Bible Overview

The Bible is one unified story of God's love for humanity. Here's the big picture.

The Story in Four Acts

1

Creation

God creates a good world and humanity in His image

2

Fall

Sin enters the world through disobedience

3

Redemption

God's plan to rescue and restore through Jesus

4

Restoration

The promise of a new heaven and new earth

Structure of the Bible

Old Testament
39 Books

The story from creation to the exile, pointing forward to the coming Messiah.

Law (Torah)5

Genesis-Deuteronomy

History12

Joshua-Esther

Poetry & Wisdom5

Job-Song of Songs

Major Prophets5

Isaiah-Daniel

Minor Prophets12

Hosea-Malachi

New Testament
27 Books

The life of Jesus, the early church, and the hope of His return.

Gospels4

Matthew-John

History1

Acts

Paul's Letters13

Romans-Philemon

General Letters8

Hebrews-Jude

Prophecy1

Revelation