John 6:51

I am the living bread, that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give will be my flesh for the life of the world.

Origins of the Bible

The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 have helped scholars make great progress in their understanding of the Bible.

Law Books

In the Old Testament, the books referred to as the “Law” books are: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Gospels

In the New Testament, the books referred to as the “Gospels” are: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

John 14:6

I am the way, the truth, and the life! Without me, no one can go to the Father.

Begin with Prayer

No matter our reason for reading the bible, we should always begin our study with prayer.

No Greater Love

In John 15:11-13, Jesus tells us how to have the greatest joy in love. In doing so, he also gave us the greatest commandment. He tells us, "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you
and your joy might be complete.
This is my commandment: love one another as I love you.
No one has greater love than this,
to lay down one´s life for one´s friends."

The Bible as a Library

The bible is not a book, it is actually a library of several different types of books.

Minior Prophets

In the Old Testament, the books referred to as the “Minor Prophet” books are: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.

Major Prophets

In the Old Testament, the books referred to as the “Major Prophet” books are: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel.

Epistles to Friends

In the New Testament, the books referred to as the “Epistles to Friends” are:1st Timothy, 2nd Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.

Poetry Books

In the Old Testament, the books referred to as the “Poetry” books are: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but have eternal life.

Poetry Books

In the Old Testament, the books referred to as the “Poetry” books are: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon.

Acts

In the New Testament, the book referred to as the “History” book is Acts of the Apostles.

Minor Prophets

In the Old Testament, the books referred to as the “Minor Prophet” books are: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.

General Epistles

In the New Testament, the books referred to as the “General Epistles” are: Hebrews, James 1st Peter, 2nd Peter, 1st John, 2nd John, 3rd John, Jude, and Revelation.

Study Goals

Our goal in studying the Bible should be to learn what God says in the Bible, believe what God says, and to act upon it.

"Law" Books

In the Old Testament, the books referred to as the “Law” books are: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

The Vine

Jesus introduced us to his idea of Christian Service when Jesus said to his disciples in John 15:1-8:
"I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower.
He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit,
and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit.
You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you.
Remain in me, as I remain in you.
Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own
unless it remains on the vine,
so neither can you unless you remain in me.
I am the vine, you are the branches.
Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit,
because without me you can do nothing.
Anyone who does not remain in me
will be thrown out like a branch and wither;
people will gather them and throw them into a fire
and they will be burned.
If you remain in me and my words remain in you,
ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you.
By this is my Father glorified,
that you bear much fruit and become my disciples."

Purpose for study

When we open our Bible, we should open it for study, prayer, and guidance.

Epistle

An Epistle is a letter.

Epistles to Friends

In the New Testament, the books referred to as the “Epistles to Friends” are:1st Timothy, 2nd Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.

History Books

In the Old Testament, the books referred to as the “History” books are: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1st Samuel, 2nd Samuel, 1st Kings, 2nd Kings, 1st Chronicles, 2nd Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Ester.

Matthew 16:18

And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.

History Books

In the Old Testament, the books referred to as the “History” books are: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1st Samuel, 2nd Samuel, 1st Kings, 2nd Kings, 1st Chronicles, 2nd Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Ester.

Epistles to Churches

In the New Testament, the books referred to as the “Epistles to Churches” are: Romans, 1st Corinthians, 2nd Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1st Thessalonians, and 2nd Thessalonians.

Acts

In the New Testament, the book referred to as the “History” book is Acts of the Apostles.

God inspired authors

The Catholic Church teaches that God inspired the human authors of the Bible, allowing them to use their own talents, abilities, and styles of writing.

Major Prophets

In the Old Testament, the books referred to as the “Major Prophet” books are: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel.

Epistles to Churches

In the New Testament, the books referred to as the “Epistles to Churches” are: Romans, 1st Corinthians, 2nd Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1st Thessalonians, and 2nd Thessalonians.

General Epistles

In the New Testament, the books referred to as the “General Epistles” are: Hebrews, James 1st Peter, 2nd Peter, 1st John, 2nd John, 3rd John, Jude, and Revelation.