Gospels
Each author writes about Jesus’ life and ministry from his unique viewpoint. The same events are often covered in more than one gospel.
- Matthew
- Mark
- Luke
- John
Acts: the birth and growth of the early church and missions
Remember that the church is a special new entity; it did not exist before Christ established it in the New Testament era. Some of what is related in Acts is journalistic of what happened during that time rather than directive for us today because it was a time of transition.
Romans: the essence of the Christian faith
Letters to Churches
The Apostle Paul wrote letters to churches giving guidance on the importance of the local church and how its members should conduct themselves. Because we are still in the Church Age, these books are directive for us.
- 1 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians
- Galatians
- Ephesians
- Philippians
- Colossians
- 1 Thessalonians
- 2 Thessalonians
Letters to Pastors
The Apostle Paul wrote letters to pastors giving guidance on the importance of the local church and how its members should conduct themselves. Because we are still in the Church Age, these books are directive for us.
- 1 Timothy
- 2 Timothy
- Titus
More New Testament Books
These books give instruction to their recipients during the New Testament era and to us for living the Christian life in a way that pleases and glorifies God.
- Philemon
- Hebrews
- James
- 1 Peter
- 2 Peter
- 1 John
- 2 John
- 3 John
- Jude
Revelation: a letter to 7 churches foretelling the judgment of the world and the return of Jesus