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

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