Sunday, December 9, 2018

Understanding the Bible

The Bible means the Book.

It was written over a period of 1600 years in over a dozen countries on 3 continents by people from all walks of life in 3 languages.

There were about 40 writers by on one author, God!


2 Timothy 3:16-17 English Standard Version (ESV)

16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 

Overview of the Old Testament

Law- 5 books - Genesis through Deuteronomy written by Moses. 

Historical - 12 books - Joshua through Esther

Poetical - 5 books - Job through Song of Solomon 

Prophetical - 17 books-  5 Major prophets.  12 Minor Prophets.  


Then, 400 years of silence.


Overview of the New Testament.

Gospels - 4 books - Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

Acts - historical record of the first church.

Epistles - 21 books - Romans through Jude.

Revelation - prophecy of the last days and eternity.   

Chris Hodges, Church of the Highlands

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