Acts 1-12
The books of Acts was written by St. Luke. St. Luke was a traveling co-worker with St. Paul. The book of Acts has a other names, called The Acts of the Apostles or The Acts of Jesus and the Spirit. The first 12 chapters are split into three locations, Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria.
Acts 13-28
Acts 1-12 ends off with Barnabas and Paul serving in the church. Soon after, the Spirit prompts the church to send them on a Missionary Journey. Chapters 13-28 is about Paul and his co-workers traveling around the Roman Empire, where they spread the word about god. They had three Missionary Journeys. The first to Asia Minor, then Asia Minor & Greece, and finally Asia Minor & Greece Again.
Romans 1-4
St. Paul was previously named Saul, born in Tarsus. He was a Jewish rabbi and was passionate to the torah. He saw Jesus as a threat, until he had an encounter with him. He then changed his name to Paul and traveled all around the ancient Roman Empire, telling people of the works of Jesus. He also occasionally wrote letters to his followers. The book of Romans is one of these letters.
Romans 5-16
Romans 5-16 is split into 3 movements. When Paul creates a new humanity, fulfills God’s promise to Israel, and unifies the church. In chapters 5-8 Paul goes back to Adam and contrasts him with Jesus, who he says is the new Adam. Also, he reminds them that to follow Jesus they must leave their Adam-like humanity, a symbol of this is the baptism. In chapter 8 Paul says the solution has arrived. In chapter 9, Paul begins it with his anguish. He reminds us being an ethnic Israelite doesn't make us close to God.
1 Corinthians
Written to people of the Corinth. Paul went to Corinth on a missionary. Paul then went to start new churches elsewhere, but when he left he started to get reports about the church failing, which is why this letter was wrote. It has 5 main categories, or parts, ending with a final greeting.
Chapters 1-4 is about divisions, chapters 5-7 is about adultery. Chapters 8-10 is about food, and 11-14 is about the gathering. Finally chapter 15 is about resurrection, followed by the final greeting.
2 Corinthians
Another letter written to the people of the Corinth's. We learn in this how the people of the Corinth rejected his suggestions in 1 Corinthians, so Paul decided to write 2 Corinthians, which he said was written with anguish and tears. Most, but not all, later realized their arrogance and apologized. The letter has 3 main sections. In chapters 1-7 paul reconciles with the Corinthians.Then in the second part, chapters 8 and 9, it's topic is forgotten generosity. Finally, in chapters 10-13 Paul challenges the remaining corinthians to reject him.
Galatians
Paul’s letter to the Galatians was written to a number of churches in Galatia. This letter was written with deep passion, frustration. By Paul’s time there were as many Jews and Non-Jews in the Jesus movement. It, aswell, is split into 3 parts. The first part, chapters 1-2, Paul challenges the Galatians with a summary of the Gospel, about the crucified Messiah. In chapters 3-4, he argues that this gospel creates a new multi ethnic family of Jesus and Abraham. In the remaining chapters, he shows how this Gospel is what truly transforms people.
Ephesians
Written by St paul, for the Ephesians. This letter was written while Paul was in jail, imprisoned by the romans. The thought in this letter is divided into two lucid halfs. The first half, 1-3, Paul explores the story of the Gospel. The second half is is then started by the world, “Therefore”. In chapters 4-6 Paul explains how the Gospel should affect every part of our lives personally.
Philippians
Written by St paul. This little was written from prison, saying thank you. This letter is structured weird, bunch of little vinyets revolving around a poem. He opens the book with him thanking God. The poem is rich with old testament echos, in short its a summary of the Gospels. In it, Paul quotes Isaiah 45:23. For Paul, the poem does two things. The first is to express his conviction of who Jesus is, and the second is him offering an example to follow Jesus.
Colossians
The book of Colossians was written by Paul, during one of his many imprisonments. The letter is addressed to people he has never ment, yet they started a church community without him preaching to them. One of Paul's followers visited him to say how the Colossians are doing well, yet are facing multiple pressures temping them to turn away. Therefore, he wrote this letter to encourage them. The letter can be split into 4 parts. The opening movement focuses on Jesus as the exalted Messiah, and then it goes on to show how his suffering in prison is for the Exalted Jesus. Then, Paul explains the pressures that they Colossians are facing. In the final part, chapters 3-4, Paul explores the new way of life that was opened by Jesus. As always, Paul opens the letter by thanking God.
1 Thessalonians
Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians praises a prospering church. Regardless of oppression and enduring, adherents remain steadfast in their pledge to Jesus. All through 1 Thessalonians, we see how the Thessalonian Church typifies blessedness, love, and a future expectation as they stay firm in their confidence and promise to Jesus their King.
1 Thessalonians
In 2 Thessalonians, written by St. Paul, he addresses ongoing problems in the church. Despite intense persecution, Paul wants them to show victory over the world. He wants them to do this by imitating Jesus’ non-violent and patient endurance. Paul also clarifies that they should not fuel apocalyptic speculation, but recall Jesus words in Mark 13.
1 Timothy
In 1 Timothy, we read a full version of nature and mission of the church. Paul instructs Timothy on how to address the teachers, which shared false theology, and lead the church effectively. Throughout the book, we see that what a church believes will directly shape how its members live and act. The church’s beliefs must be constantly critiqued and formed by scriptures and the good news about Jesus.
2 Timothy
2 Timothy is Paul’s final, and most personal letter. It encourages Timothy to accept his calling and deal with the corrupt teachers. It also reminds Timothy to keep his faith and hope in Jesus’ resurrection and to raise faithful leaders who will teach the good news about Jesus. He tells him that they must focus on the Scriptures’ unified story line that leads to salvation in Jesus and helps believers achieve their purpose of spreading the good news.
Titus
Titus was written for Paul’s companion. Titus was to visit Crete, notorious for sin, and restore order to house of churches there. Part of his job was to replace the corrupt teachers in the churches with godly leaders. Paul reminded Cretan believers that while they lived in a sinful culture, they could be transformed into a new humanity by the same grace that Jesus demonstrated when He died to redeem them.
Philemon
Philemon was one of Paul’s shortest, yet most explosive, letter.This book demonstrates the gospel through action. It is written to Philemon whos slave, Onesimus, ran away and became a believer under Paul’s teaching. Paul then urges Philemon to forgive and accept him back as an equal rather than a slave. Since they were both believers, God’s grace and healing mercy made them partners under the new Humanity Jesus’ established.
Hebrews
Hebrews is about the similarities and differences of Jesus to key historical people and events from the Old Testament. Through these comparisons, we his superiority is illuminated. He is greater than angels, the Torah, Moses, the Promised Land, priests, Melchizedek, sacrifices, and the covenant. He is God’s Word, the hope for a new creation, our eternal priest, and the perfect sacrifice. Throughout the book, we are challenged to remain faithful to Jesus and follow great models of faith from the Old Testament despite hardships and persecution.
James
The book of James was written by Jacob. The book shares sage wisdom for all the churches and followers of Jesus. It is influenced by Proverbs and frequently quotes Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. In the intro, he summarizes the words and themes that are found throughout the book of James.
1 Peter
1 Peter gives Christians, especially persecuted ones, a strong reminder that they have hope in the midst of their suffering. From Abraham's time, God’s people have been a minority and should expect to face hospitality because they live under the King Jesus’ rule. However, they are chosen by God and their persecution was actually a test.
2 Peter
2 Peter is an extreme, energetic goodbye discourse routed to indistinguishable Messianic church networks from 1 Peter. In the book, Peter challenges Jesus' adherents to keep developing in their confidence, love and administration to God. He issues two admonitions against degenerate educators who are driving the Christian people group adrift with their lifestyle and contorted philosophy.
1-3 John
Composed by John the Elder to house church adherents, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John reverberate the good news of John. They stress that God is light and love and each evident adherent will exhibit God's light and love. Each book likewise addresses liars, educators who never again recognize that Jesus is the Messiah or Son of God however spread dread and division among adherents.
Jude
Judah, one of Jesus' relatives, composed the book of Jude to Messianic devotees who knew about Old Testament sacred texts and Jewish writing. He utilizes these writings to negate degenerate instructors who lived unethical lives. In addition to the fact that he illustrates God's judgment on resistance, he cautions against renegades ruining other individuals.
Revelation 1-11
The book of Revelation was composed to seven temples as both support and test. A whole-world destroying letter, it depends on dreams, images, and Old Testament references to uncover a definitive satisfaction of God's guarantee given to Abraham in Genesis. The book is definitely not a mystery code that enables devotees to decode the course of events of Jesus' arrival.
Revelation 12-22
The second part of Revelation follows the second trumpets. These chapters are filled with symbols. The serpent is depicted as a source of all evil. This is trying to show the churches that there are no evil powers on earth, but rather other things. Showing that only through God can they be saved.