The Bible
The Bible is the inspired Word of God and is His revelation to all people of himself and His plan of salvation.
What is the Bible?
Old Testament and New Testament
What are the two divisions of the Bible?
Covenant [contract or agreement]
What does "testament" mean?
Thirty-nine books
How many books are in the Old Testament?
It is written in Hebrew
In what language was most of the Old Testament written?
Sixty-six Books
How many books are there in the Bible?
Twenty-seven books
How many books are in the New Testament?
It is written in Greek
In what language was most of the New Testament written?
Forty people
About how many people did God inspire to write the Bible?
1600 years
Approximately how many years did it take to write the Bible?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
What are the four Gospels?
"Good news"
What does the word "gospel" mean?
The life and teaching of Jesus
What is the theme of the four Gospels?
King David was the writer
Who wrote many of the Psalms?
The book of Psalms
Which of the Old Testament books is a collection of hymns and songs?
The book of Revelation
Which New Testament book is composed almost entirely of prophecies of the future?
A letter sent by an apostle
What is an epistle?
Psalms is the longest.
What is the longest book of the Bible?
Psalm chapter 117
What is the shortest chapter in the Bible?
Psalm chapter 119
What is the longest chapter in the Bible?
One word defines teaching from the Bible.
What is doctrine?
The Holy Spirit inspired holy men, giving them both the truth and the words to write.
How did God give us the Bible?
The Bible cannot fail and has no errors.
What do we mean when we say the Bible is infallible?
God inspired each word of the Bible, not just the thoughts or ideas.
What do we mean when we say the Bible is verbally inspired?
The Bible has the right to command us in what we believe and what we do.
What do we mean when we say the Bible is our authoritative rule of faith and conduct?