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No book is ever as relevant to us as the Bible.
As the inspired Word of God, the Bible has always provided comfort for the discouraged, strength for the weak,
and light for those in the darkness of doubt, suffering, and sin. Because many have read it, delved into it and lived by it,
the Bible has long been a best seller. It has been translated, in part or in whole, into more than 1,200 languages.
As many have already done, let us embrace the Word of God and discover its authority and live-giving message.
What is Covered in the Bible?
Theme: God's love for human beings culminating in the salvation of Jesus Christ
Old Testament
| The Pentateuch(5*): |
Origin of all things. |
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Early history of the chosen people-bondage, deliverance,
pilgrimage. |
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God's laws and ordinances concerning religion, morality,
society, and cleanliness. |
| Historical Books(12): |
Conquering of the Promised Land. |
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Story of Ruth-an ancestors of David and Christ. |
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Rise, fall, and captivity of the chosen nation. |
| Poetic Books(5): |
Job's trial and his conversation with his friends and with God. |
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Spiritual songs and poems. |
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Wise sayings by Solomon and others. |
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Poem depicting the mutual love between Christ and His Church. |
| Prophetic Books(17): |
Attestation to the dire state of Israel. |
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Proclamation of God's judgment. |
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Hope of future restoration. |
New Testament
| The Gospels(4): |
Four portraits of Jesus Christ-His birth, life, ministry,
crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. |
| Historical Books(1): |
Origin and expansion of the early church. |
| The Epistles(21): |
Apostolic letters to the churches and believers. |
| The Apocalypse(1): |
Christ's words to the seven churches. |
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Visions of the past, present, and future under the divine hand.
* Numbers in parentheses refer to the number of books in the same category
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