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GUIDE TO READING YOUR BIBLE
What Is the Bible?
Written over 1,500 years · 40 authors · One unified message
The Bible was written over a span of approximately 1,500 years by about 40 authors. These contributors included prophets, kings, fishermen, tax collectors, physicians, and others, writing in different times and languages.
Yet the Bible has one ultimate author: God Himself. From beginning to end it points to a unified message about God and salvation.
The Bible contains 66 books, divided into two main sections:
- Old Testament (39 books) – written before Christ was born (BC)
- New Testament (27 books) – written after His birth (AD)
Even our calendar dates are taken from the time of Jesus Christ coming into the world.
Old Testament & New Testament at a Glance
Old Testament - God’s dealings with mankind in the past - A strong focus on the nation of Israel - Prophecies already fulfilled and still to come.
New Testament - The birth, life, death, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus - The history of the early church - Teaching for Christians - Prophecy of future events.
Where Should I Start?
1. Genesis – The Beginning
If you begin at page one, in the book of Genesis, and read the first three chapters you will learn about the beginning of time and the creation of everything.
These chapters also give a vital insight into: - God’s original design for mankind - Our intended relationship with Him - How humanity failed to fulfil that design.
From that point on, the rest of the Bible explains how God made a way to restore this relationship.
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2. The Gospel of John
With Genesis Ch1–3 in mind, we suggest reading the Gospel of John (the 4th book in the New Testament).
John clearly explains why God sent His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, into the world to restore this relationship with God and offer us everlasting life.
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
3. The Gospel of Matthew, Mark & Luke
There are four Gospels in total: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. You can read the other three Gospels following your reading of John’s Gospel.
Each presents a different perspective on the life, teaching, and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. Reading all four gives a fuller picture of who He is.
4. The Book of Acts – The Early Church
Acts follows the Gospels and records: - The Lord Jesus’ ascension - The preaching of the gospel - Many people becoming Christians - The beginning of local churches.
It provides a fascinating account of the early church period.
5. The Epistles – Christian Teaching Letters
After Acts come important letters (also called epistles), beginning with the Epistle to the Romans and ending with the book of Revelation.
These letters contain: - Teaching for Christian living today - Instruction for the church - Insight into God’s plans for the future.
One Story · One Saviour · One Invitation
The Bible is not just a book to be read — it is a message to be understood and believed.
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path - Psalm 119 v 105 (The Bible)