Bible Sacred Scripture
refer to the entire emphasizes the
collection of sacred sacred and holy
books, including nature of the
both the Old and written Word of God
New Testaments. collection of
Greek word "biblia," written works/books
which means make up a single
"books." sacred deposit of
the “Word of God”
How did God reveal Himself in the scriptures?
God revealed Himself in the Scriptures through the inspiration of
the Holy Spirit working in and through human authors.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that "God is the
author of Sacred Scripture" (CCC 105). While human authors
wrote the words, it was God who inspired and guided them,
ensuring that what was written was true and without error.
Sacred Scripture is considered a precious gift
from God, as it reveals His love, His plan for our
salvation, and how we can live in a way that
pleases Him.
God's revelation in the Scriptures
can be understood in two main
ways:
1. The Old Testament:
God revealed Himself through various means, such as direct
communication with individuals like Abraham, Moses, and the
prophets. He also revealed Himself through historical events,
miracles, and the laws and commandments given to the people of
Israel. The Old Testament contains accounts of God's actions and
interactions with humanity, showcasing His love, justice, mercy,
and desire for a relationship with His people.
God's revelation in the Scriptures can be
understood in two main ways:
2. The New Testament:
God's revelation reached its fulfillment in the person of Jesus
Christ. Jesus is the Word of God made flesh (John 1:14), and
through His life, teachings, death, and resurrection, He fully
revealed the Father's love and plan for salvation. The Gospels,
the letters of the apostles, and the other writings of the New
Testament testify to the life, teachings, and saving work of Jesus
Christ.
Canon Scripture
The collection of written books of scripture,
which is God's word, approved and accepted
It includes 46 books for the Old Testament
and 27 books for the New Testament.
The Old Testament consists of 46 books that were
written before the birth of Jesus Christ,
while the New Testament contains 27 books that
were written after his birth, death, and
resurrection.
The Canon Scripture
The Pentateuch
These books described the primitive history of mankind presented in a
mythological setting.
It showed how Yahweh formed His chosen people.
It also contains religious legislation covering the way of life of the
Jewish race and culture.
The first five books: (Law books or Torah)
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
The Canon Scripture
The Historical Narratives
These books presented a general history of the Israel like the conquest of
the promise land, creation of the monarchy, division of the kingdom into
Israel and Judah, destruction of the kingdoms, time of carptivity exile, and
return from exile.
The Canon Scripture
The Historical Narratives
These books include:
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 and 2 Samuel
1 and 2 Kings
1 and 2 Chronicles
Ezra
Neremiah
Tobit
Judith
Esther
1 and 2 Maccabees
The Canon Scripture
The Wisdom, Literature and Poetry
These books are the collections of wisdom sayings in the form of poetry, prayer,
liturgy, and love songs
These books are:
Job
Song of Solomon
Psalms
Wisdom
Proverbs
Sirach
Ecclesiastes
The Canon Scripture
The Prophetic Books
These books contain the life of the prophets. They are preachers
who courageously inspired to lead God’s people to reform and go
back to God. Through their works, God’s people became aware of
their sinfulness and were return to God.
The Canon Scripture
The Prophetic Books
The prophetic books are:
Isaiah
Jonah
Jeremiah
Micah
Lamentation
Nahum
Baruch
Habakkuk
Ezekiel
Zephaniah
Daniel
Haggai
Hosea
Zechariah
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
The Canon Scripture
The Four Gospels
The Four Gospels give rough outline of Christ’s life and teaching.
1. Matthew- written by apostle Matthew for the people who were Jewish
converts to Christianity. It emphasized that Jesus was the fullfillment of
God’s promise to the Jews about the Messiah.
2. Mark-written by St. Mark to encourage the Church in Rome which was
suffering from presecution. It showed how Jesus accepted suffering from
persecution. It showed how Jesus accepted suffering and won final
victory. The oldest and shortest gospel.
The Canon Scripture
The Four Gospels
The Four Gospels give rough outline of Christ’s life and teaching.
1. Matthew- written by apostle Matthew for the people who were Jewish
converts to Christianity. It emphasized that Jesus was the fulfillment of
God’s promise to the Jews about the Messiah.
2. Mark-written by St. Mark to encourage the Church in Rome which was
suffering from presecution. It showed how Jesus accepted suffering from
persecution. It showed how Jesus accepted suffering and won final victory.
The oldest and shortest gospel.
The Canon Scripture
The Four Gospels
The Four Gospels give rough outline of Christ’s life and teaching.
3. Luke- written by St. Luke. It stressed that Christ is the friend of the poor,
sinners, outcasts, sufferers and persecuted.
4. John- written by Apostle John. It focused on the divine nature of Jesus
Christ, the eternal Son of God. It stressed Christ “signs” particularly the
sacraments of baptism and the Holy Eucharist.
