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The Bible as a book 
Format: Old Testament 929 chapters. 23, 138 verses New Testament 260 chapters 7,957 verses Camulate 1,189 chapters 31,095 verses.
The Bible as a book  Author's Perspective 1
God the ultimate author speaks with complete authority and knowledge.
The Bible as a book Author's Perspective 2
God used human authors to write 
the Bible's individual books 
which provide both the human
perspective and the Bible's individual
books which provide both the human
perspective and the divine perspective on life.    
Purpose of the book 1
A revelatory purpose 
The Bible reveals 
to people  the things
that God most  
wants them to know.
Purpose of the book 2
A salvific pertaining 
to salvation purpose 
The Bible is designed
to lead people to trust
in Jesus Christ 
for salvation and
eternal life.
Purpose of the book 3
A practical purpose 
the bible shows 
people how to
live and   what 
to avoid. 
Purpose of the book 4
A nurturing purpose 
The Bible shows 
by which believing
readers find refreshment
and an infusion.