The 66 books of the Protestant Bible and their key content
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| Front | Back |
|---|---|
| Genesis | Old Testament; Law. Creation, patriarchs, Israel’s beginnings. From creation to Joseph in Egypt; themes of covenant and promise. |
| Exodus | Old Testament; Law. Deliverance from Egypt; Sinai covenant; tabernacle. Moses leads Israel out; Ten Commandments given at Sinai. |
| Leviticus | Old Testament; Law. Holiness, sacrifices, priesthood, sacred festivals. Laws for worship and living; “Be holy, for I am holy.” |
| Numbers | Old Testament; Law. Wilderness wanderings; census; rebellions. From Sinai to Moab; discipline and God’s faithfulness. |
| Deuteronomy | Old Testament; Law. Covenant renewal; Moses’ sermons; law restated. Farewell addresses before entry to Canaan; choose life. |
| Joshua | Old Testament; History. Conquest and allotment of Canaan. “Be strong and courageous”; covenant renewed at Shechem. |
| Judges | Old Testament; History. Cycles of sin, oppression, and deliverers. “In those days… no king”; God raises judges like Deborah, Gideon. |
| Ruth | Old Testament; History. Loyalty and redemption leading to David’s line. Ruth and Boaz in Bethlehem; kinsman-redeemer theme. |
| 1 Samuel | Old Testament; History. Samuel, Saul’s rise, David anointed. Transition to monarchy; “man after God’s own heart” emerges. |
| 2 Samuel | Old Testament; History. David’s reign, covenant, triumphs and failures. Davidic covenant; sin with Bathsheba and its fallout. |
| 1 Kings | Old Testament; History. Solomon’s reign, temple, kingdom divided. Elijah appears; idolatry leads to decline. |
| 2 Kings | Old Testament; History. Decline and exile of Israel and Judah. Elisha’s ministry; Samaria falls, then Jerusalem to Babylon. |
| 1 Chronicles | Old Testament; History. Genealogies; David’s reign retold; temple prep. Priestly perspective; focus on worship and Levites. |
| 2 Chronicles | Old Testament; History. Solomon to exile; Judah-focused narrative. Temple central; ends with Cyrus’s decree to return. |
| Ezra | Old Testament; History. Return from exile; temple rebuilt; reforms. Zerubbabel’s return; Ezra teaches the Law. |
| Nehemiah | Old Testament; History. Jerusalem’s walls rebuilt; covenant renewal. Opposition overcome; community reforms under Nehemiah. |
| Esther | Old Testament; History. Jewish preservation in Persia through Esther. God’s providence implied; origin of Purim. |
| Job | Old Testament; Poetry/Wisdom. Suffering of the righteous; God’s wisdom. Dialogues and God’s speeches; “I had heard… now my eye sees.” |
| Psalms | Old Testament; Poetry/Wisdom. Songs and prayers for worship. 150 poems spanning lament to praise; David central author. |
| Proverbs | Old Testament; Poetry/Wisdom. Wisdom for skillful living. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” |
| Ecclesiastes | Old Testament; Poetry/Wisdom. Life’s vanity; fear God and keep commands. Teacher reflects on meaning under the sun. |
| Song of Songs | Old Testament; Poetry/Wisdom. Love poetry celebrating marital union. Dialogues of lovers; imagery of devotion and desire. |
| Isaiah | Old Testament; Major Prophet. Judgment and hope; promised Servant. Holy, Holy, Holy; Messianic prophecies and new creation. |
| Jeremiah | Old Testament; Major Prophet. Warnings to Judah; new covenant hope. Calls for repentance; laments; letter to exiles. |
| Lamentations | Old Testament; Major Prophet. Laments over Jerusalem’s fall. Acrostic poems; “Great is your faithfulness.” |
| Ezekiel | Old Testament; Major Prophet. Visions; judgment; renewal and temple. Valley of dry bones; watchman; glory departs and returns. |
| Daniel | Old Testament; Major Prophet. Faith in exile; visions of kingdoms. Lion’s den, fiery furnace; Son of Man vision. |
| Hosea | Old Testament; Minor Prophet. Unfaithful Israel and steadfast love. Hosea’s marriage as sign; “I desire steadfast love.” |
| Joel | Old Testament; Minor Prophet. Locusts; Day of the Lord; Spirit poured. “I will pour out my Spirit”; calls to return to God. |
| Amos | Old Testament; Minor Prophet. Justice and righteousness; judgment. Roaring lion; plumb line; concern for the poor. |
| Obadiah | Old Testament; Minor Prophet. Judgment on Edom; Zion’s deliverance. Shortest OT book; Edom’s pride humbled. |
| Jonah | Old Testament; Minor Prophet. Prophet to Nineveh; God’s mercy. Flees, swallowed, sent again; God’s compassion for nations. |
| Micah | Old Testament; Minor Prophet. Judgment and hope; Bethlehem ruler. “Do justice, love kindness…”; Messiah from Bethlehem. |
| Nahum | Old Testament; Minor Prophet. Oracle of Nineveh’s fall. God avenges; comfort for Judah. |
| Habakkuk | Old Testament; Minor Prophet. Faith amid injustice; wait on God. “The righteous shall live by faith”; prophet’s prayer. |
| Zephaniah | Old Testament; Minor Prophet. Day of the Lord; remnant preserved. Judgment then joy; God sings over his people. |
| Haggai | Old Testament; Minor Prophet. Rebuild the temple; covenant blessing. Consider your ways; Zerubbabel signet. |
| Zechariah | Old Testament; Minor Prophet. Visions; temple; coming King. “Not by might…”; humble king on a donkey. |
| Malachi | Old Testament; Minor Prophet. Covenant faithfulness; coming messenger. Calls out apathy; Elijah to precede the day of the Lord. |
| Matthew | New Testament; Gospel. Jesus the Messiah; kingdom and teachings. Sermon on the Mount; fulfills Law and Prophets. |
| Mark | New Testament; Gospel. Fast-paced ministry; suffering Son of God. Emphasis on action; “immediately”; passion central. |
| Luke | New Testament; Gospel. Orderly account; compassion and parables. Birth narratives; focus on outsiders and prayer. |
| John | New Testament; Gospel. Signs and “I am” sayings; Jesus’ divinity. Prologue on the Word; seven signs and discourses. |
| Acts | New Testament; History. Early church; Spirit; mission to nations. From Jerusalem to Rome; Peter and Paul’s ministries. |
| Romans | New Testament; Pauline Epistle. Gospel, justification, life in Christ. Righteousness by faith; Jew and Gentile united. |
| 1 Corinthians | New Testament; Pauline Epistle. Church issues; love; resurrection. Corrects divisions; 1 Cor 13; resurrection chapter 15. |
| 2 Corinthians | New Testament; Pauline Epistle. Apostolic weakness and power. New covenant ministry; treasure in jars of clay. |
| Galatians | New Testament; Pauline Epistle. Freedom from law; faith in Christ. Justified by faith; fruit of the Spirit. |
| Ephesians | New Testament; Pauline Epistle. Unity in Christ; new humanity. Grace through faith; armor of God. |
| Philippians | New Testament; Pauline Epistle. Joy and humility in Christ. Christ hymn; rejoice always. |
| Colossians | New Testament; Pauline Epistle. Supremacy of Christ; maturity. Christ the image of God; warns against false teaching. |
| 1 Thessalonians | New Testament; Pauline Epistle. Encouragement; coming of the Lord. Model church; hope amid persecution. |
| 2 Thessalonians | New Testament; Pauline Epistle. Clarifies the Day of the Lord. Stand firm; corrects alarm about Christ’s return. |
| 1 Timothy | New Testament; Pauline Epistle. Church order and sound teaching. Qualifications for leaders; fight the good fight. |
| 2 Timothy | New Testament; Pauline Epistle. Endurance; final charge to a pastor. “Preach the word”; Paul’s last letter tone. |
| Titus | New Testament; Pauline Epistle. Sound doctrine; good works. Appoint elders in Crete; grace trains godliness. |
| Philemon | New Testament; Pauline Epistle. Reconciliation and forgiveness. Appeals for Onesimus; receive him as a brother. |
| Hebrews | New Testament; General Epistle. Christ superior; new covenant. Better priest, sacrifice, and sanctuary; endure in faith. |
| James | New Testament; General Epistle. Living faith shown by works. Wisdom teaching; tame the tongue; care for the needy. |
| 1 Peter | New Testament; General Epistle. Suffering, holiness, living hope. Exiles theme; Christ’s example; grace under fire. |
| 2 Peter | New Testament; General Epistle. False teachers; sure prophecy. Grow in grace; day of the Lord will come. |
| 1 John | New Testament; General Epistle. Assurance, truth, and love. Tests of doctrine and love; God is light and love. |
| 2 John | New Testament; General Epistle. Walk in truth and love. Beware deceivers; do not aid false teaching. |
| 3 John | New Testament; General Epistle. Hospitality and faithful service. Commends Gaius; contrasts Diotrephes and Demetrius. |
| Jude | New Testament; General Epistle. Contend for the faith. Warns against intruders; keep yourselves in God’s love. |
| Revelation | New Testament; Apocalypse. Judgment, victory of the Lamb, new creation. Seven churches, seals, trumpets; new heaven and earth. |