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Books of the Bible
All 66 books in order, each with a concise summary. Follow a link to open its full study, or search to jump to a book or theme.
All 66 books
Every book of the Bible with a one-line summary, in order and grouped by division. The 66 books with a full study are linked; the rest are listed here and are being added over time.
The Law (Pentateuch) Overview →
GenesisBeginnings: creation, the fall, the flood, and the patriarchs.ExodusRedemption from Egypt, the law at Sinai, and God dwelling with His people.LeviticusLaws of sacrifice and holiness for a people near a holy God.NumbersIsrael's wilderness journey and the failure of a generation.DeuteronomyMoses' final sermons: the covenant renewed on the edge of the land.
History Overview →
JoshuaConquest and division of the Promised Land.JudgesCycles of sin, oppression, and rescue before the kings.RuthLoyal love and redemption in the family line of David.1 SamuelSamuel, Saul, and the rise of David.2 SamuelThe reign of David, in triumph and in failure.1 KingsSolomon's glory and the kingdom divided.2 KingsThe long decline of both kingdoms into exile.1 ChroniclesDavid's reign retold, centered on worship.2 ChroniclesSolomon to exile, seen through the temple.EzraReturn from exile and the rebuilding of the temple.NehemiahRebuilding Jerusalem's walls and renewing the covenant.EstherGod's hidden hand preserving His people in Persia.
Wisdom & Poetry Overview →
Prophets Overview →
IsaiahJudgment and comfort, and the coming Servant-King.JeremiahWarnings, tears, and a promised new covenant.LamentationsGrief over fallen Jerusalem, and mercies new every morning.EzekielVisions of glory, judgment, and a valley of dry bones.DanielFaithfulness in exile and the kingdom that will not end.HoseaGod's relentless love for an unfaithful people.JoelThe day of the Lord and the promise of the Spirit.AmosLet justice roll down like waters.ObadiahJudgment on Edom for its pride against Israel.JonahA reluctant prophet and God's mercy on the nations.MicahJustice, mercy, and a ruler to come from Bethlehem.NahumThe fall of Nineveh and the justice of God.HabakkukWrestling with God: the righteous shall live by faith.ZephaniahThe day of the Lord and a remnant restored.HaggaiA call to rebuild the Lord's house.ZechariahVisions of restoration and the coming King.MalachiThe last word before four centuries of silence.
Gospels & Acts Overview →
Epistles Overview →
RomansThe gospel explained: righteousness by faith.1 CorinthiansCorrecting a divided, gifted, immature church.2 CorinthiansPaul's defense of his ministry and joy in weakness.GalatiansFreedom in Christ against a works-based gospel.EphesiansThe church, united and alive in Christ.PhilippiansJoy in Christ in every circumstance.ColossiansThe supremacy and sufficiency of Christ.1 ThessaloniansEncouragement and the hope of Christ's return.2 ThessaloniansStanding firm until the day of the Lord.1 TimothyOrder and leadership in the church.2 TimothyPaul's last words: guard the gospel.TitusSound doctrine and godly living.PhilemonA plea for a runaway slave, now a brother in Christ.HebrewsChrist is better: the superior and final high priest.JamesFaith that works itself out in real life.1 PeterHope and holiness in the face of suffering.2 PeterGuarding the truth against false teachers.1 JohnAssurance: how to know you have eternal life.2 JohnWalking in truth and love.3 JohnHospitality and faithfulness in the church.JudeContend for the faith once delivered to the saints.
Apocalyptic Overview →
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