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The Bible is divided into two main parts. The Old Testament , which tells of the Jewish history, and the old prophets all who lived before the birth of christ. The New Testament is about the birth of christ , his life and teaching, and also after hid death and what the apostles did.

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Do christians follow the Old Testament or the New Testament?

Mainly christians use both the books , but mainly the new testament as it has more on Jesus.


Do Christians use the New Testament?

Yes Christians use the New Testament a great deal.


Why do Christians care about Hebrew scripture?

Because the vast majority of Christians believe that the Hebrew scriptures are just as valid as the new testament scriptures. While parts of the old testament scriptures have been overridden by Jesus's death on the cross and the transformation of living under the law to now living under grace, most Christians still believe that the old testament is still part of God's word. In fact, much of the new testament relates back to the old testament, the book of Hebrews in particular. Many Christians look to the old testament to find prophesies fulfilled in the life of Christ especially in the book of Isiah.


Do Christians accept the Old and New Testaments as holy books?

Yes they do. ADDITION: Yes Christians believe both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Abraham of the Old Testament is the Christian's spiritual father, not like God our Father, but we are connected to Abraham spiritually (Romans 4:1; 4:12, James 2:21-23). The Old Testament is our example for many things. Also Christians do not follow the Law of Moses when it comes to ceremonial laws, rites, sacrifices, holidays or abstaining from certain foods, but we do follow God's laws and they are backed up by Jesus in the New Testament.


The original new testament writings were called Hebrew scriptures true or false?

False. The Hebrew Scriptures form what Christians know as the Old Testament.

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Do christians follow the Old Testament or the New Testament?

Mainly christians use both the books , but mainly the new testament as it has more on Jesus.


What is sacred text Christians follow?

The Bible, comprising the Old Testament and the New Testament


What is the name for the new information that Christians added to the old testament?

The "New" Testament - the story the life of Christ and the Teachings of Christ.


What do the Old Testament and the New Testament of the Bible teach?

The Old Testament tells the history of the nation Israel and God's dealings with them to about 400 B.C. Christians see its complement in the New Testament, which reveals Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy.


Do Christians use the New Testament?

Yes Christians use the New Testament a great deal.


What are the named Holy books?

For Christians New testament and Old testament create the Holy Bible. For the Jewish, Torrah and Qur'an


What religion is the bible associated with?

Originally, the Jewish people, with the Old Testament. The Christians are also associated with it, but they follow the New Testament


What is the sacred writing of the christians?

The Holy Bible that contains both the Old Testament and New Testament. There are 66 books of inspired writings.


What christians think the bible is?

Christians believe the bible is gods word. the old testament is the background -before Jesus came (setting the scene) the new testament is when Jesus came and his life.


What book do christian follow by?

Christians follow the Bible, which is divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Bible contains sacred texts and teachings that are considered to be the inspired word of God by Christians.


Who is the Old Testament imporatant to?

The old testament is important to the Jews, but also to all christians.


Do Christians choose the New Testament over the Old Testament?

That would really be based on the individuals preference. The Old Testament provides valuable history, but the New Testament talks about Jesus Christ's ministry in the gospels, and everything after that (after he ascended into heaven) has something to do with his disciples.