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FURTHER DIVISIONS
The Bible is further divided into 66 books. The Old Testament has 39 books. The New Testament contains 27 books. Each book is divided into chapters and verses. Although the content of each book is the Word of God, the division into chapters and verses was made by man to make it easy to locate specific passages. It would be very difficult to find a passage if the books were all one long paragraph.
Here is a simple diagram that shows the basic divisions of the Bible:
THE BIBLE
Old Testament New Testament 39 Books 27 Books
UNITY OF THE BIBLE
When we speak of the unity of the Bible, we mean two things:
ONE: THE BIBLE IS UNITED IN CONTENT:
Even though the Bible was written by many writers over many years, there are no contradictions. One author does not contradict any of the others. The Bible includes discussion of hundreds of controversial subjects. (A controversial subject is one that creates different opinions when mentioned). Yet the writers of the Bible spoke on such subjects with harmony from the first book of Genesis through the last book of Revelation. This was possible because there was really only one author: God. The writers only recorded the message under His direction and inspiration. For this reason, the content of the Bible is united.
TWO: THE BIBLE IS UNITED IN THEME:
Some people think the Bible is a collection of 66 separate books on different subjects. They do not realize that the Bible is united by a major theme. From beginning to end, the Bible reveals God's special purpose which is summarized in the book of Ephesians:
Having made known unto us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He hath purposed in Himself: