Answering Islam with the Bible

The books of the New Testament are 27. the Gospel of Christ according to Matthew, the Gospel according to Mark, the Gospel according to Luke, the Gospel according to John, the Acts of the Apostles, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, and Revelation.
The Jews adhere to the Old Testament, which has commonly been divided into three parts:

• The Pentateuch (the law or the first five books of Moses)
• The Psalms(an inclusive title referring to all poetic writings)
• The Prophets

Christians follow both testaments and they refer to them when discussing doctrines, because the basic tenor of both is the same.

The New Testament is commonly part  into four parts:

• The gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John)
• The Acts of the Apostles
• The Epistles (or "Letters")
• The Revelation of Jesus Christ