Profiles Index

Jack Zavada
Biography of Jack Zavada, Guest Contributor to About.com's Christianity site. As a career writer who never married, and also a cancer survivor, Jack Zavada is well acquainted with rejection and disappointment. He credits his positive attitude and faith in God to his parents, who instilled in him a determination to succeed despite setbacks. The hard-won lessons he has learned may help bring hope and encouragement to other singles.

David and Goliath - Bible Story Summary
A brief summary of the Bible story, "David and Goliath," with Scripture reference, interesting points or lessons to be learned from the story, and a question for reflection.

Crucifixion of Jesus Christ - Bible Story Summary
Jesus Crucifixion - Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity, died on a Roman cross as recorded in all four gospels. Read a brief summary of the Bible story about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, with Scripture references, interesting points or lessons to be learned from the story, and a question for reflection.

How to Become a Christian
Becoming a Christian is one of the most important steps you will take in your life on earth. Learn what the Bible teaches on how to become a Christian and what it means to be a follower of Christ.

Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ: This Bible study resource presents a profile of Jesus Christ, the New Testament person of the Bible. You will learn about Jesus, what he accomplished, his character strengths and weaknesses, and any lessons we can learn from his life.

Eve
Eve: This Bible study resource presents a profile of Eve, the Old Testament person of the Bible. You will learn about Eve, the first woman and mother of all the living, what she accomplished, her character strengths and weaknesses, and any lessons we can learn from her life.

Adam
Adam: This Bible study resource presents a profile of Adam, the Old Testament person of the Bible. You will learn about Adam, the first man and father of humankind, what he accomplished, his character strengths and weaknesses, and any lessons we can learn from his life.

Presidential Candidate Bill Richardson
Issues of faith and religion come to the forefront quite often during elections and presidential campaigns. In preparation for the primary elections, I thought it would be helpful to provide a "faith snapshot" of each of the 2008 presidential candidates. As I receive responses from a brief questionnaire and find additional faith-related statements from Bill Richardson, I will update this faith snapshot.

Presidential Candidate Duncan Hunter
Issues of faith and religion come to the forefront quite often during elections and presidential campaigns. In preparation for the primary elections, I thought it would be helpful to provide a "faith snapshot" of each of the 2008 presidential candidates. As I receive responses from a brief questionnaire and find additional faith-related statements from Duncan Hunter, I will update this faith snapshot.

Anglican/Episcopal Denomination
This Anglican church denomination profile provides a brief sketch of the Anglican church/Episcopal church denomination including the number of worldwide members, founders, geography, governing body, sacred text, notable Anglicans, and the beliefs and practices of the faith.

Why Become a Christian?
The Bible presents several very convincing reasons to become a Christian. Here are six life-changing experiences worth considering as reasons to convert to Christianity.

Cain
Cain: This Bible study resource presents a profile of Cain, the Old Testament person of the Bible. You will learn about Cain, the first person to commit murder in the Bible, what he accomplished, his character strengths and weaknesses, and any lessons we can learn from his life.

Abel
Abel: This Bible study resource presents a profile of Abel, the Old Testament person of the Bible. You will learn about Abel, the first martyr and shepherd in the Bible, what he accomplished, his character strengths and weaknesses, and any lessons we can learn from his life.

Ten Commandments - Bible Story Summary
Ten Commandments is a brief summary of the Bible story, "The Ten Commandments," with Scripture reference, interesting points or lessons to be learned from the story, and a question for reflection.

Top Christian Movies for Easter
These top Christian movies for Easter are chosen specifically because they commemorate in a passionate and powerful way, the life, mission, message, sacrifice and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. If you're looking for a movie with an Easter theme to add to your DVD collection this year, consider one of these memorable productions.

Resurrection of Jesus Christ - Bible Story Summary
Resurrection of Jesus Christ - read a brief summary of the Bible story about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, with Scripture references, interesting points or lessons to be learned from the story, and a question for reflection.

Facts of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Crucifixion was not only one of the most disgraceful forms of death, but also one of the most dreaded and painful methods of execution in the ancient world. Take some time to consider the sacrifice Jesus made for you and me on the cross.

Christianity Basics (101)
"Christianity Basics (101)" covers ten basic principles fundamental to becoming established and growing toward maturity in the Christian faith.

Christianity Today - General Statistics and Facts of Christianity
Christianity is the largest religion in the world today. These facts and statistics of Christianity provide a global look at Christianity as a world religion today.

President Barack Obama
Issues of faith and religion come to the forefront quite often during elections and presidential campaigns. In preparation for the primary elections, I thought it would be helpful to provide a "faith snapshot" of each of the 2008 presidential candidates. As I receive responses from a brief questionnaire and find additional faith-related statements from Barack Obama, I will update this faith snapshot.

5 Steps to Building Your Christian Marriage
Building your Christian marriage and keeping it strong, does require work. However, the blessings and rewards of that effort are priceless and immeasurable. Here are 5 steps for building your Christian marriage.

Pastor Danny Hodges
Biography of Pastor Danny Hodges, Guest Contributor to About's Christianity site, and Senior Pastor at Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg.

Noah's Ark and the Flood - Bible Story Summary
Noah's Ark and the Flood is a brief summary of this Bible story that teaches us about setting an example with our lives. The Bible story summary of Noah's Ark and the Flood is complete with Scripture reference, interesting points or lessons to be learned from the story, and a question for reflection.

The Creation Story - Bible Story Summary
The Creation Story: In this Bible story summary, we'll look at the creation account from the book of Genesis. It's part of a collection of Bible story summaries highlighting the simple yet profound truths found in the ancient and enduring stories of the Bible. Each of the summaries provides a brief synopsis of the Bible account with Scripture references, interesting points or lessons to be learned from the story, and a question for reflection.

Rick Warren Biography
Rick Warren Biography: Get to know the life and ministry of Pastor Rick Warren, author of the bestselling book, The Purpose Driven Life, and founder of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, one of the largest, most prominent churches in America.