How can the Bible give answers for all the toughest problems humanity has struggled with for so long? The Holy Bible can give definitive answers because its ultimate author is the greatest expert of all. Our Creator God knows exactly what makes us tick and what causes us to suffer and what makes us thrive.
God tells us He inspired the Holy Bible. Even though the 66 books of the Holy Bible were written over a period of 1,500 years by about 40 authors, each with a personal style, there is an amazing consistency to its message and teaching that displays the ultimate authorship of God (2 Timothy 3:16 ).
The Old Testament clearly identifies many of its sayings as coming directly from God.
“More than 3,800 times words are introduced by such formulae as ‘The Lord spoke,’ ‘Thus says the Lord’ and ‘The word of the Lord came’” (Eerdmans’ Handbook to the Bible, 1973, p. 33).
Jesus Christ gave His unqualified support to the inspiration of the Hebrew Bible, what we call the Old Testament today. He said, “Scripture cannot be broken” (John 10:35 ).
When the apostle Paul wrote, “Scripture says,” it was the same as if he was saying “God says” (Romans 9:17 ; Galatians 3:8 ).
See more facts about the world’s most important book in this section on the “Holy Bible.”
Old Testament Overview
The Old Testament lays the foundation of God’s relationship with humanity and His covenant with Israel. It is divided into the following sections:
Pentateuch (Torah): The first five books—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy—are traditionally attributed to Moses. Modern scholarship suggests they were composed by multiple authors between the 10th and 5th centuries B.C.E. These books cover creation, laws, and the early history of Israel.
Historical Books: This section includes books like Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and the two books of Samuel and Kings, among others. These books narrate Israel’s journey from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile, highlighting the nation’s struggles and victories.
Wisdom and Poetic Books: Comprising Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon, these writings explore themes of worship, human experience, and the pursuit of wisdom.
Prophetic Books: Featuring major prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, as well as the twelve minor prophets, these books deliver messages of warning, hope, and future restoration.
New Testament Overview
The New Testament unveils the life of Jesus Christ, the birth of the Church, and the hope of eternal life. It is divided into the following sections:
Gospels: The first four books—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—provide distinct perspectives on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Acts of the Apostles: This book recounts the formation of the early Church and the spread of the Christian message after Jesus’ ascension.
Pauline Epistles: Letters attributed to the Apostle Paul, such as Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, and Galatians, address doctrinal issues and offer guidance to early Christian communities.
General Epistles and Revelation: This section includes letters like Hebrews, James, and the epistles of Peter and John, concluding with Revelation, an apocalyptic vision of the end times and God’s ultimate victory.
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Old Testament
- Genesis
- Exodus
- Leviticus
- Numbers
- Deuteronomy
- Joshua
- Judges
- Ruth
- 1 Samuel
- 2 Samuel
- 1 Kings
- 2 Kings
- 1 Chronicles
- 2 Chronicles
- Ezra
- Nehemiah
- Esther
- Job
- Psalms
- Proverbs
- Ecclesiastes
- Song of Solomon
- Isaiah
- Jeremiah
- Lamentations
- Ezekiel
- Daniel
- Hosea
- Joel
- Amos
- Obadiah
- Jonah
- Micah
- Nahum
- Habakkuk
- Zephaniah
- Haggai
- Zechariah
- Malachi
