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- Welcome and Begin Honestly
- Welcome: Gateway to Enjoying the Bible
Welcome: Gateway to Enjoying the Bible
Born Again
Gateway to Enjoying the Bible
Explore the new life Jesus offers and what it means for reading the Bible
You Are Welcome Here
We live in a world of instant answers. A search engine or an AI tool can explain a difficult word, summarise a chapter or give background information in seconds. Yet having more information does not automatically help us know the God of the Bible or enjoy listening to Him through His Word.
Perhaps you have heard Bible stories since childhood. Perhaps the Bible is still new to you. You may believe in God and still feel far from Him. You may want to read the Bible but find it confusing, boring or disconnected from everyday life.
You do not need to pretend here. Bring your questions, doubts and hopes. Together, we will explore a personal question: Do I only know information about Jesus, or do I truly know and belong to Him?
A New Reason to Open the Bible
Information can be useful. AI, teachers and commentaries can help us understand many things. But they cannot trust Jesus or respond to God for us. We still need to read and think for ourselves.
EnjoyBible trains you to do more than collect quick answers. We want you to open the Bible, slow down, notice what is actually written, understand its message and respond to the God who speaks through it.
A restored relationship with God gives us a new reason to open the Bible: to know, trust and listen to Him. That is why this course is the recommended starting point for the EnjoyBible learning pathway. It introduces the relationship that gives Bible reading its deepest purpose.
This does not mean that you must already be a Christian before opening the Bible. Anyone can read the Bible and learn from it. God often uses Scripture to lead people to Jesus. Whether you already follow Him or are still exploring, you are welcome to begin.
Meet Dad, Mum, Anna, Joel and Sam
Dad
Mum
Anna
Joel
SamThey live in the same home, but they do not think in exactly the same way. They bring different questions, experiences and reactions to the family table.
Listen to their conversations. Think about their questions. You may recognise yourself in one of them. Their questions can help you think about where you are with God, without pretending to be further along.
Your Course Journey
Each section prepares you for the next. Take the journey in order.
Why We Need New Life
Explore sin, self-rule and why good works cannot repair our broken relationship with God.
God Has Come to Rescue Us
Discover the good news of Jesus' life, cross, resurrection and reign as God's saving King.
New Life and a Personal Response
Consider what it means to turn, trust and receive Jesus as Messiah, Saviour and Lord.
How Can You Know That You Belong to Jesus?
Find assurance, notice signs of new life and begin with Scripture, prayer, worship, fellowship, obedience and witness.
Take One Page at a Time
There are 15 learning pages, plus this welcome page. Longer pages have smaller parts and places to pause. You can learn on your own or talk through them with someone you trust. There is no need to rush.
About the Prayers in This Course
Some pages include a short prayer. You may use it, change it or speak to God in your own words. A prayer does not save you. Jesus saves. The suggested words simply help you respond to Him honestly.
Come and Meet the Jesus of the Bible
You may have come because you wanted to enjoy reading the Bible. We hope you discover something even greater: through Jesus, the God of the Bible invites you to know Him, belong to Him and walk with Him.