Category Archives: Bible Overview

Author : Keith Sharp ArrangementThe two books of Chronicles were originally one. “Chronicles” means “journals,” “annals,” or “records.” AuthorThe author of Chronicles is unknown. Jewish tradition designates Ezra as the author. Apparently Chronicles was written during the time of Ezra … Continue reading →

Author : Keith Sharp A. History Covered As  First Kings closes, Ahaziah, son of Ahab, has  ascended the throne of Israel.  It is apparent the house of Ahab must be destroyed, for, despite the work of  Elijah and the death … Continue reading →

Author : Keith Sharp A. Arrangement Originally the two books of Kings were one. B. Author The author of the two books is unknown. He drew material from annals in existence at the time (cf. 1 Kings 11:41; 14:19). 

Author : Keith Sharp ThemeThe theme of Second Samuel is the great reign of King David (2 Samuel 5:10,12). The entire book is about his rule. There is more written in the Scriptures about David than about any other Bible … Continue reading →

Author : Keith Sharp ArrangementIn the ancient Hebrew manuscripts, First and Second Samuel were one book. NameThey are called after the name of Samuel the prophet, not only because he is the chief character of the first part (1 Samuel … Continue reading →

Author : Keith Sharp Author of RuthThe author of Ruth is unknown. However, the book was probably written during the time of David (4:17-22). Story of RuthRuth is a beautiful love story. The young woman Ruth is a moving example … Continue reading →

Author : Keith Sharp The author of Judges is not named. However, the book was written before David took Jerusalem (1:21; cf. 2 Samuel 5:6-9) but after Israel had a king (17:6; 18:1; 21:25). This would fit the time of … Continue reading →

Author : Keith Sharp It is not certain who wrote the book of Joshua, but the man Joshua, for whom the book is named, is the probable author (cf. 24:26), except for the postscript (24:29-33). The name “Joshua” means “Jehovah … Continue reading →

Author : Keith Sharp The Law and the Prophets A Presbyterian friend with whom I am studying appealed to Matthew 5:17-18 as proof the law has not been repealed. Did Jesus teach in this passage that the law given through … Continue reading →

Author : Keith Sharp Let No One Judge You In Sabbaths The apostle Paul combated the inroads of human philosophy among the brethren at Colosse (Colossians 2:8) by pointing them to the fulness of Christ (1:19). As in His fleshly … Continue reading →