Description
The Plans I Have For You book written by The Plans I Have For You draws from talks that I have given at my local church, sermons which I have reworked as studies from the word of God that can be read, rather than merely listened to. The subject matter covers a range of topics from both Old and the New Testament, but the message of God’s Love and His Grace shines through it all. It is an unchanging message, as God is unchanging and it is a message that men and women today need to hear in a world that is uncertain and often, to many, frightening.
The Plans I Have For You, The Old and New Testaments are the two main divisions of the Christian Bible, collectively containing a wide range of religious texts, historical narratives, poetry, prophecies, teachings, and wisdom literature. These divisions reflect different periods and themes in biblical history.
Old Testament:
The Old Testament, also known as the Hebrew Bible, is a collection of sacred texts that were written before the birth of Jesus Christ. It is primarily a religious and historical record of the people of Israel and their relationship with God. The Old Testament is significant not only to Christianity but also to Judaism. It is divided into several sections:
The Pentateuch (Torah): The first five books of the Bible, which include Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. These books contain foundational narratives, laws, and commandments given by God to the Israelites through Moses.
Historical Books: These books narrate the history of the Israelites, including their conquest of the Promised Land, establishment of a monarchy, and various events in their national history.
Wisdom Literature: Books like Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job contain philosophical reflections, moral teachings, and insights into human nature.
Prophets: The prophetic books include writings of various prophets who delivered messages from God to the people of Israel. These messages often included calls to repentance and warnings about future events.
New Testament:
The New Testament focuses on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the early Christian Church. It is considered the fulfillment of the promises and prophecies in the Old Testament. The New Testament is divided into several categories:
The Gospels: These are accounts of the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus Christ. There are four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Acts of the Apostles: This book describes the early history of the Christian Church and the spread of Christianity after Jesus’ ascension.
Epistles (Letters): The New Testament contains a collection of letters written by apostles such as Paul, Peter, James, and John. These letters address theological issues, offer guidance to Christian communities, and provide moral teachings.
Revelation: The final book of the New Testament, attributed to the apostle John, contains apocalyptic visions and symbolic imagery about the end times and the ultimate triumph of good over evil.
Both the Old and New Testaments contribute to the foundation of Christian faith, doctrine, and practice. The Old Testament lays the groundwork for understanding the context and promises that are fulfilled in the New Testament, which focuses on Jesus Christ as the central figure of Christianity.
