The Holy Bible | Part 3
1. The Gospels - 4 books - Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
The proclaimed good news of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection, offering salvation and reconciliation with God to all who believe.
Luke 1:3–4 (NIV)
With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
Matthew - Jesus as a King
Mark -Jesus as a Servant
Luke - Jesus as the Son of man
John - Jesus as the Son of God
2. The Book of Acts - 1 book
Writer - Luke
The Book of Acts is the history of the Holy Spirit working through the saved and reconciled over approximately the first 35 years.
Acts 1:8 (NIV)
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
“There is no real enlightenment, no lasting benefits, unless achievement springs from a soil in which the seed of the spirit is also planted.” J.L. Hurlbut
3. The Epistles - 21 books - 1 Corinthians through Jude
Epistle = Letter
Writers - Paul - 13, John - 3, Peter - 2, James - 1, Jude - 1
The Epistles are the inspired correspondence of the saved and reconciled that informs us on the beliefs and practices of the early church.
1 Corinthians 11:23–26 (NIV)
For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
4. Revelation - 1 book
Writer - John the Apostle
The Book of Revelation shows God’s intention to restore all of creation to its pre-fallen condition; free of sin and death.
Revelation 22:3–5 (NIV)
No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.
Key Passages in the New Testament
John 3:16 (NIV)
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
2 Timothy 2:2 (NLT)
You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.