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John 3:16 NIV

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Meaning:

Biblia (Greek) = books, library (blblos = one book)

Number: 66 books

Over 2,000 years, 3 continents, 2 main languages - Hebrew and Greek. by 40 authors

Who were the writers? 

-OT:- shepherds, kings, scholars, prophets, generals, musicians. 

All writing about Elohim and his plan for his people the Jews. Looking forward to a Messiah, the Saviour of the World (300+ prophesies).

-NT:- fishermen, scholars, a medical doctor and a tax collector. 

All writing about Jesus, a Jewish carpenter, who was revealed to be the Messiah, The Christ, The Savior of the whole world.

United theme of the whole Bible:- One thread throughout. 

1.God’s creation people,

2.They have a problem called sin.

3.God promises to give an answer, a promised of Messiah (Christ).

4.The goal is to have people with Him forever as son and daughters.

5.People however have a choice, always.

John 10:10 NIV

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.