Bible Studies
The Bible is a very interesting read with several sections, as the spirit of God reveals, the connections in this whole book is outstanding.
OLD TESTAMENT (39 books)
PENTATEUCH (5 BOOKS OF THE LAW)
Genesis - Creation, the Fall, the Flood, spread of the nations, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. Enslavement in Egypt.
... This book speaks of beginnings and foundation; understanding of the rest of the Bible. It speaks about relationships, highlighting those between God and his creation.
Exodus - Enslavement, Moses, 10 plagues, Passover, Leave Egypt, Red Sea Crossing, Mt. Sinai and the 10 Commandments
Leviticus - Instructions on sacrificial system and the priesthood. Instructions on moral purity.
... Leviticus receives its name from the Septuagint (the pre-Christian Greek translation of the Old Testament) and means "concerning the Levites" (the priests of Israel).
Numbers - Still at Mt. Sinai, people make false idol, punishment, 40-years wandering begins.
Deuteronomy - Moses' discourses on God's Acts for Israel the Decalogue, the ceremonial, civil, and social Laws, and covenant ratification.
Old Testament NARRATIVE
Historical Books - 12 books
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, Second Kings,
First Chronicles, Second Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
POETIC BOOKS/WISDOM LITERATURE - 5 books
Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon
PROPHETIC BOOKS - 17 books
MAJOR PROPHETS
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel
MINOR PROPHETS
Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk,
Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
NEW TESTAMENT (27 Books)
New Testament NARRATIVE
Matthew- Presents Jesus as the Messiah. Genealogy of Jesus through Joseph. Fulfilment of O.T. prophecy.
Mark- Presents Jesus as the Servant. 1/3 of the gospel deals with the last week of His life.
Luke- Presents Jesus as the Son of Man to seek and save the lost. Genealogy of Jesus through Mary. Largest of the gospels.
John- Presents Jesus as God in flesh, the Christ, so that you might believe.
Acts- Historical account from Jesus’ ascension to travels of Paul in his missionary journeys.
Paul's EPISTLES
Romans--A systematic examination of justification, sanctification, and glorification. Examines God’s plan for the Jews and the Gentiles.
1 Corinthians--This letter deals with factions and corrections due to immorality, lawsuits, and abuse of the Lord’s Supper. Also mentions idols, marriage, and the resurrection.
2 Corinthians--Paul’s defense of his apostolic position.
Galatians--Paul refutes the errors of legalism and examines the proper place of grace in the Christian’s life.Ephesians--The believer’s position in Christ and information on Spiritual warfare.
Philippians--Paul speaks of his imprisonment and his love for the Philippians. He exhorts them to godliness and warns them of legalism.
Colossians--Paul focuses on the preeminence of Jesus in creation, redemption, and godliness.
1 Thessalonians--Paul’s ministry to the Thessalonians. Teachings on purity and mention of the return of Christ.
2 Thessalonians--Corrections on the Day of the Lord.
1 Timothy--Instructions to Timothy on proper leadership and dealings with false teachers, the role of women, prayer, and requirements of elders and deacons.
2 Timothy--A letter of encouragement to Timothy to be strong.
Titus--Paul left Titus in Crete to care for the churches there. Requirements for elders.
Philemon--a letter to the owner of a runaway slave. Paul appeals to Philemon to forgive Onesimus.
General EPISTLES
Hebrews-A letter to the Hebrew Christians in danger of returning to Judaism. It demonstrates the superiority of Jesus over the O.T. system. Mentions the Melchizedek priesthood. (Hebrews may be of Pauline origin. There is much debate on its authorship).
James-a practical exhortation of believers to live a Christian life evidencing regeneration. It urges self-examination of the evidence of the changed life.
1 Peter-Peter wrote this letter to encourage its recipients in the light of their suffering and be humble in it. Mentions baptism.
2 Peter-Deals with the person on an inward level, warnings against false teachers, and mentions the Day of the Lord.
1 John-John describes true fellowship of the believers with other believers and with God. God as light and love. Encourages a holy Christian walk before the Lord. Much mention of Christian love.
2 John--Praise for walking in Christ and a reminder to walk in God’s love.
3 John-John thanks Gaius for his kindness to God’s people and rebukes Diotrephes.
Jude-Exposing false teachers and uses O.T. allusions to demonstrate the judgment upon them. Contends for the faith.
Apocalyptic EPISTLE
Revelation-
A highly symbolic vision of the future rebellion, judgment, and consummation of all things.
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