What is OBEX?

Ever wonder why the Bible is easily the best-selling book of all time? Curious as to how this ancient book could shape modern civilisation and culture? Interested in why many leading academics, scientists and philosophers consider the Bible to be the only source of absolute truth in our age?

The Origin Bible Exhibition takes you on a journey through the history of the Bible. You can learn how so many books became one. Through the exhibition you can enter the world of our ancestors. You can follow the timeline from Adam to Abraham, from Joshua to Jesus.

The Origin Bible Exhibition (OBEX) is a fresh, modern, and artistically vibrant display. Showing sensitivity to the architecture, culture and history of Bible times, the artists have produced a coherent canvas that teaches at many levels. Material is layered in complexity from Key Stage 1 (age 5-7) all the way up to advanced theology.

OBEX can be displayed after as little as 45 minutes preparation, giving the opportunity for schools and community halls to make use of their busy spaces. The OBEX team gives guided tours of the exhibition for schools and other interested groups, and is also available for consultation for the general public.

Why the Bible?

The Bible is the best-selling book of all time — no other book comes close. It has shaped the history, culture and languages of the modern world.

We believe that the Bible is not only the most significant book in the world, but more importantly it is from God. By this we mean…

  • The Bible is Inspired — every word of the Bible is "God-breathed"

  • The Bible is Inerrant — it is without error in the original manuscripts

  • The Bible is Absolute — it is unchanging, propositional truth, and therefore it cannot be broken

  • The Bible is Authoritative — it carries all the authority of God, it demands our attention, and it commands our obedience

  • The Bible is Living & Powerful — it comes from the Living God, it is active, not passive, and it accomplishes God's purpose

  • The Bible is Progressive — God's revelation of Himself was given over many centuries and in different ways

  • The Bible is Complete — all that God has to communicate to us by special revelation is contained in the Bible

FAQs

CHARITY COMMISSION

OBEX is a free at entry exhibition. We do not charge schools or other groups for the visit of our exhibition.

The Origin Bible Trust is funded by free-will offerings and its accounts are available via the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland Charity Number 106591

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

The safeguarding of children is paramount to all who are part of OBEX. We have a Child Protection Policy which each leader is required to follow at all times. All trustees and leaders have undergone recent (within 5 years of appointment) enhanced disclosure checks through AccessNI.

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Contact us

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have questions, feedback, or are interested in hosting the Bible Exhibition, reach out to us