A Summary of Biblical Theology Book by Book

I. Genesis –> The Promise of Redemption is Given.

II. Exodus –> The Paradigm of Redemption is Displayed.

III. Leviticus –> The Necessity of Sacrifice for Holiness is Explained.

IV. Numbers –> The Covenant Faithfulness of God is Told.

V. Deuteronomy –> The Grace of God is Praised.

VI. Joshua –> The Promises of God are Realized.

VII. Judges –> The Necessity of Deliverance is Continued.

VIII. Ruth –> A Kinsman Redeemer is Depicted.

IX. The Books of Samuel –> The Rise of God’s King is Foreshadowed.

X. The Books of the Kings –> The Line of Promise is Preserved.

XI. Chronicles –> The Identity of the True Israel is Unfolded.

XII. Ezra and Nehemiah –> The Restoration of God’s People is Memorialized.

XIII. Esther –> The Providence of God over History is Celebrated.

XIV. Job –> The Righteous Ones Who Suffer are Comforted.

XV. Psalms –> The Praises of God are Sung.

XVI. Proverbs –> Daily Living to Honor God is Prescribed.

XVII. Ecclesiastes –> The Futility of Life Without God is Unpacked.

XVIII. Song of Songs –> God’s Gift of Sex is Delighted-In.

XIX. Isaiah –> God’s Trustworthiness is Declared.

XX. Jeremiah –> A New Covenant is Prophesied.

XXI. Lamentations –> National Sin is Confessed.

XXII. Ezekiel –> The Judgments of God are Defended.

XXIII. Daniel –> The Sovereignty of God is Uplifted.

XXIX. Hosea –> God’s Redeeming Love is Dramatized.

XXX. Joel –> The Day of the Lord is Foreseen.

XXXI. Amos –> The War of the King is Announced.

XXXII. Obadiah –> God’s Vengeance on His Enemies is Applauded.

XXXIII. Jonah –> Israel as a Source of Blessing for the Nations is Recalled.

XXXIV. Micah –> The Strength of God’s Mercy is Highlighted.

XXXV. Nahum –> The Justice of God is Provoked.

XXXVI. Habakkuk –> The Promises of God are Assured.

XXXVII. Zephaniah –> The Day of the Lord is Further Developed.

XXXVIII. Haggai –> Divine Blessing is Renewed.

XXXIX. Zechariah –> The Tension of the “Now” and the “Not Yet” is Observed.

XL. Malachi –> Covenant Obedience is Exhorted.

XLI. Matthew –> The Fulfillment of the Old Testament is Realized in Jesus.

XLII. Mark –> Good News for the World has Begun in Jesus Christ.

XLIII. Luke –> The Continuity of God’s Plan is Shown.

XLIV. John –> The Divine Glory of Jesus is Expounded.

XLV. Acts –>The History of the Expansion of the Gospel is Recorded.

XLVI. Romans –> The Relationship Between the Testaments is Elucidated.

XLVII. 1 Corinthians –> The Implications of the Cross of Christ for Church Life are Reinforced.

XLVIII. 2 Corinthians –> Paul’s Apostolic Authority is Vindicated.

XLIX. Galatians –> Those Who Add to the Work of Christ are Reprimanded.

L. Ephesians –> The Grace of God Accessed in Jesus Christ is Reinforced.

LI. Philippians –> The Believer’s Union with Christ is Emphasized.

LII. Colossians –> The Exclusivity of the Gospel of Christ is Maintained.

LIII. 1 Thessalonians –> The Future Dimension of Salvation is Reiterated.

LIV. 2 Thessalonians –> The Future Dimension of Divine Judgment is Reiterated.

LV. 1 Timothy –> A Young Pastor is Instructed.

LVI. 2 Timothy –> Faithfulness in the Pastorate is Encouraged.

LVII. Titus –> Principles for Building up a Strong Church are Laid-Out.

LVIII. Philemon –> Forgiveness is Demanded.

LIX. Hebrews –> The Superiority of Jesus is Studied.

LX. James –> The Demonstration of Faith is Essential.

LXI. 1 Peter –> Godly Living During Persecution is Addressed.

LXII. 2 Peter –> False Teachers are Exposed.

LXIII. 1 John –> The Marks of a True Christians are Enumerated.

LXIV. 2 John –> The Relationships Between Truth and Love is Described.

LXV. 3 John –> A Proper Understanding of Christian Hospitality is Commended.

LXVI. Jude –> True Doctrine is Contended for.

LXVII. Revelation –> The Victory of God in Christ is Confirmed.