LESSON 4: FOUNDATIONS

The BIBLE
 2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17

“All Scripture is God breathed and is useful for

teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in
righteousness, so that the man of God may be
thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
 2 TIMOTEO 3:16-17
“Kinasihan ng Diyos ang bawat kasulatan. Ang mga ito ay
mapakikinabangan sa pagtuturo, sa pagsaway, sa pagtutuwid,
sa pagsasanay sa katuwiran.

Ito ay upang ang tao ng Diyos ay maging ganap, na naihandang lubos

sa mga mabubuting gawa.
I. What is
the BIBLE?
 The word “BIBLE”
comes from the Greek ‘BIBLOS’
which means BOOKS
 It was considered that these writings, on
their own, made up a concrete and defined
group of works that were superior to any other
literary works in existence.
 The Bible is known as the
Sacred Scriptures,
containing that which elevates it to the
category of the book of excellence.
 II. IMPORTANCE OF THE BIBLE
A. For it contains the Word of God and the revelation of
Christ.
B. For it contains the divine laws.
C. For its historical diffusion - compiles 66 books which are
the summary of over 40 writers throughout the ages.
 II. IMPORTANCE OF THE BIBLE

A.For it contains the

Word of God and the Revelation of
Christ.
 II. IMPORTANCE OF THE BIBLE

B. For it contains the

divine laws.
 II. IMPORTANCE OF THE BIBLE
C. For its historical diffusion - compiles 66 books which are the
summary of over 40 writers throughout the ages.
Old Testament – 39 Books (Genesis- Malachi)
New Testament – 27 Books (Matthew-Revelation)
Written in 3 different languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek
III. ASPECTS WHICH DISTINGUISH THEBIBLE FROM OTHER BOOKS

A. The Revelation Of God To Man

B. In Reference To The Salvation Of Man
C. In Reference To Truth
D. Jesus As The Main Character
IV. BASIC STRUCTURE
OF THE BIBLE
 A. HISTORICAL AND
BIOGRAPHICAL BOOKS
IV. BASIC STRUCTURE  These include the books from Genesis to
OF THE BIBLE Esther including Leviticus. They state
historical facts about the way in which
God progressively revealed Himself and
His truth.
 B. BOOKS OF THE LAW

IV. BASIC STRUCTURE  They include Leviticus, parts of Exodus,

OF THE BIBLE Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Its contents
exhibit the laws given to the people of
Israel in the time they lived among the
pagan nations.
 C. BOOKS OF POETRY AND WISDOM

IV. BASIC STRUCTURE  From Job to the Songs of Solomon

OF THE BIBLE Hebrew poetry is evident in these books.
They cover various subjects, especially the
book of Proverbs which express principles for
individual and social development.
 D. PROPHETIC BOOKS

IV. BASIC STRUCTURE  These are the books from Isaiah to

OF THE BIBLE Malachi. These books written long
ago, tell about future events of
history.
 E. THE GOSPELS

IV. BASIC STRUCTURE  The first four books of the New Testament.
OF THE BIBLE  Matthew through John talks about the life
of Jesus, including His birth, ministry,
teachings, miracles, sufferings, death,
resurrection and ascension.
 F. BOOK OF ACTS

IV. BASIC STRUCTURE  It contains the history of Christianity

OF THE BIBLE from the first century and it points out
how the good news of salvation
through Christ was accepted by Jews
and Gentiles.
 G. THE EPISTLES

 Starting with the book to the Romans, ending in

IV. BASIC STRUCTURE the book of Jude, are the letters addressed
OF THE BIBLE specifically to the churches of that era, as well
as their leaders. They were written to tutor the
new churches in the Christian Faith and to set
divine parameters.
 H. THE BOOK OF REVELATION

IV. BASIC STRUCTURE  This book demonstrates the divine plans for the
OF THE BIBLE end times in a symbolic way. It constitutes a
specific message to the churches of the first
century and to the believers of all ages. It talks
basically about future events.
V. SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BIBLE

• Illumination
• Inspiration
• Revelation
V. SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BIBLE

• Exactitude
• Unity
• Interest
 V. SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BIBLE

• Widespread throughout history and the world

• Actuality, is for our days
• Preservation
• Fulfilled prophecies
 CONCLUSION
It is very fundamental to understand the importance of
this book for your life; don’t stay ignorant of what the
Word says about you. The most important thing is that
by reading it you will be strengthened spiritually so you
may strengthen others.
 CONCLUSION
KUNG ANO ANG LAMAN MO YUNG ANG TATAPON SAYO!!!
When life shakes.. ano ang tatapon sayo?
Biblical illiteracy is a great crisis! Matutong kumain mag isa!
as u read the bible REGARD IT WITH REVERENCE!!!
LET THE BIBLE OCCUPY A HOLY PLACE IN YOUR LIFE!
MAIBENTA NG MAAYOS ANG BIBLE!!!
 APPLICATION

Learn the order of all the books

of the Bible to be better able to
handle it.