Annunciation and The Day of Ascension.

I hope this helps. God bless-

 

[Valujira]

Yes, it does help me, thank you very much.

 

[Bible2]

Valujira said in post 1:

I was born Christian but then moved to Israel, so I don't know a lot about Christianity . . .

There are many Christian churches in Israel.

. . . I wanted to understand my religious so I came to ask questions to better understand my religious.

The best way to understand Christianity (as it's meant to be) is to study God's Word the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16-4:4).

The best way to study the Bible, as a whole, is simply to read every word of it (Matthew 4:4) over and over again. It ends up explaining itself once every word of it has become completely engrained in your memory, and you see all the connections between verses regarding something in one place in the Bible and other verses regarding that same thing in other places in the Bible. It's by comparing and combining related verses from different places in the Bible that we arrive at correct doctrine (Isaiah 28:9-10, 1 Corinthians 2:13).

It's also a good practice to always end each reading session with a prayer for understanding and remembrance of the entire Bible.

One way to read the whole Bible is to think of it as seven volumes:

1. Genesis to Deuteronomy
2. Joshua to Esther
3. Job to Song of Solomon
4. Isaiah to Malachi
5. Matthew to Acts
6. Romans to Philemon
7. Hebrews to Revelation

You can read a chapter in each volume every day. This will keep you current in every part of the Bible. After a while, there won't be any part you haven't read recently enough to remember what it says. When you reach the end of a volume, simply start again at the first chapter of that volume. In this way, you will be cycling through smaller volumes like #6 and #7 much more often than larger volumes like #2, but the smaller volumes are so much more dense with doctrine that it can be profitable to read them over and over more often.

Also, you can listen to recordings of people reading the Bible, whenever you need to keep your eyes on something else while you listen (such as keeping your eyes on the road while you drive, or on a cutting board while you're preparing food, or on your clippers while you're trimming a hedge). In this way, you can listen to the Bible throughout the day, whenever you don't need to be thinking about something else (such as at your workplace). Also, you can listen to the Bible even while you're going to sleep, so that it will become part of even your subconscious mind.

 

[Bible2]

Valujira said in post 1:

1. What books in the New Testament every christian knows? Like the basic, kids learn in schools.

Kids should learn every book in the New Testament, and in the Old Testament:

"And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 3:15).

2. What are the prays we pray at the church? I mean I would like to know the most common prays, like the prays on sunday and saturday and on Christmas, Easter etc.

The Bible doesn't require that Christians pray any particular, man-written prayers in any particular man-built place or on any particular day of the week or year. The Bible only requires that when we pray, each day, we pray after the manner of the Lord's Prayer, and that we give thanks:

"After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts [in the sense of sins: Luke 11:4], as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen" (Matthew 6:9-13).

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7).

Christians should also pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalms 122:6), and pray for all those in authority (1 Timothy 2:2), and pray that the Lord of the harvest will send forth laborers into his harvest (Matthew 9:38). Christians should also pray that they might be accounted worthy to escape the future tribulation (Luke 21:36), and that their flight (from the future Antichrist) won't be in the winter (Mark 13:18). Christians who have received the gift of tongues should also pray for the gift of the interpretation of tongues (1 Corinthians 14:13).

3. What are our Holidays? I know Christmas and Easter Egg, what more?

The Bible doesn't require that Christians observe any holidays. They can esteem every day alike (Romans 14:5).

 

[flyff]

I am understand this things.

 

[Valujira]

There are many Christian churches in Israel.



The best way to understand Christianity (as it's meant to be) is to study God's Word the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16-4:4).

The best way to study the Bible, as a whole, is simply to read every word of it (Matthew 4:4) over and over again. It ends up explaining itself once every word of it has become completely engrained in your memory, and you see all the connections between verses regarding something in one place in the Bible and other verses regarding that same thing in other places in the Bible. It's by comparing and combining related verses from different places in the Bible that we arrive at correct doctrine (Isaiah 28:9-10, 1 Corinthians 2:13).

It's also a good practice to always end each reading session with a prayer for understanding and remembrance of the entire Bible.

One way to read the whole Bible is to think of it as seven volumes:

1. Genesis to Deuteronomy
2. Joshua to Esther
3. Job to Song of Solomon
4. Isaiah to Malachi
5. Matthew to Acts
6. Romans to Philemon
7. Hebrews to Revelation

You can read a chapter in each volume every day. This will keep you current in every part of the Bible. After a while, there won't be any part you haven't read recently enough to remember what it says. When you reach the end of a volume, simply start again at the first chapter of that volume. In this way, you will be cycling through smaller volumes like #6 and #7 much more often than larger volumes like #2, but the smaller volumes are so much more dense with doctrine that it can be profitable to read them over and over more often.

Also, you can listen to recordings of people reading the Bible, whenever you need to keep your eyes on something else while you listen (such as keeping your eyes on the road while you drive, or on a cutting board while you're preparing food, or on your clippers while you're trimming a hedge). In this way, you can listen to the Bible throughout the day, whenever you don't need to be thinking about something else (such as at your workplace). Also, you can listen to the Bible even while you're going to sleep, so that it will become part of even your subconscious mind.

Where can I find recordings?

 

[Bible2]

Search for "Free Audio Bibles" online.

 

[dysert]

Where can I find recordings?

You can get MP3 recordings of the New Testament for free from Amazon.com (Amazon.com: ESV New Testament - English Standard Version (Dramatized): Bible: MP3 Downloads)

 

[Valujira]

Thank you, I have two more questions.
What is the diffrences between christians, protestants etc? What protestants belive we don't?

Any good church chorus and religious singers? I like religious music, do you know some?

 

[dysert]

Thank you, I have two more questions.
What is the diffrences between christians, protestants etc? What protestants belive we don't?

Any good church chorus and religious singers? I like religious music, do you know some?

These questions could take some time, which is ok by me, but for now let's just start with the basics and see where it goes. The question isn't quite right. A Christian is one who has been saved by grace through faith in Jesus. They may be Protestant, Catholic, or something else. And under the Protestant heading come different denominations like Baptist and Brethren. So you see a Christian may be a Protestant Baptist, a Roman Catholic, a Presbyterian, etc. All the "labels" below Christian typically represent small differences in certain beliefs and/or practices.

The biggest differences are between Protestants and Catholics. But remember, you can be a Christian either way.

As for music, there is such a wide variety of tastes and artists I wouldn't even know where to begin (e.g., praise and worship, hymns, southern gospel).

Keep asking questions until you are satisfied.

 

[Valujira]

These questions could take some time, which is ok by me, but for now let's just start with the basics and see where it goes. The question isn't quite right. A Christian is one who has been saved by grace through faith in Jesus. They may be Protestant, Catholic, or something else. And under the Protestant heading come different denominations like Baptist and Brethren. So you see a Christian may be a Protestant Baptist, a Roman Catholic, a Presbyterian, etc. All the "labels" below Christian typically represent small differences in certain beliefs and/or practices.

The biggest differences are between Protestants and Catholics. But remember, you can be a Christian either way.

As for music, there is such a wide variety of tastes and artists I wouldn't even know where to begin (e.g., praise and worship, hymns, southern gospel).

Keep asking questions until you are satisfied.

Can you give me a difference between Catholic and Protestants?

I like Graham Kendrick, do you know him?
I would like to ask you to give me a good song from each category you have just gave me?

I like the most chorus with soft music, it feels like you are in church, but do not know any albums or names to search, I just know I like chorus.

I would like a music which will give you some strong faith.

And another question popped, I know there is the Father, son and holy spirit, now father is god right? If yes, what is the holy spirit? Father and holy spirit are god? Or the holy spirit is meant to be something else?

 

[Radagast]

Can you give me a difference between Catholic and Protestants?

The biggest differences are (1) Protestant don't follow the Pope, (2) Protestants have a different way of explaining Holy Communion, and (3) Protestants do not revere the Virgin Mary in the way that Catholics and Orthodox do.

Graham Kendrick's song "The Servant King" is one of the best modern hymns. Graham Kendrick is a Protestant, by the way.

The Servant King - Maranatha Singers - with Lyrics - YouTube

I would strongly suggest that you begin reading the Bible, starting with, say, Luke, John, Acts, Ephesians.

And another question popped, I know there is the Father, son and holy spirit, now father is god right? If yes, what is the holy spirit? Father and holy spirit are god? Or the holy spirit is meant to be something else?

There is one God, but yet the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all God -- "faces" of God, you could say.

 

[Radagast]

I would like to ask you to give me a good song from each category you have just gave me?

Here are some different styles:

Contemporary (from Sovereign Grace Music):

Heavenly Father, Beautiful Son - YouTube

20th century hymn ("Search Me, O God", 1936, to a Maori tune):

Search me, O God - YouTube

19th century hymn ("I heard The Voice Of Jesus Say", 1846):

KINGSFOLD-I HEARD THE VOICE OF JESUS SAY - YouTube

18th century hymn ("Amazing Grace", 1779) -- but sung here in "Gospel" style:

Soweto Gospel Choir - Amazing Grace (Most beautiful version!!) - YouTube

Ancient ("Let all mortal flesh keep silence" from the Liturgy of St James) -- but sung here in contemporary style by Red Mountain Music:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz4LBjysReA

Christmas carol ("O Little Town of Bethlehem"):

Sarah McLachlan "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" - YouTube

 

[Valujira]

I like them all, except from Ancient and the twenty century hymn.
Kingfolds is the best I really like it, thanks a lot.
Of course if you have more songs you can keep bringing them here.

 

[Radagast]

Kingfolds is the best I really like it, thanks a lot.

There's a lot more hymns out of the 1800s that you might like, then.

 

[dysert]

Can you give me a difference between Catholic and Protestants?

The biggest differences are (1) Protestant don't follow the Pope, (2) Protestants have a different way of explaining Holy Communion, and (3) Protestants do not revere the Virgin Mary in the way that Catholics and Orthodox do.

In addition to what Radagast mentioned, the biggest thing is the difference between what Protestants and Catholics regard as authoritative. (Note: I'm not Catholic, so if I get someone wrong, someone please correct me.) Protestants consider the 66-book Bible as our only objective authority. Catholics go beyond this by (1) accepting additional books (the apocrypha) as inspired, (2) accepting certain papal decrees as inspired, and (3) accepting certain church traditions as inspired.

Because of the difference in the foundation of what's authoritative, we naturally get a lot of debate. For example, the apocrypha contains the books of the Maccabees. These books give Catholics the support they use for the doctrine of purgatory. Protestants don't believe in purgatory because it's not taught in the 66-book Bible. There are lots of other debatable topics (e.g., infant baptism, prayers to the dead, the Immaculate Conception, et al.) because of the "authority" issue, but I don't want to risk speaking on behalf of Catholics and get something wrong.

And another question popped, I know there is the Father, son and holy spirit, now father is god right? If yes, what is the holy spirit? Father and holy spirit are god? Or the holy spirit is meant to be something else?

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit all constitute God. There is only one God, and He has existed eternally in those three Persons. The Trinity is hard to explain and understand. The way I understand it is that God has manifested Himself in three ways simultaneously. He has manifested Himself as Father, who has essentially planned everything out. He has manifested Himself as Son, who created everything and who gave Himself as our sacrifice to pay our sin debt. He has manifested Himself as the Holy Spirit, who convicts of sin, indwells the believers, and points the way toward God.

Good questions.

 

[Radagast]

Protestants consider the 66-book Bible as our only objective authority.

At least Protestants holding to the doctrine of Sola Scripture (only Scripture) do.

There are lots of other debatable topics (e.g., infant baptism...

Some Protestants baptise infants, and some (the "Baptists") do not.

 

[Radagast]

There's a lot more hymns out of the 1800s that you might like, then.

Like this one:

Jesus, I Come - Sacramento Central Church - YouTube

And this Christmas Carol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axAtrwHoXes

 

[Valujira]

Why there are 3 different bibles? I know Matthew wrote a version of the bible and more two people wrote also their version, why they wrote a different versions of the bible and what is the first version wrote by?
And what are the differences between the versions? Do Catholic use one version and Protestants other? And what is the difference between Lithuans and the Catholics?

Kingfold has one song, I can not find more songs, they have an album?
Any more choirs you know?