INTRODUCTION

A.) Working Description about the Bible:

- is the “Word of God;”
(Everything written in the Bible by
His Sacred Writers)
- for “us mankind;” (particularly written
for us humankind)
- and for “our salvation.” (intended for all of us
to be guided in our journey thru this life)
B.) Significance of the Bible:
- the “Word of God – gives inspiration, guidance, & assurance
of God’s love for us.
C.) Major Divisions of the Bible:
1. Old Testament - talks about “God’s promise of redemption”
after the fall of Adam & Eve (representing
humankind)
-Adam = representing the Male species)
-Eve = representing the Female species)
2. New Testament - talks about the “fulfillment of God’s promise”
thru Jesus, the Christ.
The word “Testament” – it means, “covenant or agreement” between God and
His people.
D.) Canons of the Bible:
1. Alexandrian Canon
2. Jewish Canon
A. The Old Testament –
a. 1. Old Test. books ff.: Alexandrian Canon
a. 1. a. Pentateuch - 5 books attributed to Moses
a. 2. b. Historical books - 16 books
a. 3. c. Wisdom books - 7 books
a. 4. d. Prophetical books -18 books
1. Pentateuch
1.a. Genesis - talks about “creation”
1.b. Exodus - talks about “journey”
1.c. Leviticus - talks about “worship, sacrifices, offerings”
1.d. Numbers - talks about “census, tent/temple construction”
1. e. Deuteronomy - talks about “2nd giving of the law, farewell,
& exhortations of Moses.
B. The New Testament –
b. 1. Books in the New Testament
b.1.a. Gospels = Life story of Jesus, the Christ
b.2.b. Acts of the Apostles = Works of the Apostles
b.3.c. Christian Letters in general = Life story of the E.C.C.
b.4.d. Book of Revelation = Thing about the present & future events