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Understanding The Bible |
J. Deering, AncientPath.net
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The Divisions and Books of the Bible |
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| DIVISION | SUB-DIVISION | BOOK | CONTENT | |
| OLD TESTAMENT | ||||
| PENTATEUCH - THE LAW | ||||
| 1. | GENESIS | |||
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Creation to Abraham [Creation to 2000 bc]Abraham
to Moses [2000 bc to 1500 bc] |
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| 2. | EXODUS | |||
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Israel's Exodus from Egypt Israel in the Wilderness |
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| 3. | LEVITICUS | |||
| The Law and the Tabernacle | ||||
| 4. | NUMBERS | |||
| The 40 Year Journey in the Wilderness | ||||
| 5. | DEUTERONOMY | |||
| The Continuing Rebellion | ||||
| THE HISTORICAL BOOKS | ||||
| 6. | JOSHUA | |||
| The Conquest of Canaan | ||||
| 7. | JUDGES | |||
| The Continuing Rebellion | ||||
| 8. | RUTH | |||
| The Kinsman Redeemer | ||||
| 9-14 |
1 & 2 SAMUEL 1 & 2 KINGS 1 & 2 CHRONICLES |
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Saul, David, Solomon The division of the Kingdom - Israel/Judah Israel taken by Assyria Judah taken by Babylon |
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| 15-16 |
EZRA NEHEMIAH |
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| Judah's partial return from Babylon | ||||
| 17. | ESTHER | |||
| Persian rule - "For Such a Moment as This" | ||||
| THE WISDOM BOOKS | ||||
| 18. | JOB | |||
| The Question of God's Authority | ||||
| 19. | PSALMS | |||
| Hyms and Songs of David and others | ||||
| 20. | PROVERBS | |||
| 494 Classic Proverbs | ||||
| 21. | ECCLESIASTES | |||
| Solomon's experiences and God's Revelation | ||||
| 22. | SONG OF SOLOMON | |||
| The Love of the Shepherd King for Israel and the Church, and the individual Believer | ||||
| THE MAJOR PROPHETS | ||||
| 23. | ISAIAH | |||
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The Hardening of Men's Hearts Immanuel in the Midst of Assyrian Oppression The Heathen The Judgment upon the Earth The Woes of the Egyptian alliance Judgment upon all / Redemption of Jehovah's People |
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| 24. | JEREMIAH | |||
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Pre-Fall of Jerusalem Prophecies Prophecies upon Judah The Remnant's Fidelity |
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| 25. | LAMENTATIONS | |||
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The Desolation and Sorrow of Jerusalem The Day of the Lord's Anger Past Glory and Shame Contrasted Prayer of Hope in the Midst of Sorrow |
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| 26. | EZEKIEL | |||
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Prophecies of Judgment Prophecies against Pagan Nations Prophecies of Israel's Restoration Israel During the Millennium |
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| 27. | DANIEL | |||
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The Prophet in Babylon The King's Dream The Fiery Furnace - A Lesson in Faith The Handwriting on the Wall Daniel in the Lion's Den Daniel and the 70 Weeks of Years till Christ |
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| THE MINOR PROPHETS | ||||
| 28. | HOSEA | |||
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The Prodigal Wife The Prodigal People Their Judgment Their Restoration |
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| 29. | JOEL | |||
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The Locust Plague The Spirit of God Poured Out The Judgment of the Nations The Blessing Upon Israel Following Judgment |
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| 30. | AMOS | |||
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Prophecies Against 8 Nations Doom, Depravity, and Dirge Over Israel The 6 Visions of Amos - Destruction and Blessing |
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| 31. | OBADIAH | |||
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Proud Edom to be Humbled Edom Defeated by Trechery Why Edom was Punished The Millennial Blessing Upon Israel |
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| 32. | JONAH | |||
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Jonah, A Symbol of Israel Called But Refused their Mission Punished for Refusal Preserved by God's Grace Repentant to His Mission Blessed Through the Conversion of Nations |
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| 33. | MICAH | |||
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Jehovah Witnessing Against Sinful Naitons Jehovah Witnessing to His Faithfulness and Mercy |
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| 34. | NAHUM | |||
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The Majesty of God The Judgment of God Proclaimed Predicted Described Vindicated Forewarned Inevitable |
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| 35. | HABAKKUK | |||
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Habakkuk's Problems Why Does God Hesitate to Punish? Why Does God Use the Wicked to Punish the Good? |
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| 36. | ZEPHANIAH | |||
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The Judgment of Judah An Exhortation to Repent The Judgment on Gentile Nations The Judgment on Jerusalem |
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| 37. | HAGGAI | |||
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5 Messages Rebuke Commendation Encouragement Cleansing and Blessing Safety In His Son |
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| 38. | ZECHARIAH | |||
| A Book of Proclamation and Prediction Concerning the People of Israel | ||||
| 39. | MALACHI | |||
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The Repentance of the Remnant Israel VS the Remnant - The Remnant Will Be Delivered |
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| THE INTER-TESTAMENTAL PERIOD [400 YEARS] | GOD DOES NOT SPEAK | |||
| THE NEW TESTAMENT | ||||
| THE BIOGRAPHICAL BOOKS - THE LIFE OF CHRIST | ||||
| 40. | MATTHEW | |||
| "Behold Thy King" - Written to the Jews | ||||
| 41. | MARK | |||
| "Behold My Servant" - Written to the Romans | ||||
| 42. | LUKE | |||
| "Behold The Man" - Written to the Greeks | ||||
| 43. | JOHN | |||
| "Behold Your God" - Written to the Church | ||||
| THE HISTORICAL BOOKS | ||||
| 44. | THE BOOK OF THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES | |||
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The Gospel in Jerusalem Commisson Ministry of Peter Ministry of Stephen The Gospel in Samaria & Judea Transition Ministry of Philip Ministry of Saul Begun The Gospel in the Uttermost Parts Expansion Ministry of Barnabas Ministry of Paul the Apostle |
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| THE EPISTLES OF PAUL | ||||
| 45. | ROMANS | |||
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The Need for God's Righteousness The Appropriation of god's Righteousness The Relation of God's Righteousness to Israel The Application of God's Righteousness to Believers |
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| 46-47. | 1 & 2 CORINTHIANS | |||
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Church Divisions Moral Disorders Public Worship The Resurrection |
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| 48. | GALATIANS | |||
| Justification By Faith | ||||
| 49. | EPHESIANS | |||
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What You Have In Christ Why You Have It Now, What Are You Going to do About It? |
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| 50. | PHILIPPIANS | |||
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Joy In Suffering Christ, The Source of Your Joy Victory Over Worry Through Joy |
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| 51. | COLOSSIANS | |||
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The Exalted Christ Christianity Exalted Your Exalted Calling |
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| 52-53. | 1 & 2 Thessalonians | |||
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Commendations and Concerns The Day of The Lord The Man of Sin Believers - Chosen to Salvation Believers - Serving and Waiting |
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| 54-55. | 1 & 2 Timothy | |||
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Preserve The Gospel Thanksgiving In the Gospel The Responsibilities of The Gospel The Christian's War as a Soldier of Christ |
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| 56. | TITUS | |||
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Qualifications Under The Gospel Expectations of The Gospel Avoiding Spiritual Error |
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| 57. | PHILEMON | |||
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Paul's Thanks for Onesimus Paul's Appeal to Philemon A Servant Becomes A Brother |
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| THE GENERAL EPISTLES | ||||
| 58. | HEBREWS | |||
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The Supremacy of Jesus Christ in All Things Jesus Christ Superior Priesthood As Mediator Jesus Christ Superior Atoning Work The Priviledge and Peril of Believers The Meaning of Faith Admonitions and Practical Duties |
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| 59. | JAMES | |||
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God's Word Produces Perfection Respond to God's Mercy with Works Don't Place Yourself Above Others Don't Try to be God |
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| 60-61. | 1 & 2 PETER | |||
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How To Be Happy In a Wretched World The Development of Faith Denouncing False Teachers The Design of the Future |
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| 62-64 | 1, 2 & 3 JOHN | |||
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God Is Light God Is Love God Is Righteousness God Is Life God Is Truth God Is Good |
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| 65. | JUDE | |||
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An Exposition of the Danger An Exhortation to Duty |
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| THE PROPHETICAL BOOK | ||||
| 66. | THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST | |||
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The Vision of Christ The Seven Churches The Books, The Seals The Redeemed of the Tribulation The Woes on the Earth The Little Book The Temple The Beast and His Prophet The Last Judgments The Second Coming of Christ The Millennium The Great White Throne Judgment The Eternal State |
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| FOR MORE ON THE COMPLETE LIST OF BIBLE BOOKS: Quick Overview of Bible Books and Divisions | ||||
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