Every study, by topic

The Bible has 66 books: 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New. Here is the full list, plus why Catholic and Orthodox Bibles count more.

The New Testament has 21 epistles, or letters. Learn which books they are, who wrote them, and why they were written to real churches and people.

The first five books of the Bible are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy, together called the Pentateuch or Torah.

What are the historical books of the Bible? See how Joshua through Esther tell one story of God's covenant, and how to read them well.

Learn the order of the books of the Bible: 39 Old Testament and 27 New Testament books, their categories, and why they are arranged this way.

A guide to the Old Testament prophets: what a prophet was, the four groups of writing prophets, the prophetesses, and why their message still matters.

A clear guide to the shortest books of the Bible by word count, in both the Old and New Testaments, and why their size does not limit their message.

Paul wrote 13 letters that bear his name, from Romans to Philemon. Here is the full list, plus what to make of Hebrews.

The Book of Acts was written by Luke, a physician and companion of Paul. Learn the evidence for his authorship and what Acts is about.

The book of Daniel names its author and Jesus quoted him. Here is the evidence, the objections, and why it matters.

The Book of Enoch was not written by the Enoch of Genesis. Learn who wrote it, why it is not in the Bible, and how to read it wisely.

The Bible points to Moses as the author of Exodus. Here is the evidence, the main objections, and what faithful Christians hold today.

The Gospel of Mark is closely tied to John Mark, a companion of Peter and Barnabas. Here is what Scripture and early tradition say about its author.

The Book of James was most likely written by James, the Lord's brother, leader of the Jerusalem church. Here is who he was and why it matters.

David wrote most of the Psalms, but not all. Learn who else contributed, how the 150 psalms are organized, and why the answer matters.

The Book of Revelation names its author as John. Learn who this John was, the evidence for the apostle John, and what the book itself says.

The Book of Romans was written by the apostle Paul, with Tertius as his scribe. Learn the evidence, the date, and why it matters.

Moses wrote the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible. Learn the biblical evidence, what Jesus said, and how Christians read it today.

Meet the women of the Bible: who they were, where their stories appear, and what their faith teaches us about trusting God.

A guide to the book of Revelation: who wrote it and why, how its visions are arranged, its key passages, the main ways Christians read it, and its hope in the Lamb.

A guide to Matthew's Gospel: who wrote it and for whom, its five great sermons, its key passages and themes, and how it presents Jesus as the promised King.

A guide to Paul's letter to the Romans: why he wrote it, how its argument unfolds, its key passages, and how it shows that sinners are made right with God by faith.

A guide to Isaiah: the prophet and his times, the book's three movements, its most important passages, the suffering Servant, and how it all points to Jesus.

A guide to the book of Acts: who wrote it and why, how it follows the promise of Acts 1:8, its key passages, and how the risen Christ works through his church.

A guide to the book of Proverbs: who wrote it, how it is arranged, what a proverb is and is not, its key sayings and themes, and how it points to Christ.

A guide to the Gospel of John: its author and purpose, the seven signs and I am sayings, its key passages, and how it shows Jesus as the Word made flesh.

A guide to the book of Psalms: who wrote them, how the five books are arranged, the main types of psalm, how they point to Christ, and how to pray them.

A guide to the Gospel of Luke: its careful author, its heart for the poor and the outsider, its best-known parables, and how it shows Jesus seeking the lost.

A clear guide to Exodus: its author and setting, its two-part structure, the Passover, Sinai, and tabernacle, and how the whole book points to Jesus.

A guide to the Gospel of Mark: who wrote it, how it is built, its key passages, and how its hurried story of Jesus points to the cross and the empty tomb.

A plain guide to Genesis: who wrote it, how it is built, its key passages and themes, how it points to Christ, and how to read it well.

Find real encouragement in Scripture for hard days. Discover key Bible verses about hope, perseverance, and God's faithfulness to strengthen you.

Key Bible verses about faith, what faith is, and how Scripture says it shows up in daily life.

Key Bible verses about family, marriage, children, and honoring parents, with context and God's design for the household.

What does the Bible say about friendship? Key verses on loyal friends, choosing wisely, and being a good friend, with context and plain meaning.

Key Bible verses about healing, what they meant in context, and how Christians pray them today with faith in God's will.

Discover what the Bible says about joy in the Lord. Explore key verses, the difference between joy and happiness, and how to cultivate lasting joy.

Key Bible verses about love: God's love for us, our love for Him, and love for neighbor, with context and plain meaning.

Key Bible verses on loving your neighbor, from Leviticus to Romans, with context and plain meaning for everyday life.

What the Bible says about peace: verses on peace with God, inner calm, and peace with others, explained in context for anxious hearts.

What the Bible says about prayer: key verses, how to pray, the Lord's Prayer as a model, and why we pray in Jesus' name.

Key Bible verses about strength when you feel weak, with context and plain meaning. God's strength is made perfect in our weakness.

A plain guide to key Bible verses on thankfulness and gratitude, what they mean in context, and how to make thanksgiving a habit.

What does the Bible mean by the fear of the Lord? Key verses, the difference between fear and dread, and how it shapes daily life.

The fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 is one nine-part harvest. See each fruit defined by Scripture and how the Spirit grows it in you.

Scripture never commands burial or forbids cremation. What the Bible says about cremation, burial customs, and the resurrection of the body.

The Bible gives wisdom for dating, purity, and marriage. Here is what Scripture actually says about relationships, kissing, and premarital sex.

The Bible condemns drunkenness but not wine itself. Here is what Scripture says about alcohol, moderation, weaker brothers, and conscience.

The Bible calls pork unclean under the Mosaic Law, yet the New Testament declares all foods clean. Here is what the passages actually say.

Scripture never names the lottery, but it speaks clearly about greed, money, and trust. Here is what the Bible says about gambling.

The Bible speaks of the church as Christ's body and calls believers to gather, hear God's Word, and stir one another up to love and good works.

A clear look at what Scripture teaches about hell: the words used, what Jesus said, and how to respond with hope in Christ.

The Bible says God is love, that He loved us first in Christ, and that His love in us shows itself in how we treat others.

The Bible warns against hypocritical judging, yet calls for wise discernment. Learn what Jesus and the apostles teach about judging others.

The Bible never names marijuana, but it speaks to the heart behind the question: creation, wisdom, sobriety, the body, and the law.

The Bible permits defending your life, limits revenge to God, and calls believers to trust Him rather than weapons. Here is what Scripture teaches.

Scripture never names tobacco, but it speaks to smoking through the body, self-control, conscience, and love for others.

A plain look at every key Bible passage on tongues: Acts 2, 1 Corinthians 12-14, and what the gift is for, plus how Christians differ today.

The Bible treats careless and profane speech as a serious matter of the heart. Here is what Scripture says about swearing, cursing, and oaths.

The Bible mentions tattoos once, in Leviticus 19:28. Here is what that verse means, how the New Testament frames the question, and how to decide wisely.

A clear look at Old Testament tithes, New Testament giving, and how Christians should think about the ten percent question today.

A plain, Scripture-first overview of what the Bible teaches about the last days, the return of Christ, the Antichrist, and the final judgment.

The Bible forbids witchcraft, sorcery, divination and mediums, calling them rebellion against God. Here is what Scripture says and why it matters.

Heaven in Scripture is where God dwells, where believers go to be with Christ, and the hope of a renewed creation. What the Bible teaches.

Scripture calls marriage a covenant of one man and one woman, designed by God and pointing to Christ and the church. What it teaches and how to live it.

Scripture calls death an enemy, gives full permission to grieve, and promises bodily resurrection through Jesus. What the Bible says and how to live it.

The Bible treats anger as real and sometimes right, but warns that it turns to sin fast. What Scripture teaches about anger and how to handle it well.

The Bible does not explain every sorrow, but it gives us words to lament, a Savior who suffered, and a promise that pain will not have the last word.

Work is not a curse in the Bible. It began in Eden, was bent by the fall, and can be done for the Lord. What Scripture says about work, rest and calling.

Prayer in the Bible is honest conversation with God, made possible through Jesus and helped by the Spirit. What Scripture teaches and how to begin.

The Bible's message on money is consistent: everything belongs to God, money makes a poor master, and generosity is the mark of a free heart.

Forgiveness runs through the whole Bible: God forgives freely through Christ, and forgiven people learn to forgive. What it is, what it is not, and how to begin.

The Bible does not shame anxious people. It gives them a place to bring their fear: to a God who cares. Here is what the Old Testament, Jesus, and the apostles say.

What does the Bible say about beauty? See key verses on physical and spiritual beauty, and how God defines what is truly beautiful.

What Scripture says about anger, wrath, revenge, and self-control — with verses and practical steps for handling anger God's way.

Discover key Bible verses about Christmas, from Old Testament prophecy to the birth of Jesus in the Gospels, and what they reveal about God with us.

What does the Bible say about fasting? Key verses, how fasting and prayer go together, and how Jesus teaches us to fast with the right heart.

What Scripture says about hard work, diligence, and laziness — with verses in context and how they apply to daily labor.

Scripture for weary souls: verses about hope, waiting on God, and persevering faith, with context and plain meaning from the Bible.

What the Bible says about life: its source, its brevity, and the eternal life found in Christ. Key verses explained in context.

Key Bible verses for graduation, new beginnings, and the future, with context and plain meaning for anyone stepping into a new season.

Key Bible verses about mothers and motherhood, with context and plain meaning: honor, teaching, sacrifice, grief, and hope for every stage of mothering.

What the Bible says about patience: key verses, the meaning of waiting on God, and how patience grows in ordinary life.

Key Bible verses about protection, what they meant in context, and how God's care holds when danger, fear, or harm is real.

Key Bible verses about trusting in the Lord, what biblical trust actually means, and how to practice it when life is hard.

Key Bible verses about the Holy Spirit: who He is, what He does, and how He works in believers. Includes verses on speaking in tongues.

Discover key Bible verses about wisdom, what true wisdom is, and how to ask God for it through faith in Christ.

Jeremiah 29:11 was first a letter to exiles told to settle in Babylon for seventy years. What the promise meant then, and how it reaches believers now.

Philippians 4:13 is not a promise to win at everything. In context it is about contentment in plenty and in need, through the strength Christ gives.

A line-by-line walk through Psalm 23 in the BSB and KJV: the Shepherd who provides, stays close in the dark valley, and welcomes his people home.

John 3:16 is quoted everywhere, but its context is a midnight conversation about being born again. What it says, what surrounds it, and how to live it.

Romans 8:28 does not say everything is good. It says God works all things for his people's good. What it means, its context, and what it does not mean.

A simple plan that takes you through the New Testament in about five minutes a day, five days a week, with a short journal note.

A simple Lent Bible reading plan for 2026 with daily readings, weekly themes, and guidance for prayer and fasting.

A gentle two-week Bible reading plan for someone brand new: one short passage a day, from creation to the resurrection, with one question for each day.

A Bible-in-a-year plan that pairs Old Testament, New Testament, and a Psalm or Proverb each day, with a sample first four weeks and advice for catching up.

A 30-day plan through all 89 chapters of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John at about three chapters a day, with one thing to notice each day and help for falling behind.

A plain answer on how many hours it takes to read the whole Bible, plus realistic plans for reading it in a year or in shorter daily sittings.

Learn how to study the Bible for application, moving from reading to real-life obedience with a simple, repeatable method.

Learn how to pray from Scripture: Jesus' model prayer, praying in faith, in Jesus' name, and what to do when you don't know what to say.

Start reading Scripture with a simple plan: begin in the Gospels, use a clear translation, pray, and let God's Word shape your life.

A simple, flexible path for reading the Bible in order, from Genesis to Revelation or by genre, with tips for chapters, verses, and daily reading.

A beginner's guide to studying the Bible: read in context, observe, interpret, apply, and pray. Start with the Gospels and use a simple method.

Learn the SOAP method of Bible study: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer. A simple daily plan for reading the Bible with a journal and prayer.

A study Bible pairs Scripture with notes, maps, and cross-references. Learn what it is, how to use it well, and when to set the notes aside.

A simple three-step method for studying any Bible passage, observe, interpret, apply, worked through on the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4.

New to the Bible? Where to start, which translation to pick, how to read a chapter, and what to do with the hard parts, in plain steps.