Learn Biblical Math

By: Zach Collins

The Bible is a book of numbers. The Bible contains 66 books, which are divided into 1,189 chapters, for a totality of 31,102 verses. There are three letters in the word “Old” and nine letters in the word “Testament.” If you put these numbers together, it equals 39. There are 39 books in the Old Testament. There are three letters in the word “New” and nine letters in the word “Testament”, by multiplying, it equals 27. There are 27 books in the New Testament. It was written by about 40 different authors over the course of 1,500 to 2,000 years.

The Bible is a book of numbers, yes, but it is also a book that can be properly understood in equations. While I am not a mathematician or even proficient in the subject of math, I want to provide you with some mathematical equations, derived from biblical revelation, which can help you grow in knowledge and benefit your study life.

1. Belief + Baptism = Salvation (Mark 16:16)

2. Repentance + Baptism = Remission of Sins (Acts 2:38)

3. Law + Transgression = Sin (1 John 3:4; Romans 4:15)

4. Body – Spirit = Dead (James 2:26)

5. Faith – Works = Dead (James 2:26)

6. Disciple x Disciples = Growth (Acts 6:7)

7. Knowledge – Love = Pride (1 Corinthians 8:1)

8. Bible + Man’s Doctrine = Condemnation (Mark 7:7-9)

9. Body – Sinful Body Part = No Condemnation (Matthew 18:8-9)

10. 70 x 7 = Figurative Forgiveness for Offenses (Matthew 18:21-22)

11. House ÷ House = Destruction (Matthew 12:25)

12. Bible ÷ Bible Study = Approved Worker (2 Timothy 2:15)

13. Conflict – Confrontation = Division (Matthew 18:15-20)

14. Prayer – Ceasing = Diligence (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

15. Love + Joy + Peace + Longsuffering + Kindness + Goodness + Faithfulness + Gentleness + Self-Control = The Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)

Perhaps you could add many more mathematical equations to this list. As it is often said, “Numbers do not lie.” Biblical numbers and equations can bring us to the proper solution to any situation we might face in this life. God’s word is not full of complexity, but rather simplicity. We must apply ourselves and study the book to learn the right formula (c.f., 2 Timothy 2:15).