Bible Basics.
The Bible contains 66 books: 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.
These books contain various genres: poetry, history, law, wisdom literature, personal letters, biographies, and prophecy.
The Bible was written over 1600 years ago by over 40 authors across three continents in three languages. Yet, it has one primary theme: the glory of God and salvation for all who believe Jesus Christ is Lord.
Defining Our Terms by Kevin Gardner (article) - The doctrine of Scripture is foundational to the Christian faith. But there is more to say about Scripture than simply, “The Bible says it. I believe it. That settles it.” If you don’t grasp what the Bible is and how it came to be, you’ll never fully grasp its meaning. Since the meaning of the Bible is vitally important to our faith and life, we will here briefly define a few key terms that relate to the doctrine of Scripture as the study of God’s Word written.
What is the Bible? by Josh Buice (video)
How to Study the Bible (webpage)
The Bible vs Other Sacred Writings by James White (video)
How Can We Trust The Bible We Have Today is What God Originally Inspired by James White (video)
Is the Bible True and Reliable? (webpage)
Maps, Charts, and Timelines for the History in the Bible Podcast (website)
Text and Cannon Institute (website) - Text & Canon Institute produces academic research and church resources that illuminate the history of the Bible.
The Bible Jesus Read by John Meade (article)
Bible Translations (webpage)
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The Jews, Catholics, Protestants, Orthodox, and Church of the East all have different versions of the Bible, with dissimilar books based on ancient texts. This episode explains why. For a summary chart for this episode, see Canons of the Old Testament.
Who were the scribes who copied the manuscripts? How many manuscripts do we have? When was the Bible canonized? What are some misunderstandings people have about how we got the Bible? Dr. John Mead and Dr. Peter Gurry of the Text and Canon Institute at Phoenix Seminary share how we got the Bible and dispel some common rumors.
How do we know we have an accurate copy of the New Testament? Why don't we have any original manuscripts? What about all the differences between the manuscripts we do have? How can we be sure that what we're reading is what they originally wrote? Dr. Peter Gurry answers these questions and shares the best way to communicate these answers.
This sermon by Charles Spurgeon is based on Hosea 8:12, “I have written to him the great things of my law, but they were counted as a strange thing.” Main Points: 1. Its Author – 5:04 2. Its subjects – 23:05 3. Its standard treatment is 34:29.
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