The Gospels
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John each share Jesus' ministry and life from different perspectives. These books preserve core testimony about the life of Jesus Christ.
Going Over The Bible
A Story-Based Scripture Journey
This overview is designed as a high-level guide so readers can understand the shape of Scripture before diving into each book's story units.
Old Testament
5 Main Categories
The Old Testament canon can be sorted into five main categories:
- The Pentateuch
- The Historical Books
- Poetry and Wisdom Literature
- The Major Prophets
- The Minor Prophets
New Testament
4 Main Categories
The New Testament reveals Jesus in the flesh. In John, Jesus says He is the way, the truth, and the life. God is revealed in a new light as Father, and both Jew and Gentile are brought into God's people and receive the Holy Spirit.
Many Old Testament prophecies are fulfilled in Jesus throughout the New Testament. These books were written during the time of the Roman Empire.
The books are:
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, Revelation.
The Acts Of The Apostles
Acts is written by Luke and follows directly after the Gospels, giving an account of the growth and spread of the early church.
The Epistles
There are 21 epistles (letters) in the New Testament. These letters shape church life, doctrine, encouragement, correction, and practical discipleship.
The Book Of Revelation
Revelation, written by John, records prophetic visions concerning the return of Jesus Christ and the culmination of redemptive history.