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Micah), a former Tax collector (Matthew) etc. Note also that books of the Bible were written in many
different countries (e.g., Israel, Babylon, Greece, Italy,) and they a variety of literary styles and genres
(e.g., narrative, law codes, poetry, parables, Gospels, letters). The Bible, however, is not merely an
anthology (i.e., a collection of diverse writings from various places); it has unique unity and purpose. In
addition, its authors claim to have been directed by God in their writing (e.g., 2 Peter 1:20-21). The
Westminster Confession of Faith, produced in England in 1643-1646 by the Westminster Assembly
composed of English divines and Scottish representatives, is a classic statement of reformed theology. In
regard to the Scriptures it says,

“Although the light of nature, and works of creation and providence, do so far manifest the goodness,
wisdom, power of God, as to leave men inexcusable [Rom. 1:17-20, 2:14]; yet they are not sufficient to
give that knowledge of God, and his will, which is necessary unto salvation [John 17:3; 1 Cor. 1:21;
2:13-14]: therefore it pleased the Lord, at sundry times, and in diverse manners, to reveal Himself, and
to declare that his will unto the church [Heb. 1:1-2] and afterwards, for the better preserving and
propagating of the truth, and for the more sure establishment and comfort of the against the
corruption of the flesh, and the malice of Satan and of the world, to commit the same wholly unto
writing; which maketh the Holy Scriptures to be most necessary; those former ways of God’s revealing
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His Will unto His people being now ceased.”

In summary, the Bible is primary God’s revelation to mankind that which He expects us to know about
Himself and His actions. Revelations is the process by which God makes this truth about Him known to
man has two classifications.

Figure 1.1.0

Below is a list which shows the divisions of the books of the Bible:
LAW HISTORY POETRY PROPHETS GOSPELS HISTORY Letters PROPHETIC
WISDOM APOCALYP
Genesis Joshua Job Isaiah Matthew Acts Romans Revelation.
Exodus Judges Psalms Jeremiah Mark 1-2 Cori
Leviticus Ruth Proverbs lamentations Luke Gal.
Numbers 1-2 Sam. Ecclesiastes Ezekiel John Ephes.
Deut. 1-2 King. Song of Daniel Philipp
songs Hosea Col.
1-2 Chr. Joel 1-2 The
Ezra Amos 1-2 Tim
Nehemiah Obadiah Titus
Esther Jonah Phil.
Micah Hebrew
Nahum James
Habakkuk 1-2 Pet.
Zephaniah 1,2-3Jn.
Haggai Jude
Zechariah
Malachi

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