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Bible Outline

The Bible has 66 books total, 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. In their original languages The Old Testament was written in Hebrew; The New Testament was written in Greek. You can use a Strongs Concordance to understand the translating of Hebrew and Greek.

Old Testament


Genesis Record of God's creation and his desire to have a people set apart to worship him.
Exodus Record of the events in Isreal's deliverance from Egypt and dvelopment and a nation.
Leviticus Handbook for the priests and Levites outlining their duties in worship.
Numbers History of Isreal prepared to enter the Promised Land.
Dueteronomy To Remind the people of what God had done for encouragement to rededicate their live's to him.
Joshua History of Isreal's conquest of the Promised Land.
Judges Showing God's judgement against sin, forgiveness, and restoration in repentence.
Ruth History of three people remained strong in God even when society was collapsing.
1 Samuel Record of Samuel, Reign and decline of Saul the first king, and preparation of David for king.
2 Samuel History of David's reign, Leadership under God, a Foreshadow of Christ.
1 Kings History of kings of Isreal and Judah.
2 Kings Demonstrating the fate for those who refuse God as leader.
1 Chronicles Unity of God's people, True Worship and the Davidic bloodline.
2 Chronicles Righteous kings of Judah and sins of Evil kings exposed.
Ezra Showing God's faithfulness and him keeping his promise to restore people to their land.
Nehemiah Records history of the third return to Jeruselem after captivity, How walls were rebuilt and renewed faith.
Esther Demonstrates God's sovereignty and loving care.
Job Demonstrates God's sovereignty and the why people suffer.
Psalm Poetry and Worship.
Proverbs Daily Wisdom and Moral Instruction.
Ecclesiastes Wisdom and Sayings of Solomon.
Song of Songs Love between a Bridegroom and Groom.
Isaiah Prophet speaking of the coming Messiah.
Jeremiah Prophet telling people to turn from their sin and back to God.
Lamentations Disobeying God invites disaster, God sufferes when his people suffer.
Ezekiel Prophet announcing Gods Judgement on nations and Isreal, prophecy of coming salvation of God.
Daniel History of faithful Jews living in captivity led by God.
Hosea God's love for his sinful people.
Joel Prophet warning Judah of God's judgement for their sins.
Amos Prophet warning Israel of God's judgement.
Obadiah God judges those who harm his people/
Jonah God's grace, Salvation for all people.
Micah Prophet warning God's people of judgement coming and offering a pardon to those who repent.
Nahum Prophet telling God's judgement on Assyria.
Habakkuk God is still in control of the world even when it looks evil.
Zephaniah Prophet shaking the people of Judah out of their complacency to turn back to God.
Haggai Calling people to complete the rebuilding of the temple.
Zechariah Prophet speaking hope and deliverance by revealing the coming Messiah.
Malachi Confronting people with their sin and restoring relationship with God.

New Testament


Matthew Proof that Jesus is the Messiah
Mark Teachings and Works of Jesus.
Luke Accurate account of the life of Christ as perfect human and Savior.
John Prove that Jesus is the Son of God and gives eternal life.
Acts History of birth and growth of the Christian church.
Romans Paul to the Romans.
1 Corinthains Problems in the Corinthian Church, how believers live for Christ in a corrupt society.
2 Corinthians Affirming Paul's ministry and defending his authority as an apostle.
Galatians Calling Christians to faith and freedom in Christ, not by law.
Ephesians Strengthen believers faith by explaining the nature and purpose of the church.
Philippians Strengthen believers by showing them true joy comes from Jesus Christ alone.
Colossians Combat errors in the church and showing believers have everything they need in Christ.
1 Thessolonians Strengthen believers in their faith and assurance of Christ's return.
2 Thessolonians Clearing confusion about the second coming of Christ.
1 Timothy Instruction and Encouragement on how to live.
2 Timothy Final Instruction and Encouragement on how to live.
Titus Responsibility and Supervising the church.
Philemon Forgiving a runaway slave and accept him as a brother.
Hebrews Sufficiency and Superiority of Christ.
James Exposing hypocritical practices, teaching correct behavior.
1 Peter Encouragement for Suffering Christians.
2 Peter Growing in faith and knowledge of Christ.
1 John Reassure Christians in their faith and counter false teachings.
2 John Basics of following Christ and warning against false teachers.
3 John Encouraging the Christian life.
Jude To remind the church to keep strong in faith and oppose heresy.
Revelation Revealing the full identity of Christ, warning and hope to believers.