Books

Books of the Bible

Explore all 73 books with short summaries and grouped structure for study.

Old Testament (46)

Genesis

Pentateuch

Beginnings of creation, covenant, and the patriarchal family line.

Exodus

Pentateuch

Israel's deliverance from Egypt and covenant formation at Sinai.

Leviticus

Pentateuch

Laws of worship, holiness, priesthood, and sacrificial life.

Numbers

Pentateuch

Israel's wilderness journey, census records, and covenant testing.

Deuteronomy

Pentateuch

Moses' final covenant speeches before entering the promised land.

Joshua

Historical Books

Conquest and settlement of Canaan under Joshua's leadership.

Judges

Historical Books

Cycle of rebellion, oppression, repentance, and deliverance in Israel.

Ruth

Historical Books

Story of loyalty, redemption, and Davidic lineage through Ruth.

1 Samuel

Historical Books

Transition from judges to monarchy: Samuel, Saul, and David.

2 Samuel

Historical Books

David's kingship, covenant promises, victories, and failures.

1 Kings

Historical Books

Solomon's reign and the kingdom's division after him.

2 Kings

Historical Books

Decline of Israel and Judah leading to exile.

1 Chronicles

Historical Books

Genealogies and David-centered retelling of Israel's history.

2 Chronicles

Historical Books

Judah's kings and temple-focused covenant history.

Ezra

Historical Books

Return from exile and restoration of temple worship.

Nehemiah

Historical Books

Rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and covenant renewal.

Tobit

Historical Books

Story of faith, providence, and family restoration in exile.

Judith

Historical Books

Courageous deliverance of God's people through Judith.

Esther

Historical Books

Providential preservation of the Jewish people in Persia.

1 Maccabees

Historical Books

Historical account of Jewish resistance and rededication.

2 Maccabees

Historical Books

Theological retelling of martyrdom, temple, and hope.

Job

Wisdom & Poetry

Righteous suffering, divine sovereignty, and faithful endurance.

Psalms

Wisdom & Poetry

Prayers, songs, lament, praise, and worship across generations.

The Proverbs

Wisdom & Poetry

Practical wisdom for godly living and discernment.

Ecclesiastes

Wisdom & Poetry

Reflections on meaning, mortality, and fear of God.

The Song of Songs

Wisdom & Poetry

Poetic celebration of covenant love and devotion.

Wisdom

Wisdom & Poetry

Meditation on righteousness, wisdom, and divine justice.

Ecclesiasticus / Sirach

Wisdom & Poetry

Practical wisdom, worship, and covenant instruction.

Isaiah

Major Prophets

Judgment, hope, and messianic promises for God's people.

Jeremiah

Major Prophets

Prophetic warnings, exile, and the promise of a new covenant.

Lamentations

Major Prophets

Poetic lament over Jerusalem's fall with hope in God's mercy.

Baruch

Major Prophets

Confession, wisdom, and hope linked to Jeremiah's tradition.

Ezekiel

Major Prophets

Visions of judgment, restoration, and God's dwelling with his people.

Daniel

Major Prophets

Faithful witness in exile with apocalyptic visions of kingdoms.

Hosea

Minor Prophets

Prophetic picture of covenant love and Israel's unfaithfulness.

Joel

Minor Prophets

Call to repentance and promise of the Spirit's outpouring.

Amos

Minor Prophets

Justice, righteousness, and accountability before God.

Obadiah

Minor Prophets

Judgment against Edom and vindication of God's people.

Jonah

Minor Prophets

God's mercy toward Nineveh and a prophet's reluctant obedience.

Micah

Minor Prophets

Judgment, hope, and the call to do justice and mercy.

Nahum

Minor Prophets

Oracle of judgment against Nineveh.

Habakkuk

Minor Prophets

Dialogue about justice, suffering, and living by faith.

Zephaniah

Minor Prophets

Day of the Lord: judgment and restoration.

Haggai

Minor Prophets

Call to rebuild the temple and reorder priorities.

Zechariah

Minor Prophets

Visions of restoration and future messianic hope.

Malachi

Minor Prophets

Covenant faithfulness, worship reform, and promised messenger.

New Testament (27)

Matthew

Gospels

Jesus the Messiah: kingdom teaching, fulfillment, and mission.

Mark

Gospels

Swift portrait of Jesus' authority, suffering, and resurrection.

Luke

Gospels

Orderly account of Jesus' life, ministry, and saving mission.

John

Gospels

Jesus as the incarnate Word, revealing eternal life.

Acts of Apostles

Church History

Growth of the early church through the Holy Spirit.

Romans

Pauline Epistles

Comprehensive gospel theology: sin, grace, faith, and new life.

1 Corinthians

Pauline Epistles

Church correction on unity, holiness, worship, and resurrection.

2 Corinthians

Pauline Epistles

Apostolic ministry, weakness, comfort, and reconciliation.

Galatians

Pauline Epistles

Freedom in Christ apart from law-based justification.

Ephesians

Pauline Epistles

Identity of the church and unity in Christ.

Philippians

Pauline Epistles

Joy, humility, and steadfast faith in Christ.

Colossians

Pauline Epistles

Supremacy of Christ and fullness of life in him.

1 Thessalonians

Pauline Epistles

Encouragement in faith, holiness, and hope of Christ's return.

2 Thessalonians

Pauline Epistles

Perseverance, correction, and clarity about the day of the Lord.

1 Timothy

Pauline Epistles

Pastoral guidance for doctrine, leadership, and godliness.

2 Timothy

Pauline Epistles

Final exhortation to guard the gospel and endure faithfully.

Titus

Pauline Epistles

Church order and practical godliness in Christian life.

Philemon

Pauline Epistles

Appeal for reconciliation and transformed relationships in Christ.

Hebrews

General Epistles

Christ's superiority and perseverance in covenant faith.

James

General Epistles

Practical faith expressed through works, speech, and wisdom.

1 Peter

General Epistles

Hope and holiness amid suffering and exile.

2 Peter

General Epistles

Growth in truth and warning against false teachers.

1 John

General Epistles

Assurance of life in Christ through truth and love.

2 John

General Epistles

Walking in truth and guarding against deception.

3 John

General Epistles

Faithful hospitality and support for gospel workers.

Jude

General Epistles

Contend for the faith against corrupt teaching.

Revelation

Prophecy

Apocalyptic vision of judgment, victory, and new creation.