1. Introduction to the New Testament
27 January 2013

2. New Testament chart

3. 4 Gospels
A gospel is an account that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth.
The word gospel derives from the Old English gōd-spell, meaning "good news" or "glad tidings".

4. Jesus as the King of the Jews
The 4 Gospels
Mark
Luke
John
Matthew
Jesus as the King of the Jews
Jesus as the Son who came to Serve
Jesus as the Perfect Teacher
Jesus as the Son of God
The Synoptic Gospels
John

5. All four Gospel Accounts begin with a Statement of the True Identity of Jesus
Matthew
The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham (1:1)
Mark
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God (1:1).
Luke
…the holy Child shall be called the Son of God (1:35).
John
…and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (1:1).

6. 3 Synoptic Gospels
"Synoptic" means here that they can be "seen" or "read together," indicating the many parallels that exist among the three.
It is widely believed that the three synoptic gospels derive from a common source or set of sources, and that they directly or indirectly borrowed from or were influenced by each other.
The fourth gospel, the Gospel of John, presents a very different picture of Jesus and his ministry from the synoptics.

7. MATTHEW MARK LUKE Introduction
Five Sermons, each introduced by a historical narrative
Death, Burial, and Resurrection
Birth
Baptism
MARK
Introduction
Public Ministry
Death, Burial, and Resurrection
Baptism
Private Ministry
You are the Christ!
LUKE
Introduction
Miracles
Death, Burial, and Resurrection
Birth
12 years old
Journey to Jerusalem

8. Emphasize the Kingdom Inheritance
Synoptic Gospels
John
Emphasize the Kingdom Inheritance
Emphasizes Eternal Life Inheritance
Describes the various historical events
Reflection on the meaning of those events
Short Sayings of Jesus
Longer Discourses of Jesus
Emphasis on Future Prophecy
Relatively little on Future Prophecy

9. Public Ministry Private Ministry 1:1 12:1
Gospel of John
1:1
12:1
Public Ministry
Private Ministry
Period of three years
Passion week
Throughout Israel
Jerusalem
Written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God...
...and that believing you may have life in His name

10. Divine Preparation for NT
Through the Jewish Nation
Through the Greek Language
Through the Romans
The religious World at that time
The collection of the Books of the New Testament.

11. The Religious & Political Leaders of Jesus’ Day
Scribes
Jewish Experts at the interpretation of Scripture
Rabbis
Jewish teachers who passed on the scribes’
Pharisees
A strict Jewish religious party who understood Scripture as literal, but sought to interpret it using oral Traditions
Sadducees
Wealthy, upper-class descendants of the Jewish high priestly line who rejected the Old Testament except for the five books of Moses.
Herodians
A political party of King Herod’s supporters
Zealots
A fiercely patriotic group of Jews determined to over throw Roman rule.

12. ABOUT THE NEW TESTAMENT
Like the Old Testament, the New Testament is not one book, but a collection of 27 individual books that reflect a wide range of themes, literary forms, and purposes.

13. MATTHEW Theme: The Kingdom of God Date: AD 60 Author: Matthew (Levi)
Setting: Palestine

14. Survey of Matthew 1-4 Birth and Preparation of the King
5-8 Sermon on the Mount
7-20 Kingdom of God Proclaimed...Rejected
21-25 Final Clashes with the Religious Leaders
26-28 Death and Resurrection of Jesus, the King.

15. MARK Theme: The Suffering Servant Date written: A.D. 60
Author: John Mark
Setting: Rome

16. Mark - Introduction
Mark (his Roman Name) and John (his Jewish name) was not an eyewitness of the life of Jesus. But he is a close companion of the apostle Peter, who passed on the details of his association with Jesus to John Mark. Whereas Matthew wrote the gospel to a Jewish audience, Mark seems to target Roman believers.

17. Mark – Introduction Continues...
Mark uses Latin, the Language of the Romans, for certain expressions as he writes his Gospel in Greek. Mark describes time according to the Roman system, carefully explains Jewish customs and omits the traditional Jewish genealogies as found in Matthew.

18. Mark – Introduction Continues...
Mark presents Jesus as the suffering servant. He focuses more on Jesus’ deeds than His teachings. He demonstrates the humanity of Christ and describes His human emotions, His limitations as a human, ultimately His physical death.

19. Theme of the Book
The message of Mark’s gospel is captured in a single verse: “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (10:45). Chapter by chapter, the book unfolds the dual focus of Christ’s life: Service and Sacrifice.

20. Survey of Mark
To Serve
T0 Sacrifice

21. LUKE Theme: The Perfect Man Date Written: AD 60-62
Author: Luke, the beloved physician
Where Written: Rome

22. Luke – Introduction
Luke wanted to create an accurate, chronological, and comprehensive account of the unique life of Jesus the Christ to strengthen the faith of Gentile believers and stimulate saving faith among nonbelievers.

23. Luke – Introduction Continues...
It is evident from the opening lines of this Gospel that it is addressed to a man named Theophilus. Its purpose is to give an accurate historical account of the unique life of Jesus. Luke, a doctor and the only Gentile (non-jew) author of the New Testament books, is writing to strengthen the faith of Gentiles, especially Greek believers.

24. Luke – Introduction Continues...
He also desires to stimulate unbelieving Greeks to consider the claims that Jesus Christ is the perfect Man—the Son of Man—who came in sacrificial service to seek and to save sinful men.

25. Luke: Introduction Continues...
The humanity and compassion of Jesus are repeatedly stressed in Luke’s gospel. Luke gives the most complete account of Christ’s ancestry, birth, and development. He is the ideal Son of Man who identified with the sorrow and plight of sinful men in order to carry our sorrows and offer us the priceless gift of salvation. Jesus alone fulfills the greek ideal of human perfection.

26. 4 Beautiful Hymns in Luke
The Magnificat of Mary – 1:46-55
The Benedictus of Zacharias – 1:67-79
The Gloria in Excelsis of the heavenly host (2:14)
The Nunc Dimittis of Simeon – (2:28-32)

27. Survey of Luke Introduction of the Son of Man ( 1: 1 to 4:13)
Ministry of the Son of Man (4:14 – 9:50)
Rejection of the Son of Man (9:51 – 19:27)
Crucifixion and Resurrection of the son of Man (19:28-24:53).

28. JOHN Theme: The Son of God Date Written: A.D. 80 -90
Author: John, the disciple whom Jesus loved
Setting: Palestine

29. John - Introduction
50 years since John witnessed the earthly life of Jesus
The Christian faith has flourished and spread throughout the known world.
But with growth has come great persecution by the Roman government.
All Christ’s apostles have died or been martyred except for John.

30. John – Introduction
Now an old man, John provides a supplement to what has already been written about Jesus in the first three gospel accounts.
His account of Jesus presents the most powerful and direct case for the deity and humanity of the incarnate Son of God.

31. John – Introduction
John draws mainly upon events and discourses not found in the other gospels to prove to his readers that Jesus is God in the flesh, the eternal Word come to earth, born to die as God’s sacrifice for human sin.

32. Purpose of Book of John
John gives a precise statement of his purpose in writing: “These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name” (John 20:31).
In fact, he uses the term “believe” about 100 times to get the message across.

33. Theme of the Gospel of John
The predominant theme of this gospel is the dual response of faith and unbelief in the person of Jesus Christ. Those who place their faith in the Son of God have eternal life, but those who reject Him are under the condemnation of God (3:36; 5:24-29; 10:27-29)– this is the basic issue.

34. John – Introduction
John’s gospel is topical, not primarily chronological, and it revolves around seven miracles and seven “I am” statement of Christ.

35. Author – (John)
Jesus nicknamed John and his brother James, “Sons of Thunder” (Mark 3:17). Their father was a zebedee, and their mother, Salome, served Jesus in Galilee and was present at His crucifixion (see Mark 15:40-41).
He was among the 12 men who were selected to be apostles (Luke 6:12-16).
“Pillar of the Church” – Gal 2:9.
He went to Ephesus and later exiled by Romans for a time to the island of Patmos (Rev. 1:9).

36. The Seven “I Ams” of Jesus
I am the bread of Life - John 6:35, 48
I am the light of the World – John 8:12, 9:5
I am the door – John 10:7, 9
I am the good shepherd - John 10: 11, 14
I am the resurrection and life – John 11:25
I am the way, the truth, and the life- John 14:6
I am the true vine – John 15:1, 5.

37. 8 Signs of Jesus’ Divine Nature
1. Turning water to wine – John 2: Healing the Nobleman’s son – John 4: Healing the cripple at Bethesda – John 5: Feeding 5000 with 5 loaves and 2 fish – Jn. 6: Walking on water - John 6: Restoration sight to blind man – John 9: Raising Lazarus from the dead - John 11: Giving the disciples a large catch of fish – Jn. 21:1-14.

38. Survey of John The Incarnation of the Son of God (1:1-18)
The Presentation of the Son of God (1:19 – 4:54)
The Opposition to the Son of God (5:1 – 12:50)
The preparation of the Disciples by the Son of God (13:1 – 17:26).
The Crucifixion and Resurrection of the Son of God (18:1 – 21:25).

39. ACTS Theme: The Spread of the Gospel Date Written: A.D. 60-62
Author: Luke, a Greek physician
Setting: Jerusalem to Rome

40. Acts - Introduction
Acts is Luke’s account of the growth of the early Church. As a sequel to his account of the life of Jesus returned to heaven. He once again addresses his writing to a Greek named Theophilus.

41. Acts – Introduction
In spite of severe opposition and persecution, the fearless church experiences explosive growth.
Acts 1:8 provides an outline for the following 30 year record of the growth of the church, which begins in Jerusalem, spreads to Samaria, extends to the world.

42. Acts – Introduction
Acts is the historical link between the Gospels and the Epistles. Because of Luke’s strong emphasis on the ministry of the Holy Spirit, the book should really be regards as the Acts of the Spirit of Christ working in through the apostles. As a missionary himself, Luke’s interest in the progressive spread of the gospel is obviously reflected in this apostolic history.

43. Mostly Peter Peter & others Primarily Paul Chapters 1-6 Chapters 7-12
Structure of Acts
Chapters 1-6
Chapters 7-12
Chapters 13-28
Mostly Peter
Peter & others
Primarily Paul
Church Established
Church Scattered
Church Extended
Witness to Jerusalem and surrounding areas
Witness to the world

44. Giving of the Law at Sinai (Exodus 19)
Filling of the Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2)
Giving of the Law at Sinai (Exodus 19)
Sons of Israel came together at Mount Sinai
Believers were gathered in an upper room
Loud trumpet sound (19:16)
Noise like a violent, rushing wind
Smoke of a furnace
Tongues of fire
3000 killed by Levites for engaging in idolatry (32:28)
3000 made spiritually alive through faith in Christ

45.  Damascus
Damascus 
Joppa 
Jerusalem

46. Tarsus & Antioch Tarsus Seleucia for Saul; 26 and when he had
Tarsus
 Antioch 
Seleucia
25 And he left for Tarsus to look
for Saul; 26 and when he had
found him, he brought him to
Antioch. And it came about that
for an entire year they met with
the church, and taught considerable
numbers; and the disciples were
first called Christians in Antioch.
(Acts 11:25-26)
 Salamis

47. Paul’s 3 Missionary Journeys
THE THREE JOURNEYS
DURATION
AREA OF FOCUS
ACTS 13:2 – 14:28
One Year
Cyprus, Galatia
ACTS 15:35 – 18:22
Two Years
Corinth
ACTS 18:23 – 21:16
Four Years
Ephesus

48. Paul’s First Missionary Journey

49. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey

50. Paul’s Third Missionary Journey

51. Paul’s Final Journey to Rome

52. Acts 18:2-3
And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, having recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all
The Jews to leave Rome. He came to them, 3 and because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and they were working; for by trade they were tent-makers.

53. The Epistles of Paul
© John Stevenson, 2009

54. The Epistles are to the Gospels what the Prophets are to the Torah

55. Foundational Epistles
Pauline Epistles
Foundational Epistles
Romans
1st & 2nd Corinthians
Galatians
Prison Epistles
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
Prophetic Epistles
1st & 2nd Thessalonians
Pastoral Epistles
1st & 2nd Timothy
Titus
Philemon

56. The Righteousness of God has been revealed…
Overview of Romans
Chapters 1-8
Chapters 9-11
Chapters 12-16
The Righteousness of God has been revealed…
In judging sinners
In saving believers
In His dealings with Israel
In the lives of those who follow Him
Doctrinal
Practical
Obedience of Faith (1:5)
Obedience of Faith (16:26)

57. I am not ashamed of the gospel…
It is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes
In it the righteousness of God is revealed
How is the righteousness of God revealed in the gospel?
In the wrath of God toward those who sin (Romans 1-3)
In the grace of God toward those who believe (Romans 4-8)

58. The Righteousness of God is revealed…
In judging the pagans who rejected Him (Chapter 1)
In judging the Jews who disobeyed Him (Chapter 2)
In judging all men who have sinned against Him (Chapter 3)

59. Romans 3:23-25a The Basis of Salvation
…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; 25 whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith.

60. We sinned God’s grace Propitiation Redemption How is a person
Justified? ?
Justification

61. Imputation
Our sinfulness
Reckoned

62. Christ’s Righteousness Reckoned
Imputation
Christ’s
Righteousness
Reckoned
Our sinfulness
Reckoned

63. What about Israel?
How can we see God as righteous when His own chosen people do not believe and receive His promises?
Not all Israel is Israel.
God is sovereign and able to chose whom He wills.
Salvation is offered to all who believe.
Israel’s unbelief has resulted in blessings to the Gentiles.
All Israel will be saved.

64. I Urge you… Chapters 1-11 Doctrinal Chapters 12-16 Practical
So What?
I Urge you…
To present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice
Do not be conformed to this world
Be transformed by the renewing of your mind

65. Galatians Our Freedom in Christ

66. Galatians Chapters 1-2 Chapters 3-4 Chapters 5-6 History Doctrine
Practice
Paul’s
apostleship
& vindication
come from
the Lord
Man is justified
through faith
alone
We are to walk
by faith and
love

67. Romans Galatians Calm reflection Passionate, emotional
Christianity in the study
Christianity on the battlefield
Later Epistle
Earlier Epistle
Justification by faith set forth systematically
Justification by faith defended from attacks
Our Constitution
Our Declaration of Independence

68. Galatians 1:1-3
Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ…

69. Galatians 1:6-9
6 I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; 7 which is really not another; only there are some who are disturbing you, and want to distort the gospel of Christ.

70. Galatians 1:8-9
But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! 9 As we have said before, so I say again now, if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed!

71. Paul and Jerusalem 
Antioch
Paul’s Gospel did not come from Jerusalem (Chapter 1)
Paul’s Gospel did not change in Jerusalem (2:1-10)
Paul’s gospel was not changed by Jerusalem when they came to Antioch (2:11-16) 
Jerusalem

72. Who has
Bewitched
You?
Does God give
the Spirit and
Miracles by the
Law or by Faith?
Did you receive
the Spirit by the
works of the
Law, or by
hearing with
faith?
Did you suffer
so many things
in vain?
Are you
so foolish?
Having begun by
the Spirit, are you
now being perfected
by the flesh?

73. Salvation is through faith Appeal to of Abraham Appeal to friendship
Scripture
Appeal to
the Law
Appeal to
Adoption
Appeal to
the Tutor
Appeal to
the Covenant
Promise

74. If you are free… Don’t be entangled in a yoke of bondage
Don’t turn your
Freedom into an
Opportunity for
The flesh
Do good to
all men
Walk by
the Spirit
Share all
good things
Bear one
another’s
Burdens

75. Galatians 6:14-16
But may it never be that I would boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. 16 And those who will walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.

76. 1 & 2 Corinthians

77. Corinth A smelting pot of many peoples. Pagan cults. Immorality.
Church plagued by division.
Divorce
Trend to glorify the scientific and philosophical and to ridicule the spiritual.
The role of men and women in the church.
Questions of the uses and misuses of the spiritual gifts.

78. 1 Corinthians 1:10-11
10 Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree, and there be no divisions among you, but you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment.
11 For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by Chloe's people, that there are quarrels among you.

79. Chapters 1-6 Chapters 7-10 Questions Chapters 11-16 Errors Unity
First Corinthians
Chapters 1-6
Chapters 7-10
Questions
Single & Married
Meat & Idols
Chapters 11-16
Errors
Women & Worship
Lord’s Supper
Gifts
Resurrection
Unity
Divisions
Need for Unity
Necessary

80. 2 Corinthians Introduction - 1:1-2:11
Ministry of the new covenant - 2:12-3:11
Ministers of the new covenant - 3:12-7:16
Ministry to the needy saints - 8:1-9:15
Paul's defense of his apostolic authority :1-13:10
Conclusion - 13:11-14

81. The First Epistle to the Thessalonians
An Encouraging Expectancy

82. A shared salvation history
Chapter 1
A shared salvation history
God’s choice of you (1:2-5).
Your imitation of Christ (1:6-8)
Your turning to God (1:9-10)

83. A shared salvation history
Chapter 1
Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica
Chapters 2-3
A shared salvation history
1 Thessalonians 2:9. For you recall, brethren, our labor and hardship, how working night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you, we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

84. A shared salvation history
Chapter 1
Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica
Chapters 2-3
A shared salvation history
1 Thessalonians 3:1-2. Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone, 2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and God's fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you as to your faith,

85. A shared salvation history
Chapter 1
Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica
Chapters 2-3
Exhortation to walk in a worthy manner
Chapter 4
A shared salvation history
The principle stated (4:1)
Sexual purity (4:3-8)
Responsible work (4:9-12).
A Promise of Comfort in the face of Death (4:13-18).

86. They will see the Son of man coming... (24:30).
1 Thessalonians 4
Matthew 24
They will see the Son of man coming... (24:30).
For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven... (4:16).
He will send forth His angels with a great trumpet (24:31).
With the trumpet of God... (4:16).
And they will gather together His elect from the four winds... (24:31).
We who are alive shall be caught up together... (4:16).
…coming on the CLOUDS of the sky... (24:30).
We... shall be caught up together with them in CLOUDS (4:17).

87. A shared salvation history
Chapter 1
Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica
Chapters 2-3
Exhortation to walk in a worthy manner
Chapter 4
Living in light of Christ’s return
Chapter 5
A shared salvation history
What God has done in our lives
How we are to live as a result of what God has done
Living in light of the Day of the Lord (5:1-11).
Attitudes toward Christians workers (5:12-13).
Closing instructions (5:14-28).

88. 2 Thessalonians 1. Introduction
2. The Day of the Lord, thanksgiving, prayer
3. Call to prayer, discipline the lazy, conclusion

89. The First Epistle to Timothy
From Father to Son

90. Macedonia
ASIA MINOR
GREECE
 Ephesus

91. In the face of false teachings
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapters 3-4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Instructions…
In the face of false teachings
For some men, straying from these things, have turned aside to fruitless discussion, 7 wanting to be teachers of the Law, even though they do not understand either what they are saying or the matters about which they make confident assertions. (1 Timothy 1:6-7)

92. In the face of false teachings
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapters 3-4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Instructions…
In the face of false teachings
About men and women
A call for men to pray (2:1-8).
A call for women to adorn themselves modestly and with good works (2:9-15)

93. In the face of false teachings
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapters 3-4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Instructions…
In the face of false teachings
About men and women
For leaders
Qualifications for leaders (3:1-16)
False teachers (4:1-11)
Personal instructions to Timothy (4:12-16)

94. In the face of false teachings
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapters 3-4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Instructions…
In the face of false teachings
About men and women
For leaders
About the elderly
Honor to the elderly (5:1-2)
Care for widows (5:3-16)
Honor for elders & leaders (5:17-25)

95. In the face of false teachings
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapters 3-4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Instructions…
In the face of false teachings
About men and women
For leaders
About the elderly
In the face of false teachings
Slaves & Masters (6:1-2)
Those who seek financial profit (6:3-10)
A charge to personal faithfulness (6:11-16)
Instructions to the rich (6:17-19)
Conclusion (6:20-21)

96. 2 Timothy
Paul’s last letter to his best friend and apprentice with exhortations to faithfully carry on the work of the preaching Christ with boldness

97. Adorning the Gospel of God
The Epistle to Titus
Adorning the Gospel of God

98. Nicopolis 
Crete

99. TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God
1:1-9
1:10-16
2:1-10
2:11-15
3:1-15
Leaders
Laity
True Leaders
Paul, a bond-servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness, (Titus 1:1).
Opening Salutation (1:1-4).

100. TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God
1:1-9
1:10-16
2:1-10
2:11-15
3:1-15
Leaders
Laity
True Leaders
…in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago,
3 but at the proper time manifested, even His word, in the proclamation with which I was entrusted according to the commandment of God our Savior;
Opening Salutation (1:1-4).
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101. TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God
1:1-9
1:10-16
2:1-10
2:11-15
3:1-15
Leaders
Laity
True Leaders
Opening Salutation (1:1-4).
Titus’ Job Description: To appoint elders in every city (1:5).
Qualifications for elders/overseers (1:6-9)

102. TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God
1:1-9
1:10-16
2:1-10
2:11-15
3:1-15
Leaders
Laity
True Leaders
False Teachers
The Problem of Rebellious Men (1:10-11)
The Testimony of Rebellious Men (1:12-13).
The Solution for Rebellious Men (1:13-16)

103. TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God
1:1-9
1:10-16
2:1-10
2:11-15
3:1-15
Leaders
Laity
True Leaders
False Teachers
Instructions to Various Groups
Old men
Old Women
Young Women
Young Men
Titus as an example
Slaves

104. TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God
1:1-9
1:10-16
2:1-10
2:11-15
3:1-15
Leaders
Laity
True Leaders
False Teachers
Instructions to Various Groups
Living for the appearing of Jesus
The Grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation…
Instructing us…
To deny ungodliness
To live…
Looking for the appearing of Jesus

105. TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God
1:1-9
1:10-16
2:1-10
2:11-15
3:1-15
Leaders
Laity
True Leaders
False Teachers
Instructions to Various Groups
Living for the appearing of Jesus
Living in the light of Jesus
Reminder to do good works
Reason for good works
A Call to good works
Rejection of those who cause divisions
A practical exercise in good works

106. General Epistles Hebrews James 1st & 2nd Peter 1st, 2nd, & 3rd John
Jude

107. The Epistle to the Hebrews
Jesus is Better

108. GOD,
after He spoke long ago
to the fathers
in the prophets
in many portions
and
in many ways,
in these last days
HAS SPOKEN TO US IN HIS SON,
whom He appointed heir of all things,
through whom also He made the world.

109. GOD…
HAS SPOKEN TO US IN HIS SON,
WHO He appointed heir of all things,
through whom also He made the world.
And He is
the radiance of His glory
and
the exact representation of His nature,
upholds all things by the word of His power.
When He had made purification of sins,
He SAT DOWN
at the right hand of the Majesty on high;

110. Hebrews Jesus is Better… Than the angels Than Moses or Joshua
1-2
3-4
5-7
8-9 10
11-13
Jesus is Better…
Than the angels
Than Moses or Joshua
As a High Priest
Providing a better Covenant
Offering a better sacrifice
As a way of Living
How to
live as a
result of
holding
to Jesus
Hold to Jesus…

111. Hebrews Jesus is Better… Than the angels Than Moses or Joshua
1-2
3-4
5-7
8-9 10
11-13
Jesus is Better…
Than the angels
Than Moses or Joshua
As a High Priest
Providing a better Covenant
Offering a better sacrifice
As a way of Living
Beware of…
Neglecting
so great a
Salvation
Falling away
from the
Living God
Not entering
into his
Rest

112. Hebrews Jesus is Better… Than the angels Than Moses or Joshua
1-2
3-4
5-7
8-9 10
11-13
Jesus is Better…
Than the angels
Than Moses or Joshua
As a High Priest
Providing a better Covenant
Offering a better sacrifice
As a way of Living
Beware of…
Not going
on to
Maturity
Neglecting
so great a
Salvation
Those who fall
away from Jesus
cannot renew to
repentance
Falling away
from the
Living God
Not entering
into his
Rest

113. Hebrews Jesus is Better… Than the angels Than Moses or Joshua
1-2
3-4
5-7
8-9 10
11-13
Jesus is Better…
Than the angels
Than Moses or Joshua
As a High Priest
Providing a better Covenant
Offering a better sacrifice
As a way of Living
Beware of…
Not going
on to
Maturity
There remains
no more sacrifice
for sins
Neglecting
so great a
Salvation
Those who fall
away from Jesus
cannot renew to
repentance
Coming short of
the grace of God
─ that no root of
bitterness cause
trouble
Falling away
from the
Living God
Not entering
into his
Rest

114. The Epistle of James
Faith Leading to Works

115. Characteristics of the Epistle of James
A Lack of Personal Notes
Little Mention is made of Christ
Absence of a mention of Gentiles in the Church
Christianity is not presented in contrast with Judaism

116. Problem with Partiality (2:1-13)
Epistle of James
Asking God for Wisdom (1:1-18)
Hearing & doing the Word (1:19-27)
Problem with Partiality (2:1-13)
Faith & Works (2:14-21)
Taming the Tongue (3:1-12)
Wisdom from above (3:13-18)
Warnings…
Over Quarrels & Conflicts (4:1-16)
Against Arrogant Boasts (4:11-17)
Against the Rich (5:1-11)
About the need for Prayer (5:12-20)

117. The First Epistle of Peter
Submissive Suffering

118. Pontus
Bithynia
Cappadocia
Asia
Galatia
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen (1 Peter 1:1)

119. Call to Submissive Living Call to Suffering Call to Holy Living
1 Peter 1:1 - 2:12
1 Peter 2:13 - 3:13
1 Peter 3:14 - 5:14
Call to Submissive Living
Call to Suffering
Call to Holy Living

120. What kinds of persecutions do Christians around the world face today?

121. Past Present Future Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 2 Peter Holy Living
First Coming of the Lord
False Teachers
Second Coming of the Lord
Holy Living

122. The First Epistle of John
Walking in the Light

123. The is a Book of Contrasts
Light versus Darkness
Truth versus Error
Love versus Hatred
Christians versus the World

124. The Rise of Gnosticism From the Greek word gnosis (“knowledge”).
It would arise in the 2nd century, but its seeds were already evident.
The physical is bad; the spirit is good.
Views of Jesus.
Docetism: Christ only seemed to be human.
Cerenthianism: The Divine Christ entered Jesus at His baptism and departed prior to His death.
Salvation through secret knowledge.

125. Your walk in the light will be evidenced…
1st JOHN
WALKING IN THE LIGHT
Chapter 1
Chpt 2
Chpt 3
Chpt 4
Chpt 5
Your walk in the light will be evidenced…
In how you walk and in what you say
In how you obey
In how you live
In how you love
In how you believe

126. 2 John
A brief letter written to either a sister in the Lord or perhaps a small house church meeting at her home
Written to commend their faithfulness and encourage them to love one another and reject people in their fellowship who do not follow the teachings of Christ

127. 3 John A brief letter written to Gaius
Written to warn them of a leader named Diotrophes who loved to be first and was rejecting brothers sent by John
Written to commend Demitrius

128. The Revelation of Jesus Christ
The Final Chapter

129. Common Interpretations of Revelation
Idealist View: Sees the book as showing the spiritual battle between good versus evil.
Preterist View: Focuses on the first century fall of Jerusalem as the backdrop of the prophecies of this book
Historical View: Sees the prophecies as depicting the course of history in this age
Futurist View: Sees most of the events of the book as taking place in a time of future tribulation followed by the Second Coming

130. Views of the Millennium and the future
Eschatological Views
Views of the Millennium and the future
“Rapture”
Second
Coming
Judgment
Eternal
State
Church Age
Tribulation
Millennium
Dispensationalism

131. Views of the Millennium and the future
Eschatological Views
Views of the Millennium and the future
Second
Coming
Judgment
(“Rapture”)
Church Age
Eternal
State
Tribulation
Millennium
Historic Premillennialism

132. Views of the Millennium and the future
Eschatological Views
Views of the Millennium and the future
Second
Coming
“Rapture”
Judgment
Church Age
Eternal
State
(Tribulation)
(Millennium)
Amillennialism

133. Views of the Millennium and the future
Eschatological Views
Views of the Millennium and the future
Second
Coming
“Rapture”
Judgment
Church Age
Eternal
State
Millennium
Postmillennialism

134. Views of the Millennium and the future
Eschatological Views
Views of the Millennium and the future
Second
Coming
“Rapture”
Judgment
Church
Church
(Eternal State)
Short
Millennium 70
A.D.
Preterism

135. Vision of Jesus and Seven letters to seven churches
Revelation
1-3
4-7
8-11
12-16
17-19 20
21-22
Vision of Jesus and Seven letters to seven churches
Throne of God & Scroll with seven seals
Seven trumpets
Christ, the Dragon & the Seven Bowls
The Harlot on Seven Hills & the Bride
The King reigns
New Heaven & New Earth
Each ends with a promise of 2nd Coming
Christ wipes away every tear (7:17)
Christ will reign forever & ever (11:15)
Fall of the nations
“It is done” (16:17)
Rider on the White Horse (19:16)
Judge &
Lake of Fire
I am coming quickly (22:20)

136. Bibliography
This Presentation was almost totally derived from the following sources:
Pastor Saji Mathew, West London Church of God,
John Stevenson, 2009, Understanding the New Testament,
Wikipedia, 2013, Gospel,
Living Stream Ministry, The New Testament Recovery Version Online,
This presentation only includes portions of the above sources, so it is fair use to pass on to others for free for educational purposes.