The Bible

Part A. God and Spiritual Powers

Unpacked

Foundations Study Series

A compilation of the Bible’s teaching
for believers consolidating their faith

paul mallison
The Bible
™
Unpacked

Foundations Study Series

A compilation of the Bible’s teaching

for believers consolidating their faith

Part A. God and Spiritual Powers

paul mallison
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Contents

A Quick Word .......................................................................... iv

Suggestions for Study Groups ........................................... v

1. God’s Being .........................................................................1

2. God’s Character .................................................................4

3. Jesus Christ ..........................................................................7

4. The Holy Spirit ................................................................. 10

5. Angels, Satan and Demons ........................................ 13

Topics in This Series ............................................................ 16

The Seven Editions ............................................................... 17

Supporting Persecuted Christians .................................. 18

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A Quick Word
This series of studies aims to present a compilation of the Bible’s
teachings in a clear and readable order. There are eight booklets in the
series, based on the eight parts of the book The Bible Unpacked -
Foundations Edition. Each booklet has five chapters, with questions
added.

See Topics in This Series towards the end of this booklet for a full
listing of all the topics. Note that studying booklets alternatively from
the two major sections (What to Know and What to Do) would add
variety.

The material contains Bible verses. Before the verses are headings, which
reflect what the verses say – in particular the parts of the verses in italics.
The verses are sometimes followed by a comment.

The verses often have a brief introduction. Usually these state who is
speaking and often who they are speaking to. Apart from God and Jesus
Christ, the main speakers are:
 Moses – who lead the Israelites out of Egypt and taught them God’s laws;
 David – Israel’s greatest king who wrote many of the psalms, most of
which are essentially prayers;
 Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel and other prophets – who spoke to the
people of Israel on God’s behalf; and
 Paul, Peter, John and other leaders of the early church – who spoke to
various groups and wrote letters to believers.

For free downloads and information on other study series based on editions
of The Bible Unpacked, go to: www.thebibleunpacked.net.

Paul Mallison
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Suggestions for Study Groups

Preliminary matters:
 Beforehand the leader should: check the context of any verses they are
not familiar with; and review the questions. If need be, they should
compose questions more applicable to the group.
 Each person should have a Bible, for things such as checking a verse’s
context. It would also be helpful to have Bible commentaries on hand.
 Pray before beginning the study. Ask God for help in understanding the
meaning of the verses and to affect your lives through them. Also pray
together at the end.

Doing the study:

 Ideally, read the material and answer the questions prior to the
meeting. Then share answers and discuss any issues arising from the
material in the meeting.
 Alternatively, read the material and answer the questions in the
meeting – reading either aloud as a group or individually (prior to
sharing answers). If reading as a group, try having one person read the
headings, another read the verses and another read the comments.
Additionally, a fourth person could read the Bible references.

General or concluding questions:

If time permits, conclude with one or more of the following questions:
 What is something that you either: did not know before; gained
greater insight into; or needed reminding of?
 What verse would be helpful to memorize and bear in mind during the
next week?
 In taking the verses seriously, is there anything you should change in:
(a) how you relate to God and/or to other people; or
(b) any other area of your life (e.g. attitudes, values or behavior)?
If so, are there any specific steps you could take to do this?
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1. God’s Being
To begin to understand the Bible, we must know what God is like. This
chapter teaches key fundamentals, providing the basic concepts for
understanding how awesome God is.

God’s Form

God is one
[J ES U S , Q U O TING M O S ES :] Listen, Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is
one. MARK 12:29B NET
God is a single thing. He is only one being.

God is spirit
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and
truth. JOHN 4:24 NCV™
God is a spiritual being. He is not physical like people are.

God is everywhere
24
[G O D :] I am everywhere— both near and far, in heaven and on
earth. JEREMIAH 23:23–24A CEV

God has great glory

They [kings] will sing about the ways of the LORD, for great is the
glory of the LORD! PSALMS 138:5 ISV
God’s glory is a prominent part of his actual being. In fact his
presence is sometimes described in terms of his glory. God’s glory
is also revealed or reflected in his extraordinary deeds.

God’s Eternity

God has always been alive

Your throne, O LORD, has been firm from the beginning, and you
existed before time began. PSALMS 93:2 GNT
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God will live forever

[N EBU C HAD NEZ Z AR :] Then I gave praise to the Most High God; I gave
honor and glory to him who lives forever. God’s rule is forever, and
his kingdom continues for all time. DANIEL 4:34B NCV™

God does not change

All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming
down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or
the slightest hint of change. JAMES 1:17 NET

God’s Power and Knowledge

God can do all things – nothing is too hard

[J O B ,
TO G OD :] I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours
can be thwarted; … JOB 42:2 NET
[T HE
ANG EL G ABR I EL , TO M AR Y :] Your relative Elizabeth is also going to
have a son, even though she is old. No one thought she could ever
have a baby, but in three months she will have a son. 37Nothing is
impossible for God! LUKE 1:36–37 CEV

God knows everything

God is greater than our conscience and knows all things. 1 JOHN 3:20B NET

God even knows the future

[G O D ,
S PEAK ING TO HIS PEO P LE :] From the beginning I told you what
would happen in the end. A long time ago I told you things that have
not yet happened. When I plan something, it happens. What I want
to do, I will do. ISAIAH 46:10 NCV™

God has incredible wisdom

Our Lord is great and has awesome power; there is no limit to his
wisdom. PSALMS 147:5 NET

Remember the persecuted

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How can we relate to God if we cannot see him?

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Write down a couple of observations about God’s glory.

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How is the fact that God does not change helpful to us?
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Knowing that God can do all things, is there anything that you should
ask and trust him to do?
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How do you feel about God knowing everything? How does it

encourage or challenge you?
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2. God’s Character
In order to relate to God, we need to know who God is – what his
character is like. In tackling this topic, this chapter includes teaching
on the two primary personal characteristics of God, from which his
other characteristics come. These are his holiness and his love.

God’s Holiness

God is holy
Holy, holy, holy! The LORD Almighty is holy! ISAIAH 6:3B GNT
Being holy means that God is morally pure. It also means that he is
separate from and intolerant of anything which is not morally pure.

There is nothing bad in God

[APS ALM IS T :] They will say that the LORD is good. He is my Rock,
and there is no wrong in him. PSALMS 92:15 NCV™

God cannot tolerate evil

[H ABAK K U K ,
TO G O D :] You are too just to tolerate evil; you are unable
to condone wrongdoing. HABAKKUK 1:13A NET

God’s Righteousness and Faithfulness

All God does is right and just

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of
heaven, for all his deeds are right and his ways are just. DANIEL 4:37A NET
[B ELIEV ER S , TO G O D :] Just and true are your ways, King over the
nations! REVELATION 15:3B NET

God does not lie nor change his mind – he keeps his promises
God is no mere human! He doesn’t tell lies or change his mind. God
always keeps his promises. NUMBERS 23:19 CEV
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God’s Anger

God’s anger is awesome

[A PS ALM IS T , TO G O D :] No one knows the full power of your furious
anger, but it is as great as the fear that we owe to you. PSALMS 90:11 CEV

But God is slow to anger and does not stay angry

The LORD is merciful and loving, slow to become angry and full of
constant love. 9He does not keep on rebuking; he is not angry for
ever. PSALMS 103:8–9 GNT

God’s Love and Mercy

God is love
The person who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, because God is love.
9
God has shown us his love by sending his only Son into the world so
that we could have life through him. 1 JOHN 4:8–9 GW
The phrase “God is love” (v. 8) implies that God’s nature is
fundamentally love, rather than that love is simply a characteristic
of God. It also reflects that God is the sole source of love.

God is merciful and compassionate

[J AM ES , TO BELIEV ER S :] You have heard of Job’s patience, and you
know how the Lord provided for him in the end. For the Lord is full
of mercy and compassion. JAMES 5:11B GNT

God’s Goodness

God is good
[A PSALMIST , TO G OD :] You are good and you do good. PSALMS 119:68A NET

God exercises kindness

[APS ALM IS T :] How can I repay the LORD for all his acts of kindness to
me? PSALMS 116:12 NET
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What is “holiness”?
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If God is good, how can anger be one of his characteristics?

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Explain in your own words what the Bible means by saying: “God is
love” (1Jn 4:8, 16)?
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What does “compassion” mean? How does God show compassion?

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How has God shown kindness to you?

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3. Jesus Christ
What distinguishes Christianity from other religions is largely its
teachings about Jesus Christ. This chapter looks at this central figure,
including the amazing claim that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

Jesus Christ’s Eternity

Jesus Christ existed in the beginning

[J O HN ,
TO BELIEV ER S :] I’m writing to you, fathers, because you know
Christ who has existed from the beginning. 1 JOHN 2:13A GW
Jesus Christ existed before the world was created.

Jesus Christ will be alive forever

But Jesus lives forever, so he serves as a priest forever. HEBREWS 7:24 GW

Jesus Christ remains the same

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever! HEBREWS
13:8 NET

Jesus Christ’s Pre-Eminence

Jesus Christ has sovereign power

[P AU L ,
S PE AK ING O F C HR IS T :] By his power to rule all things, he will
change our simple bodies and make them like his own glorious
body. PHILIPPIANS 3:20B–21 NCV™

Jesus Christ has supreme knowledge and wisdom

[T HE D IS C IP LES , TO J ES U S :] Now we know that you know everything.
JOHN 16:30A GW
[J ES U S ,
TO HIS D IS C IPLES :] I will give you words and wisdom that none of
your enemies will be able to oppose or prove wrong. LUKE 21:15 GW
Jesus Christ has wisdom far superior to that of any enemy that
believers may encounter.
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Jesus Christ is everywhere

So Jesus came down, and he is the same One who went up above
all the sky. Christ did that to fill everything with his presence.
EPHESIANS 4:10 NCV™
The whole universe is filled with Jesus Christ’s presence.

Jesus Christ’s Character

Jesus Christ is holy

[B ELIEV ER S ,
TO G O D :] Then they turned against your holy Servant
Jesus, your chosen Messiah. ACTS 4:27 CEV

Jesus Christ is righteous

[J O HN ,
TO BEL IEV ER S :] But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate
with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous One, … 1 JOHN 2:1B NET

Jesus Christ is loving

[P AU L ,
TO THE B ELI EV ER S I N E PHES U S :] And I pray that you and all God’s
holy people will have the power to understand the greatness of
Christ’s love—how wide and how long and how high and how deep
that love is. 19Christ’s love is greater than anyone can ever know, but I
pray that you will be able to know that love. Then you can be filled
with the fullness of God. EPHESIANS 3:18–19 NCV™

Jesus Christ’s Divinity

Jesus Christ is the Son of God

We have a great high priest, who has gone into heaven, and he is
Jesus the Son of God. HEBREWS 4:14A CEV

Jesus Christ has the nature and fullness of God

He always had the nature of God … PHILIPPIANS 2:6A GNT
For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in the Son …
COLOSSIANS 1:19 NET
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Why is it important that Jesus Christ remains alive forever?

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What is one attribute of Jesus Christ that you need to be more mindful
of in your daily living? How would doing so affect you?
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What does the Bible mean in saying that Jesus Christ is the Son of
God? In what sense is he God’s Son?
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What reasons are there to believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God?
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What attributes of Jesus Christ reflect that he has the nature of God?
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4. The Holy Spirit

To have a good understanding of God, it is vital that we know about
the Holy Spirit. For the Holy Spirit is God’s Spirit. As such the Holy
Spirit is closely linked with God and what he does.
Note that in regard to the Holy Spirit and God’s people, see the
second half of 17. Keys to God’s Interaction with His People, p. 87.

The Holy Spirit and God

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God

The earth [in the beginning] was barren, with no form of life; it was
under a roaring ocean covered with darkness. But the Spirit of God
was moving over the water. GENESIS 1:2 CEV
The Holy Spirit is God’s spirit. As such one should bear in mind that
when the Bible speaks of the Holy Spirit, it is in effect speaking of
God himself. This is reflected by the Holy Spirit’s divine
characteristics, spoken of later in this chapter.

The Holy Spirit is linked with God’s presence

[J O HN ,
TO BELIEV ER S :] The people who obey God’s commands live in
God, and God lives in them. We know that God lives in us because of
the Spirit God gave us. 1 JOHN 3:24 NCV™
This verse links the Holy Spirit with God’s presence by teaching that
because believers have God’s Spirit, God lives in them.

God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit are very closely associated
[J ES U S , TO HIS D IS C IPLES :] Therefore go and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and
the Holy Spirit, … MATTHEW 28:19 NET
[P AU L , TO BELIEV ER S :] The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of
God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
2 CORINTHIANS 13:14
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The Holy Spirit’s Divine Characteristics

The Holy Spirit is everywhere

[D AV ID ,
TO G O D :] Where could I go to escape from your Spirit or from
your sight? PSALMS 139:7 CEV

The Holy Spirit is eternal

Through the eternal Spirit he offered himself to God and cleansed
our consciences from the useless things we had done. Now we can
serve the living God. HEBREWS 9:14B GW

The Holy Spirit has sovereign power

[J O HN ,
TO B ELI EV ER S :] God’s Spirit is in you and is more powerful than
the one that is in the world [Satan]. 1 JOHN 4:4B CEV
The description of the Holy Spirit as greater than Satan – “the one
that is in the world” – shows the Spirit’s great power.

The Holy Spirit has complete knowledge

For the Spirit searches everything, even the deep things of God.
1 CORINTHIANS 2:10 ISV
This speaks of the Holy Spirit searching out or finding out all things
(cf. CEV, NCV, NLT).

The Holy Spirit Is Personal

The Holy Spirit communicates

[P AU L ,
TO BEL IEV ER S :] But the Spirit himself speaks to God for us, even
begs God for us with deep feelings that words cannot explain.
ROMANS 8:26B NCV™

The Holy Spirit interacts in other ways

The church became stronger, as the Holy Spirit encouraged it and
helped it grow. ACTS 9:31B CEV
[P AU L , TO BEL IEV ER S :] But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under
the law. GALATIANS 5:18 NET
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What does the Bible mean in describing the Holy Spirit as “the Spirit
of God”?
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What reasons are there to associate the Holy Spirit with God and Jesus
Christ?
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In what ways does the Holy Spirit communicate? (Write down any that
you know of.)
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What things might indicate that the Holy Spirit is a personal being
rather than simply a thing?
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Write down things you could say about the Holy Spirit in explaining
him to someone who had not heard of him.
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5. Angels, Satan and Demons

To live the Christian life we must be aware of our allies and chief
opponents in the spiritual world. The following teaching about them
includes reasons to always be wary, but also reasons to be greatly
encouraged.

Angels

There are millions of angels, surrounding God

[J O HN , D ES C R IBING A V IS IO N O F A S C ENE I N HEA V EN :] Again I looked, and I
heard angels, thousands and millions of them! They stood round the
throne [of God] … REVELATION 5:11 GNT

Angels are powerful beings who serve God

Praise the LORD, you angels of his, you powerful warriors who carry
out his decrees and obey his orders! 21Praise the LORD, all you
warriors of his, you servants of his who carry out his desires! PSALMS
103:20–21 NET

Angels help and care for God’s people

All the angels are spirits who serve God and are sent to help those
who will receive salvation. HEBREWS 1:14 NCV™
The LORD’s angel camps around the LORD’s loyal followers and
delivers them. PSALMS 34:7 NET

Satan

Satan is evil and is opposed to God’s kingdom

[J ES U S ,
EXPLAI NI N G TH E M EAN ING O F A S TO R Y :] The seeds that fell along
the road are the people who hear the message about the kingdom,
but don’t understand it. Then the evil one [Satan] comes and snatches
the message from their hearts. MATTHEW 13:19 CEV
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Satan is deceitful
[J ES U S ,
S PEAK ING ABO U T S A T AN :] Whenever he tells a lie, he’s doing
what comes naturally to him. He’s a liar and the father of lies.
JOHN 8:44B GW

Satan has great power and authority in the world

[J O HN , TO BEL IEV ER S :] We are certain that we come from God and that
the rest of the world is under the power of the devil [Satan]. 1 JOHN
5:19 CEV

But Satan is not as powerful as God

[J O HN ,
TO BELI EV ER S :] The God of peace will quickly crush Satan under
your feet. ROMANS 16:20A NET

Satan has been condemned

God has already judged the ruler of this world. JOHN 16:11B CEV

Demons

Demons are evil and powerful spiritual beings

[P AU L ,
TO BELI EV ER S :] For we are not fighting against human beings
but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers,
authorities, and cosmic powers of this dark age. EPHESIANS 6:12 GNT
The terms “rulers”, “authorities” and “powers” are indicative of the
great – but limited – power of demons.

Demons can possess people and cause them great harm

A Canaanite woman from that area came to Jesus and cried out,
“Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter has a demon,
and she is suffering very much.” MATTHEW 15:22 NCV™

Demons fear God

[J AM ES ,
EXHO R TING HIS R EAD E R S :] You believe there is one God. Good!
But the demons believe that, too, and they tremble with fear. JAMES
2:19 NCV™
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Why are angels so special?

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In what ways do angels help God’s people?

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What is one way that Satan deceives people?

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Why should you be wary of but not frightened of Satan?

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Do you know of any indicators that a person may be possessed by

a demon?
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Topics in This Series

Section I: What to Know Section II: What to Do

Part A. God and Spiritual Powers Part E. Relating to God

1. God’s Being 21. Being Right with God

2. God’s Character 22. Having Faith in God
3. Jesus Christ 23. Loving, Fearing and Obeying God
4. The Holy Spirit 24. Connecting with God
5. Angels, Demons and Satan 25. Exalting God

Part B. God and the World: Basics Part F. Church Life

6. God’s Creation 26. Being One Body

7. God’s Sovereignty 27. Worshiping God
8. God’s Word 28. Serving God
9. The Problem of Sin 29. Significant Practices
10. God’s Judgment 30. Church Leadership

Part C. God and the World: Jesus Christ Part G. Relating to People

11. God’s Promised Messiah 31. Love

12. Jesus Christ’s Mission 32. Justice
13. Salvation through Jesus Christ 33. Wisdom
14. The New Order 34. Common Relationships
15. ‘The Last Things’ 35. Spreading the Gospel

Part D. God and His Own People Part H. Persevering

16. The Standing of God’s People 36. Standing Firm

17. Keys to God’s Interaction with His People 37. Spurning Sin
18. God’s Transformation of His People 38. Major Pitfalls
19. God’s Care of His People 39. Hard Times
20. God’s Plans for His People 40. Persecution
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The Seven Editions

There are seven editions of The Bible Unpacked, as shown below. Each
edition is an abbreviated version of the next one. Four of the editions have
studies based on them, with the same text and questions added. For more
details and free downloads, go to www.thebibleunpacked.net.

Two-Minute Edition – Key Bible teachings for

people “on the run”. For giving to non-Christians.

Pocket Edition – Key Bible teachings for seekers

of truth. Largely for giving to inquiring non-
Christians or young new Christians.

Concise Edition – Key Bible teachings for new

believers. For either new or young Christians. Studies
Suitable to give to non-Christian friends.
Has study series based on it.

Foundations Edition – A compilation of the

Bible’s teaching for believers consolidating their
faith. For newer Christians. Study series is ideal Studies
for studies with newer believers.

Intermediate Edition – A compilation of the

Bible’s teaching for believers growing in the faith.
For developing a sound understanding of the Studies
faith. Studies are excellent for Bible study groups.

Comprehensive Edition – A compilation of

the Bible’s teaching for believers established
in the faith. For a more comprehensive
knowledge of the faith. Studies are ideal Studies
for studying topics in detail.

In-Depth Edition – A compilation of the Bible’s

teaching for teachers and students of the Bible.
For pastors, church leaders, Bible students and all who
want a deep understanding of the faith. Available in a
single pdf file with over 90,000 hyperlinks.
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Supporting Persecuted Christians

Over 200 million Christians in at least 60 countries are denied basic human
rights solely because of their faith. (Source: World Evangelical Alliance)
Every year many Christians are killed because of their faith.
Through prayer, encouragement and practical assistance we can assist and
fellowship with persecuted Christians in their suffering. You can play a vital
part in this through contacting one of the organizations listed below.
Most produce regular news/prayer letters.

Barnabas Fund – www.barnabasfund.org

It provides material and spiritual support based on locally identified needs.
Christian Faith and Freedom – www.cffreedom.org
It advocates on behalf of and aids persecuted Christians.
Christian Solidarity International – www.csi-int.org
CSI works to defend religious liberty and help persecuted Christians.
Christian Solidarity Worldwide – www.csw.org.uk
It advocates for freedom of religion and justice for persecuted believers.
Compass Direct – www.compassdirect.org
This is a Christian news service focusing on persecuted Christians.
Open Doors – sb.od.org; www.opendoors.org.au
It equips believers for persecution and maintaining a witness to the Gospel.
Religious Liberty Commission – www.worldevangelicals.org/commissions/rlc
RLC defends and aids persecuted Christians. See also www.idop.org.
Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin – rlprayerbulletin.blogspot.com.au
It provides weekly bulletins. Send a blank email to join-rlpb@hub.xc.org.
The Bible League – www.bibleleague.org/persecuted; www.bibleleague.com
It supplies Bibles to persecuted Christians and also provides training.
Voice of the Martyrs – www.persecution.com; www.persecution.com.au
VOM helps persecuted Christians spread the gospel. It also gives material aid.

Then the King will answer, ‘I tell you the truth, anything you did for even the
least of my people here, you also did for me.’ Matthew 25:40 NCV
This series of studies is based on the
Foundations Edition of The Bible Unpacked.

There are seven editions of The Bible Unpacked.

These aim to address the needs of
NON-CHRISTIANS through to MATURE CHRISTIANS,
from TEENAGERS to ADULTS.

For more information and free downloads go to:

www.thebibleunpacked.net.