How the Bible is Organized

The Bible is organized systematically, but to someone who is new at reading the Bible, it may seem a mystery. Here are some hints on how to find your way around.

First, in the Christian Scriptures, the Bible is divided into 2 parts, the Old Testament, and the New Testament. The Old Testament is the first part of the Bible, and refers to the Holy Scriptures given to God’s chosen people, the Jews. That is divided into history, psalms, proverbs, and prophecy.

The New Testament is the Holy Scriptures that contain the gospels, which tell about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection from the dead, the history of the early church in the Acts of the Apostles, the letters to the church, also called epistles, and the prophecy book known as the Revelation of Jesus Christ, or the Apocalypse.

When references are given to a verse, the book’s name is given first, then the chapter, then the verse. For example, John 3:16 means “book of John, chapter 3, verse 16.” Look in the table of contents to locate the book.

To find out more about End Time Prophecies

With this knowledge of how to find verses in the Bible, see for yourself what God's Word says about the end of this age. Keep in mind that humans are eternal beings, and even when time passes away, you have an immortal spirit that will live on, whether with God or separated from Him forever.

• Daniel 12:1 speaks about the end of time
• Psalm 27:5 God's protection to those who call on Him
• Isaiah 26:19-21 the rapture of the church prophesied
• Matthew 24 This whole chapter speaks of different end time signs
• Mark 13:5-37 Jesus' words regarding end times
• Luke 9:23-25 Jesus says to follow Him no matter what
• Luke 17:24 Jesus' return will be like lightning
• Luke 17:26-36 Life will be like always, when Jesus suddenly appears
• Luke 21:34-36 Jesus warns us to be ready for His return
• 1 Corinthians 15:51-53 Important verse about the call of the last trumpet!