1-year Bible Reading Plan for unfamiliar with the Bible
1-Year Bible Reading Plan (All 66 Books) General Structure Month 1 – Jesus and the Early Church Goal: Understand who…
Tag: NT
Bible Reading Order for Non-Believers / New Readers
1. Introduction to Jesus and the Gospel 2. Early Church and Christian Life 3. Pauline Letters – Foundations of Christian…
Matthew (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Mark (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Luke (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
John (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Acts (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Romans (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1 Corinthians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
2 Corinthians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Galatians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Ephesians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Philippians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Colossians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1 Thessalonians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
2 Thessalonians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1 Timothy (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
2 Timothy (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Titus (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Philemon (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Hebrews (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
James (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
The Meaning and Use of “Scripture” in Jewish Tradition and the Time of Jesus
1. Introduction The concept of Scripture (Greek: graphē) occupies a foundational role in both Jewish religious tradition and early Christian…
The Use of the Term “Scripture” in the New Testament: Scope and Development
1. Introduction The Greek term graphē (“Scripture”) occurs 51 times in the New Testament, always referencing sacred, authoritative writings. This…
Apostolic Recognition of New Testament Writings as Scripture
1. Introduction While the New Testament canon as we know it was not finalised until the 4th century AD, there…
The Septuagint and the Scriptures of the Early Church
1. Introduction The Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, held a central place in the lives of…
“It Is Written”: How the New Testament Interprets the Old Testament
1. Introduction The phrase “It is written” (gegraptai) appears repeatedly in the New Testament, signalling an appeal to the authority…
The Formation of the New Testament Canon: Apostolic Writings and Early Church Reception
1. Introduction The New Testament canon, as recognised by the Church today, did not emerge instantaneously. Rather, it developed gradually…
Scripture and Inspiration – Theological Foundations in 2 Timothy 3:16
1. Introduction Among the most significant declarations regarding the nature of Scripture in the New Testament is found in 2…
Scripture in Early Christian Worship and Liturgy
1. Introduction From the earliest days of the Church, the reading and exposition of Scripture formed the backbone of Christian…
The Relationship Between the Old Testament and New Testament (Version 1)
1. Introduction The Christian Bible, comprising the Old and New Testaments, presents a theological continuity that spans diverse historical contexts,…
The Relationship Between the Old Testament and New Testament (Version 2)
1. Introduction The Bible, a canonical collection of sacred texts within the Christian tradition, is divided into two major divisions:…
The Grand Biblical Timeline: From Lucifer’s Fall to the New Creation
PRE-TEMPORAL (Before Genesis 1:1) CREATION AND EARLY HISTORY (Genesis 1–11) PATRIARCHAL ERA (Genesis 12–50) EXODUS AND LAW (Exodus–Deuteronomy) CONQUEST, JUDGES,…
Bible Summary – by Books (Contents)
1. Genesis (Bible Summary) 2. Exodus (Bible Summary) 3. Leviticus (Bible Summary) 4. Numbers (Bible Summary) 5. Deuteronomy (Bible Summary)…
40. Matthew (Bible Summary)
The Birth and Early Years of Jesus (chs. 1–2) His Genealogy (1:1–17) His Birth (1:18—2:12) His Sojourn in Egypt (2:13–23)…
41. Mark (Bible Summary)
The Beginnings of Jesus’ Ministry (1:1–13) His Forerunner (1:1–8) His Baptism (1:9–11) His Temptation (1:12–13) Jesus’ Ministry in Galilee (1:14—6:29)…
42. Luke (Bible Summary)
The Preface (1:1–4) The Births of John the Baptist and Jesus (1:5—2:52) The Annunciations (1:5–56) The Birth of John the…
43. John (Bible Summary)
Prologue: The Word Became Flesh (1:1–18) The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry (1:19–51) John the Baptist’s Testimony about Jesus (1:19–34) John’s…
44. Acts (Bible Summary)
Peter and the Beginnings of the Church in the Holy Land (chs. 1–12) “Throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria” (1:1—9:31; see…
45. Romans (Bible Summary)
Introduction (1:1–15) Theme: Righteousness from God (1:16–17) The Unrighteousness of All People (1:18—3:20) Gentiles (1:18–32) Jews (2:1—3:8) Summary: All People…
46. 1 Corinthians (Bible Summary)
Introduction (1:1–9) Divisions in the Church (1:10—4:21) The Fact of the Divisions (1:10–17) The Causes of the Divisions (1:18—4:13) The…
47. 2 Corinthians (Bible Summary)
Apologetic: Paul’s Explanation of His Conduct and Apostolic Ministry (chs. 1–7) Greetings (1:1–2) Thanksgiving for Divine Comfort in Affliction (1:3–11)…
48. Galatians (Bible Summary)
Introduction (1:1–10) Greetings (1:1–5) Denunciation (1:6–10) Personal: Authentication of the Apostle of Liberty and Faith (1:11—2:21) Paul’s Gospel Was Received…
49. Ephesians (Bible Summary)
Greetings (1:1–2) The Divine Purpose: The Glory and Headship of Christ (1:3–14) Prayer That Christians May Realize God’s Purpose and…
50. Philippians (Bible Summary)
Greetings (1:1–2) Thanksgiving and Prayer for the Philippians (1:3–11) Paul’s Personal Circumstances (1:12–26) Exhortations (1:27—2:18) Living a Life Worthy of…
51. Colossians (Bible Summary)
Introduction (1:1–14) Greetings (1:1–2) Thanksgiving (1:3–8) Prayer (1:9–14) The Supremacy of Christ (1:15–23) Paul’s Labor for the Church (1:24—2:7) His…
52. 1 Thessalonians (Bible Summary)
The Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians (ch. 1) The Grounds for the Thanksgiving (1:1–4) The Genuineness of the Grounds (1:5–10) The…
53. 2 Thessalonians (Bible Summary)
Introduction (ch. 1) Greetings (1:1–2) Thanksgiving for Their Faith, Love, and Perseverance (1:3–10) Intercession for Their Spiritual Progress (1:11–12) Instruction…
54. 1 Timothy (Bible Summary)
Greetings (1:1–2) Warning against False Teachers (1:3–11) The Nature of the Heresy (1:3–7) The Purpose of the Law (1:8–11) The…
55. 2 Timothy (Bible Summary)
Introduction (1:1–4) Paul’s Concern for Timothy (1:5–14) Paul’s Situation (1:15–18) Special Instructions to Timothy (ch. 2) Call for Endurance (2:1–13)…
56. Titus (Bible Summary)
Greetings (1:1–4) Concerning Elders (1:5–9) Reasons for Leaving Titus in Crete (1:5) Qualifications of Elders (1:6–9) Concerning False Teachers (1:10–16)…
57. Philemon (Bible Summary)
Greetings (1–3) Thanksgiving and Prayer (4–7) Paul’s Plea for Onesimus (8–21) Final Request, Greetings and Benediction (22–25)
58. Hebrews (Bible Summary)
Prologue: The Superiority of God’s New Revelation (1:1–4) The Superiority of Christ to Leading Figures under the Old Covenant (1:5—7:28)…
59. James (Bible Summary)
Greetings (1:1) Trials and Temptations (1:2–18) The Testing of Faith (1:2–12) The Source of Temptation (1:13–18) Listening and Doing (1:19–27)…
60. 1 Peter (Bible Summary)
Greetings (1:1–2) Praise to God for His Grace and Salvation (1:3–12) Exhortations to Holiness of Life (1:13—5:11) The Requirement of…
61. 2 Peter (Bible Summary)
Greetings (1:1–2) Exhortation to Growth in Christian Virtues (1:3–11) The Divine Enablement (1:3–4) The Call for Growth (1:5–7) The Value…
62. 1 John (Bible Summary)
Introduction: The Reality of the Incarnation (1:1–4) The Christian Life as Fellowship with the Father and the Son (1:5—2:28) Ethical…
63. 2 John (Bible Summary)
Greetings (1–3) Commendation (4) Exhortation and Warning (5–11) Conclusion and Final Greetings (12–13)
64. 3 John (Bible Summary)
Greetings (1–2) Commendation of Gaius (3–8) Condemnation of Diotrephes (9–10) Exhortation to Gaius (11) Example of Demetrius (12) Conclusion, Benediction,…
65. Jude (Bible Summary)
Greetings (1–2) Occasion for the Letter (3–4) Warning Against the False Teachers (5–16) Exhortation to Believers (17–23) Concluding Doxology (24–25)
66. Revelation (Bible Summary)
1. A General Overview of the Conflict (1:9-11:19) Prologue, Greetings, and Purpose (1:1-8) Vision of Christ Among the Lampstands (1:9-20)…
Bible Summary – by Thematics (Contents)
1. God’s Nature and Ways 1.1 God’s Plan Was Different but Greater 1.2 Unexpected but Better 1.3 From Evil to…
The 66 Books of the Bible in Chronological Order of Events
1. The Creation and Early Human History 2. The Patriarchal Period (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph) 3. The Exodus (Israel’s Escape…
The Bible in Chronological Writing Order
Old Testament – Chronological Writing Order No. Book Date (Approx.) Author(s) Location Written 1 Job c. 2000–1800 BC Unknown (possibly…
Bible Overview – by Books (Contents)
Old Testament Torah/Pentateuch Histories Wisdom Books Prophets New Testament Gospels & Acts Letters & Revelation
40. Matthew (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Matthew – named after the traditional author, the apostle Matthew (also called…
41. Mark (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Mark – named after John Mark, traditionally considered the author and companion…
42. Luke (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Luke – named after its traditional author, Luke the physician and companion…
43. John (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: John – named after its traditional author, John the apostle, also referred…
44. Acts (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Acts – short for “The Acts of the Apostles,” though it primarily…
45. Romans (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Romans – named after the recipients, the Christian believers in Rome• Definition:…
46. 1 Corinthians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 1 Corinthians – the first of two extant letters written by the…
47. 2 Corinthians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 2 Corinthians – the second extant letter from the apostle Paul to…
48. Galatians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Galatians – addressed to the churches in the Roman province of Galatia•…
49. Ephesians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Ephesians – addressed to the saints in Ephesus, though some early manuscripts…
50. Philippians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Philippians – addressed to the Christian community in the Roman colony of…
51. Colossians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Colossians – addressed to the saints in Colossae, a city in the…
52. 1 Thessalonians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 1 Thessalonians – the first of two letters addressed to the church…
53. 2 Thessalonians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 2 Thessalonians – the second canonical letter addressed to the Christian community…
54. 1 Timothy (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 1 Timothy – the first of two pastoral epistles addressed to Timothy,…
55. 2 Timothy (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 2 Timothy – the second and final pastoral epistle addressed to Timothy•…
56. Titus (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Titus – a pastoral epistle addressed to Titus, a trusted co-worker of…
57. Philemon (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Philemon – a personal letter from Paul to Philemon, a Christian in…
58. Hebrews (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Hebrews – so named due to its extensive engagement with Jewish Scriptures,…
59. James (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: James – named after its author, traditionally identified as James the Just,…
60. 1 Peter (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 1 Peter – attributed to the apostle Peter, addressed to scattered Christian…
61. 2 Peter (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 2 Peter – the second epistle attributed to the apostle Peter, addressed…
62. 1 John (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 1 John – the first of three epistles attributed to John the…
63. 2 John (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 2 John – the second epistle attributed to the apostle John, also…
64. 3 John (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 3 John – the third epistle attributed to the apostle John, the…
65. Jude (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Jude – named after its author, Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ…
66. Revelation (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Revelation – also known as the Apocalypse of John; derived from the…
Prefiguring Jesus – by Books (Contents)
Old Testament Torah/Pentateuch Histories Wisdom Books Prophets New Testament Gospels & Acts Letters & Revelation