Spiritual Entry: The Holy Bible (Part 2)
Overview of the New Testament:
The 27 books of the New Testament begins with the birth of Jesus Christ. Four hundred years of prophetic hope is fulfilled by John the Baptist’s announcement of the promised savior. The first four books are known as the Gospels which means “Good News”. Each of the Gospels are written from a unique perspective thus being each has distinctive features. The Gospels contain the most significant story in all of history, the story of the Messiah and son of God. The primary purpose is to define Jesus’ birth, teachings, death, burial and resurrection in a significant manner. It was written as encouragement to believers who were facing great danger, and it’s full relevance still remains.
Matthew: The Gospel according to Mathew.
Mark: The Gospel according to Mark.
Luke: The Gospel according to Luke.
John: The Gospel according to John.
Acts: The acts of the Apostles.
Romans: The letter of Paul to the Romans.
1-2 Corinthians: The first and second letters of Paul to the Corinthians.
Galatians: The letter of Paul to the Galatians.
Ephesians: The letter of Paul to the Ephesians.
Philippians: The letter of Paul to the Philippians.
Colossians: The letter of Paul to the Colossians.
1-2 Thessalonians: The first and second letters of Paul to the Thessalonians.
1-2 Timothy: The first and second letters of Paul to Timothy.
Titus: The letter of Paul to Titus.
Philemon: The letter of Paul to Philemon.
Hebrews: The letter to the Hebrews.
James: The letter of James.
1-2 Peter: The first and second letter of Peter.
John 1-3: The first, second and third letter of the Apostle John.
Jude: The letter of Jude.
Revelation: The Revelation to the Apostle John.
