The Bible: One Story, Two Testaments

From Creation to Christ, from Promise to Fulfillment

“The Old Testament prepares the way. The New Testament reveals the way.”

The Bible is divided into two main parts: 

the Old Testament and the New Testament.

Old Testament
The Old Testament tells the story of God’s creation, His covenant with Israel, the Law, the prophets, and God’s promises. It includes books such as Genesis, Exodus, Psalms, Isaiah, and Jeremiah. 

It prepares the way for the coming of Jesus Christ.

New Testament
The New Testament tells about Jesus Christ, His life, death, resurrection, and the beginning of the Christian church. It includes the Gospels, Acts, the letters of Paul and other apostles, and Revelation. It shows how God’s promises are fulfilled through Jesus.

The Old Testament points forward to Jesus, and the New Testament reveals Jesus as the Savior.

Old Testament - Theme: Promise

God creates, calls Israel, gives the Law, and speaks through prophets—pointing toward a coming Savior.

Law (Pentateuch)

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

History

Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther

Poetry & Wisdom

Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon

Major Prophets

Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel

Minor Prophets

Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

New Testament - Theme: Fulfillment

Jesus comes, brings salvation, and the Church begins—fulfilling God’s promise. 

Gospels

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

History

Acts

Pauline Epistles

Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

General Epistles

Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude

Prophecy

Revelation 

Old Testament → Promise
God prepares and points toward salvation

 - Law · History · Wisdom · Prophets

New Testament → Fulfillment
God reveals salvation through Jesus Christ

 - Gospels · Church History · Letters · Prophecy

From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible tells one continuous story:

• God created humanity for relationship with Him. 
• Sin brought separation, suffering, and death. 
• God began a plan of redemption through Israel. 
• Jesus Christ came as the promised Messiah and Savior. 
• Through His death and resurrection, salvation is offered by grace through faith. 
• The Holy Spirit empowers believers to follow God. 
• Christ will return to establish His eternal kingdom. 
• God's people will live forever in His presence. 

The Bible is ultimately the story of God's love, grace, and faithfulness revealed through Jesus Christ, inviting every person into a relationship with Him.

"Faith and Relationship with God through Jesus Christ — Walk in truth and grow in faith with the love and grace of God."