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What is the Bible?

The Bible is a collection of 66 books written by about 40 authors, in three different languages, on three different continents, over approximately 1600 years.

The Apostle Peter declared "For we were not making up clever stories when we told you about the powerful coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We saw his majestic splendor with our own eyes when he received honor and glory from God the Father. The voice from the majestic glory of God said to him, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.” We ourselves heard that voice from heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain. Because of that experience, we have even greater confidence in the message proclaimed by the prophets. You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are like a lamp shining in a dark place—until the Day dawns, and Christ the Morning Star shines in your hearts. Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God".

2 Peter 1:16-21.

The Bible claims to be inspired and inerrant. This means that the Bible claims to be from God and that it is without error in everything it addresses.

Jesus said to the Jews "You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is these that bear witness of Me," JOHN 5:39.

The Old Testament Books written by the prophets such as Moses, David, Isaiah, etc.


Pentateuch - 5 books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.


Historical Books - 12 books: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, Second Kings, First Chronicles, Second Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther.


Poetical - 5 books: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon.


Prophetical - 17 books:

The new Testament books.

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts.


Pauline Epistles - 13 books:

Note: Some authors attribute Hebrews to Paul.

Non-Pauline Epistles - 9 books:

Jesus said to the apostles: "But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will cause you to recall (will remind you of, bring to your remembrance) everything I have told you". John 14:26.

He also said: "But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the Truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, full Truth). For He will not speak His own message [on His own authority]; but He will tell whatever He hears [from the Father; He will give the message that has been given to Him], and He will announce and declare to you the things that are to come [that will happen in the future]". John 16:13

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