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Books of the Bible

66 Books -- 1,189 Chapters -- 31,173 Verses

Sections - Groups of the Bible

THE OLD TESTAMENT

39 Books -- 929 Chapters -- 23,314 verses

Pentateuch (The Law)

A Greek word which means a five-fold book

Genesis

(50 chapters, 1,533 verses)

The book of beginnings.  It is a record of creation (the universe, earth and man), humanity’s fall from grace, the story of Noah’s flood and the tower of Babel.  Also relates the story of God’s plan to redeem both man and the world.  And relates the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph.

Exodus

(40 chapters, 2,313 verses)

Records the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and describes the end of a period of oppression for Abraham’s offsprings and the commencement of the fulfillment of the covenant promised to Abraham.  It records the tremendous growth of Jacob’s family in Egypt which grew into a vast nation.

Leviticus

(27 chapters, 859 verses)

Leviticus gives the laws and regulations for worship at the tabernacle, including instructions on ceremonial cleanness, moral laws, holy days, the sabbath year and the Year of Jubilee.  Explains how the Israelites are to be the Lord’s holy people and are to worship Him in a holy manner.

Numbers

(36 chapters, 1,288 verses)

Gives the history of the accounts during the 39 years of wandering in the wilderness

Deuteronomy

(34 chapters, 959 verses)

a restatement of the law that God had given 40 years previously on Mt. Sinai.

Historical Books

Containing a connected history of Israel from the death of Moses to the restoration after the Babylonian captivity

Joshua

(26 chapters, 658 verses)

Chronicles the Israelites entry into the promised land, defeating their enemies in the land, allotting the land ...

Judges

(21 chapters, 618 verses)

Tells of Israel's history for the period between the death of Joshua and the ministry of Samuel.

Ruth

(4 chapters, 85 verses)

 story of Naomi’s transformation from despair to happiness through the selfless, God-blessed acts of Ruth and Boaz.

1 Samuel

(31 chapters, 810 verses)

The purpose of 1 Samuel is to highlight two major events: the establishment of the monarchy in Israel and the rise of David to be king after Saul ...

2 Samuel

(24 chapters, 695 verses)

Second Samuel chronicles the reign of David. It starts with word reaching him of Saul’s death, and it ends near the end of David’s life.

1 Kings

(22 chapters, 816 verses)

The story of Israel’s decline and shows how Israel divides and falls into the hands of her enemies. The description of the rule of Solomon ...

2 Kings

(25 chapters, 719 verses)

2 Kings is a continuation of the story of Israel’s decline and how Israel divides and falls into the hands of her enemies. The key personalities are David, Solomon, Rehoboam, Jeroboam, Elijah, Ahab, and Jezebel.  Description of the split of the kingdom after Solomon's death.

1 Chronicles

(29 chapters, 942 verses)

First Chronicles retells the story of King David, from 2 Samuel, from a more uplifting point of view. This is done by linking David to the ark of the covenant, worship in Jerusalem and the preparations for the building of the temple.

2 Chronicles

(36 chapters, 822 verses)

Continues on from 1 Chronicles but with a new point of view. This book is more concerned with the ways of proper worship than with political matters concentrating on Solomon's building of the temple but leaves out the details rise to the throne and his later fall from faith.

Ezra

(10 chapters, 280 verses)

Provides a link in the historical record of the Israelite people. When their king was dethroned and captured and the people exiled to Babylon, Judah as an independent nation ceased to exist. The book provides an account of the Jews’ regathering, of their struggle to survive and to rebuild what had been destroyed. 

Nehemiah

(13 chapters, 406 verses)

Nehemiah recorded the reconstruction of the wall of Jerusalem, Judah’s capital city.  It details Nehemiah's discovering the wall in disrepair and his sorrow.  He convinces the King to allow the wall to be rebuilt and organizing the rebuilding project.  They must overcome danger and severed opposition to complete the project.  

Esther

(10 chapters, 167 verses)

The Book of Esther can be divided into three main sections. Esther replaces Vashti as Queen, Mordecai overcomes Haman; and Israel survives Haman’s attempt to destroy them. Queen Esther risked her own death and takes on Haman to save the Israeli people from death.

Wisdom Books

Named because of the prominence given in them about wisdom and folly.

Job

(42 chapters, 1,070 verses)

The Book of Psalms is a collection of prayers, poems, and hymns that focus the worshiper’s thoughts on God in praise and adoration. Parts of this book were used as a hymnal in the worship services of ancient Israel.

Psalm

(150 chapters, 2,461 verses)

Nehemiah recorded the reconstruction of the wall of Jerusalem, Judah’s capital city.  It details Nehemiah's discovering the wall in disrepair and his sorrow.  He convinces the King to allow the wall to be rebuilt and organizing the rebuilding project.  They must overcome danger and severed opposition to complete the project.  

Proverbs

(31 chapters, 915 verses)

The Book of Proverbs is a summary of wisdom saying and thoughts from King Solomon.   

Ecclesiastes

(12 chapters, 222 verses)

Ecclesiastes provides instruction on how to live meaningfully, purposefully and joyfully under the reign of God.

Song of Solomon

(8 chapters, 117 verses)

The story of a King and his wife and the passion, devotion and trials of a loving couple through courtship and marriage.  

Major Prophets

The Major Prophets are described as “major” because of the longer lengths of their books, not their significance.

Isaiah

(66 chapters, 1,292 verses)

Isaiah the prophet issues God's message of impending judgement to several kings.  He also issues warning to other countries and prophesies the coming Messiah.  

Jeremiah

(52 chapters, 1,364 verses)

Jeremiah, the "Weeping Prophet" again preaches to the Jewish people about the coming punishment of Judah, but also promises restoration and return for the Jews,

Lamentations

(5 chapters, 154 verses)

Lamentations is a long acrostic poem where Jeremiah weeps over the destruction of the land of Judah.

Ezekial

(48 chapters, 1,273 verses)

Ezekial is a prophetic book and deals with the cause of God’s judgment against Judah.  The book also writes of judgment against other nations.

Daniel

(12 chapters, 357 verses)

Daniel tells the story of how remaining faithful to got carried him through Babylonian captivity to very high ranking leadership under several kings.  

Minor Prophets

The Minor Prophets of the Bible are shorter books with more specific content, compared to the broader subjects of the Major Prophets

Hosea

(14 chapters, 197 verses)

Hosea is a book that involve sin, salvation, judgment, and restoration.  The book describe the marriage of Hosea and Gomer.  Gomer betrays the marriage covenant.  God uses this marriage as a metaphor to describe the relationship between God and Israel.  

Joel

(3 chapters, 73 verses)

The book of Joel that tells the story of His prophet that God uses to call His people to repentance and to let them know that God is with them during a devastating locust invasion that destroys Israel's crops.

Amos

(9 chapters, 146 verses)

The book of Amos describes how God speaks through the prophet Amos to call for social justice as the essential expression of true devotion and announces judgment for Israel’s injustice.  Amos makes two prophesies, that King Jeroboam II will die and Israel will be carried off into exile.

Obadiah

(1 chapters, 121 verses)

The shortest book of the Old Testament, Obadiah describes how God shows his justice by calling people, even pagan Edom and the nations, to account for their hurtful actions against his chosen nation.  Obadiah prophesies that Edom will be brought down from Mount Sier, Israel will be gathered back to her land and Edom will be plundered.

Jonah

(4 chapters, 48 verses)

The book of Jonah describes one of the most famous stories in all of the Bible, a story of a rebellious prophet Jonah, who realizes that he cannot run from God.  After being swallowed by a big fish he finally follows God instructions and goes to the evil city of Nineva and tells them to repent.

Micah

(7 chapters, 105 verses)

The book of Micah descibes how the prophet Micah is sent to warn God’s people, both the Northern and Southern tribes of Israel and Judah of coming judgment for sin and to offer hope based on the mercy of God.

Naham

(3 chapters, 47 verses)

The focus of the book of Nahum is the Lord’s judgment on Nineveh for its oppression, cruelty, idolatry and wickedness. The book ends with a prophecy of the destruction of the city.

Habakkuk

(3 chapters, 56 verses)

The book of Habakkuk is somewhat unique in that it includes no messages addressed to Israel. The book describes a discussion between the prophet and God.  In the first two chapters, Habakkuk argues with God over God’s ways, which he believes is unjust. After Habakkuk receives God's replies, he responds with a confession of faith.

Zephaniah

(3 chapters, 53 verses)

Zephaniah’s main theme is the coming of the day of the Lord  when God will severely punish the nations, including Judah. 

Zephaniah announces that God has bigger plans than the end of the world. God will remove all things, yes, but then He will restore all things.

 

Haggai

(2 chapters, 38 verses)

The book of Haggai describes the prophet trying to remind the Jews about the neglected temple, and it ends with an example of how God delights when His people obey.

Zechariah

(14 chapters, 211 verses)

The book of Zechariah describes how God uses the prophet to use symbols and visions to encourage the Jews to finish the people.

Malachi

(4 chapters, 55 verses)

God uses the prophet Malachi to assure the Jewish community that when the Lord comes to judge, he will spare those who serve him.

THE New TESTAMENT

39 Books -- 929 Chapters -- 23,314 verses

The Gospels

Tells the story of sin and death of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection and proclaims the good news of God's victory over death.​

Matthew

(28 chapters, 1,071 verses)

Matthew presents Jesus as the Jewish Messiah sent by God to bring salvation to Israel and the nations in fulfillment of OT Scriptures. The book is an account of Jesus' life, death and resurrection, focusing on Jesus' role as the true king of the Jews.

Mark

(16 chapters, 678 verses)

Mark, just like all 4 gospels, is an account of Jesus' life, ministry, death and resurrection. However with Mark, the account is much more brief and focuses more on what Jesus did rather than things he said.

Luke

(24 chapters, 1,151 verses)

Luke, just like all 4 gospels, is an account of Jesus' life, ministry, death and resurrection. However with Luke, the account is actually part of a two part work that includes the book of Acts. This book is known for it's orderly presentation of Jesus' account.

John

(21 chapters, 879 verses)

John's Gospel is a little different from the other 3 gospels in that John highlights matters that are underdeveloped in the other Gospels. The Book of John where the focus is on the "signs" of Jesus' mission and goes into lengthy theological discourses.

Church History

Luke shows how the gospel spread rapidly from Jerusalem to the whole Roman Empire, and from its Jewish roots to the Gentile world.​

Acts

(28 chapters, 1,007 verses)

Acts is significant for chronicling the spread of the gospel, not only geographically but also culturally. It records the transition from taking the gospel to an exclusively Jewish audience—with Peter preaching to a small group in the Upper Room—to the gospel going out among the Gentiles, primarily under the ministry of the apostle Paul.

Pauline Epistles

The thirteen books of the New Testament attributed to Paul the Apostle​

Romans

(16 chapters, 433 verses)

Paul writes to the church in Rome to present his basic statement of the gospel: God’s plan of salvation is for all peoples, Jew and Gentile alike.

1 Corinthians

(16 chapters, 437 verses)

First Corinthians both complements and contrasts Romans. While Romans emphasizes matters of biblical theology, 1 Corinthians is concerned with practical theology and its application to the Corinthians.

2 Corinthians

(13 chapter, 257 verses)

Paul encourages the believers in Corinth believers to be give generously, to be reconciled with him, and to reject false apostles, who are challenging his authority and creating dissension in the church.

Galatians

(6 chapters, 149 verses)

Paul writes to encourage the Galatian believers to reject the legalistic demands of the Judaizers and to embrace the gospel of freedom in the Spirit.

Ephesians

(6 chapters, 155 verses)

Paul writes to the church at Ephesus about how be in union with Christ, unity in the body, and holiness

Philippians

(4 chapters., 144 verses)

Paul writing to the Church of Philippi to report on his own circumstances, to encourage the Philippians to stand firm in the face of persecution and to rejoice—regardless of circumstances, and to exhort them to humility and unity.
[NIV Study Bible, Copyright © 1985, 1995, 2002, 2008,]

 

Colossians

(4 chapters, 95 verses.)

Pauline epistle to the church of Collosse and wrote about how they should clarify and magnify the Person of Christ.  [Living the 66 Books of the Bible by David Jeremiah]

[Jeremiah, David. (2022). Living the 66 Books of the Bible. Turning Point for God, p. 219]

1 Thessalonians

(5 chapters. 89 verses)

Pauline epistle to the church Thessalonica in which Paul commended the church for their or their “work of faith,” “labor of love,” and “steadfastness of hope” and encouraged them to do more. He also spoke of Christ's return.   [https://overviewbible.com/1-thessalonians/]

2 Thessalonians

(3 chapters., 47 verses)

Pauline epistle to the church Thessalonica where he discussed the troubles of the Church, persecution from outside, believing false doctrine and "busybodies" of the Church (1 Thes. 3:11)  [https://overviewbible.com/2-thessalonians/]

1 Timothy

(6 chapters, 113 verses)

Paul wrote this letter  "to encourage Timothy, to explain how a local church should be managed, and to enforce his own authority as a servant of God". [NKJV Wiersbe Study Bible Copyright © 2021 by Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.]

2 Timothy

(5 chapters. 89 verses)

Paul's letter to Timothy with instructions to guard and fight for the gospel, pursue righteousness, continue sound teaching, and preach the word

[https://overviewbible.com/2-timothy/]

Titus

(3 chapters, 46 verses)

Written to provide Paul’s companion Titus with encouragement and instruction, the epistle to Titus contains valuable theological insight and instruction relating to the Christian faith and ministry in the local church. [NKJV Evangelical Study Bible  Copyright © 2023 by Thomas Nelson.]

Philemon

(1 chapters, 25 verses))

Paul writing primarily Philemon, but also the members of the church at Colosse.  He writes about forgiveness and equality in Christ. [NIV Case for Christ Study Bible
Copyright © 2009 by Lee Strobel. All rights reserved.]

General Epistles

The books of the New Testament that appear not to have been written by Paul the apostle​.

Hebrews

(13 chapters, 303 verses.)

the author (who is unowne) wrote to exhort the believers not to fall away, but to persevere in Christ.  He wrote to show that Jesus is greater than everything that came before him. [NIV Jesus Bible. Copyright © 2016 by Zondervan.]

James

(5 chapters, 108 verses)

"James may be the most practical book in the New Testament, emphasizing our behavior as believers rather than our doctrinal beliefs. James is interested in right belief that behaves rightly or, expressed another way, a belief that behaves" [Vines Expository Bible Notes.  Copyright © 2020 by Jerry Vines.]

1 Peter

(5 chapters, 105 verses)

"Peter wrote to encourage weary, hurting people to stand firmly on God’s promises and remain faithful to the end. While the suffering of God’s saints makes up a sizable portion of Peter’s letters, the saints’ victory through their victorious Savior makes up an even greater portion."  [Vines Expository Bible Notes. Copyright © 2020 by Jerry Vines.]

2 Peter

(3 chapters, 61 verses.)

"In this book, Peter is not afraid to tell the truth, to clearly expose the actions and motives of false teachers...  Peter wrote to address the issue of false doctrine and false teachings , drawing sharp distinctions between false belief and true faith. " [Vines Expository Bible Notes. Copyright © 2020 by Jerry Vines.]

1 John

(5 chapters, 105 verses)

"John wrote to Christians, he speaks of obedience, walking with God in righteousness, submission to the truth, and functioning together in love as being key elements of intimacy with God."  [CSB Tony Evans Study Bible.  Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers]

2 John

(1 chapter, 13 verses)

This short book is a continuation of 1 John that urges followers to look carefully at traveling teachers as many false teachers were also traveling teachers.  

3 John

(1 chapters 14 verses.)

John

Jude

(1 chapter, 25 verses)

Jude

Apocalyptic Epistle​

Culmination of end times prophecies.​

Revelation

(22 chapters 404 verses.)

The book Revelation, written by the Apostle John, is lavish in colorful descriptions of the visions which proclaim for us the last days before Christ’s return and the ushering in of the new heaven and new earth.  

Old Testament Books

39 Books -- 929 Chapters -- 23,314 verses

Divisions of the Old Testament

A Greek word which means a five-fold book

Genesis (50 chapters, 1,533 verses)
Exodus (40 chapters, 2,213 verses.)
Leviticus (27 chapters, 859 verses.)
Numbers (36 chapters, 1,288 verses.)
Deuteronomy (34 chapters., 959 verses.)

Containing a connected history of Israel from the death of Moses to the restoration after the Babylonian captivity

Joshua (24 ch., 658 vs.)
Judges (21 ch., 618 vs.)
Ruth (4 ch., 85 vs.)
1 Samuel (31 ch., 810 vs.)
2 Samuel (24 ch., 695 vs.)
1 Kings (22 ch., 816 vs.)
2 Kings (25 ch., 719 vs.)
1 Chronicles (29 ch., 942 vs.)
2 Chronicles (36 ch., 822 vs.)
Ezra (10 ch., 280 vs.)
Nehemiah (13 ch., 406 vs.)
Esther (10 ch., 167 vs.)

Named because of the prominence given in them about wisdom and folly.

Job (42 ch., 1,070 vs.)
Psalms (150 ch., 2,461 vs.)
Proverbs (31 ch., 915 vs.)
Ecclesiastes (12 ch., 222 vs.)
Song of Solomon (8 ch., 117 vs.)

The Major Prophets are described as “major” because of the longer lengths of their books, not their significance.

Isaiah (66 ch., 1,292 vs.)
Jeremiah (52 ch., 1,364 vs.)
Lamentations (5 ch., 154 vs.)
Ezekiel (48 ch., 1,273 vs.)
Daniel (12 ch., 357 vs.)

The Minor Prophets of the Bible are shorter books with more specific content, compared to the broader subjects of the Major Prophets.

Hosea (14 ch., 197 vs.)
Joel (3 ch., 73 vs.)
Amos (9 ch., 146 vs.)
Obadiah (1 ch., 121 vs.)
Jonah (4 ch., 48 vs.)
Micah (7 ch., 105 vs.)
Nahum (3 ch., 47 vs.)
Habakkuk (3 ch., 56 vs.) 
Zephaniah 3 ch., 53 vs.)
Haggai (2 ch., 38 vs.)
Zechariah (14 ch., 211 vs.)
Malachi (4 ch., 55 vs.)

New Testament Books

27 Books -- 260 Chapters -- 7,959 verses

Divisions of the New Testament

Tells the story of sin and death of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection and proclaims the good news of God’s victory over death.​

Matthew (28 chapters, 1,071 verses)
Mark (16 chapters, 678 verses.)
Luke (24 chapters, 1,151 verses.)
John (21 chapters, 879 verses.)

Luke shows how the gospel spread rapidly from Jerusalem to the whole Roman Empire, and from its Jewish roots to the Gentile world.​

Acts (28 chapters, 1,007 verses

The thirteen books of the New Testament attributed to Paul the Apostle​

Romans (16 chapters, 433 verses)
1 Corinthians (16 chapters, 437 verses.)
2 Corinthians (13 chapter, 257 verses.)
Galatians (6 chapters. 149 verses.)
Ephesians (6 chapters., 155 verses.)
Philippians (4 chapters., 144 verses.)
Colossians (4 chapters, 95 verses.)
1 Thessalonians (5 chapters. 89 verses.)
2 Thessalonians (3 chapters., 47 verses.)
1 Timothy (6 chapters, 113 verses.)
2 Timothy (4 chapters, 83verses.)
Titus (3 chapters, 46 verses.)
Philemon (1 chapters, 25 verses)

The books of the New Testament that appear not to have been written by Paul the apostle​.

Hebrews (13 chapters, 303 verses.)
James (5 chapters, 108 verses.)
1 Peter (5 chapters, 105 verses.)
2 Peter (3 chapters, 61 verses.)
1 John (5 chapters, 105 verses.)
2 John (1 chapters, 13 verses.)
3 John (1 chapter., 14 verses.)
Jude (1 ch., 25 vs.)

Culmination of end times prophecies.​

Revelation (22 chapters, 404 verses.)

Old Testament Books

39 Books -- 929 Chapters -- 23,314 verses

Divisions of the Old Testament

A Greek word which means a five-fold book

Genesis (50 chapters, 1,533 verses)
Exodus (40 chapters, 2,213 verses.)
Leviticus (27 chapters, 859 verses.)
Numbers (36 chapters, 1,288 verses.)
Deuteronomy (34 chapters., 959 verses.)

Containing a connected history of Israel from the death of Moses to the restoration after the Babylonian captivity

Joshua (24 ch., 658 vs.)
Judges (21 ch., 618 vs.)
Ruth (4 ch., 85 vs.)
1 Samuel (31 ch., 810 vs.)
2 Samuel (24 ch., 695 vs.)
1 Kings (22 ch., 816 vs.)
2 Kings (25 ch., 719 vs.)
1 Chronicles (29 ch., 942 vs.)
2 Chronicles (36 ch., 822 vs.)
Ezra (10 ch., 280 vs.)
Nehemiah (13 ch., 406 vs.)
Esther (10 ch., 167 vs.)

Named because of the prominence given in them about wisdom and folly.

Job (42 ch., 1,070 vs.)
Psalms (150 ch., 2,461 vs.)
Proverbs (31 ch., 915 vs.)
Ecclesiastes (12 ch., 222 vs.)
Song of Solomon (8 ch., 117 vs.)

The Major Prophets are described as “major” because of the longer lengths of their books, not their significance.

Isaiah (66 ch., 1,292 vs.)
Jeremiah (52 ch., 1,364 vs.)
Lamentations (5 ch., 154 vs.)
Ezekiel (48 ch., 1,273 vs.)
Daniel (12 ch., 357 vs.)

The Minor Prophets of the Bible are shorter books with more specific content, compared to the broader subjects of the Major Prophets.

Hosea (14 ch., 197 vs.)
Joel (3 ch., 73 vs.)
Amos (9 ch., 146 vs.)
Obadiah (1 ch., 121 vs.)
Jonah (4 ch., 48 vs.)
Micah (7 ch., 105 vs.)
Nahum (3 ch., 47 vs.)
Habakkuk (3 ch., 56 vs.) 
Zephaniah 3 ch., 53 vs.)
Haggai (2 ch., 38 vs.)
Zechariah (14 ch., 211 vs.)
Malachi (4 ch., 55 vs.)

New Testament Books

27 Books -- 260 Chapters -- 7,959 verses

Divisions of the New Testament

Tells the story of sin and death of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection and proclaims the good news of God’s victory over death.​

Matthew (28 chapters, 1,071 verses)
Mark (16 chapters, 678 verses.)
Luke (24 chapters, 1,151 verses.)
John (21 chapters, 879 verses.)

Luke shows how the gospel spread rapidly from Jerusalem to the whole Roman Empire, and from its Jewish roots to the Gentile world.​

Acts (28 chapters, 1,007 verses

The thirteen books of the New Testament attributed to Paul the Apostle​

Romans (16 chapters, 433 verses)
1 Corinthians (16 chapters, 437 verses.)
2 Corinthians (13 chapter, 257 verses.)
Galatians (6 chapters. 149 verses.)
Ephesians (6 chapters., 155 verses.)
Philippians (4 chapters., 144 verses.)
Colossians (4 chapters, 95 verses.)
1 Thessalonians (5 chapters. 89 verses.)
2 Thessalonians (3 chapters., 47 verses.)
1 Timothy (6 chapters, 113 verses.)
2 Timothy (4 chapters, 83verses.)
Titus (3 chapters, 46 verses.)
Philemon (1 chapters, 25 verses)

The books of the New Testament that appear not to have been written by Paul the apostle​.

Hebrews (13 chapters, 303 verses.)
James (5 chapters, 108 verses.)
1 Peter (5 chapters, 105 verses.)
2 Peter (3 chapters, 61 verses.)
1 John (5 chapters, 105 verses.)
2 John (1 chapters, 13 verses.)
3 John (1 chapter., 14 verses.)
Jude (1 ch., 25 vs.)

Culmination of end times prophecies.​

Revelation (22 chapters, 404 verses.)