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LESSON 2
Note:The Bible was the first book ever printed; this occurred in A.D. 1450. The King James,
or Authorized Version, was printed in A.D. 1611, and is the greatest example of classical English
in the world today. The Bible contains 66 books-39 books in the Old Testament, which begins
with Genesis and ends with Malachi, and 27 books in the New Testament, beginning with Matthew
and ending with Revelation.
There are 929 chapters in the Old Testament and 260 chapters in the New Testament. The number
of verses in the Old Testament is 23,214 and 7,959 in the New Testament. As for words, there are
592,493 in the Old Testament and 181,253 in the New Testament. The Bible is God's holy,
inspired Word. The Holy Ghost guided the thoughts of its writers (2 Peter 1:21). All Scripture
(Old and New Testaments), is inspired by God. (2 Timothy 3:16).
These statements are either TRUE or FALSE. After consulting your Bible for the correct answer,
please circle TRUE or FALSE.
1.The Bible (prophecy) predicted that Jesus Christ would be born of a virgin. It also names
-the city where He would be born. (Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2). TRUE - FALSE
2.The Bible is more dependable than the heavens above or the earth under our feet.
-(Matt. 24:35) TRUE-FALSE
3.The Bible is the only book which tells us where we came from and where we are going.
-(Gen. 1: 27, John 14:1-3) (To heaven if we make the right choice, or to hell if we make
-the wrong choice). (Psalms 9:17) TRUE-FALSE
4.Only ministers of God have the authority to add or take away from the Holy Bible.
-(Revelation 22:18,19) TRUE-FALSE
5.The Bible serves as a light to guide the Christian's feet. (Psalms 119:105) TRUE-FALSE
Have Faith in God, His holy Word doth shine
Have Faith in God, its origin is divine
Have Faith in God, His promises are thine
Have Faith, dear friend, in God.
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