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New TESTAMENT
Religious Parties
FARISEUS
JEWISH PARTY
MAJORITY WAS CRITICIZED BY JESUS;
POPULAR.
SADUCEUS
JEWISH PARTY
WITHOUT BELIEF IN ANGELS OR IN THE
RESURRECTION ITSELF;
THEY WERE ARISTOCRATS.
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Religious Parties
ZELOTES
NATIONALIST
CHERISHED THE FREEDOM OF
ISRAEL;
HAD IDEALS OF INDEPENDENCE

FROM ROME.
ESSENTIALS
MOVEMENT
SECTARIANS AND ASCETICS;
THEY LIVED IN THE DESERT.
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Curiosies abo the

03 Wise Men
The Bible does not say how many magi looked for Jesus, nor that they were
kings. The Gospel of Ma hew relates, "And behold, there came from the east
to Jerusalem Magi, saying, 'Where is he who has been born King of the Jews?
For we have seen his star from the east and have come to worship him''.
At that me, the term magician did not apply only to magic, but also to
astrology and knowledge in general. So the three - or more, or less -
magicians, may have been astrologers or astronomers, since they followed a
star, or people of great wisdom.
If the Bible does not even men on how many magi visited Jesus, where did
their names come from? The first reference to the three wise men and their
names appeared in an apocryphal gospel from the 6th century: "The wise
men were three brothers: Melchior, who reigned over the Persians; Baltasar,
who was king of the Indians, and Gaspar, who ruled in the country of the
Arabs. The gi s of the Magi were gold, frankincense and myrrh, and they have
quite emblema c meanings. The gold represents royalty, recognizing the
leadership of Jesus.
Frankincense represents the spirituality of Christ. And finally, the myrrh

represents immortality, underscoring his aspect as messiah and prophet.
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Suerings of
Paul
He had to go down through a
basket, through a window in a
wall.
(2Co 11.32)
He is expelled from An och.

(Acts 13:50)
In Lystra, he is g reatly
persecuted and stoned, thrown
out of the city and given up for
dead.
(Acts 14:18,19)
In Macedonia he is whipped and

imprisoned.
(Acts 16.23,24)
In Malta, a poisonous snake bites In Ephesus, they s rred up great

him but he does not die. uproar against him.
(Acts 28.4) (Acts 19.26)
In Thessalonica he is forced to flee.

(Acts 17.14)
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Mthew
40st Book
Chapters Verses Author Date

28 1071 Matthew 70 a.C
The Gospel of Ma hew is the first book of the New Testament. It was the main
Gospel used by the early Church. Through Ma hew's gospel, every true
Chris an is instructed to gratefully fulfill the service of announcing the
Kingdom of God.
Ma hew is intended to prove to the Jews that Jesus Christ is the promised
Messiah. More than any other gospel, Ma hew quotes the Old Testament to
show how Jesus fulfilled the words of the Jewish prophets. Ma hew describes
in detail Jesus' lineage from David and uses many expressions familiar to the
Jews. Ma hew's love and concern for his people is apparent through his
thorough approach to telling the gospel story.
Key Verses: Ma hew 5:17, "Do not think that I have come to repeal the Law or
the Prophets; I have not come to repeal, I have come to fulfill."
Ma hew discusses the lineage, birth, and beginning of Christ's life in the first
two chapters. From there, the book discusses Jesus' ministry. Descrip ons of
Christ's teachings are organized in the form of "discourses," such as the
Sermon on the Mount in chapters 5 through 7. Chapter 10 involves the mission
and purpose of the disciples; chapter 13 is a collec on of parables, chapter 18
discusses the church, chapter 23, begins a discourse on hypocrisy and the
future. Chapters 21 through 27 discuss Jesus' arrest, torture and execu on.
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The Gospel of Ma hew informs us that Jesus: fulfilled the Scriptures;

inaugurated the Kingdom of God; commissioned His followers to spread this
kingdom to all peoples, tribes, and languages; warned that the task of
evangelizing would be accompanied by afflic ons and persecu ons, but also
warned that He would always be with those who are His. Finally, He
promised that one day He will return and the Kingdom of God will reach its
full realiza on.
With a very well done systema c arrangement, the author of the first Gospel
brings an impeccable categoriza on and organiza on of the themes. Thus
Ma hew gives us the wonderful experience of reading the accounts of
Jesus' ministry described by an eyewitness: the apostle Ma hew himself.
His fellow Jews were the audience Ma hew was addressing, and many of
them -- especially the Pharisees and Sadducees -- stubbornly refused to
accept Jesus as their Messiah. Despite centuries of reading and studying the
Old Testament, their eyes were blinded to the truth of who Jesus was. Jesus
rebuked them for their hard hearts and their refusal to acknowledge the One
for whom they were supposedly wai ng (John 5:38-40). They wanted a
Messiah on their own terms, a person who would fulfill their own desires
and do whatever they wanted.
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Mark
41st Book

16 678 Mark 60 a.C
Although Ma hew was wri en primarily for his Jewish brethren, Mark's
Gospel seems to be directed to Roman believers, par cularly Gen les. Mark
wrote as a pastor to Chris ans who had already heard and believed the
Gospel (Romans 1:8). He wanted them to have a biographical account of Jesus
Christ as Servant of the Lord and Savior of the world in order to strengthen
their faith in the face of severe persecu on and to teach them what it meant
to be His disciples.
Mark 1:11, "Then a voice was heard from heaven, Thou art my beloved Son, in
thee I am well pleased."
Mark 1:17, "Jesus said unto them, Come ye a er me, and I will make you
fishers of men."
Mark 10:14-15, "But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indigna on, and
said unto them, Suffer the li le children to come unto me, and forbid them
not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall
not receive the kingdom of God as a li le child shall in no wise enter therein."
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This gospel is unique because it emphasizes the ac ons of Jesus more than
His teachings. It is wri en simply, moving quickly from one episode of Christ's
life to another. It does not begin with a genealogy as in Ma hew because
Gen les would not be interested in His lineage. A er Jesus was introduced at
His bap sm, Jesus began His public ministry in Galilee and called the first four
of His twelve disciples. What follows is the record of Jesus' death, life and
resurrec on.
As we follow His travels through Galilee, surrounding areas, and then into
Judea, we realize how quickly the pace was set. He touched the lives of many
people, but le an indelible mark on His disciples. At the transfigura on
(Mark 9:1-9), He gave three of them a preview of His future return in power
and glory, and once again it was revealed to them who He was.
However, in the days leading up to His last trip to Jerusalem, we see them
bewildered, afraid and doub ng. When Jesus was arrested, He was le alone
a er everyone had fled. In the hours that followed, during the mock trials,
Jesus boldly proclaimed that He was the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One,
and that He would be victorious at His return (Mark 14:61-62). The climac c
events surrounding the crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrec on were not
witnessed by most of His disciples. However, several faithful women did
witness His passion. A er the Sabbath, early in the morning of the first day of
the week, they went to the tomb with burial spices. When they saw that the
stone had been moved, they entered the tomb. It was not the body of Jesus
that they saw, but an angel dressed in white. The message of joy they received
was, "He is risen!" The women were the first evangelists for spreading the
good news of His resurrec on. This same message has been spread
throughout the world in the centuries since un l we are today.
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Luke
42st Book

24 1151 Luke 70 to
80 a.C
Like the other two synop c gospels, Ma hew and Mark, the purpose of this
book is to reveal the Lord Jesus Christ and all that He "began to do and to teach
un l the day he...was li ed up on high" (Acts 1:1-2). Luke's Gospel is unique in
being a me culous narra on -- an "exposi on in order" (Luke 1:3) consistent
with Luke's medical mind -- o en giving details that other narra ves omit.
Luke 2:4-7: "Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into
Judea, to the city of David, called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and
family of David, to join Mary his wife, who was with child. And while they were
there, it came to pass that her days were fulfilled, and she brought forth her
firstborn son, and wrapped him up, and laid him in a manger, because there
was no room for them in the inn."
Luke 3:16: "...John said to all, I indeed bap ze you with {with; or in} water, but
there comes one who is migh er than I, of whom I am not worthy to un e the
straps of his sandals; he will bap ze you with {with; or in} the Holy Spirit and
with {with; or in} fire."
Luke 4:18-19, 21: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, therefore he has anointed
me to evangelize the poor; he has sent me to proclaim release to the cap ves
and restora on of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed,
and to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord. Then Jesus went on to say to
them, "Today the scripture which you have just heard is fulfilled."
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This gospel is unique because it emphasizes the ac ons of Jesus more than
His teachings. It is wri en simply, moving quickly from one episode of Christ's
life to another. It does not begin with a genealogy as in Ma hew because
Gen les would not be interested in His lineage. A er Jesus was introduced at
His bap sm, Jesus began His public ministry in Galilee and called the first four
of His twelve disciples. What follows is the record of Jesus' death, life and
resurrec on.
As we follow His travels through Galilee, surrounding areas, and then into
Judea, we realize how quickly the pace was set. He touched the lives of many
people, but le an indelible mark on His disciples. At the transfigura on
(Mark 9:1-9), He gave three of them a preview of His future return in power
and glory, and once again it was revealed to them who He was.
However, in the days leading up to His last trip to Jerusalem, we see them
bewildered, afraid and doub ng. When Jesus was arrested, He was le alone
a er everyone had fled. In the hours that followed, during the mock trials,
Jesus boldly proclaimed that He was the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One,
and that He would be victorious at His return (Mark 14:61-62). The climac c
events surrounding the crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrec on were not
witnessed by most of His disciples. However, several faithful women did
witness His passion.
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John
43st Book

21 879 John 90 a.C
The fourth Gospel, minimizes the parables (none recorded) and miracles
(only seven are added) of Jesus. Instead, John offers more extensive
explana ons of Jesus' reasons for coming to earth, His in mate rela onship
with the Father, and His own feelings toward the work He had come to do.
John places special emphasis on Jesus' pa ent treatment of the disciple

Thomas, who doubted the resurrec on, and Peter who had denied the Lord.
Jesus Christ changes water into wine. He teaches Nicodemus about spiritual
rebirth and tes fies to the woman at the fountain that He is the Christ.
The Savior heals an invalid at the Pool of Bethesda and proclaims His divine
power and authority. He feeds over 5,000 people in prepara on for His Bread
of Life discourse, proclaims that He is the Messiah, and declares at the Feast
of Tabernacles that only those who receive Him can a ain eternal life.
Jesus Christ, now risen, appears to Mary Magdalene in the Garden of the
Sepulcher and then to some of His disciples in Jerusalem. He appears to
seven of His disciples on the Sea of Galilee and charges Peter to lead His
disciples in ministering to the people.
Jesus' first miracle, the turning of water into wine at the wedding in Canaan, is
recorded only in the Gospel of John (2:1-12). Just as He had raised Lazarus
from the dead (11-1-44), He healed a man blind from birth (9:1-38), and
healed a nobleman's son from a long distance (4:46-54). John's Gospel is also
the only one that men ons Nicodemus, who heard Jesus' teaching about
"coming back to earth again.
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Acts
44st Book

28 1007 Luke 30 to
60 a.C
Acts records the apostles being witnesses for Christ in Jerusalem, Judea,
Samaria, and the surrounding world. The book sheds more light on the gi of
the Holy Spirit, who empowers, guides, teaches, and serves as our Comforter.
As we read the book of Acts, we are enlightened and encouraged by the many
miracles that were being performed at that me by the disciples Peter, John,
and Paul. The book of Acts emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's
Word and the transforma on that occurs as a result of knowing Christ. There
are also many references to those who rejected the truth that the disciples
preached about the Lord Jesus Christ. Power, greed, and many other vices of
the devil are evidenced in the book of Acts.
Acts 1:8, "but you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon
you, and you shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea and
Samaria and to the ends of the earth."
Acts 2:4, "They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other
tongues, as the Spirit gave them u erance."
Acts 4:12: "And there is salva on in none other; for there is none other name
under heaven, given among men, by which we must be saved."
Acts 4:19-20, "But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Judge
whether it is right in the sight of God to hearken unto you rather than unto
God: for we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard."
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Although many faithful servants were used to preach and teach the gospel of
Jesus Christ, Saul (also known as Paul), was the most influen al. Before his
conversion, Paul took great pleasure in persecu ng and killing Chris ans.
Paul's drama c conversion on the Damascus road (Acts 9:1-31) is one of the
highlights of the book of Acts. A er his conversion, he went to the opposite
extreme of loving God and preaching His Word with power, fervor, and the
Spirit of the living and true God. The disciples were empowered by the Holy
Spirit to be His witnesses in Jerusalem (chapters 1-8:3), Judea, Samaria
(chapters 8:4-12:25) and to the ends of the earth (chapters 13:1-28).
The book of Acts serves as a transi on from the Old Covenant of law to the
New Covenant of grace and faith. This transi on is seen in several important
events in Acts. First, there was a shi in the ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose
primary func on in the Old Testament was the external "anoin ng" of God's
people, including Moses (Numbers 11:17), Othniel (Judges 3:8-10), Gideon
(Judges 6:34), and Saul (1 Samuel 10:6-10). A er Jesus' resurrec on, the
Spirit came to dwell in the hearts of believers (Romans 8:9-11, 1 Corinthians
3:16), guiding and empowering them from within.
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Romans
45st Book

16 433 Paul 57 a.C
As with all of Paul's epistles to the churches, his purpose in wri ng them was
to proclaim the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ through teaching doctrine, as
well as to edify and encourage the believers who would receive the le er. Of
par cular concern to Paul were those to whom this le er was wri en-those in
Rome who were "beloved of God, called to be saints" (Romans 1:7). Because
he himself was a Roman ci zen, he had a unique passion for those in the
assembly of believers in Rome. Since Paul had not, up to this point, visited the
church in Rome, this le er also served as his introduc on to them.
1:16: "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for
salva on to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek."
Romans 3:9-11, "What is the conclusion? Have we any advantage? No, not at
all; for we have already shown that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin; as
it is wri en: There is none righteous, no, not one; there is none who
understands, there is none who seeks God."
Romans 3:21: "But now without law the righteousness of God was
manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets."
Romans 5:8, "But God proves his own love toward us by the fact that Christ
died for us, while we were s ll sinners."
Romans 6:23: "for the wages of sin is death, but the free gi of God is eternal
life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
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The le er to the Romans was wri en from Corinth shortly before Paul's trip
to Jerusalem to deliver the offerings that had been given to the poor there.
He had intended to go to Rome and then to Spain (Romans 15:24), but his
plans were interrupted when he was arrested in Jerusalem. He would end up
going to Rome as a prisoner.
The book of Romans tells us about God, who He is and what He has done. It
tells us about Jesus Christ, what His death accomplished. It tells us about
ourselves, what we were without Christ and who we are a er we have
trusted Christ. Paul reminds us that God does not require men to straighten
out their lives before they come to Christ.
Paul uses several people and events from the Old Testament as illustra ons
of the glorious truths found in the book of Romans. Abraham believed and
righteousness was imputed to him by his faith, not by his works (Romans 4:1-
5). In Romans 4:6-9, Paul refers to David, who reiterated the same truth:
"Blessed are those whose iniqui es are forgiven, and whose sins are
covered; blessed is the man to whom the Lord will never impute sin." Paul
uses Adam to explain to the Romans the doctrine of inherited sin and uses
the story of Sarah and Isaac, the son of promise, to illustrate the principle of
Chris ans being the children of the promise of divine grace through Christ. In
chapters 9-11, Paul recounts the history of the na on of Israel and declares
that God has not completely and defini vely rejected them (Romans 11:11-
12), but has allowed them to "stumble" only un l the full number of Gen les
are brought to salva on.
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1 Corihians
46st Book

16 437 Paul 55 to
57 a.C
The apostle Paul heard some troubling reports about the Corinthian church.
They were full of pride and tolera ng sexual immorality. Spiritual gi s were
being misused and there was a growing misunderstanding of the main
Chris an doctrines. The apostle Paul wrote his first le er to the Corinthians in
an a empt to restore the Corinthian church to its founda on: Jesus Christ.
Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 3:3, "For since there is among you jealousy and
strife, are you not carnal and walking according to man?"
1 Corinthians 6:19-20, "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the
Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your
own? For you were bought at a price. Now therefore glorify God in your body."
1 Corinthians 10:31: "Therefore, whether you eat or drink or do anything else,

do all to the glory of God."
1 Corinthians 13:4-7, "Love is pa ent, it is kind; love does not burn with
jealousy, it does not boast, it is not puffed up, it does not behave itself
unseemly, it does not seek its own interests, it is not exasperated, it does not
resent evil; it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices in the truth; it
bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
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Paul urged the Corinthian believers to remain united because of their

devo on to Christ (1 Corinthians 3:21-23). Many in the church were
essen ally approving of an immoral rela onship (1 Corinthians 5:1-2). Paul
commanded that this wicked man be cast out of the church (1 Corinthians
5:13). The Corinthian believers were suing each other (1 Corinthians 6:1-2).
Paul taught the Corinthians that it would be be er to suffer an offense than
to damage their Chris an tes mony (1 Corinthians 6:3-8).
Paul teaches that we should seek the gi s of the Spirit. He reminds the
members of the church in Corinth of the importance of apostles, prophets,
and teachers, as well as the care that members should have for one another.
He emphasizes the importance of charity above all spiritual gi s.
Paul tes fies that he stands with many others as witnesses to the
Resurrec on of Christ. He teaches that all will be raised and that bap sm for
the dead a ests to the reality of the future resurrec on. It explains that
resurrected bodies have different degrees of glory and that the victory of
Jesus Christ over the grave removes the s ng of death. He also organizes a
collec on of offerings on behalf of the poor members of the Church in
Jerusalem.
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2 Corihians
47st Book

13 256 Paul 55 to
57 a.C
The church in Corinth began in 52 AD as a result of Paul's visit on his second

missionary journey. It was then that he stayed for a year and a half, the first
me he could stay in the same place as long as he wanted. A record of this
visit and the establishment of the church is found in Acts 18:1-18.
In his second le er to the Corinthians, Paul expresses his relief and joy that
the church had received his "severe" (now lost) le er in a posi ve way. This
le er addressed issues that were causing divisions in the church, primarily
the arrival of (false) apostles (2 Corinthians 11:13) who were a acking Paul's
character, sowing discord among believers, and teaching false doctrine.
They seem to have ques oned Paul's truthfulness (2 Corinthians 1:15-17),
his ability to speak (2 Corinthians 10:10, 11:6), and his unwillingness to
accept sustenance from the church in Corinth (2 Corinthians 11:7 - 9; 12:13).
Posi vely, Paul thought that the Corinthians had received his "stern" le er
well. Paul was overjoyed to learn from Titus that most of the Corinthian
church members had repented of their rebellion against Paul (2 Corinthians
2:12-13, 7:5-9). The apostle encourages them for this through an expression
of genuine love (2 Corinthians 7:3-16). Paul also sought to vindicate his
apostleship, since some members of the church had probably ques oned
his authority (2 Corinthians 13:3).
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Paul tes fies that God comforts His children in all their tribula ons. He
challenges the saints to love and forgive one another. The gospel and the
works of the Spirit of the Lord are more glorious than the le er of the law of
Moses. Paul encourages his readers in their mes of adversity and reminds
them of the eternal nature of God's love and glory. He helps readers
understand the need to be reconciled to God through the Atonement of
Jesus Christ.
While facing cri cism and opposi on from false teachers, Paul defends his
sincerity as a servant of the Lord and invites his readers to turn away from
the world. He teaches about "sorrow according to God" (see 2 Corinthians
7:10). Paul thanks the Corinthian saints for their contribu ons to the poor in
Jerusalem and encourages them to con nue to give generously. He speaks
strongly against "false apostles" (2 Corinthians 11:13). Paul glories in the
Lord and shares autobiographical details of his tribula ons and his faith in
Jesus Christ. He writes about his vision of the third heaven. Paul invites the
saints to examine themselves and prove their faithfulness
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Galians
48st Book

6 149 Paul 49 a.C
Paul affirms his apostolic character and the doctrines he taught in order to
confirm the churches of Gala a in the faith of Christ, especially with regard to
the important point of jus fica on by faith. Thus, the subject is essen ally the
same as that discussed in the epistle to the Romans, namely, jus fica on by
faith. In this le er, however, a en on is especially directed to the point that
men are jus fied by faith without the works of the Law of Moses.
Gala ans was not wri en as an essay on contemporary history. It was a

protest against the corrup on of the gospel of Christ. The essen al truth of
jus fica on by faith and not by works of the law had been obscured by the
insistence on the part of the Judaizers that believers in Christ must keep the
law if they hoped to be perfect before God. When Paul learned that this
teaching had begun to influence the churches of Gala a and had turned them
away from their heritage of freedom, he wrote the strong protest contained in
this epistle.
2 Corinthians 3:18: "And we all, with unveiled face, beholding as through a
mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into his own image from glory to
glory, as by the Lord the Spirit."
Gala ans 2:19-20, "For I, through the law itself, died to the law in order to live
to God. I am crucified with Christ; therefore it is no longer I who live, but Christ
lives in me; and that living which I now have in the flesh I live by faith in the Son
of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."
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Paul writes to the saints in Gala a because they had turned away from the
Lord and followed false teachings. He defends his call to apostleship by
rela ng how he previously opposed the Church and telling the story of his
conversion. Paul points out that he received revela ons directly from God and
clarifies that his ministry to the Gen les had been approved by the apostles.
He states that he once had fric on with Peter on a ma er concerning the
Gen le saints. He taught that people are not jus fied by the rituals of the law
of Moses, but by faith in Jesus Christ.
Paul defends the gospel message. He teaches that Abraham is an example of

someone who was jus fied by faith and not by the works of the law of Moses.
Through the Atonement, Jesus Christ redeemed mankind from the curse of
the law. The purpose of the law of Moses was to serve as a "helpmate, to bring
us to Christ. Through faith and bap sm, the saints receive the blessings of the
Atonement, make the covenant of the gospel, and become heirs of God
through Christ, and thereby cease to be servants and become children of God.
Paul exhorts the saints to stand firm in the gospel covenant offered by Christ.
Paul compares the life of one who prac ces the "works of the flesh" to one
who lives by the "fruit of the Spirit. He teaches that the saints are to bear one
another's burdens and not grow weary in doing good. We reap what we sow.
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Ephesians
49st Book

6 155 Paul 62 a.C
Paul desired that all who longed for Christ-like maturity would receive this
record. The book of Ephesians describes the discipline necessary to become
true children of God. Furthermore, a study of Ephesians will help strengthen
and establish the believer so that he can fulfill God's purpose and calling. The
purpose of this epistle is to confirm and equip the church to mature. It
presents a balanced view of the body of Christ and its importance in God's
economy.
Key Verses: Ephesians 1:3: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places
in Christ."
Ephesians 2:8-10, "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is
not from yourselves; it is the gi of God; not of works, lest anyone should
boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works,
which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them."
Ephesians 4:4-6: "... there is only one body and one Spirit, just as you were
also called in one hope of your calling; there is one Lord, one faith, one
bap sm; one God and Father of all, who is over all, acts through all, and is in
all."
Ephesians 5:21: "...subjec ng yourselves to one another in the fear of Christ."
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Paul addresses the issue of the preordina on of the saints to receive the
gospel; the dispensa on of the fullness of me; the sealing by the Holy Spirit
of the promise; salva on by grace; the union of Gen le and Jewish saints in
the Church; one Lord, one faith and one bap sm; the purpose of the Church;
the Church is organized on the founda on of prophets and apostles, with
Jesus Christ as the chief cornerstone. Paul teaches that God will gather all
things in Christ in the dispensa on of the fullness of me.
Paul encourages the saints to apply the true doctrines to daily life. He
encourages them to strip off the old man (that is, their old sins) and put on the
new man, into whom they have been transformed through Christ. He gives
advice to married women, husbands, children, parents, servants, masters,
and congrega ons. It encourages the saints to put on "the whole armor of
God" (Ephesians 6:11).
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Philippians
50st Book

4 104 Paul 60 a.C
The Epistle to the Philippians, one of Paul's prison epistles, was wri en in
Rome. It was in Philippi, where Paul visited on his second missionary journey
(Acts 16:12), that Lydia and the jailer and his family were converted to Christ.
Now, a few years later, the church was well established, as can be deduced
from its ini al treatment, which says, "bishops (presbyters) and deacons"
(Philippians 1:1).
The reason for the epistle was to acknowledge a monetary offering coming
from the church in Philippi and brought to the apostle by Epaphroditus, one of
its members (Philippians 4:10-18). This is a delicate le er to a group of
Chris ans who were especially close to Paul's heart (2 Corinthians 8:1-6) and
compara vely li le is said about doctrinal error.
Key Verses: Philippians 1:21, "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
Philippians 3:7, "But what things were gain to me, these I counted loss
because of Christ."
Philippians 4:6-7, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by

prayer and pe on with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to
God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard
your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
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Paul expresses gra tude for the friendship of the Philippian saints. He teaches
that the opposi on he faced in the Lord's service, including imprisonment,
was beneficial to the cause of the gospel. He encouraged the members of the
Church to stand firm and united in defense of the faith.
Paul warns against those who advocate Judaizing prac ces and ideas. He
describes his former life as a Pharisee and how he willingly gave up everything
to follow Jesus Christ. He exhorts the saints to follow his example and press on
toward salva on. Paul makes it clear that Jesus Christ will transform our
imperfect physical body into a glorious body like His.
Paul encourages the saints to always rejoice in the Lord. He urges them to
replace anxiety with gra tude and promises them that they will have the
peace of God, which surpasses all understanding. Paul exhorts the members
of the Church to think about things that are honest, just, true, pure, kind,
virtuous, and of good report. He recognizes that we can do all things in Jesus
Christ, who is the One who strengthens him.
Paul was a prisoner of Nero, but the Epistle overflows with messages of
triumph. The words "joy," "rejoicing," and "rejoicing" appear frequently
(Philippians 1:4, 18, 25, 26, 2:2, 28; Philippians 3:1, 4:1, 4,10). A right Chris an
experience is to experience, regardless of our circumstances, the life, nature,
and mind of Christ dwelling in us (Philippians 1:6, 11; 2:5, 13). Philippians
reaches its peak in 2:5-11 with the glorious and profound declara on about
the humilia on and exalta on of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians can be divided as follows:
Introduc on, 1:1-7

I. Christ, the life of the Chris an: Rejoicing in spite of suffering, 1:8-30
II. Christ, the model of the Chris an: Rejoice in serving with humility, 2:1-30
III. Christ, the object of the Chris an's faith, desire, and perspec ve, 3:1-21
IV. Christ, the Chris an's strength: Rejoice in distress, 4:1-9
Conclusion, 4:10-23
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Colosians
51st Book

4 95 Paul 60 a.C
The book of Colossians is a mini ethics course, covering all areas of the
Chris an life. Paul progresses from individual life to home and family, from
work to the way in which we should treat others. The theme of this book is the
sufficiency of our Lord, Jesus Christ, in mee ng our needs in all areas.
The Apostle Paul wrote the epistle to the Colossians because of a report that
they were making a serious mistake (see Scripture Study Guide, "Pauline
Epistles"). False teachings and prac ces at Colosse were influencing the saints
there and shaking their faith. Similar cultural pressures are also challenges for
church members today. Part of the value of this epistle is in how it iden fies
and exposes falsehoods while emphasizing the deity of Jesus Christ and the
work of salva on. By studying the book of Colossians, you can deepen your
conversion to the Savior and receive protec on from decep on and sin.
Colossians 3:12-13, "Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved,

tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering. Bear with one
another, forgive one another, if anyone has a grievance against another. As
the Lord has forgiven you, so also forgive yourselves."
Colossians 4:5-6, "Behave wisely toward outsiders; take advantage of

opportuni es. Let your word always be pleasant, seasoned with salt, so that
you may know how you should respond to each one."
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Colossians was wri en expressly to defeat the heresy that had arisen in
Colosse and had threatened the existence of the church. While we do not
know what Paul was told, this le er is his response.
We can surmise, based on Paul's response, that he was dealing with a faulty
view of Christ (His real and true humanity and a lack of acceptance of His full
deity). Paul also seems to dispute the "Jewish" emphasis on circumcision and
tradi ons (Colossians 2:8-11, 3:11). The heresy in ques on appears to stem
from Jewish-Gnos cism or a mixture between Jewish asce cism and Greek
(Stoic?) philosophy. It does a remarkable job in poin ng us to the sufficiency
of Christ.
The book of Colossians contains doctrinal instruc on on the deity of Christ

and false philosophies (1:15-2:23), as well as prac cal exhorta ons regarding
Chris an conduct, including friendships and speech (3:1-4:18).
Colossians 1:1-23. Paul greets the saints in Colosse and declares that Jesus
Christ is the Redeemer, the Firstborn of all crea on, the Creator and Lord of all
divine perfec on, in whom is the reconcilia on of the universe. Paul exhorts
the saints to establish their faith in Jesus Christ.
Colossians 1:24-2:23 Paul warns against believing in false philosophies or

tradi ons of men, including angel worship, and going to extremes such as
abstaining from basic physical needs as a form of spiritual discipline.
Colossians 3:1-4:18. Paul exhorts the saints to set their hearts on things
above, to forsake the sins they prac ced before, and to be merciful to one
another. He gives instruc ons on how the saints should worship and then
counsels the wives, husbands, children, parents, servants, and teachers. He
closes the epistle to Colossians with recommenda ons, gree ngs, final
instruc ons, and blessings.
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1 Thealonians
52st Book

5 89 Paul 50 a.C
In the Thessalonian church there were some misunderstandings about

Christ's return. Paul wanted to clear them up in his le er. He also writes it as an
instruc on to holy living.
1 Thessalonians 3:5, "That is why, when it was no longer possible for me to

wait any longer, I sent to inquire into the state of your faith, fearing that the
Tempter would prove you, and our labor would become useless."
The first three chapters are about Paul desiring to visit the Thessalonian
church but not being able to because Satan prevented them (1 Thessalonians
2:18), and about how Paul was concerned about them and encouraged to
hear how they had been. Paul then prays for them (1 Thessalonians 3:11-13).
In chapter 4, Paul is instruc ng the believers in Thessalonica on how to live a
holy life in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12).
Paul expresses great apprecia on to the saints in Thessalonica. He reminds

the readers of his affec onate ministry among them and expresses joy for
their faithfulness. He encourages the saints to grow in love toward each other
and toward all people.
Paul tells the saints to sanc fy themselves. He explains that when the Lord
returns, the saints who have been faithful in witnessing for Christ, both the
living and the dead, will rise to meet the Lord. The apostle reminds the
members of the Church to prepare themselves and watch for the day when
Christ will return.
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2 Thealonians
53st Book

3 47 Paul 50 a.C
The church in Thessalonica s ll had some misconcep ons about the Lord's
Day. They thought it had already happened, so they stopped working. They
were being severely persecuted. Paul wrote to clear up the
misunderstandings and comfort them.
2 Thessalonians 1:6-7, "if indeed it is right with God that he should give in
return for tribula on to those who trouble you, and to you who are troubled,
relief together with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven
with the angels of his power."
Paul greets the church in Thessalonica and encourages and exhorts them. He
commends them for what he has heard about what they are doing in the Lord
and prays for them (2 Thessalonians 1:11-12). In chapter 2, Paul explains what
will happen on the Day of the Lord (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12). Paul then
encourages them to stand firm and to keep their distance from idle men who
do not live for the gospel (2 Thessalonians 3:6).
Paul greets and praises the saints in Thessalonica. He teaches that the wicked
will feel the Lord's vengeance at the Second Coming.
Paul corrects the false idea that the Second Coming had already occurred and
prophesies that an apostasy will occur before the Lord's return. He
encourages the Thessalonians to remain faithful.
Paul advises the members of the Church to work to provide for their temporal
needs and to not grow weary in doing good.
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1 Timhy
54st Book

6 113 Paul 63 a.C
Paul wrote to Timothy to encourage him in his responsibility to oversee the

work of the church at Ephesus and possibly the other churches in the province
of Asia (1 Timothy 1:3). This le er lays the groundwork for the ordina on of
elders (1 Timothy 3:1-7) and provides guidance for the ordina on of persons
in church func ons (1 Timothy 3:8-13). In essence, 1 Timothy is a leadership
manual for the organiza on and administra on of the church. This is the first
le er Paul wrote to Timothy, a young pastor who had been a help to Paul in his
work. Timothy was a Greek. His mother was Jewish and his father was Greek.
Paul was more than just a mentor and leader to Timothy, he was like a father
to him and Timothy was like a son to Paul (1 Timothy 1:2). Paul begins the
le er by exhor ng Timothy to beware of false teachers and false doctrines.
However, much of the le er deals with pastoral conduct. Paul instructs
Timothy in worship (chapter 2) and in developing mature leaders for the
church (chapter 3).
Paul warns Timothy that some people will be deceived by false teachings
related to marriage and dietary prac ces. He talks about the importance of
marriage and receiving God's crea ons with gra tude. Paul teaches Timothy
how to deal with the false teachings of his day and those that would soon
come.
Paul gives Timothy guidelines to help him minister to the needs of the elderly,
the young, the widows, the elders, and the slaves. He describes the false
teachers. He warns that "the love of money is the root of all evil" (1 Timothy
6:10) and instructs Timothy on how the saints can obtain eternal life.
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2 Timhy
55st Book

4 83 Paul 60 a.C
Imprisoned in Rome once again, the apostle Paul felt alone and abandoned.
Paul realized that his earthly life would probably soon be coming to an end.
The book of 2 Timothy is essen ally Paul's "last words." Paul looked beyond his
own situa on to express concern for the churches and specifically for Timothy.
Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage Timothy, and all other
believers, to persevere in the faith (2 Timothy 3:14) and proclaim the gospel of
Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 4:2).
2 Timothy 1 Paul speaks of the gi and power of God that is received by

ordina on to the priesthood. He teaches that the "spirit of fear" (2 Timothy
1:7) does not come from God and that we should not be ashamed of our
tes mony of Jesus Christ. Paul tes fies that he was called by Jesus Christ to
preach the gospel (see 2 Timothy 1:11).
Paul employs the metaphors of the soldier, the victorious athlete, and the
hardworking farmer to illustrate the necessity of facing hardship in order to
receive eternal glory. He contrasts true and false teachers and compares them
to vessels of honor and dishonor. He warns Timothy not to enter into
controversies and to teach with pa ence those who need to repent.
Paul describes the wicked situa on of the last days and encourages Timothy to
use the scriptures in his responsibili es as a priesthood leader. He men ons
his impending death and declares, "I have kept the faith" (2 Timothy 4:7). Paul
tes fies that the Lord would keep him for the "heavenly kingdom" (2 Timothy
4:18).
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Tus
56st Book

3 46 Paul 63 a.C
This le er advises Titus regarding what qualifica ons to look for in church
leaders. It also warns Titus about the reputa on of those who lived on the
island of Crete (Titus 1:12).
How wonderful it must have been when Titus received a le er from his
mentor, the apostle Paul. Paul was a very honorable man, and rightly so,
having established several churches throughout the eastern world. This
famous introduc on by the apostle would have been read by Titus: "To Titus,
my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and
Christ Jesus our Savior" (Titus 1:4).
The island of Crete, the place where Paul le Titus in charge of leading the
church, was inhabited by island na ves and Jews who did not know the truth
of Jesus Christ (Titus 1:12-14). Paul felt it was his responsibility to con nue to
disciple Titus, as well as instruct and encourage him in developing leaders
within the church on Crete.
Paul instructs Titus to ordain the leaders of the church and then lists some
qualifica ons for bishops. He instructs Titus to correct heresies and to rebuke
false teachers who "confess that they know God, yet by their deeds deny Him"
(Titus 1:16).
Paul encourages Titus to instruct the older members of the Church to set an
example for the younger saints. He also asks Titus to teach the servants to
submit to their master. Paul explains the manner in which the disciples must
live to prepare for the coming of the Lord. He describes the redemp on that
comes through Jesus Christ.
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Philemon
57st Book

1 25 Paul 63 a.C
Philemon was a slave owner who also hosted a church in his home. During the
me of Paul's ministry in Ephesus, Philemon had probably traveled to the city
and, upon hearing Paul's preaching, converted to Chris anity. The slave
Onesimus stole from his master, Philemon, and fled, making his way to Rome
and to Paul. Onesimus was s ll Philemon's property, and Paul wrote to smooth
his return to his master. Onesimus became a Chris an (Philemon 10) as a result
of Paul's tes fica on that he wanted Philemon to accept Onesimus as a
brother in Christ and not merely as a slave.
Paul had warned slave owners about their responsibility to them.

Furthermore, Paul presented these slaves as responsible moral beings who
should fear God. In Philemon, Paul did not condemn slavery, but presented
Onesimus as a Chris an brother, rather than a slave. When an owner can refer
to a slave as a brother, the slave has reached a posi on where the legal tle of
slave is no longer meaningful. The early church did not directly a ack slavery,
but it laid the groundwork for a new rela onship between owner and slave.
Paul tried to unite Philemon and Onesimus with Chris an love so that
emancipa on would be necessary. Only a er exposure to the light of the
gospel could the ins tu on of slavery die.
Perhaps nowhere in the New Testament is the dis nc on between law and
grace so well portrayed. Both Roman and Mosaic law in the Old Testament
gave Philemon the right to punish a runaway slave who was considered
property. However, the covenant of grace through the Lord Jesus allowed the
master and his slave to enjoy a fellowship based on equality within the body of
Christ.
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Hebrews
58st Book

13 303 Unknown 70 a.C
In fact, many of the early Jewish believers were falling back into the rituals of
Judaism in order to escape the growing persecu on. This le er, then, is an
exhorta on to these persecuted believers to con nue in the grace of Jesus
Christ.
The book of Hebrews deals with three dis nct groups: followers of Christ,
unbelievers who had knowledge and an intellectual acceptance of the facts of
Christ, and unbelievers who had been drawn to Christ but ul mately rejected
him. It is important to understand which group each passage is addressing,
because failing to do so can lead us to draw conclusions inconsistent with the
rest of Scripture.
Jesus Christ is the express image of the Father. He is greater than the angels
and all the prophets who preceded Him, including Moses. The ancient
Israelites who came out of Egypt did not enter the rest of the Lord because
they hardened their hearts against Jesus Christ and His servant Moses. As the
Great High Priest, Jesus is superior to all the high priests of the Mosaic law.
Christ was made perfect through His suffering. We can enter the Lord's rest
and "[proceed] to perfec on" (Hebrews 6:1).
The Melchizedek Priesthood administers the gospel and is greater than the
Aaronic Priesthood. The tabernacle and the Mosaic ordinances are a
prototype of Christ's ministry. Jesus Christ fulfilled the law of Moses by
shedding His blood, through which we can obtain salva on and the remission
of our sins. By faith, the prophets and other men and women performed
miracles and works of righteousness.
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Tiago
59st Book

05 108 Tiago 60 a.C
The book of James addresses Jewish Chris ans sca ered among all na ons
(James 1:1). Mar n Luther, who hated this le er and called it a "straw epistle,"
failed to recognize that James' teaching on works complemented - and did not
contradict - Paul's teaching on faith. James wrote to the Jews to encourage
them to con nue growing in this new Chris an faith. James emphasizes that
good deeds will naturally flow from those who are filled with the Spirit and
ques ons whether or not one can have a saving faith if the fruits of the spirit
cannot be observed, just as Paul describes in Gala ans 5:22-23.
James begins in chapter one by describing the general features of walking in

faith. In chapter two and the beginning of chapter three, he discusses social
jus ce and gives a discourse on faith in ac on. He then compares and
contrasts the difference between earthly wisdom and that which comes from
above, and encourages us to turn away from evil and draw closer to God.
James gives a par cularly severe rebuke to the rich who hoard and those who
are self-sufficient.
James illustrates the destruc ve nature of lack of self-control when speaking

and contrasts it with the fruit of righteousness of those who promote peace.
He warns readers not to be friends of the world, but to resist the devil and
draw near to God.
James warns of the devout rich. He ends his epistle with some brief advice
about the saints' responsibility to other members of the Church. He also
advises the saints to wait pa ently for the coming of the Lord and to be sincere
in all that they say. He encourages the sick to rely on the help of the elders
(elders) to be anointed with oil and healed.
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1 Peter
60st Book

5 105 Peter 65 a.C
1 Peter is a le er from Peter to the faithful who had been sca ered
throughout the ancient world and were under intense persecu on. Peter
really understood what it was like to be persecuted. He was beaten,
threatened, punished and imprisoned for preaching the Word of God. He
knew what it was to persevere without bi erness and without ever losing
hope, as well as to live an obedient and victorious life in great faith.
Although this me of persecu on was very violent, Peter reveals that it was
actually a me of rejoicing. He says that suffering for Christ's sake, just as their
Savior suffered for them, should be regarded as a privilege. This le er
references Peter's personal experiences with Jesus, as well as his sermons in
the book of Acts. Peter confirms that Satan is the great enemy of all Chris ans,
but that the assurance of Christ's future return provides the incen ve of hope.
Peter writes of the need for the saints to grow spiritually in order to receive
eternal rewards. The promise of salva on is only possible through the
precious blood of Jesus Christ.
When persecu on causes the saints to suffer, they should remember the
example of Jesus Christ, who suffered and then won exalta on. Jesus Christ
preached the gospel to the dead so that they could receive a righteous
judgment. Church leaders follow the example of Jesus Christ, caring for God's
flock. The saints must be humble and cast all their anxiety on God.
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2 Peter
61st Book

3 61 Peter 65 a.C
Peter was alarmed that false teachers were beginning to infiltrate the
churches. He called upon Chris ans to grow and become strong in their faith
in order to detect and combat the growing apostasy.
He challenged believers to become more mature in their faith by adding to it

specific Chris an virtues, thus becoming effec ve and produc ve in their
knowledge of Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1:5-9). The writers of the Old and New
Testaments were established as the authority of their faith (2 Peter 1:12-21,
3:2, 3:15-16). Peter desired them to become firm in their faith to withstand
the false teachers who had infiltrated and were nega vely influencing the
churches. In his denuncia on of them, Peter described their behavior, their
condemna on, and their characteris cs (2 Peter chapter 2), and also that
they ridiculed the Lord's second coming (2 Peter 3:3-7).
Peter explains that the promises of Jesus Christ enable the saints to become
"partakers of the divine nature" (2 Peter 1:4). He encourages them to secure
their "calling and elec on" (2 Peter 1:10). Peter recalls his experience on the
Mount of Transfigura on, when he witnessed the glorified Christ and heard
the Father's voice. He says that he has "very firmly the word of the prophets"
(2 Peter 1:19).
Peter affirms that Christ will surely come in His own me to purify the earth
with fire, destroy the wicked, and save the diligent and faithful. Peter
encourages the saints to grow "in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18).
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1 John
62st Book

5 105 John 92 a.C
The book of 1 John seems to be a summary that presupposes the readers'

knowledge of the gospel wri en by John and offers assurance for their faith in
Christ. The first epistle indicates that the readers were confronted with the
error of Gnos cism, which became a more serious problem in the second
century. As a philosophy of religion, Gnos cism held that ma er is evil and
spirit is good. The solu on to the tension between the two was knowledge, or
gnosis, through which man rose from the simple to the spiritual. Spiritual false
teachers were a big problem in the early church. Because there was no
complete New Testament to which believers could refer, many churches fell
vic m to pretenders who taught their own ideas and elected themselves as
leaders.
This le er from John was about the fundamentals of faith in Christ, so it

helped its readers to reflect honestly on their faith. It helped them answer the
ques on: Are we true followers? John told them that they could know for sure
by evalua ng their ac ons. If they loved one another, that was evidence of
God's presence in their lives. However, if they were always arguing and
figh ng, or if they were selfish and didn't care for each other, then they were
showing that they didn't really know God.
This does not mean that they had to be perfect. In fact, John also recognized
that believing involved admi ng our sins and asking God for forgiveness.
Depending on God to cleanse us of guilt, as well as admi ng our wrongs
against others and making peace, was another important part of knowing
God.
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John teaches that through obedience we can know God, have fellowship
with Him, and become like Him. In the last days, an christs will arise. The
Savior's love for us is manifested through His Atoning Sacrifice.
John teaches members to iden fy whether a teacher is from God or not. God
is love, and because of His great love for us, He sent His Son to suffer in our
place. Those who love God keep His commandments. Those who believe in
Jesus Christ and are born of God will overcome the world.
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2 John
63st Book

1 13 John 92 a.C
The book of 2 John is also a strong warning to beware of the deceivers who
were saying that Christ had not really risen in the flesh.
God.
The book of 2 John is addressed to "the elect lady, and her children." This may
have been a lady of important posi on in the church or a code referring to the
local church and its congrega on. In those days, when Chris ans were being
persecuted, it was common to use coded gree ngs.
The book of 2 John contains a great concern with an urgent warning about
deceivers who were not teaching the exact doctrine of Christ and who held
that Jesus had not in fact risen in the flesh, but only spiritually. John was very
anxious that true believers should be aware of these false teachers and have
nothing to do with them.
John reminds the Church of the commandment to love one another. He warns
against false teachers and deceivers within the Church and advises members
not to allow such people to remain in their congrega ons.
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3 John
64st Book

1 15 John 92 a.C
John's purpose in wri ng this third epistle is threefold. First, he writes to

commend and encourage his beloved co-worker, Gaius, in his ministry of
hospitality to the i nerant messengers who went from place to place to
preach the Gospel of Christ. Second, he indirectly warns and condemns the
behavior of Diotrephes, a dictatorial leader who had taken over one of the
churches in the province of Asia, and whose behavior was directly against
everything that the apostle and his Gospel stood for. Third, he praises the
example of Demetrius, a disciple about whom a good tes mony was
reported.
John is wri ng with his usual strong emphasis on truth to this much-loved
brother in Christ, Gaius, a layman of some wealth and dis nc on in a city near
Ephesus. He highly commends Gaius' care and hospitality to his messengers,
whether they were known to him or not, and whose mission was to take the
Gospel from one place to another. John urges him to con nue to do good and
not to imitate evil, as in the example of Diotrephes. This man had assumed
leadership of a church in Asia and had not only refused to recognize John's
authority as an apostle, but also to receive his le ers and submit to his
direc ons.
In 3 John, we see John's concern about apostate influences in the church. We

also see John's love and joy for those who had chosen a life of obedience. John
commends Gaius for his faithfulness and warns him against a local leader who
opposed John and other Church leaders.
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Jude
65st Book

1 25 Judas 82 a.C
The book of Jude is very important for us today because it was wri en about
the end of me, to the end of the church age. The church age began on the
Day of Pentecost. Jude is the only book en rely devoted to the great apostasy.
Jude writes that evil works are proof of apostasy. He exhorts us to contend for
the faith, for there are tares among the wheat. False prophets are in the
church and the saints are in danger. According to verse 3, Jude was eager to
write about our salva on, however, he changed the subject to address
contending for the faith. This faith embodies the complete body of Chris an
doctrine taught by Christ and later passed on to the apostles. A er Jude warns
against false teachers (verses 4-16), he advises us on how we can succeed in
spiritual warfare (verses 20-21). Here is wisdom that we would do well to
accept and adhere to as we live through these end- mes days.
Jude uses harsh words against those who oppose God and His servants,
against those who par cipate in immoral pagan worship, and against those
who say there is no need to obey God's commandments, including the law of
chas ty. He also describes some characteris cs of such individuals.
Jude exhorts the members to "contend for the faith" (Jude 1:3). He explains
that some had infiltrated among the saints to spread false doctrines and
promote unrighteous prac ces. He warns of the judgments that will come
upon those who turn away from God. He advises members to build up their
faith and to "keep [themselves] in the love of God" (Jude 1:21).
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Apocalypse
66st Book

22 404 John 95 a.C
The Revela on of Jesus Christ was given to John by God "to show his servants
what is soon to happen." This book is full of mysteries about things to come. It
is the ul mate warning that the world will surely end and judgment is certain.
It gives us a small glimpse of heaven and all the glories that await those who
keep their white robes. The book of Revela on takes us through the great
tribula on, with all its afflic ons, and the final fire that all infidels will have to
face for eternity. The book recalls the fall of Satan and the damna on that
awaits him along with his angels. We also see the tasks of all the creatures and
angels in heaven, as well as the promises of the saints who will live forever
with Jesus in the New Jerusalem. Like John, it is hard to find words to describe
what we read in the book of Revela on. John has a vision of Jesus Christ. He
writes personalized messages to the seven churches in Asia, which include
praise, admoni ons, and promises to the faithful members in each branch.
John sees God enthroned in the heavenly kingdom, the lamb of God, and a
book sealed with seven seals. John has visions related to the opening of each
of the seven seals. Those who have the seal of God on their foreheads will
receive God's protec on in the last days. John sees wars, plagues, and various
other events of the last days, which will precede the Second Coming of the
Lord.
Spiritual Babylon will be spread all over the earth. A er the righteous saints
are gathered together, Babylon will fall and her supporters will mourn. The
righteous will be invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb of God. Satan will
be imprisoned, the Millennium will begin, and Christ will personally reign on
Earth. The dead will be judged. The earth will receive its heavenly glory.
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Revela on is lavish with colorful descrip ons of the visions that announce to
us the last days before Christ's return and the introduc on of the new heaven
and new earth. Revela on begins with le ers to the seven churches of Asia
Minor, then reveals the series of devasta ons poured out upon the earth; the
mark of the beast, "666"; the decisive ba le of Armageddon; the binding of
Satan; the reign of the Lord, the Great White Throne judgment and the
nature of the eternal city of God. Prophecies about Jesus Christ are fulfilled
and a final call to His Lordship assures us that He will return soon.
The Seven Churches

Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thya ra, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. It
is worth knowing that Asia Minor is now the western region of Turkey.
The book of Revela on is the culmina on of prophecies about the end mes,
beginning with the Old Testament. The descrip on of the an christ
men oned in Daniel 9:27 is fully developed in Revela on chapter 13. The
righteous will be invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb of God. Satan
will be arrested, the Millennium will begin, and Christ will personally reign on
earth. The dead will be judged. The earth will receive its heavenly glory.
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He is expelled from An och.

In Macedonia he is whipped and

In Malta, a poisonous snake bites In Ephesus, they s rred up great

In Thessalonica he is forced to ﬂee.

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The Gospel of Ma hew informs us that Jesus: fulﬁlled the Scriptures;

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John places special emphasis on Jesus' pa ent treatment of the disciple

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1 Corinthians 10:31: "Therefore, whether you eat or drink or do anything else,

Paul urged the Corinthian believers to remain united because of their

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The church in Corinth began in 52 AD as a result of Paul's visit on his second

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Gala ans was not wri en as an essay on contemporary history. It was a

Paul defends the gospel message. He teaches that Abraham is an example of

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Ephesians 5:21: "...subjec ng yourselves to one another in the fear of Christ."

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Philippians 4:6-7, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by

Philippians can be divided as follows:

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Colossians 3:12-13, "Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved,

Colossians 4:5-6, "Behave wisely toward outsiders; take advantage of

The book of Colossians contains doctrinal instruc on on the deity of Christ

Colossians 1:24-2:23 Paul warns against believing in false philosophies or

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In the Thessalonian church there were some misunderstandings about

1 Thessalonians 3:5, "That is why, when it was no longer possible for me to

Paul expresses great apprecia on to the saints in Thessalonica. He reminds

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Paul wrote to Timothy to encourage him in his responsibility to oversee the

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2 Timothy 1 Paul speaks of the gi and power of God that is received by

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Paul had warned slave owners about their responsibility to them.

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James begins in chapter one by describing the general features of walking in

James illustrates the destruc ve nature of lack of self-control when speaking

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He challenged believers to become more mature in their faith by adding to it

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The book of 1 John seems to be a summary that presupposes the readers'

This le er from John was about the fundamentals of faith in Christ, so it

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John's purpose in wri ng this third epistle is threefold. First, he writes to