Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Bible This guide is written specifically for new Christians, commonly called born-again Christians. As we keep in mind that new Christians enter this spiritual journey called Christianity which is living like Christ, with numerous questions in mind, but they don't know which ones to ask first, or even who to ask these questions to. You should understand that we are not trying to encourage you more towards one religion or another. We approach the Bible in the most neutral yet informative way. We will first present the Bible as a book, and then present the Bible as a spiritual tool. The Bible, the book1) What is the Bible? The Bible is a combination of the Christian scriptures. It includes 66 books in total, divided into the Old and New Testaments.1.1 The Old TestamentThe Old Testament is the first part of the Bible. It consists of 39 books, which correspond to the myths, beliefs and history of the Jewish people, also called in the biblical context the "chosen people". These books were initially written in the Hebrew and Aramaic languages ​​around 1200 and 100 BC The reader will find the story of historical figures such as Abraham in Genesis 11:26 NKJV through Genesis 25:18 NKJV, also known as the Patriarch because he is supposed to be the covenant father, which refers to how God has chosen to interfere with us, both for our redemption and to secure our place in heaven. His story is the testimony of Faith which made him the prototype of all believers. Other important patriarchal figures in the Bible include Jacob, Moses, David, and Solomon. Jacob, also known as Israel, is considered the third patriarch of the Jewish people to whom God established a covenant and ancestors of...... middle of paper......the meaning of a verse that appears doubtful. Try comparing each verse with parallel passages (from other Bible translations) which also help clarify some interpretation issues. Finally, group the topics you think you want to study and write them down. And don't forget, always carry your pen and journal with you. There are many versions of the Bible, although it really doesn't matter which version you buy because as Christians we believe that all the Holy Scriptures are inspired by God himself. We will use as a scripture reference the New King James Version which is a more recent version of the First King James Version also called the Authorized Version, because it is updated in its use of the English language. We will now move on to the next section, where we will examine the different themes that we believe influence or are a mystery to new Christians.