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Old Testament · Before 4000 BC
Creation
God creates the heavens, earth, and humanity.
Genesis 1–2Bible Study Tools
Bible Timeline
Follow the unfolding biblical story from Creation and the patriarchs through Christ, the church, and the spread of the gospel.
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Old Testament · Early human history
The Fall
Sin enters human experience through disobedience.
Genesis 303
Old Testament · Ancient world
The Flood
God judges wickedness and preserves Noah's family.
Genesis 6–904
Old Testament · c. 2100–2000 BC
Call of Abraham
God promises Abraham land, descendants, and blessing for all nations.
Genesis 12:1–305
Old Testament · c. 15th–13th century BC
Exodus from Egypt
God delivers Israel through Moses and gives the covenant at Sinai.
Exodus 12–2006
Old Testament · c. 1400–1050 BC
Conquest and Judges
Israel enters Canaan and passes through cycles of unfaithfulness and deliverance.
Joshua; Judges07
Old Testament · c. 1050–930 BC
United Kingdom
Saul, David, and Solomon rule; Jerusalem becomes the capital and temple city.
1 Samuel–1 Kings 1108
Old Testament · c. 930–722 BC
Divided Kingdom
Israel divides into northern Israel and southern Judah; prophets call both to repentance.
1 Kings 12–2 Kings 1709
Old Testament · 586 BC
Fall of Jerusalem
Babylon destroys Jerusalem and the temple and carries Judah into exile.
2 Kings 2510
Old Testament · 538–430 BC
Return from Exile
Remnants return, rebuild the temple and walls, and renew covenant devotion.
Ezra; Nehemiah11
New Testament · c. 6–4 BC
Birth of Jesus
The promised Christ is born in Bethlehem.
Matthew 1–2; Luke 1–212
New Testament · c. AD 27–30
Ministry of Jesus
Jesus announces God's reign, teaches, heals, and calls disciples.
Matthew–John13
New Testament · c. AD 30
Death and Resurrection
Jesus dies for sins, is buried, and rises on the third day.
Matthew 27–28; 1 Corinthians 15:1–414
New Testament · c. AD 30
Ascension and Pentecost
Christ ascends; the Spirit is poured out and the church begins in Jerusalem.
Acts 1–215
New Testament · c. AD 32–35
Gospel to Samaria
Philip preaches Christ in Samaria and many are baptized.
Acts 816
New Testament · c. AD 33–36
Conversion of Saul
The persecutor Saul meets the risen Christ and is baptized.
Acts 9; 22; 2617
New Testament · c. AD 38–40
Gentiles Receive the Gospel
Peter preaches to Cornelius, showing the gospel is for every nation.
Acts 10–1118
New Testament · c. AD 46–57
Paul's Missionary Journeys
Paul and coworkers establish and strengthen congregations across the Roman world.
Acts 13–2119
New Testament · c. AD 60–62
Paul in Rome
Paul proclaims the kingdom while awaiting his hearing before Caesar.
Acts 2820
New Testament · c. AD 45–95
New Testament Writings
Inspired Gospels, letters, history, and Revelation instruct the church.
2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 3:15–16