The Holy bible

The bible and its books
It is the Christian way of Life

1. Naming life experience: When you hear the Bible, what comes to your mind?

2. Do you know the importance of words ? Do you know its power?

3. Words are so important. We forget that sometimes We forget how dangerous and beautiful words can be Yes, words are important because we need them to communicate but the way that words are presented, spoken, and written are a whole different level of communication. Simple words can completely change your life.

4. We should not let ourselves forget how important words are Whether it's what we say or what we write, we can't forget the power that our words hold Your words can change someone's life Your words can make someone fall in love and that is life changing Don't ever think that your words don't matter. Your words matter.

5. Everything begins with a word. Words consist of vibration and sound. It is these vibrations that create the very reality that surrounds us. Without words, a thought can never become a reality.

6. We cannot avoid to hear words that may destroy us. But we can choose words to: Uplift us Inspire us Encourage us Motivate us Words that can only be found in Jesus Himself, in His story, experiences, mission for He is the word.

7. ‘In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.’ ( Jn.1:1) Jesus’ words are essential, beneficial, satisfying, relieving, sustaining, sufficient and nourishing. Thus, His words are worth dying for.

8. And we can only find those words of Him, His stories and even His life in the : SACRED SCRIPTURES

9. Come and join me in knowing Jesus and His words

10. Key Terms: Bible - from the Greek work “biblia” meaning “books” Canon - Ecclesiastical Laws. Testament - agreement Scripture - sacred writings Literalist - Text alone Contextualist - Text and context Old Testament - the story of the Israelites in the light of the various covenants God made with them. It is also known as Hebrew Scripture or First Testament

11. Pentateuch - a Greek word meaning “ five scrolls” or the Books of Moses or Torah, a Hebrew word meaning “the law” Historical Books - describe how God intervened in the history of his people Wisdom books - simple sayings full of wisdom and prayer of praise, thanksgiving and lamentations of one’s sins Prophetic books - expressed God’s sense of justice, his anger against deceit, and the oppression of the poor and the weak

12. New Testament - presents how God’s plan for redemption of all was achieved by sending his own Son into the world Acts of the Apostles - the continuation of the Gospel of St. Luke. This book describes how the first Christian communities lived and worked and how they spread the Good News Apostolic letters - letters to the early Christians that are in the New Testament. Most of the letters are from Paul. Revelation - the last book of the New Testament

13. INTEGRATING LIFE EXPERIENCE

14. The Bible is defined as the, “ compilation of sacred writings, the inspired word of God.” 8 other names of the Holy Bible: word of God Sacred scriptures Old and New testaments Old and New covenants Sacred books, Hol y Writ Book of books The Good Book.

15. TWO MAIN PARTS / DIVISIONS OF THE HOLY BIBLE Old Testament - God's dealings are mainly with His chosen people, the Jews New Testament - God's dealings are mainly with His church (Matthew 16:18 HISTORY 46 BOOKS FULFILLMENT 27 BOOKS

16. The meaning of the word “Testament” is “agreement”. The first half of the Bible revolves around the agreement that God made with the Israelites at Mt. Sinai, while the second half revolves around the agreement that God made available to all people through the death of Jesus Christ.

17. OLD TESTAMENT-46 BOOKS Pentateuch – 5 Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy   II. Historical Books- 16 Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 8. 1 Chronicles 9. 2 Chronicles 10. 1 Maccabees 11. 2 Maccabees 12. Nehemiah 13. Ezra 14. Tobit 15. Judith 16. Esther   Wisdom – 7 Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Songs Wisdom Sirach   Prophetic – 18 Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Obadiah Jonah Lamentations Micah 8. Baruch 9. Nahum 10. Habakkuk 11. Daniel 12. Zephaniah 13. Hosea 14. Haggai 15. Joel 16. Zechariah 17. Amos 18. Malachi

18. NEW TESTAMENTS – 27 BOOKS Gospels – 4 Matthew Mark Luke John   Acts of the Apostles – 1 Letters – 21 Letters of Paul Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Philemon     Other Letters Hebrews James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John Jude   Revelation – 1

19. NEW TESTAMENTS – 27 BOOKS A . GOSPELS C. LETTERS Matthew - symbolizes “ ANGEL” Mark - symbolizes “ LION” Luke – symbolizes “ BULL” John - symbolizes “ EAGLE” B. ACTS OF THE APOSTLES Epistles of St.Pau l Other Letters: Romans 1. Hebrews 1 Corinthians 2. James 2 Corinthians 3. 1 Peter Galatians 4. 2 Peter Ephesians 5. 1 John Philippians 6. 2. John Colossians 7. 3 John 1 Thessalonians 8. Jude 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Philemon D. REVELATION