This forward article on the Bible gives an explanation that consists of two different documents, the Old and New Testament, giving you an incite into what the Old and New Testament in this category are about. There are two articles on the Old Testament, the first article gives and outline of what it is about and the second article lists categorized books contained in it. Two articles on the New Testament, presented for viewers, first gives and overview of what it is about and the second … [Read more...]
The Bible: Part 1 the Old Testament
The Old Testament starts out in the book of Genesis with the creation of the heavens and earth. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth", Genesis 1 (KJV): In chapter 1 there are six days of creation, but note what a day is to the Lord. 8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day, 2 Peter 3:8 (KJV) 1 "Thus the heavens and the earth were finished", Genesis 2:1 (KJV) Man (Adam) is … [Read more...]
The Bible: Part 2 the Old Testament
The Old Testament has been broken up into the following designation: Pentateuch, 5 books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy HISTORICAL BOOKS, 12 books Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther POETIC BOOKS, 5 books Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes,Song of Songs MAJOR PROPHETS, 5 books Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel MINOR PROPHETS, 12 books Hosea, Joel, … [Read more...]
The Bible: Part 3 the New Testament
The New Testament was put together by the early church around the end of the first or beginning of the second century. It is composed of 27 books, the four Gospels, Acts, the Epistles 21 books and the Book of Revelation. As the early church grew and spread, separate books written on animal skins were read in the various churches. In time they were collected and assembled together and formed the New Testament. This must of been somewhat cumbersome as the printing press wasn't invented until … [Read more...]
The Bible: Part 4 the New Testament
The New testament has 27 Books The Gospels consists of 4 Books: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John Acts, has 1 Book. The Epistles, has 21 Books: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude The Book of Revelation has one book: In chapter 2 and 3 the Lord chastises seven churchs, but doesn't go into detail of the … [Read more...]