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Book guides
Who wrote each book, why, how it is put together, and how it points to Christ.
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Each guide follows the same path: who wrote the book and when, why it was written, how it is structured, the passages that carry it, its main themes, how it points to Christ, and how to read it well. Read the book alongside the guide, not instead of it.
- 01 · Book guides Genesis: where every story in the Bible begins
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.
- 02 · Book guides Mark: the fast-moving Gospel of the suffering Servant
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.
- 03 · Book guides Exodus: how God rescues a people and then moves in with them
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.
- 04 · Book guides Luke: an orderly account for people on the edges
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.
- 05 · Book guides Psalms: the prayer book Jesus prayed
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.
- 06 · Book guides John: written so that you may believe
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.
- 07 · Book guides Proverbs: wisdom for ordinary days
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.
- 08 · Book guides Acts: how the gospel went from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth
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.
- 09 · Book guides Isaiah: judgment, comfort, and the servant who suffers
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.
- 10 · Book guides Romans: the gospel explained from the ground up
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.
- 11 · Book guides Matthew: the King who fulfills the Scriptures
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.
- 12 · Book guides Revelation: a book of hope, not a puzzle
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.
- 13 · Book guides How Many Books Are in the Bible? 66 in All
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.
- 14 · Book guides The Epistles of the Bible: What They Are
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.
- 15 · Book guides The First Five Books of the Bible: Genesis to Deuteronomy
The first five books of the Bible are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy, together called the Pentateuch or Torah.
- 16 · Book guides Historical Books of the Bible: A Guide to Their Message
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.
- 17 · Book guides The Order of the Books of the Bible
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.
- 18 · Book guides The Prophets of the Old Testament: Who They Were
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.
- 19 · Book guides The Shortest Books of the Bible: A Complete Guide
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.
- 20 · Book guides Which Books of the Bible Did Paul Write?
Paul wrote 13 letters that bear his name, from Romans to Philemon. Here is the full list, plus what to make of Hebrews.
- 21 · Book guides Who Wrote the Book of Acts? Luke, the Beloved Physician
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.
- 22 · Book guides Who Wrote the Book of Daniel?
The book of Daniel names its author and Jesus quoted him. Here is the evidence, the objections, and why it matters.
- 23 · Book guides Who Wrote the Book of Enoch? What We Know
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.
- 24 · Book guides Who Wrote the Book of Exodus? The Case for Moses
The Bible points to Moses as the author of Exodus. Here is the evidence, the main objections, and what faithful Christians hold today.
- 25 · Book guides Who Wrote the Book of Mark in the Bible?
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.
- 26 · Book guides Who Wrote the Book of James? The Author Explained
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.
- 27 · Book guides Who Wrote the Book of Psalms?
David wrote most of the Psalms, but not all. Learn who else contributed, how the 150 psalms are organized, and why the answer matters.
- 28 · Book guides Who Wrote the Book of Revelation?
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.
- 29 · Book guides Who Wrote the Book of Romans? Paul the Apostle
The Book of Romans was written by the apostle Paul, with Tertius as his scribe. Learn the evidence, the date, and why it matters.
- 30 · Book guides Who Wrote the First Five Books of the Bible?
Moses wrote the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible. Learn the biblical evidence, what Jesus said, and how Christians read it today.
- 31 · Book guides Women of the Bible: Their Stories and Faith
Meet the women of the Bible: who they were, where their stories appear, and what their faith teaches us about trusting God.