Overview of the Bible
The Bible, sometimes referred to as the Holy Scriptures, is authored by God Himself. He inspired human writers through the Holy Spirit to compose the Bible, revealing Himself to mankind. The entire Bible testifies about Christ—He is the sole and complete focus of God's plan of salvation for humanity. This is a divine truth, completely true and inerrant, making the Bible absolutely authentic and trustworthy.
Inspired by God
In Greek:
Theopneustos – God-breathed
2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21
Inerrancy
The Bible never contains errors or mistakes.
John 17:17; Titus 1:2
Chronology
The books of the Bible were written over approximately 1,500 years. From around 1400 BC to AD 90.
Authors
The entire Bible was written by 40 authors, differing in time periods, backgrounds, and literary styles,...
Original Languages
Old Testament: Hebrew & Aramaic
New Testament: Greek
Geographical Locations
These are the locations where the books of the Bible were written:
the Middle East, Asia Minor (Turkey), and Europe.
First Printed Edition
The Gutenberg Bible was printed in Mainz, Germany, in 1455. It was a Latin edition based on the Vulgate.
What Does the Bible Call Itself?
Seed
- "The seed is the word of God." Luke 8:11
Fire
- "Is not My word like fire…" Jeremiah 23:29
Hammer
- "My word… like a hammer that breaks the rock…" Jeremiah 23:29
Sword
- "Take… the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." Ephesians 6:17
Light
- "Your word is a lamp to my feet, a light to my path." Psalm 119:105
Living and Active Word
- "For the word of God is living and active…" Hebrews 4:12
Summary of the Bible
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Inspiration
A divine mystery in which God "breathed" into the Scriptures…
Biblical Canon
In classical and theological terms, the word CANON means "rule"…
Transmission
This refers to the manual copying of the biblical texts into their original languages (Hebrew or Greek)…
Manuscripts
Before the original biblical texts were lost, they were copied onto papyrus, parchment, and animal skins…
Historical Accuracy
The Bible is not merely a collection of religious writings but also a significant historical source…
Old Testament
The first section, called Old Testament, consists of 39 books, recorded and preserved by the Jewish people. It primarily focuses on the nation of Israel.
Law
History
Poetry
Prophecy
- 60%
New Testament
The second section, called New Testament, consists of 27 books, written by Jewish disciples of Jesus. This section focuses on Jesus Christ and the Church.
The Gospels
History
The Epistles
Khải Huyển
- 40%
How Can We Rightly Understand the Bible?
The Bible is the Word of God, sometimes seeming dry and often too complex to fully understand and apply. Let Disciple Gen help you explore essential principles to interpret the Bible clearly, correctly, and accurately!