Understanding The Bible
Reading the Bible can be a daunting and intimidating experience for many. It can seem like a huge wall of words, so where does one start? Learning about each book of the Bible and its structure is the first step. There are two main parts: The Old Testament, containing the Hebrew Bible and The New Testament containing the Gospels of Jesus’s life and ministry. The Old Testament contains a range of books including the five books of Moses, the historical books and the book of prophecy. The New Testament contains four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, the books of Paul and other apostles,