How are the Books Organized?
The traditional arrangement of the books in the Bible is not in chronological order. Instead, they are grouped mainly by the literary genre or writing style. Remember this when reading the whole Bible, especially when reading the Books of the Old Testament (OT). In this post, we are keeping this introductory to stay focused on the goals of this series. Please say more... It is only natural to assume that the Bible is telling a story in a linear, straight-line form, from the
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Which Religions Use the Bible?
The Bible has a long and unique history. It is divine in nature, and even a casual review of its history speaks to this strong belief. As a new person to the Faith or the curious, you should not go too far without understanding which religions consider the Bible to be sacred--that is, set apart from other books. Here's a short video with the answer to the question, "Which Religions Use the Bible?"
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Why is it called "The Bible?"
This is not common knowledge as we might assume. Most of the time, a question like this has no answer, even for most Christians. To be frank, this will not win you an award or prove you are a good Christian, but understanding the meaning behind the name puts the contents in perspective. At least, that is my conviction. I provide the answer in this short video. @Video2 follow this and other videos with the hashtag #FWFMeetTheBible.
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What is the Bible?
The way someone is introduced to the Bible will influence their expectations and attitude towards the Bible. In my introduction, I avoid jargon and generic cliches. I go to the point, explaining what the Bible is in the most basic form, with the intention of building on this introduction.
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