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Time in the Word

The New Testament is the Word of God (The Bible), but it is only part of the Bible, the second half. The New Testament is a fulfillment of the promises that are written in the Old Testament, which is the first half of the Bible. Together, the Old Testament and the New Testament make up the entire Bible.

In the Bible, God explains to us His plan for saving us from sin. But the Bible is a large book, and if you are unfamiliar with it, it’s message can be confusing. That is why we are giving you this Bible. It has some very helpful study guides and notes at the beginning to help you. This isn’t the fanciest Bible, but it is a great translation that uses "today’s language", so we hope you really start to study it. Remember, the key to spending time in the Word is to just simply spend time in the Word.

Here are some Biblical truths that you can look up:

1. To understand God’s love, you must understand what you have done. 1 John 1:10

2. God’s love for us will not prevent Him from punishing our sin. Romans 2:11-15

3. God’s love does provide us an escape from our sin. John 3:16

4. We can all be saved, no matter who we are or what we have done, by coming to Christ. Romans 3:21-22

5. Coming to Christ means changing your life. Acts 2:38

6. God’s love will change your life. 1 Corinthians 13:9

7. God’s love offers you eternal life. John 11:25

8. You have to decide for yourself who you think Jesus is. Matthew 16:15

If you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He died on the cross to pay the penalty for your sin and to offer you eternal life, you must pray a prayer like this:

Jesus, I do not know you very well, but I realize that You know me. I know You see the sin in my heart, but You love me no matter what. Thank you for taking my place on the cross. Please forgive me, cleanse me, and come into my life as my Lord and Master from now on. Help me change, and show me how to serve You for the rest of my life. Amen.

Questions Answered from the Word

1. How do I know that there is a God? (John 1:14,18; John 14:9-14; John 20:29-31; Romans 1:20; John 8:47)

2. How do I know that the Bible is true? (John 5:39,40; John 7;17; Acts 17:11,12)

3. How can I understand the Bible? (1 Corinthians 2:9-14; John 16:13; Luke 11:13)

4. Will I go to heaven if I am doing my best to be "good"? (John 3:5,6,36; Romans 3:19,20; Galatians 3:10)

5. If I’m sincere about what I believe, even if I am wrong, will I be condemned? (Acts 17:30; Romans 3:5-20)

6. Can I be a Christian without believing that Jesus was the Son of God? (1 John 5:9-13,20; John 20:28-31; Matthew 16:13-18)

7. Why did Jesus have to die to save sinners? (Romans 8:3; Galatians 3:10; Romans 5:12,19)

8. What is the first thing I have to do if I want to become a Christian? (Matthew 11:28; John 6:29,37; Acts 16:31)

9. What is the next thing? (Matthew 10:32; Romans 10:9,10; Hebrews 13:15,16)

10. What is repentance? Do I need to repent? How do I repent? (Luke 24:46,47; Acts 5:30,31; Acts 20:21; Luke 15:17,18)

11. How do I come to Christ? (1 John 1:1-3; Romans 10:8-17; Mark 10:49,50)

12. What does it mean to receive Christ? (John 1:11,12; Romans 6:23; John 4:10; Ephesians 2:8)

13. Why do I need faith? (Romans 10:17; Ephesians 1:12,13; Luke 16:29-31; John 5:39,46,47; John 4:50; Luke 17:5)

14. How do I know that my sins will be forgiven? (Mark 2:5; Luke 7:48-50; Acts 13:38,39; 1 John 1:9)

15. How do I know that the Holy Spirit has come to me? (John 16:8, 1 Corinthians 12:3; Galatians 5:22,23: 1 John 3:14,24)

It would be great if you looked up some of these Scriptures (or all of them) for some of your bible study time after you look up the Scriptures on the other page.

It is important to underline in your Bible as you read! When you go back you will remember the things that stand out to you. Also, keep asking yourself, "How does this apply to my life?"

Next: Begin reading at Matthew Chapter 5 and read it all. Then go to John, then Romans, then James, then some of Acts. It’s all great! Underline and "pray it back" to make it come alive!

Bible Breakdowns

"For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart." Heb. 4:12 - Amplified

The Bible is not like most books. It is not a story that you can read from beginning to end. The Bible is a collection of smaller books and letters written to specific groups at specific times. Although these writings are thousands of years old, they are God’s Word, so their truth is still relevant and important for us today.

This page is a listing of all the books of the Bible. The books of the Bible are categorized and there is a brief explanation of of each of the book’s contents.

Old Testament

Tthere are 39 books in the Old Testament, before Jesus, written about the promises between God and the Israelites

Historical - books concerning the history of Israel, God’s chosen people

Genesis - the creation of man and his fall, the redemption of man through a covenant with God and the early history of Hebrews

Exodus - the deliverence and history of Israel, God’s chosen people

Leviticus - a book of divine Old Testament laws

Numbers - more history, shows how unbelief bars entrance for Israel into the promise land

Deuteronomy - a proclamation of laws given by Moses with a call to obedience

Joshua - the conquest and division of the promise land

Judges - history of Israel, shows the Israelites forsaking and returning to the Lord

Ruth - the history of Ruth and how she became an ancestor of Christ

1 Samuel - the story about how Israel asked for a king

2 Samuel - the reign of King David

1 Kings - the reign of King Solomon and the division of Israel into two nations

2 Kings - history of the two Israelite kingdoms

1 Chronicles - supplement of 1 and 2 Samuel and 1 and 2 Kings

2 Chronicles - supplement of Kings, shows more of the spiritual element of the history

Ezra - the return of the Jews from capivity and the rebuilding of the temple

Nehemiah - the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem

Esther - the deliverance of the Jews by Queen Esther

Poetical - books that are poetical by nature and have deep expressions

Job - the story of Job’s suffering

Psalms - a book of songs and poems, the main theme is prayer and praise

Proverbs - a book of wisdom

Ecclesiastes - the reflections of a philosopher at the end of his life

Song of Solomon - a book written as an allegory of love between God and His people

Prophetic - books containing prophecies of many different avenues

Isaiah - prophesy concerning the captivity of the Jews and the coming Messiah

Jeremiah - a book about the backsliding, bondage, and restoration of the Jews

Lamentations - sequel to Jeremiah, portrays the capture of Israel

Ezekiel - a book about the condition of Judah and the redemption to come

Daniel - a book about the sovereignty of God and future events

Hosea - a book that parallels leaving God with adultery

Joel - a book about repentence and its blessings

Amos - a book about the judgments of Israel

Obadiah - centers around an ancient feud between Edom and Israel

Jonah - story of a prophet called to preach in Ninevah

Micah - a book about the judgments and restoration to come

Nahum - a book about the destruction of Ninevah

Habakkuk - a book about the mystery of God’s providence and mercy

Zephaniah - a book about the searching judgements of God

Haggai - rebuke for neglecting to rebuild the temple with promises to those who are doing the work

Zechariah - a book about the sinful condition of Israel, but also focuses on the future hope of the Messiah

Malachi - a book showing changes needed to prepare for the Messiah

New Testament

There are 27 books in the New Testament, centers on the life of Jesus, and the early church.

Gospels - books written about Jesus, serves as biography and history

Matthew - a book written to convince the Jews that Jesus is the Messiah they’ve been waiting for

Mark - a book about Jesus’s activities and power

Luke - a book written to introduce non-religious people to Jesus

John - a book written to emphasize that Jesus is God and to inspire faith

Acts - a description of the early church and how the story of Jesus spread throughout the Roman world

Epistles - letters to the first Christian churches and/or Christians

Romans - a letter written to explain systematically and logically, God’s plan to save us

1 Corinthians - a letter of advise to a church with problems

2 Corinthians - Paul’s defense of his ministry in response to accusations from members of the church

Galatians - a reminder that only God’s grace, not good works or lawful living, can save us from sin

Ephesians - a letter describing the bonds that unite all believers as one family

Philippians - a letter written to explain that life in Christ is a life of true joy

Colossians - a letter written to challenge false teachings and to call for recommitment to faith in Christ

1 Thessalonians - encouragement for new Christians with a focus on the Second Coming of Christ

2 Thessalonians - further encouragement for new Christians with a focus on the Second Coming of Christ

1 Timothy - a letter of advise and encouragement for those in positions of authority in the church

2 Timothy - a challenge to Christian leaders to continue their ministries

Titus - instructions for living a godly life

Philemon - a letter encouraging Christians to forgive each other and restore unity among themselves

Hebrews - a letter pleading for a renewed focus on Christ and promising a better life as a result

James - a letter written to encourage persecuted Christians and to correct false ideas

1 Peter - a letter of encouragement, describing the hope Christians have in Christ’s return

2 Peter - a letter warning Christians of false ideas

1 John - a letter to inspire Christians to love each other and live in harmony

2 John - an urging to stand up to false teachers

3 John - a letter written to request help for Christians who teach the truth

Jude - a warning against false teachers

Revelation - a vision of the future, prophecy of events to come when Christ will win over evil forever

Bible Study

"All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. It is God’s way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do." 2 Tim. 3:16.17 - NLT

The Bible is God’s spoken Word to us. It was actually written by men, but God told them what to write. God inspired them to write down exactly what He wanted them to write down. God has given us His Word to communicate with us. In the Bible are all the instructions to live a godly life. It is God’s desire for us to read, study, and meditate (think over), His Word. This should be an everyday occurrence. Faith is built up in us through the Word of God (Rom 10:17). We need it to help, stengthen, guide, and encourage us.

The rest of this page is a listing of a few ideas for Bible study. This is just a few. The possibilities are endless!

Study the life of a person in the Bible, like Jesus, Esther, Daniel, Moses, Ruth, Paul, David, Elijah, or Abraham.

The book of Proverbs has 31 chapters. Pick a month with 31 days and read a chapter a day.