Top Banner: The Bible proclaims good news

Right couplet: Glory in Heaven

Left couplet: Peace on earth

Above the circle, from right to left: Jesus Christ came to the world to save sinners

Inside the cross, top to bottom: He was born today for you

Inside the cross, right to left: Savior-lord

Stars inside the circle, right to left: I announce to you good news that is for all people

Large characters inside the book, right to left: The Lord Jesus said, it is the Scriptures that give testimony about me Chapter 5, Verse 39

Margins of the book: (right) The Gospel of John 258 (left) The Gospel of John 259

Lower left: The High Lord loved the world to such an extent that he sent his only son so that those who trust in him would not perish but have eternal life

Lower center: In the center of this picture is a large book. It is Christianity’s Bible (lit. Holy Scriptures). Inside this Bible is declared to us good news which is for all people, that the Lord, the savior of the world has been born. Throughout his life he preached the good news that saves people. Afterward he died on a cross. He bled and gave up his life, redeeming people from their sin. Three days after he died he was resurrected to life to make people righteous. In forty days he ascended to Heaven. All who trust in his love will certainly receive peace and blessing.

On this picture why are there stars? Because the Bible says, in ancient times wise men from the East saw in the heavens a special star appear and they knew that the king of kings, the Savior-Lord Jesus was born, so they came from far away to worship him

At the top of the picture is a cross. Above it there are two characters that mean “today.” They indicate the day of Jesus’ birth, using the solar calendar shared by all believers everywhere to be December 25 as a joyous day, as the day to celebrate Jesus’ holy birth. On this day all believers everywhere have a special gathering to commemorate and worship Jesus, invite all people to come to the church, and with all believers rejoice together and worship and receive peace that comes from the Lord

Below the picture:
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Please come to the Gospel Hall to hear the Word and study the Bible
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Right: National phonetic alphabet crash-course graduation certificate

Inside the book: This Bible is able to make you wise unto salvation because of your faith in Christ Jesus

Today (name) of (name of) province (name of) county currently (number) years old

At this church (name of church) attended the national phonetic alphabet crash-course has passed the Bible reading and recitation test and is eligible to receive this certificate as evidence

Pastor (name) of (church) [and] (name) instructor

Inside small box: another certificate can be written as evidence

Chinese Republic    year    month    day

Left:
Above: office stub
Below: Today (name) of (name of) province (name of) county
Current (number) years old has graduated from the national phonetic alphabet crash-course
Chinese Republic year month day

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Couplet left: Instruct the foolish people through the Bible

Couplet right: The world is drowning, rescue it through the Way

Middle scroll, large characters: The Way of the Lord

Middle scroll, medium characters in middle, line 1: [Is] perfect (or complete), certain, upright, clean, eternal, true, [and] righteous

Middle scroll, medium characters in middle, line 2: the one who observes [these]

Middle scroll, large character: Is able

Middle scroll, medium characters at bottom: to rectify his heart-mind, bring to sincerity his intentions, reform himself, align his family, govern the state, and bring peace to all under heaven

Characters below scrolls: Shanghai Kunshan Garden, no. 4 Please go to the Gospel Hall to hear the Word and study the Bible Shanghai Publishing Company

In red characters: Pronunciation guide