The Bible
Most popular selling book in the world. It reveals the origin, mission and destiny of man.
Books in the Bible
73 books total
46 old testament
27 new testament
Old testament
Events that happened before Jesus’s birth. It shows the relationship between the Hebrew people and God
Books of the Old Testament
The Law: Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy
History: Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Tobit Judith Esther 1 Maccabees 2 Maccabees
Wisdom: Job Psalms Psalms 1:51 Ecclesiastes Song of songs Wisdom Sirach
New Testament
Talks about Jesus and his teachings
Books of the New Testament
The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Pauls Letters: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 timothy, 2 Timothy, Hebrews, Philemon
General Letters: Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude
Inerrancy
comes from the word error and it conveys the idea that since the bible is Gods divinely inspired word it is not and cannot be in error
Historical-Critical Method
Tries to uncover the intention of the human authors of the books, within their historical framework, as they addressed their particular audiences (in other words, going back in time!)
Exegesis
Scripture interpreted in its original context (what it meant for the Biblical people)
Hermeneutics
The message of scriptures related to today (what it means for us today)
Literary Forms in the Bible
Myth, List, Prophecy, Law, Sermon, History, Historical Narrative, Letter, Proverb, Parable, Psalm, Poetry, Prayer
Myth
traditional and symbolic story focusing on the deeds of gods or heroes, often in explanation of some natural phenomenon
List
Itemized series of names, words, etc., usually recorded in a set order
Prophecy
prediction made under divine influence and direction
Law
rule of conduct, moral principle, etc., derived from a generally recognized concept of universal justice
Sermon
speech of a serious kind of pronouncement record or account usually written in chronological order of past
History
Record or account usually written in chronological order of past events, especially those
Historical Narrative
historical account of past events told in the form of a story
Letter
written or printed message, usually of a personal nature or concerning a specific subject
Proverb
prose or poetic statement or maxim for instruction
Parable
short allegorical story told to bring out a moral or religious truth
Psalm
sacred song or poem
Poetry
words and verses expressing the poet’s personal and inner feelings (lyrical poetry was meant to be used i.e. the Psalms)
Prayer
words of praise, adoration, thanksgiving, intercession or forgiveness intended for our Lord
Truths of the Bible
1)Religious Truth
2)Symbolic Truth
3)Moral Truth
4)Scientific Truth
5)Proverbial Truth (Sayings that are practical and often repeated)
6)Historical Truth