The New Testament

Matthew A.D. 60- 65

Life of Christ
The Gospels: Greek translation for "Good News" (4 Books)

To present Jesus as the Messiah, who has brought the Kingdom of Heaven to earth. (28 chapters)

Mark A.D. 55- 65

To present Jesus Christ as both servant and Son of God by recounting his ministry and teachings in a basic biographical outline. (16 chapters)

Luke A.D. 60

To present an accurate account of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. (24 chapters)

John A.D. 90

To show that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that all who believe in him will have eternal life. (21 chapters)

Written to chronicle the life and ministry of Jesus while He was on earth. Each book conveys His life to a specific group or purpose.

Acts A.D. 63-70

History

To record the birth and growth of the Christian church. (28 chapters)

Birth of Christian church and spread of Christianity. Covers period from the ascension of Jesus to the captivity and imprisonment of the apostle Paul in Rome. A companion to the Gospels, written by Luke.

Romans A.D. 58

Letters to Churches
(9 Books)

To present a systematic explanation of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the church at Rome. (16 chapters)

1 Corinthians A.D. 56

To identify problems in the Corinthian church, to offer solutions, and to teach believers how to live as Christians in a corrupt society. (16 chapters)

2 Corinthians A.D. 57

To defend his apostolic authority and ministry and to refute the false teachers in Corinth. (13 chapters)

Galatians A.D. 49

To refute those who insisted that Christians must obey the law of Moses and to remind Christians of their freedom in Christ. (6 chapters)

Ephesians A.D. 61

To strengthen believers by explaining the nature and purpose of the church, the body of Christ. (6 chapters)

Philippians A.D. 61

To thank the Philippians for the gift they had sent him and to encourage them by describing the contentment he had found in Jesus Christ. (4 chapters)

Colossians A.D. 61

To combat false doctrines bout Jesus Christ and to show the sufficiency of Jesus Christ for the Colossians. (4 chapters)

1 Thessalonians A.D. 51

To encourage the Thessalonians believers in their faith and assure them of Christ's return. (5 chapters)

2 Thessalonians A.D. 51

To clear up confusion about the day of Christ's return. (3 chapters)

Written by the apostle Paul to various churches as instruction for believers, describing the nature and practice of the Christian faith.

1 Timothy A.D. 64

Letters to Pastors and Leaders
(4 Books)

To encourage and instruct Timothy, a young church leader. (6 chapters)

2 Timothy A.D. 64

To give final instruction and encouragement to Timothy, a young church leader. (4 chapters)

Titus A.D. 64

To instruct Titus in his duties as a leader of the church in Crete. (3 chapters)

Philemon A.D. 61

To convince Philemon to forgive his runaway slave and accept him as a brother in Christ.

Written to individuals, containing instructions and requirements for leadership in the church, and encouragment for those who are leading.

Hebrews A.D. 68

General Letters
(8 Books)

To present Christianity as superior to Judaism and to show the sufficiency of Jesus Christ's work. (13 chapters)

Written to groups and individuals for encouragement and to instruct them in various aspects of the Christian faith.

James A.D. 49

To correct the false belief that a person can have faith without a change of behavior and to give practical instruction regarding the Christian life. (5 chapters)

1 Peter A.D. 63

To offer encouragement to suffering Christians. (5 chapters)

2 Peter A.D. 67

To warn believers about false teachers and to encourage them to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. (3 chapters)

1 John A.D. 85-90

To reaffirm Jesus Christ's humanity and divinity and to instruct believers in their Christian walk. (5 chapters)

2 John A.D. 85-90

To emphasize truth and love among believers and to warn against false teachers.

3 John A.D. 85-90

To commend Gaius for his hospitality and to denounce the action of Diotrephes.

Jude A.D. 65

To warn believers about false teachers and to encourage believers to remain faithful to Jesus Christ

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Revelation A.D. 95

Prophecy

To encourage believers to remain faithful to Jesus Christ and to give them hope that they will ultimately be victorious. (22 chapters)

Written by the apostle John while exiled to the Greek island of Patmos, tells of future events to include the establishment of God's final kingdom with Christ Jesus as King, final judgment of the wicked, and the perfections of believers.