2 Tim. 3:15
The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens us out and helps us to do what is right.
OLD TESTAMENT
The Old Testament divides into four major sections which relate to the nation of Israel as God’s chosen people in the following manner from the standpoint of their major characteristics or focus:
The Law—relates to Israel’s moral life.
The Historical—relates to Israel’s national development and life.
The Poetical—relates to Israel’s spiritual life.
The Prophetical—relates to Israel’s future life as fulfilled in the Messiah.
I. LAW / PENTATEUCH (5)
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
The term "Pentateuch" comes from the Greek term meaning "five-volumed” (book) after the Jewish designation. The Jews called it "Torah." Although each book is a unit, together they form a larger unit and unity.
Creation to Noah - 2000 B.C.
Patriarchal Period 2000 – 1700 B.C.
In Egypt 400 years
Exodus/ Conquest Period 1440-1280 B.C.
Wilderness Wanderings 40 years
Joshua Conquers the Land 40 years
II. HISTORY (12)
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Judges Period ? - 1020
United Kingdom Period 1020 – 922 B.C.
Divided Kingdom Period 922 - 722 B.C.
Assyrian Period 722 - 606 B.C.
Northern Kingdom Falls 722 B.C.
Babylonian Period 606 - 539 B.C.
Jerusalem Falls, temple destroyed 587 B.C.
Persian Period 539 - 331 B.C.
Temple is rebuilt 520 - 515 B.C.
III. WISDOM (5)
Job
Psalms
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Songs
IV. PROPHETS (17)
Babylonian Period 606 - 539 B.C.
Jerusalem Falls, temple destroyed 587 B.C.
Persian Period 539 - 331 B.C.
Temple is rebuilt 520 - 515 B.C.
A. MAJOR PROPHETS (5)
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
B. MINOR PROPHETS (12)
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
NEW TESTAMENT
The New Testament is a record of historical events of the saving life of the Lord Jesus Christ—His life, death, resurrection, ascension, and the continuation of His work in the world—which is explained and applied by the apostles whom He chose and sent into the world. It is also the fulfillment of those events long anticipated by the Old Testament.
Greek Period 331 - 142 B.C.
Ptolemaic Rule, Egypt 320 - 198 B.C.
Seleucid Rule, Syria 198 - 167 B.C.
Maccabean Period 167 - 142 B.C.
Hasmonean Period 140 - 63 B.C.
(Jewish independence)
Roman Period 63 B.C. - A.D. 135
Temple is destroyed A.D. 70
Israel became a Roman Province A.D. 135
Augustus Caesar and confirmed Herod the Great as King of the Jews. He was the Emperor at Christ's birth ordering the census. He influenced early Christianity by bringing to the region peace, economic prosperity, improved communications, stable government and a common language.
Tiberius was Emperor during the ministry and Crucifixion of Jesus. Pilate was appointed governor in Judea by Tiberius’ prefect of the Praetorian Guard, who hated the Jews. He died a natural death.
Gaius Caligula caused a diversion in favor of the Christians by his persecution of the Jews.
Claudius expulsed the Jews from Rome, who were continually making disturbances at the instigation of one “Chrestus.” This banned all Jews from Rome, Priscilla and Aquila left and went to Corinth. He died by being poisoned.
Nero accused the Christians of the crime burning Rome and began persecuting for this crime, which they had nothing to do with. This is the first persecution ordered by Rome's government, took place only in Rome.
I. HISTORY: GOSPEL / ACTS (5)
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Acts
II. PAULINE EPISTLES (13)
Paul authored thirteen of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament.
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
III. GENERAL EPISTLES (8)
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
IV. APOCALYPTIC/PROPHETIC (1)
Revelation
Since God’s Word is the only completely reliable and truthful authority, our first question when faced with a decision is “What does the Bible say?” We practice daily Bible reading, Bible study, and Bible memorization. The Bible is the basis for all we believe.
