The Bible

Part B. God and the World: Basics

Unpacked

Foundations Study Series

The Bible’s teaching condensed
for young believers

Paul Mallison
The Bible
Unpacked™

Foundations Study Series

The Bible’s teaching condensed

for young believers

Part B. God and the World: Basics

Paul Mallison
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Contents

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

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

6. God’s Creation ................................................................................ 1

7. God’s Sovereignty......................................................................... 4

8. God’s Word....................................................................................... 7

9. The Problem of Sin.....................................................................10

10. God’s Judgment...........................................................................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 more information on The Bible Unpacked and free downloads, go to
the website: www.thebibleunpacked.net.
Users are asked to pray regularly for persecuted Christians and, if
possible, support them financially. These things can be done through
organizations that provide aid to them and/or prayer notices, such as
those listed under Persecuted Christians.

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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6. God’s Creation
The formation of the universe – including the world and everything
in it – is the most astonishing thing that has ever occurred. If we
accept the following teaching about God and creation, then we
should have little trouble in accepting the other claims that the Bible
makes about God.

God Makes Everything

God made the heavens, the earth and everything in them

You are the only LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest
heavens, with all the stars. You made the earth and everything on it,
the seas and everything in them; you give life to everything.
NEHEMIAH 9:6A NCV ™

Because he made everything, all things belong to God

The heavens and the earth belong to you. And so does the world with
all its people because you created them 12and everything else.
PSALMS 89:11–12A CEV

Creation is evidence of God and what he is like, to all people

[ P A UL , RE FE RRIN G T O WIC KE D P E O P LE : ] They know everything that can be
known about God, because God has shown it all to them. 20God’s
eternal power and character cannot be seen. But from the beginning
of creation, God has shown what these are like by all he has made.
That’s why those people don’t have any excuse. R OMANS 1:19–20 CEV

God Sustains Everything

Every creature’s life is dependent on God

The life of every living creature and the spirit in every human body are
in his hands. JOB 12:10 GW
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God made and sustains all things through Jesus Christ

God created the universe by his Son, and everything will someday
belong to the Son. 3God’s Son has all the brightness of God’s own
glory and is like him in every way. By his own mighty word, he holds
the universe together. HEBREWS 1:2B–3A CEV

God’s Creation of People

God has made people with a spirit

The LORD – he who stretches out the heavens and lays the
foundations of the earth, who forms the human spirit within a person
– says, … ZECHARIAH 12:1B NET

God has made people in his own image

Then God said, “Let us make humans in our image, in our likeness.
Let them rule the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the domestic
animals all over the earth, and all the animals that crawl on the
earth.” 27So God created humans in his image. In the image of God he
created them. He created them male and female. G ENESIS 1:26–27 GW
That God has made people in his own image is evident in that they
reflect such things as his personal traits – e.g. aspects of his
character and intellect – and that they have a spirit (as discussed in
the previous subsection). Additionally, it is noteworthy that
although God essentially is spirit, some descriptions of visions or
“appearances” of God speak of him in terms of a human-like form
(cf. Ezekiel 1:26–28; Daniel 7:9).

Every person will die

It is better to go to a funeral than a feast. For death is the destiny of
every person, and the living should take this to heart. E CCLESIASTES 7:2 NET

People’s spirits exist after death

As they [Jews] continued to stone Stephen, he kept praying, “Lord
Jesus, receive my spirit!” ACTS 7:59 ISV

Pray for persecuted Christians

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Do you believe that God created the world? Why or why not?
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What does God being our creator mean for our relationship with him?
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What is our “spirit”?

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How should the fact that people are made in God’s image influence us?
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How could you use the world as evidence for God’s existence, when
talking to a non-Christian?
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7. God’s Sovereignty
As the one and only God, God has supreme power and control over all
things. Comprehending this and its implications is vital to having a
sound understanding of God and of his relationship to the world –
including his relationship with ourselves.

God Rules Supreme

He is the one and only God

[ G O D : ] And there is no other god besides me, a righteous God and a
Savior; there is none besides me. 22“Turn to me and be saved, all the
ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other. ISAIAH 45:21B–22 ESV

God rules over all

O LORD, you are great, mighty, majestic, magnificent, glorious, and
sovereign over all the sky and earth! You have dominion and exalt
yourself as the ruler of all. 1 CHRONICLES 29:11 NET

God will reign forever

But you, O LORD, reign forever; your throne endures from generation
to generation. LAMENTATIONS 5:19 NET

God carries out his plans

The LORD Almighty has sworn an oath: “What I have planned will
happen. What I have determined to do will be done. ISAIAH 14:24 GNT

God will impose his absolute rule on all

[ J O HN ,
DE S C RIBIN G A V IS IO N : ] They said, “We give thanks to you, Lord
God Almighty, who is and who was, because you have taken your
great power and have begun to rule. R EVELATION 11:17 ISV
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God Has Control over All Things

God has control over evil

[ P A UL ,
T O BE LIE V E RS : ] The only temptation that has come to you is
that which everyone has. But you can trust God, who will not permit
you to be tempted more than you can stand. But when you are
tempted, he will also give you a way to escape so that you will be able
to stand it. 1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 NCV™

God has control over nature

He loads the clouds with moisture; he scatters his lightning through
the clouds. 12The clouds go round in circles, wheeling about according
to his plans, to carry out all that he commands them over the face of
the whole inhabited world. JOB 37:11–12 NET

God has control over the nations

[A P S A LM IS T , T O G O D : ] May the nations be glad and sing for joy,
because you judge the peoples with justice and guide every nation on
earth. PSALMS 67:4 GNT

God Has Control over People

God has control over people’s minds

The LORD caused the Egyptians to think well of them, and the
Egyptians gave the people everything they asked for. E XODUS
12:36A NCV ™

God has control over people’s actions

[ D A N IE L ,
T O K IN G B ELS HA ZZAR : ] But you have not glorified the God who
has in his control your very breath and all your ways! DANIEL 5:23B NET

God controls all that happens to people

[ A WIS E T E A C HE R : ] When life is good, enjoy it. But when life is hard,
remember: God gives good times and hard times, and no one knows
what tomorrow will bring. E CCLESIASTES 7:14 NCV™
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What makes you think that God reigns supreme in the world?
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What plans has God carried out - in the world and/or in the lives of
people you know?
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How should the teaching that God has control over evil influence us?

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To what degree does God impose his control over the nations? What
does he do?
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In what way/s does God exert control over our lives? (In your answer
you could make reference to your own life.)
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8. God’s Word
God’s word is our window to God. For through it we learn about God
and his relationship with us. This chapter begins with some basic
concepts and then looks at a key aspect of God’s word – God’s
covenant with Israel. This defined God’s relationship with his people in
the Old Testament and is critical to understanding the New Testament.

General

The Bible is God’s word

Everything in the Scriptures is God’s Word. 2 TIMOTHY 3:16A CEV
The Scriptures are the writings contained in the Bible – God’s word.

God’s word is true

The words of the LORD are true … PSALMS 33:4A GNT

God’s word is active and powerful

God’s word is alive and working and is sharper than a double-edged
sword. It cuts all the way into us, where the soul and the spirit are
joined, to the center of our joints and bones. And it judges the
thoughts and feelings in our hearts. HEBREWS 4:12 NCV™
God’s word can penetrate to the very depths of our inner-selves,
exposing our thoughts and attitudes for what they really are.

God’s word brings spiritual life

[ J E S US : ] The Spirit is the one who gives life; human nature is of no
help! The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life.
JOHN 6:63 NET

God’s word gives light

[A P S A LM IS T , T O G O D : ] Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for
my path. PSALMS 119:105 GW
God’s word gives “light” – guidance and spiritual insight.
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God’s Covenant with Israel

A covenant is a firm agreement made between two parties. God’s

covenants are a key aspect and expression of his word – as are his
commands, prophecies and promises.

God made a covenant with Israel, based on the laws he gave

through Moses
The LORD said to Moses, “Write down these words, for in
accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and
with Israel.” 28So he was there with the LORD forty days and forty
nights; he did not eat bread, and he did not drink water. He wrote
on the tablets the words of the covenant, the ten commandments.
E XODUS 34:27–28 NET

If the Israelites obeyed God, then they would be his people

and he would be their God
[ GO D,T O T HE I S RA E LIT E S : ] Obey me and carry out the terms of the
agreement exactly as I commanded you. If you do, you will be my
people and I will be your God. JEREMIAH 11:4B NET

Faithful obedience to the law would bring righteousness

[MOSES, T O T HE I S RA E LIT E S : ] It will be righteousness for us, if we’re
careful to obey all the law before the LORD our God, as he
commanded. DEUTERONOMY 6:25 ISV

The Ten Commandments

[ G O D : ] Do not worship any god except me. … 5Don’t bow down and
worship idols. … 7Do not misuse my name. … 8Remember that the
Sabbath Day belongs to me. … 10… No one is to work on that day…
12Respect your father and your mother … 13Do not murder. 14Be faithful

in marriage. 15Do not steal. 16Do not tell lies about others. 17Do not
want anything that belongs to someone else. E XODUS 20:3, 5A, 7–8, 10B,
12–17A CEV
The Ten Commandments form the basis of the law that God gave
through Moses. This law is sometimes referred to as the Mosaic Law.
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Should we accept every verse of Scripture as God’s word? What

dangers are there in not doing so?
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In what way/s is God’s word active and powerful?

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How does - or how should - God’s word impact the lives of his people?

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Is God’s covenant with Israel relevant in any way to God’s relationship

with his people today? If so, how?
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Which of the Ten Commandments do you need to be more mindful

of? How would doing so affect you/ your life?
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9. The Problem of Sin

Knowing what sin is and what its consequences are is vital to
understanding both God’s relationship with humankind and the need
for Jesus Christ’s mission. Knowing about the law’s provision of
“atonement” is also critical to understanding these things.

What and Who

Sin is breaking God’s law

Whoever sins is guilty of breaking God’s law, because sin is a breaking
of the law. 1 JOHN 3:4 GNT

Sin is committed by all people

All of us have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. R OMANS 3:23 CEV
The expression “fallen short of God’s glory” (v. 23) most likely
means that all people have failed to live up to a standard that
matches God’s glory. Sin is the reason for this.

Consequences of Sin

Sin means that we face God’s anger

[ P A UL ,
T O BE LIE V E RS : ] Actually all of us were like them and lived
according to our natural desires, doing whatever suited the wishes of
our own bodies and minds. In our natural condition we, like everyone
else, were destined to suffer God’s anger. E PHESIANS 2:3 GNT
All people have lived sinful lives and face the consequences.

Sin results in physical death

Sin came into the world through one man, and his sin brought death
with it. As a result, death has spread to the whole human race
because everyone has sinned. R OMANS 5:12 GNT
Note that this verse refers to death initially coming as a
consequence of the first sin, committed by the first man, Adam.
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Sin brings the prospect of eternal death

For the payoff of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in
Christ Jesus our Lord. R OMANS 6:23 NET
God’s holiness and justice mean that unforgiven sin must be
punished with everlasting death. It involves everlasting separation
from God, in hell.

The Law’s Provision for Sin

An animal was offered by a priest to God to make atonement

for anyone who sinned
[MOSES, T O T HE I S RA E LIT E S : ] If any person sins unintentionally, then he
must bring a yearling female goat for a purification offering. 28And
the priest must make atonement for the person who sins
unintentionally … to make atonement for him, and he will be forgiven.
NUMBERS 15:27–28 NET
“Atonement” is where God accepts such an offering or sacrifice of a
living being as a substitute for the life of a person who has sinned.
God accepts the sacrifice as payment for the person’s sin.

The high priest made atonement for Israel as a whole

[ GO D,
T O M O S E S : ] … he is to make atonement for the priests and for all
the people of the assembly. LEVITICUS 16:33B NET

However, Israel did not keep God’s law and broke his covenant
Samaria [the capital city of northern Israel] fell because the Israelites
did not obey the LORD their God, but broke the covenant he had
made with them and disobeyed all the laws given by Moses, the
servant of the LORD. They would not listen and they would not obey.
2 KINGS 18:12 GNT
Despite the law’s provision for Israel’s sin, the Israelites as a whole
persisted in sin – rebelling against God and breaking his covenant
with them. This showed that ultimately the law was not sufficient to
deal with sin.

Pray for persecuted Christians

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Give a definition of sin.

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Why is sin so bad?

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Why does sin result in people facing God’s anger?

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What other consequences of sin are there (in addition to those

mentioned in this chapter)?
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Explain as simply as you can the concept of making atonement for a

person who has sinned.
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10. God’s Judgment

An understanding of God’s judgment is needed to understand God
himself, and also his salvation for people. Additionally, the topic of
God’s judgment contains some of the most awe-inspiring teaching,
and even reasons for hope for God’s people.

Reasons for God’s Judgment

God’s judgment is to punish sin

[ D A N IE L ,
T O G O D : ] All Israel has broken your law and turned away by
not obeying you. Therefore you have poured out on us the judgment
solemnly threatened in the law of Moses the servant of God, for we
have sinned against you. DANIEL 9:11 NET

God’s judgment is to discipline his people

[ P A UL , T O BE LIE V E RS : ] But when we are judged by the Lord, we are
disciplined so that we may not be condemned with the world.
1 CORINTHIANS 11:32 NET

God’s judgment is to punish the wicked

But by the same word the present heavens and earth have been
reserved for fire, by being kept for the day of judgment and
destruction of the ungodly. 2 PETER 3:7 NET

The Justice of God’s Judgment

God judges fairly

[ D A V ID ,
T O G O D : ] You are fair and honest in your judgments, and you
have judged in my favour. PSALMS 9:4 GNT

God judges correctly

“Yes, Lord God Almighty, your judgments are true and fair.”
R EVELATION 16:7B GW
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God repays people according to what they have done

[ P A UL ,
S P E A KIN G O F G O D ’ S FIN A L JUDGM E N T : ] On that day everyone will
see God’s right judgments. 6God will reward or punish every person for
what that person has done. R OMANS 2:5B–6 NCV™

God gives fair warning of judgment

[ GO D: ]There are times, Jeremiah, when I threaten to uproot, tear
down, and destroy a nation or kingdom. 8But if that nation I
threatened stops doing wrong, I will cancel the destruction I intended
to do to it. JEREMIAH 18:7–8 NET
What God says here regarding nations is also applicable to individuals.

The Wicked and God’s Judgment

People may question God’s apparent lack of judgment

regarding the wicked
[ J E RE M IA H : ]
LORD, when I bring my case to you, you are always
right. But I want to ask you about the justice you give. Why are evil
people successful? Why do dishonest people have such easy lives?
JEREMIAH 12:1 NCV ™

But in due time God does take action against the wicked
[ GO D: ]To me belong vengeance and recompense. In due time their
feet will slip, because their time of calamity is near and the things
prepared for them draw near. DEUTERONOMY 32:35 ISV

Pray for persecuted Christians

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How should the statement that God is the judge of the world
encourage us?
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What factors make God’s judgment just?

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How do you think God may carry out his judicial retribution in the present
time? Are there any happenings that you think may be God’s judgment?
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Why do you think that God’s judgment of the wicked is not more
immediate?
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If God did not judge us, would there have been any need for Jesus
Christ to die?
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Topics in This Series

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

P art A. God and Spirit u al P owers P art E. Relat in g t o 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

P art B. God and th e W orld: Bas ics P art F . Ch u rch Lif e

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

P art C. God and the World: Jesus Christ P art G. Relat in g t o P eople

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

P art D. God and H is Own P eople P art H . P ers ev erin g

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

17. Keys to God’s Interaction 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

everyone. 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. S tudies
Suitable to give to non-Christian friends.
Has study series based on it.

Foundations Edition – The Bible’s teaching

condensed for young believers. For newer
S tudies
Christians. Study series is ideal for studies with
newer believers.

Intermediate Edition – The Bible’s teaching

summarized for growing believers.
For developing a sound understanding of the S tudies
faith. Studies are excellent for Bible study groups.

Comprehensive Edition – The Bible’s

teaching presented for Bible students.
For a more comprehensive knowledge of
the faith. Studies are ideal for studying S tudies
topics in detail.

In-Depth Edition – The Bible’s teaching

expounded for Bible scholars.
For pastors, church leaders, Bible students and all who
want a deep understanding of the faith. Available in a
single pdf file with some 100,000 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 Solidarity International – csi-usa.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.

Open Doors – www.opendoors.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

This site provides weekly prayer bulletins.

The Bible League – bl.org.au/get-involved/bibles-for-the-persecuted

It supplies Bibles to persecuted Christians and provides training.

Voice of the Martyrs – www.persecution.com

VOM helps persecuted Christians spread the gospel. It also gives material aid.

World Watch Monitor – www.worldwatchmonitor.org

It reports the story of Christians under pressure for their faith.

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.