Bible Basics

 



 Introduction

In the coming weeks, we’ll look at the bible itself and some interesting facts and stories that some may not have considered in their perusal of the book. For this article, we’ll just share some basic overview information; most you probably already know, before diving into more detail later on.

As the apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

 

Basic Information 

 ·       There are 66 books in the bible; 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.

 

Old Testament 

 ·         The first five books are called The Law: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

·         The next 9 books are the history: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, and 1&2 Chronicles

·         Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther are history books following the 70 years Babylonian captivity for Judah.

·         The next 5 books are of Wisdom and Poetry: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon (Song of Songs).

·         The Remaining books are of Prophecy…

                 o   Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel are the major                        prophets.

o   Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi are all minor prophets.

 

New Testament 

 ·         The first four of the NT are the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

 ·         The book of Acts (Acts of the Apostles) is the history of the church.

 ·         The next 21 books are called the epistles (letters); written to individuals or churches (congregations): Romans, 1&2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1&2 Thessalonians, 1&2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1&2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, and Jude.

 ·         The Book of Revelation; the last book of scripture, is prophecy.

 

Conclusion

For more information, a summary of each book of bible can be found by clicking on this link. We’re just getting started. If there’s any article you’d like to write about the bible, feel free to post it in the comments section.

 

Yours in Christ,

 

Chris

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

There are No Material Possessions

Image
  Things Not Found on Judgment Day, Part 4   Introduction A tough case was being argued in court. The defense attorney, feeling that he was in trouble, sent the judge a bottle of hundred-year-old brandy. The defendant was fit to be tied. “The judge will kill me,” he said. “Trying to bribe him; we’re dead.” “I don’t think so,” his attorney told him, “I sent it in the other lawyer’s name!”   You Can’t Take it with You In ancient Egypt, Pharaohs were buried with luxurious items such as gold, jewelry, family heirlooms, paintings, and even a chariot. It was said that they would need these items in the afterlife. In the more modern times, people are buried with sentimental items that meant something to the individual. For example, actor Bela Lugosi; known for his role as Count Dracula was buried in his Dracula cape. Princess Diana was buried with a set of rosary beads given to her by Mother Theresa. There are, others, who are buried with their fortunes; money mostly, bu
Read more

Who Wrote the Bible?

Image
  Introduction Several years ago, I attempted to talk to a co-worker about the bible and he wasn’t interested. I was trying to tell him it was written by God; even though he had several human writers. His comment to me was, “Are you trying to tell me that God whispered in the ears of these men of what to write?” At the time, I didn’t have an answer. But it does make one pause and ask the question, who did write the bible? We’ll look at some possibilities below.   Potential Authors AN UNBELIEVER—How ironic would it be if the scriptures were, in fact, written by an Atheist? He would show how foolish it is to waste time worshipping someone, or something, that doesn’t exist. For sure, he would discuss the worship of idols like in Isa. 44:8-19; how one would spend all this time worshipping an inanimate object, hoping to be rewarded. But it isn’t written by an Atheist as they wouldn’t include verses like Psalms 14:1, The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God."
Read more

The Death of Marriage

Image
  Divorce and the Bible, part 1   Introduction In Malachi 2:16, it is written, “For the LORD God of Israel says That He hates divorce, For it covers one's garment with violence,” Says the LORD of hosts. “Therefore take heed to your spirit, That you do not deal treacherously.” Marriage is an invention of God, divorce is an invention of man, therefore, God hates divorce. And, it’s not just an unscriptural one either. He hates it altogether. In this series of articles, we’ll look at what the bible has to say about divorce.   Definition of Divorce 1828 Webster’s Dictionary —   A legal dissolution of the bonds of matrimony, or the separation of husband and wife by a judicial sentence. This is properly called a divorce, and called technically, divorce a vinculo matrimonii.   Easton’s Bible Dict. — The dissolution of the marriage tie was regulated by the Mosaic law Deut. 24:1-4. The Jews, after the Captivity, were required to dismiss the foreign women they had married c
Read more