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Introduction – Bible Basics
In this general introduction to the Bible Basics series, I share the goals for this writing and the intention to publish, as well as some copyright information and a general outline for what lays in store.
BIBLE BASICS
Old Testament Breakdown
The Old Testament is all about God’s promise to mankind. This promise is singular, pointing to The Messiah who would come to rescue humanity from sin and restore the world back to God’s perfect plan, first demonstrated in the beginning.
New Testament Breakdown
As the Old Testament was giving the promise of God’s coming Savior; the New Testament is, of course, how that promise was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Beginning 400 years after the Old Testament was completed, God’s plan of redemption is fulfilled by the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Timeline of the Bible
Here is a general timeline of when each biblical author was writing, using charts to show the chronology. Though some dates are debated, there is consensus on most.
OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY
In each of these posts we look at who wrote the book, when they wrote, their audience, and the
major themes the author discusses. We also look at a brief outline of the book, take note of
some key scriptures, and review how each book points us to the future Savior, Jesus.
NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY
Matthew
In this survey of Matthew we look at who wrote the book, when, who they were writing to, and the major themes the author discusses. We also look at a brief outline, take note of some key scriptures, and review how the book points us to the Savior, Jesus Christ.
Mark
In this survey of Mark we look at who wrote the book, when, who they were writing to, and the major themes the author discusses. We also look at a brief outline, take note of some key scriptures, and review how the book points us to the Savior, Jesus.
Luke
In this survey of Luke we look at who wrote the book, when, who they were writing to, and the major themes the author discusses. We also look at a brief outline, take note of some key scriptures, and review how the book points us to the Savior, Jesus.
John
In this survey of John we look at who wrote the book, when, who they were writing to, and the major themes the author discusses. We also look at a brief outline, take note of some key scriptures, and review how the book points us to the Savior, Jesus.
Acts
In this survey of Acts we look at who wrote the book, when, who they were writing to, and the major themes the author discusses. We also look at a brief outline, take note of some key scriptures, and review how the book points us to the future Savior, Jesus.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BIBLE
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Bibliography
As I continue to write this Bible handbook, I will be updating this bibliography regularly. These are the resources I have used, so far, in the posts that have been written and published.