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Books of the Holy Bible

QUESTION: What are the books of the Holy Bible?

ANSWER:

Genesis - Creation account, humanity's sin, and God's promise and plan of redemption.

Exodus - Moses' delivery of the Hebrews from their captivity, giving of the Law to the Israelites and their journey to the Promised Land.

Leviticus - Describes the priestly line and their responsibilities.

Numbers - Provides an account and genealogy of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Deuteronomy - Describes the Law (Ten Commandments) and covers the blessings and cursing as God offers humanity the choice between life and death.

Joshua - The completion of the task given to Moses to lead the people into the Promised Land by Joshua.

Judges - God places people in a position to judge or rule over the things concerning the people of Israel.

Ruth - Her tragedy and her servitude to her mother-in-law, and how she returns to her family origin.

1 Samuel - The calling and activities of God's Prophet Samuel.

2 Samuel - The continued events in Samuel life and how God uses him to establish the throne of David.

1 Kings - Shares of the Wisdom of Solomon, and the history of the Kings of Israel.

2 Kings - The history of the Kings of Israel continue.

1 and 2 Chronicles - Provides a historical account of the history of the Israelites.

Ezra - Begins the rebuilding of the Temple of God.

Nehemiah - The rebuilding of the Temple, Nehemiah's passion.

Esther - The faith and courage of a woman of God, who cared for her people; confronted a King when this was unheard of in the norm of society.

Job - The temptation, trials, and suffering of a faithful man of God.

Psalms - Various writers, predominantly King David, write regarding the eminence of God.

Proverbs - The place to gather wisdom and understanding regarding life and all that life involves.

Ecclesiastes - Shares that there is a time for everything in life, that there is a balance in life and this comes from having one's life centered on God.

Song of Songs - Demonstrates two concepts, the love God and Jesus have for the body, i.e. the bride of Christ, and the love between a man and a woman.

Isaiah and Jeremiah - These Prophets of the Lord cry out unto the children of God for the Israelites' gross sin against God, and proclaim God's forgiveness, ways and redemption.

Lamentations - The Prophet of God weeps and mourns for the discretions of the children of God.

Ezekiel - The Prophet of God shares the sin of the nation of Israel and God's plan for redemption.

Daniel - Describes an excellent man of the Lord who serves the Kings while the children of God are in exile.

Hosea - The Prophet of the Lord display God's love, longsuffering, and redemption while taking and marrying a sinful, adulterous woman.

Joel - The Prophet of God shares of God's redemption of the children of Israel and God's blessings.

Amos - Impending judgments of God against the children of Israel and God's redeeming power.

Obadiah - Shares a vision from God.

Jonah - Prophet of God who ran from doing God's bidding. Jonah eventually shared God's redemption plan to the people of Nineveh. The King and people were redeemed and Jonah left in a quandary.

Micah - The Prophet of God shares God's judgments regarding Israel and God's redeeming plan for Israel.

Nahum - The Prophet shares of God's displeasure with Nineveh where sin is abounding.

Habakkuk - The Prophet of God inquires of the Lord and prays to the Lord.

Zephaniah - Discusses the exile of the children of God and the future hope of the city of Jerusalem.

Haggai - Shares about the building of the house of God and blessings for the children of Israel that follow God.

Zechariah - The Prophet of God calls for the Israelites to return unto the Lord, and God's love and care for His children displayed.

Malachi - Discusses the unfaithfulness of Israel, the storehouse of God robbed, and shares of the coming day of the Lord.

Matthew - Describes what the Kingdom of God is like.

Mark - A brief look at the life of Jesus.

Luke - A historical and factual look at the life and teachings of Jesus.

John - Salvation, being born-again, freedom in Christ, dwelling in Jesus, and the coming of the Holy Spirit.

Acts - The work of the Holy Spirit, how the first Christians lived and shared the Gospel of Jesus.

Romans - Paul's letter to the Romans and his testimony regarding salvation for the Jews and Gentiles alike.

1 Corinthians - The greatest gift is love; Paul describes the workings of the church body, its gifts and protocol.

2 Corinthians - More on church protocol, Paul teaches on forgiveness. Paul shares his testimony on the grace of God that it is more than sufficient.

Galatians - Freedom in Christ and walking in the Spirit of God.

Ephesians - God's grace alone is sufficient for salvation. The family unit described along with church protocol.

Philippians - Discusses Christ's example, being likeminded, rejoicing always in the Lord, and letting your thoughts be on Him.

Colossians - Living the Christian life.

1 Thessalonians - Shares about the Lord's coming.

2 Thessalonians - Evil is present in this world, do not be deceived.

1 Timothy - Instructions for the church.

2 Timothy - The Word of God is God-breathed and provides humanity with the way to live.

Titus - Continued instructions and protocol for the church.

Philemon - Paul writes a letter and shares the story of a slave. Paul redeems the slave which is what Christ did for humanity.

Hebrews - Faith pleases God.

James - Faith produces work in and for the Lord.

1 Peter - Living for God.

2 Peter - Reliability of Scripture, the Word of God.

1 John - Love is God and love is of God.

2 John - Walking in the presence and peace of God.

3 John - Reminds us not to slander, that goodness only comes from God, including those who do good.

Jude - Results of sin, results of salvation - everlasting life and relationship with God. This can begin now, by accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior.

Revelation - The consummation - the end of life as we know it, and the time for spending eternity with God in harmony with the Creator; or eternity separate and away from the presence of God, having your soul in constant torment.

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We have all sinned and deserve God’s judgment. God, the Father, sent His only Son to satisfy that judgment for those who believe in Him. Jesus, the creator and eternal Son of God, who lived a sinless life, loves us so much that He died for our sins, taking the punishment that we deserve, was buried, and rose from the dead according to the Bible. If you truly believe and trust this in your heart, receiving Jesus alone as your Savior, declaring, "Jesus is Lord," you will be saved from judgment and spend eternity with God in heaven.

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