The Bible was written over approximately 1,500 years by around 40 authors from diverse backgrounds. It begins with the writings of Moses around 1400 BC and concludes with the book of Revelation from John around 95 AD. The varied materials used to record the scriptures included clay, bark, wood, stone tablets, linen and animal skins. Though written across generations, its central message remains consistent in revealing God, his relationship with humanity, and his ultimate plan for salvation and eternity.

1. Who wrote the Bible?
Was written by over 40 different men.
First writer was Moses, wrote first five books.
Last writer was John, wrote book of revelation.
Moses died 1,450 years before John was born.

2. Materials Used
Clay, bark, wood, stone tablets, linen and
animal skins.
The Bible was written on scrolls. To pass the
Bible from generation to generation.
It required long and many hours to write the
Bible.

3. Bible Facts
•The Bible is the only way we can know about God.
•The history of man.
•The plan of God and the future into eternity.
•The fall into sin, the love of God.
•The will of God, explains the facts of beginning and
ending.
•The Bible is the story of salvation, Jesus.
•Tells us about the past, present, and the future.

4. The first book
•Genesis, was written about 4,000 B.C.
•This book tells the story of God, creation, and
the beginning of man.
•The first words are , “In the beginning.”
•I am the Alpha, the First, and the Beginning

5. The last book
•Revelation, was written about 95 A.D.
•This book tells the end of this present world, the
devil, the last judgment and eternity.
•The last word in the Bible is “Amen”
•I am the Omega, the Last, and the End.

6. Simple Meaning of Bible Words:
•The Bible started in the mind and heart of God.
•The Bible is the Word of God and it is True.
•The Word of God is Eternal and will not pass away or be
destroyed.
•Governments and kings have passed away but the Bible
remains.

7. Hebrews 4:12-13
12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is
sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting
between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It
exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.
13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God.
Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and
he is the one to whom we are accountable.

8. Found only in the Bible
Peace
Comfort and Hope
Conviction of Sin
Assurance
Faith in God
Truth
Cleansing
Salvation
The way to Heaven
Eternal life

9. Peace with God: Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been
made right in God’s sight by faith,
we have peace with God because
of what Jesus Christ our Lord has
done for us. (NLT)

10. Comfort and Hope: John 14:1
“Don’t let your hearts be
troubled. Trust in God, and
trust also in me. (NLT)

11. Conviction of Sin: Romans 3:23
For everyone has sinned;
we all fall short of God’s
glorious standard. (NLT)

12. Assurance: 1 John 5:13
I have written this to you who
believe in the name of the Son
of God, so that you may know
you have eternal life. (NLT)

13. Faith in God: Romans 10:17-18
17 So faith comes from hearing, that is,
hearing the Good News about Christ.
18 But I ask, have the people of Israel actually
heard the message? Yes, The message has
gone throughout the earth, and the words to
all the world. (NLT)

14. Truth: John 8:31-32
31 Jesus said to the people who
believed in him, “You are truly my
disciples if you remain faithful to my
teachings.
32 And you will know the truth, and the
truth will set you free. (NLT)

15. Cleansing: 1 John 9
But if we confess our sins to
him, he is faithful and just to
forgive us our sins and to
cleanse us from all wickedness.
(NLT)

16. Salvation: 1 Peter 1:23
For you have been born again, but
not to a life that will quickly end.
Your new life will last forever
because it comes from the eternal,
living word of God. (NLT)

17. The way to Heaven: John 14:6
Jesus told him, “I am the way,
the truth, and the life. No one
can come to the Father
except through me.

18. Eternal life: John 10:28-30
28 I give them eternal life, and they will never
perish. No one can snatch them away from me.
29 for my Father has given them to me, and he is
more powerful than anyone else. No one can
snatch them from the Father’s hand.
30 The Father and I are one. (NLT)

19. Lord’s Supper 1 Corinthians 11:25-28
25 In the same way, he took the cup of wine after supper,
saying, "This cup is the new covenant between God and you,
sealed by the shedding of my blood. Do this in remembrance
of me as often as you drink it.”
26 For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are
announcing the Lord's death until he comes again.
27 So if anyone eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord
unworthily, that person is guilty of sinning against the body
and the blood of the Lord.
28 That is why you should examine yourself before eating the
bread and drinking from the cup.