Introductions and Overviews of the Books of the Bible
John 16:13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.
Introductions and Overviews
Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible
Book Overviews include: Author (if known); Date; Key Truths; Time and Place of Writing; Purpose and Distinctives; and Christ in the particular Book. There is additional information on this page including Articles, Questions & Answers, and Sermons on the text(s) you may be researching.
IIIM Seminary Study Bible
"Introductions and Overviews of the Books of the Bible" is a part of the IIIM Seminary Study Bible. It is a resource that draws upon numerous other resources for its content (see outlines for sources). It will be continually updated and edited, and considered a resource that is always expanding to assist the student of Scripture to understand the text of the Holy Bible more thoroughly. Check back often as this is a growing resource.
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Pressing on toward the goal (Phil. 3:14),
Dr. Joseph R. Nally, D.D., M.Div., Theological Editor, IIIM
Introductions and Overviews of the Books of the Bible
Old Testament
Pentateuch:
Introduction to the Pentateuch
The Book of Genesis
The Book of Exodus
The Book of Leviticus
The Book of Numbers
The Book of Deuteronomy
Articles on the Pentateuch
Q&A on the Pentateuch
Sermons on the Pentateuch
Historical Books:
Introduction to the Historical Books
The Book of Joshua
The Book of Judges
The Book of Ruth
The Book of 1 Samuel
The Book of 2 Samuel
The Book of 1 Kings
The Book of 2 Kings
The Book of 1 Chronicles
The Book of 2 Chronicles
The Book of Ezra
The Book of Nehemiah
The Book of Esther
Articles on the Historical Books
Q&A on the Historical Books
Sermons on the Historical BooksPoetry & Wisdom Books:
Introduction to the Poetic and Wisdom Books
The Book of Job
The Book of Psalms
The Book of Proverbs
The Book of Ecclesiastes
The Book of Song of Solomon
Articles on the Poetic and Wisdom Books
Q&A on the Poetic and Wisdom Books
Sermons on the Poetic and Wisdom BooksProphets:
Introduction to the Prophetic Books
Major
The Book of Isaiah
The Book of Jeremiah
The Book of Lamentations
The Book of Ezekiel
The Book of Daniel
Minor
The Book of Hosea
The Book of Joel
The Book of Amos
The Book of Obadiah
The Book of Jonah
The Book of Micah
The Book of Nahum
The Book of Habakkuk
The Book of Zephaniah
The Book of Haggai
The Book of Zechariah
The Book of Malachi
Articles on Prophetic Books
Q&A on Prophetic Books
Sermons on Prophetic Books
The Intertestamental Period
The Intertestamental Period - Years of Silence
New Testament
Gospels & Acts:
Introduction to the Gospels and Acts
The Book of Matthew
The Book of Mark
The Book of Luke
The Book of John
The Book of Acts
Articles on Gospels and Acts
Q&A on Gospels and Acts
Sermons on Gospels and ActsPauline Epistles:
Introduction to the Epistles of the New Testament
The Book of Romans
The Book of 1 Corinthians
The Book of 2 Cornithians
The Book of Galatians
The Book of Ephesians
The Book of Philippians
The Book of Colossians
The Book of 1 Thessalonians
The Book of 2 Thessalonians
The Book of 1 Timothy
The Book of 2 Timothy
The Book of Titus
The Book of Philemon
The Paul Project
Articles on the Pauline Epistles
Q&A on the Pauline Epistles
Sermons on the Pauline EpistlesGeneral Epistles & Revelation:
Introduction to the Epistles of the New Testament
The Book of Hebrews
The Book of James
The Book of 1 Peter
The Book of 2 Peter
The Book of 1 John
The Book of 2 John
The Book of 3 John
The Book of Jude
The Book of Revelation
Articles on the General Epistles & Revelation
Q&A on the General Epistles & Revelation
Sermons on the General Epistles & Revelation
Reference:
Notes from the NIV Spirit of the Reformation Study Bible, Dr. Richard Pratt, ed. (Zondervan, 2003).Copyright:
Copyright, Authors, and Theological Editors of the SORSB
Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr. is Co-Founder and President of Third Millennium Ministries who served as Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary and has authored numerous books.
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