Books of New Testament
There are
27 books in the New Testament.
- Historical Books or Gospels
- Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts
- Pauline Epistles - Romans, 1
Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians,
Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians. 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy,
Titus, Philemon
- Non-Pauline Epistles -
Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude,
- Prophetical - Revelation
Historical Books
- Matthew - Presents Jesus as
the Messiah. Genealogy of Jesus through Joseph. Fulfillment of O.T.
prophecy.
- Mark - Presents Jesus as the
Servant. 1/3 of the gospel deals with the last week of His life.
- Luke - Presents Jesus as the
Son of Man to seek and save the lost. Genealogy of Jesus through Mary.
Largest of the gospels.
- John - Presents Jesus as God
in flesh, the Christ, so that you might believe.
- Acts - Historical account from Jesus’ ascension
to travels of Paul in his missionary journeys.
Pauline Epistles
- Romans - A systematic
examination of justification, sanctification, and glorification.
Examines God’s plan for the Jews and the Gentiles.
- 1 Corinthians - This letter
deals with factions and corrections due to immorality, lawsuits, and
abuse of the Lord’s Supper. Also mentions idols, marriage,
and the resurrection.
- 2 Corinthians -
Paul’s defense of his apostolic position.
- Galatians - Paul refutes the
errors of legalism and examines the proper place of grace in the
Christian’s life.
- Ephesians - The
believer’s position in Christ and information on Spiritual
warfare.
- Philippians - Paul speaks of
his imprisonment, his love for the Philippians. He exhorts them to
godliness and warns them of legalism.
- Colossians - Paul focuses on
the preeminence of Jesus in creation, redemption, and godliness.
- 1 Thessalonians -
Paul’s ministry to the Thessalonians. Teachings on purity and
mention of the return of Christ.
- 2 Thessalonians - Corrections
on the Day of the Lord.
- 1 Timothy - Instructions to
Timothy on proper leadership and dealings with false teachers, the role
of women, prayer, and requirements of elders and deacons.
- 2 Timothy - A letter of
encouragement to Timothy to be strong.
- Titus - Paul left Titus in
Crete to care for the churches there. Requirements for elders.
- Philemon - a letter to the
owner of a runaway slave. Paul appeals to Philemon to forgive Onesimus.
Non Pauline Epistles
- Hebrews - A letter to the
Hebrew Christians in danger of returning to Judaism. It demonstrates
the superiority of Jesus over the O.T. system. Mentions the Melchizedek
priesthood. (Hebrews may be of Pauline origin. There is much
debate on its authorship).
- James - a practical
exhortation of to live a Christian life evidencing regeneration. It
urges self examination of the evidence of the changed life.
- 1 Peter - Peter wrote this
letter to encourage its recipients in the light of their suffering and
be humble in it. Mentions baptism.
- 2 Peter - Deals with the
person on an inward level, warnings against false teachers, and
mentions the Day of the Lord.
- 1 John - John describes true
fellowship of the believer with believer and with God. Describes God as
light and love. Encourages a holy Christian walk before the Lord. Much
mention of Christian love.
- 2 John - Praise for walking in
Christ and a reminder to walk in God’s love.
- 3 John - John thanks Gaius for
his kindness to God’s people and rebukes Diotrephes.
- Jude - Exposing false teachers
and uses O.T. allusions to demonstrate the judgment upon them. Contend
for the faith.
Prophectical Book
- Revelation - A highly symbolic
vision of the future rebellion, judgment, and consummation of all
things.
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