Free Resources to Learn the Bible
Resources for new believers to grow and know, believe and receive, and go and tell the world about Jesus Christ with Power from on High by Grace
Go through the bible in 5 years, 2 years, 1 year, 4 times a year, 60 days, 30 days, etc…. Whatever pace you desire, it is available.
Free Resources and Recommendations to Learn the Bible
Chuck Missler - The Bible in 24 hours - (24 teachings about 1 hour each)
2. Skip Heitzig - The Bible at 30,000 feet - The whole bible in 60 teachings - (about 1 hour each)
3. Chuck Smith C2000 - the whole bible taught in 323 teachings - (about 1 hour each)
4. Jay Vernon Magee - thru the Bible's 1260 teachings - (about 20 minutes each)
5. John Barnett - 52 Greatest chapters - (about 30 minutes each)
6. Greg Laurie - Pastor / Teacher / Evangelist
Some Historical information about the Bible
The Old Testament is written in the Hebrew language over about 1500 years
The New Testament is written in the Greek language over 40 years from about 50AD to 90AD
The Old Testament was translated from Hebrew into Greek in the 3rd century B.C. in Alexandria, Egypt
The Greek language became the most common language because Alexander the Great defeated the known world from 336-323BC
70 Jewish Scholars translated in 70 days the Hebrew Bible into the Greek translation of the Bible which is called the Septuagint, which comes from a Latin word (Septuaginta) meaning 70.
The Bible Chapter divisions were added in or around 1227AD by (Stephen Langton)
The Bible Verse divisions were added in 1551 AD (New Testament) and 1553 AD (Old Testament) - by (Robert Stephanus)
The Bible has a total of 31,102 verses and 1189 Chapters
The Old Testament has 929 Chapters and 23,145 verses
The New Testament has 260 Chapters and 7,957 verses
The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered between 1947 and 1956 AD in 11 different Qumran caves over a 9-year period.
The Dead Sea Scrolls date back from the 3rd Century BC to the 1st Century BC.
The Dead Sea Scrolls are considered one of the Greatest Discoveries ever found
What does A.D. mean when referring to historical time? A.D. means Anno Domini (A Latin Word) - meaning the “Year of the Lord” or “The Year of Our Lord”
History is wrapped around Jesus 1st coming - History is “His - Story” of redeeming all sinners from their sin if they will believe and receive the free gift of grace and follow Jesus as Lord and Savior.
“The Old Testament is the New Testament concealed and the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed.” - St. Augustine
For the Christian, the Gospels provide a wealth of evidence to defend the faith and demonstrate the historical reliability of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection. The four Gospel accounts offer multiple attestations of key events, fulfilling the criteria for historical authenticity. The numerous fulfilled prophecies in Jesus' life, with odds of fulfillment astronomically low, present a compelling case for divine orchestration. The Gospels also record Jesus' miraculous acts, from healing the sick to commanding nature, which attest to His divine nature. His teachings, unparalleled in wisdom and authority, continue to transform lives millennia later. The eyewitness accounts of the resurrection, coupled with the dramatic transformation of the disciples and the rapid spread of Christianity in a hostile environment, provide strong evidence for the veracity of the Christian claims. Moreover, the internal consistency of the Gospel narratives, despite their unique perspectives, strengthens their credibility. As Christians, we can confidently present these facts, inviting skeptics to examine the evidence and consider the implications of Jesus' claims about His identity and mission.
The 4 Gospels are The most important books to know
89 Chapters make up the 4 Gospels about The Person and Life of Jesus Christ
4 out of those 89 Chapters speak about Jesus’ early life - 1st 30 years
85 out of those 89 Chapters focus on the last 3 years of Jesus’ life
29 out of those 85 Chapters focus on the Final week of Jesus’ life
13 out of those 29 Chapters focus on the Last 24 hours of Jesus’ life
579 verses are given to the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life
Who wrote most of the New Testament? Paul, John, or Luke?
Total words in The New Testament are 138,020 words
Luke wrote only 2 books - Luke wrote less books but more words - word count is 37,923 words - 27% N.T.
Paul wrote 13 books - Paul wrote more books but less words - word count is 32,407 - 23% N.T.
John wrote 5 books - word count is 28,091 - 20% of the N.T.
Then Matthew (18,346), Mark (11,304), Peter (2,783), James (1,742), Jude etc…
What the Bible says about Jesus
The whole Bible is about 1 person Jesus Christ
The Bible speaks about 2 Great Events - The 1st and 2nd coming of Jesus Christ
The New Testament was written over a period of about 40 years. The Gospel of Jesus Christ reached the whole known world by the end of the first century (Colossians 1:6)
The Book of Matthew is about what Jesus “SAID”
Matthew was a tax collector - (Matthew 9:9)
Matthew was a disciple and eyewitness during Jesus 3 year earthly ministry
Matthew was made an Apostle by Jesus Christ
Matthew shows us Jesus as the Messiah
Matthew shows the genealogy from Abraham to David and then to Jesus which is His legal line
Book of Matthew is written to a Jewish audience
The most used word is “Fulfilled”
This gospel book speaks of the most fulfilled prophecies then all the other Gospels
The book of Matthew ends with the Resurrection - (Matthew 28:6)
Matthew was an eyewitness of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Jesus gives The Great Commission to go into all the World and make disciples in all nations
The Book of Mark is about what Jesus “DID”
Mark starts with the ministry of John the Baptist
Mark records the first parable Jesus ever taught (Mark 4:1-20 The 4 Soils)
Mark shows Jesus as a suffering servant (Mark 10:45)
The book of Mark is written to a Roman audience
The most used word is “Immediately”
The book of Mark ends with the Ascension - (Mark 16:19)
The Book of Luke is about what Jesus “FELT”
Luke was a Doctor (Colossians 4:14)
Luke was a very educated Gentile
Luke wrote from the first eyewitnesses of Jesus (Luke 1:2)
Luke writes of the Genealogy from Adam to Jesus - The bloodline
Luke shows Jesus as the Son of Man
The book of Luke is written to a Greek audience
The book of Luke ends with the promise coming of the Holy Spirit - (Luke 24:49)
The Book of John is about who Jesus “WAS”
John was a disciple and eyewitness during Jesus 3 year earthly ministry
John was made an Apostle by Jesus Christ
John wrote 5 books in the New Testament
John was the Disciple that Jesus loved (John 13:23)
John was 1 of the 3 closest disciples to Jesus
John shows Jesus as the Son of God
The book of John is written to everyone (John 20:31)
John shows Jesus as the Only Way, The Truth and The Life
John gives us the 7 - “I AM” statements of Jesus
John has no parables in his account of Jesus
John speaks about “Love” more then all the other writers
The Book of John tells us how much God loves us
John has the most well known verse in the world - (John 3:16)
John was the only Apostle that died a natural death
John was an eyewitness of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
The book of John ends with the future coming return of Jesus - (John 21:22)
The Word of God speaks to us through every season of our lives, and the word “Remember” appears over 350 times in the Bible.
The Word of God equips us for every good work 2 Timothy 3:16-17
The Word in us is so that we might not sin against God Psalm 119:11
The Word tells us of His Great Salvation - Titus 3:3-7
No Greater name given under Heaven - Acts 4:12
His Word is Sharper than any 2 edged sword - Hebrews 4:12
Jesus name is above every other name - Philippians 2:9
Only 1 mediator between God and Man - 1 Timothy 2:5
You are saved by Grace - Ephesians 2:8-10
The Word gives you Peace - John 14:27
The Word gives you Wisdom - James 1:5-8
God provides us direction - Proverbs 3:5-6
Provides light unto my path - Psalm 119:105
Walks with us through all of life - Psalm 23
God’s Word is Flawless - Psalm 12:6
God gives you perfect peace - Isaiah 26:3
God loves you - John 3:16
Makes you wise unto salvation - 2 Timothy 3:15
God loved you in your sin - Romans 5:8
Jesus was without sin - Hebrews 4:15
God created you - Psalm 139
God is love - 1 John 4:16
Doing the Word brings Blessing - James 1:25
Angels rejoice over 1 sinner who repents - Luke 15:7
The Word produces good Fruit - Mark 4:20
God has planned good things for those who love him - 1 Corinthians 2:9
The Word of God is Forever - Matthew 24:35 / Isaiah 40:8
Blessed are those who have not seen but Believe - John 20:29
God Makes us a New Creation and old things have become new - 2 Corinthians 5:17
The Word of God is a firm foundation - Matthew 7:24-25
God will be with us and in us - John 14:16-17
The Word opens our eyes to see - Psalm 119:18
The Truth will set you free - John 8:32
Repent, Believe and Receive the promise - Acts 2:38-39
Creation testifies of God and pours forth speech - Psalm 19
Blessed are the (9x’s) - Matthew 5:3-11
God’s joy may be full in you - John 15:11
Let the Scriptures burn in your heart - Luke 24:32
Study to show yourself approved - 2 Timothy 2:15
The Word builds you up - Acts 20:32
Jesus can forgive a lifetime of sins - Luke 23:40-43
Word causes you to grow - 1 Peter 2:2
The Word gives Life and are Spirit - John 6:63
The Word is Truth - John 17:17
Hope in the Lord will renew your strength - Isaiah 40:31
Tells us who Jesus is - John 14:6
Be not ashamed of the Gospel - Romans 1:16
The Honor of being called a Christian - Acts 11:26, 26:28, 1 Peter 4:16
Renew your mind - Romans 12:2
Keep your mind on things above - Colossians 3:1-2
Tells How Great Jesus is - Revelation 22:13
A Love that surpasses knowledge - Ephesians 3:18-19
God cares for you - 1 Peter 5:7
God wipes away your tears - Revelation 21:4
Jesus is gentle and humble in heart - Matthew 11:28-30
Every knee will bow at the name of Jesus - Philippians 2:10