The Books of the Bible: NIV Edition

Are you curious about the books that make up the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible? This comprehensive guide will provide you with detailed information on each book, organized into the Old and New Testaments.

Old Testament

Pentateuch (5 Books of Moses)

1. Genesis: Creation, fall of humanity, and the story of the patriarchs
2. Exodus: Deliverance from Egypt, the Ten Commandments, and the covenant
3. Leviticus: Laws and rituals for priests and the people of Israel
4. Numbers: Wanderings in the wilderness, census, and laws
5. Deuteronomy: Moses' final speeches and laws

Historical Books (12 Books)

1. Joshua: Conquest of Canaan and division of the land
2. Judges: Period of chaos and oppression
3. Ruth: Story of a Moabite woman who converts to Judaism
4. 1 Samuel: Life of Samuel, Saul, and David
5. 2 Samuel: Continuation of David's reign and the division of Israel
6. 1 Kings: Reign of Solomon, division of the kingdom, and decline of Israel
7. 2 Kings: Fall of Israel and Judah to foreign powers
8. 1 Chronicles: Genealogical and historical account of Israel
9. 2 Chronicles: Continuation of Israel's history, emphasizing religious reforms
10. Ezra: Return of the Jewish people from exile
11. Nehemiah: Rebuilding of Jerusalem and its walls
12. Esther: Story of a Jewish woman who saves her people from persecution

Poetic Books (5 Books)

1. Job: Story of a righteous man who suffers
2. Psalms: Collection of hymns, prayers, and songs
3. Proverbs: Wise sayings and practical advice
4. Ecclesiastes: Philosophical reflections on life
5. Song of Solomon: Beautiful love poetry

Prophetic Books (17 Books)

1. Isaiah: Prophecies of judgment and hope for Israel
2. Jeremiah: Prophecies of judgment and lamentations over Jerusalem
3. Lamentations: Poems expressing grief over Jerusalem's destruction
4. Ezekiel: Prophetic visions and symbolic language
5. Daniel: Prophecies of the end times
6. Hosea: Prophecies of judgment and mercy
7. Joel: Prophecies of judgment and restoration
8. Amos: Prophecies of social justice and God's judgment
9. Obadiah: Prophecy against Edom
10. Jonah: Story of a prophet sent to Nineveh
11. Micah: Prophecies of judgment, hope, and peace
12. Nahum: Prophecy against Assyria
13. Habakkuk: Prophecies of judgment and faith
14. Zephaniah: Prophecy of judgment and restoration
15. Haggai: Prophecy encouraging the rebuilding of the temple
16. Zechariah: Prophecies of hope and restoration
17. Malachi: Prophecies of judgment and the coming of the Messiah

New Testament

Gospels (4 Books)

1. Matthew: Gospel focused on Jesus' ministry and teachings
2. Mark: Gospel with a fast-paced narrative
3. Luke: Gospel focused on Jesus' life and compassion
4. John: Gospel with a focus on Jesus' deity and relationship with the Father

Historical Accounts (1 Book)

1. Acts of the Apostles: History of the early church and its growth

Epistles (21 Books)

1. Romans: Paul's systematic theology
2. 1 Corinthians: Paul's letter to the Corinthian church on spiritual gifts
3. 2 Corinthians: Paul's personal defense and encouragement
4. Galatians: Paul's letter defending the gospel of grace
5. Ephesians: Paul's letter on the unity of the church
6. Philippians: Paul's letter on joy and perseverance
7. Colossians: Paul's letter on the supremacy of Christ
8. 1 Thessalonians: Paul's letter on the return of Christ
9. 2 Thessalonians: Paul's letter on the end times
10. 1 Timothy: Paul's letter to Timothy on church leadership
11. 2 Timothy: Paul's final letter to Timothy on faithfulness
12. Titus: Paul's letter to Titus on church leadership
13. Philemon: Paul's letter to Philemon regarding his slave, Onesimus
14. Hebrews: Letter on Christ's superiority to angels and the old covenant
15. James: Practical letter on faith and good works
16. 1 Peter: Peter's letter on suffering and hope
17. 2 Peter: Peter's letter on false teachers and the second coming
18. 1 John: John's letter on love, fellowship, and eternal life
19. 2 John: John's letter on the importance of truth
20. 3 John: John's letter on hospitality and love
21. Jude: Jude's letter on false teachers and the end times

Eschatological (Prophetic) Writings (1 Book)

1. Revelation: John's vision of the end times and the final judgment