New Testament Books

INTRODUCTION

Understanding the historical context of the Bible and what style of writing you are reading is essential to understanding the books of the Bible. In this Introduction we will go through our Snapshot videos, Dives and Deep Dives and what each give you to equip you to read the books.

New Testament WORLD

Who were the 12 disciples, what was the culture of the world that Jesus lived in, what did it look like? Come and venture into these incredible concepts as we introduce you to the New Testament World.

the book of instructions

The first book of the New Testament, Matthew is the door between the Old and New. Full of the teachings of Christ and Old Testament scripture, this Jewish natured book guides us through all that Jesus fulfilled as the promised Messiah of the Old Testament.

THE GOSPEL OF ACTION

This action-packed gospel, written first of all the gospels, is like a modern day, fast-paced movie. Using the word ‘immediately’ forty-two times, Marks pulls the reader through the life and actions of Christ is such a way that you will feel exhausted by all Jesus accomplished in His three years of ministry.

the orderly accounts

Luke-Acts are two books but one volume, these orderly accounts are going to satisfy any logical systematic thinker. Luke having investigated everything from the beginning presents his gospel of what Jesus did and said.

The book of signs

The most creative writer, John presents the gospel not in chronological order but by showing us the signs that point to Jesus as the fulfillment of the Messianic promises.

the book of power

Luke-Acts are two books but one volume.  Luke continues in Acts presenting an account of what the disciples did and said.

this is how we think, the doctrinal letter

Paul has written a letter-essay to present some of the most important doctrinal thoughts in Christianity.  If you need to know what to think about salvation, justification, all Jesus did for us and how that impacts our life, than this book is for you.

FREEDOM VERSES BOUNDARIES

How do the Corinthians balance their freedom in Christ with having boundaries in the Church? Find out in these incredible letters from Paul, where he is passionate and strong in 1 Corinthians, loving and pastoral in 2 Corinthians.

the gospel is enough

Paul doesn’t begin this letter in his normal way, but with a declaration: ‘I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ.’ He continues with the same passion the whole way through, showing us how we are called to live life in the Spirit, not by the works of the flesh or under the curse of the Law.

identity before warfare

Need some power and help to understand your identity?  Ephesians is all about knowing who you are IN HIM.  Paul is writing to the church at Ephesus, he wants them to know who they are in Christ compared to the strongholds and temples that stand in their city.

joy in adversity

This book will restore your joy, but not joy while lying on a beach in the Bahamas but joy in the midst of adversity. Paul writes this letter while in prison and teaches us how to be content in all circumstances.

KNOWING OVER KNOWLEDGE

The letter of Colossians is another letter Paul wrote whilst in prison and like the others, this one packs a punch. Targeting some false teachers that had led the Colossian church astray, Paul is passionate about establishing our faith in Christ alone – not in a ‘higher knowledge’ that these people said they possessed. It was causing division and a wisdom hierarchy in the church, so Paul doesn’t hold back.

GET EXCITED: HE IS COMING BACK!

Sometimes we need a wake-up call that one day Jesus is coming back and when the final trumpet sounds, it is all over. If you need that stirring again, 1 & 2 Thessalonians are for you. They are full of End Times teaching about the Second Coming of Christ and the Antichrist, but don’t be scared off!

MENTORING SESSIONs WITH PAUL

Would you like to be mentored by Paul? You can be mentored by him as you read the letters of 1 & 2 Timothy. These incredible letters to one of his ‘sons’ in the faith is like a mentoring and pastoral session with Paul himself.

Changed people change a community

Another son of Paul, Titus is leading a church in Crete, one of the worst cities of the 1st Century. The question Paul answers in his letter is how do I live in Crete and remain a Christian?

A STRANGE REQUEST

This one is an unusual letter, but you are going to love getting to know the people in it. Paul is writing to Philemon to save one of Paul’s ‘sons’, Onesimus, and his cheeky request comes with everything that makes Paul amazing. The question you are going to ask yourself at the end of this letter is, ‘Did Philemon obey Paul?’

JESUS IS BETTER

We don’t know who wrote this letter. Some say Paul, possibly Apollos, maybe Barnabas, but whoever it was, they were very smart, well versed in the scripture and incredible at showing how Jesus is far superior to anything found in the Old Testament. With some key chapters, including the pinnacle of faith, Hebrews 11, the author systematically shows how Jesus is ‘better’ than anything else.

faith needs actions

Written by the brother of Jesus, James presents his passionate plea that faith needs actions.  We are called to be people who don’t just talk the talk but walk the walk - be encouraged with passion as you read the book of James.

the new people of god

These two letters are from Peter, the disciple who never gives up.  He was a part of Jesus inner circle, he saw the miracles, he saw the resurrection, he was at the Day of Pentecost, he met Paul and now he shares his wisdom with us in two short letters that will change your life.

know your identity

These books are John on fire, he is passionate and strong and very black and white. These short letters will take you to another level in your maturity in Christ, giving us the tests of Christian living and the things we should “know.”

the other brother speaks

Jude was another brother of Jesus, and his letter, though only one chapter long, is power-packed. Jude is addressing some false teachers that have come into the church, and he does not hold back. Explaining what will happen to those that teach false doctrine, he uses incredible imagery, angels, Michael and apocalyptic texts to convey his message.

THE FINAL hope

This apocalyptic letter is a book of hope, you are not supposed to focus on the beast but on the beauty, worship and power of God in this book. This is about God restoring everything back to its original intention, this is about the future of our world, our future and the incredible hope and choice that awaits us.