100 Bible Facts Every Christian Should Know

Discover 100 powerful Bible facts every Christian should know about Scripture, history, Jesus, and God’s promises. Simple, clear, and faith building.

Daniel Brooks

12/11/20254 min read

The Bible is more than a book. It is God’s story. It is wisdom, history, prophecy, and hope. Many Christians know a few verses. But most believers never explore the deeper facts that make Scripture come alive.
This guide gives you one hundred simple Bible facts that every Christian should know. These facts will strengthen your faith and help you understand the Word in a fresh way.

Old Testament Facts

The Old Testament has 39 books.
Genesis is the first book in the Bible.
Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament.
Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible.
These five books are called the Torah.
The Old Testament was written mostly in Hebrew.
Some portions were written in Aramaic.
Psalms is the longest book in the Bible.
Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament.
David wrote most of the Psalms.
Isaiah contains the most prophecies about Jesus.
The Ten Commandments were given on Mount Sinai.
Noah built the ark exactly as God commanded.
Abraham is called the father of faith.
Joseph became second in command in Egypt.
Samuel heard God calling him as a young boy.
Solomon was the wisest king in Israel.
Elijah was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind.
Jonah spent three days in the belly of a great fish.
The prophet Micah foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem.
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New Testament Facts

The New Testament has 27 books.
Matthew is the first Gospel.
John is the last Gospel.
Luke was a physician.
Mark wrote the shortest Gospel.
Paul wrote most of the New Testament letters.
Revelation was written by the apostle John.
The New Testament was written mainly in Greek.
Jesus performed more than 30 recorded miracles.
The Sermon on the Mount is found in Matthew 5 to 7.
The Last Supper happened during Passover.
Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River.
The early church met in homes.
Paul went on three major missionary journeys.
Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
The Holy Spirit came at Pentecost.
Revelation talks about the New Heaven and New Earth.
The New Testament reveals the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.
Jesus is mentioned in every book of the New Testament.
The Gospel means Good News.

Facts About Jesus

Jesus is called the Son of God.
He was born in Bethlehem.
He grew up in Nazareth.
Jesus worked as a carpenter.
His ministry lasted about three years.
Jesus chose twelve disciples.
His first miracle was turning water into wine.
Jesus walked on water.
Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.
He fed five thousand people with five loaves and two fish.
Jesus predicted His own death and resurrection.
He died on a Roman cross.
He rose from the dead on the third day.
Jesus appeared to more than five hundred people after His resurrection.
He ascended to heaven forty days after the resurrection.
Jesus sits at the right hand of God.
He will return again.
Jesus taught more about the Kingdom of God than any other topic.
Jesus used parables to teach spiritual truths.
Jesus fulfilled more than three hundred Old Testament prophecies.

Facts About the Bible Itself

The Bible is the best selling book of all time.
It was written over a period of about 1500 years.
More than forty authors contributed to the Bible.
The authors included kings, fishermen, prophets, and shepherds.
The Bible has sixty six books.
It is divided into Old and New Testament.
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible.
Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter.
John 11:35 is the shortest verse.
The Bible has been translated into more than three thousand languages.
Scripture is inspired by God.
Archaeology supports many Bible stories.
The Dead Sea Scrolls confirm the accuracy of Scripture.
The Bible teaches one united story of redemption.
The theme of the Bible is God’s love for humanity.
The Bible contains poetry, prophecy, history, and law.
The Bible was written on scrolls before the printing press.
The first printed Bible was the Gutenberg Bible.
The Bible teaches about creation, fall, redemption, and restoration.
The Bible continues to change lives today.

Facts About Faith and Christian Living

Faith is the foundation of the Christian life.
Prayer is the way Christians communicate with God.
The Holy Spirit helps believers every day.
Christians are called to forgive others.
Love is the greatest commandment.
God gives every believer spiritual gifts.
Christians are called to share the Gospel.
Baptism shows a believer’s new life in Christ.
Communion remembers the sacrifice of Jesus.
Worship is more than singing. It is a lifestyle.
The church is the body of Christ.
God promises to be with His people.
Christians are saved by grace through faith.
Heaven is promised to every believer.
Jesus is the only way to the Father.
The Holy Spirit guides believers into truth.
The Bible teaches believers how to live.
God answers prayer according to His will.
Christians grow through reading the Word.
God’s promises never fail.

The Bible is rich, deep, and life giving. These one hundred Bible facts help believers understand the Word with clarity. When you know Scripture, you grow in wisdom. You grow in faith. And you walk closer with God.

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