Books of the Bible: New Testament Summaries Flashcards
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
What are the 4 divisions of the New Testament?
The Gospels
The Historical Books
The Doctrinal Books
The Prophetical Books
A brief history of the life of Christ.
Matthew
Gospel of Matthew
A brief history of the life of Christ, supplying some incidents omitted by St. Matthew.
Mark
Gospel of Mark
The history of the life of Christ, with especial reference to his most important acts and discourses.
Luke
Gospel of Luke
The life of Christ, giving important discourses not related by the other evangelists.
John
Gospel of John
The history of the labors of the apostles and of the foundation of the Christian Church.
Acts
Acts of the Apostles
A treatise by St. Paul on the doctrine of justification by Christ.
Romans
Epistle to the Romans
A letter from St. Paul to the Corinthians, correcting errors into which they had fallen.
1 Corinthians
First Epistle to the Corinthians
Paul confirms his disciples in their faith, and vindicates his own character.
2 Corinthians
Second Epistle to the Corinthians
Paul maintains that we are justified by faith, and not by rites.
Galatians
Epistle to the Galatians
A treatise by Paul on the power of divine grace.
Ephesians
Epistle to the Ephesians
Paul sets forth the beauty of Christian kindness.
Philippians
Epistle to the Philippians
Paul warns his disciples against errors, and exhorts to certain duties.
Colossians
Epistle to the Colossians
Paul exhorts his disciples to continue in the faith and in holy conversation.
1 Thessalonians
First Epistle to the Thessalonians
Paul corrects an error concerning the speedy coming of Christ the second time.
2 Thessalonians
Second Epistle to the Thessalonians
Paul instructs Timothy in the duty of a pastor, and encourages him in the work of the ministry.
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
(First and Second Epistles to Timothy)
Paul encourages Titus in the performance of his ministerial duties.
Titus
Epistle to Titus
An appeal to a converted master to receive a converted escaped slave with kindness.
Philemon
Epistle to Philemon
Paul maintains that Christ is the substance of the ceremonial law.
Hebrews
Epistle to Hebrews
A treatise on the efficacy of faith united with good works.
James
Epistle of James
Exhortations to a Christian life, with various warnings and predictions.
1 Peter
2 Peter
(First and Second Epistles of Peter)
Respecting the person of our Lord, and an exhortation to Christian love and conduct.
1 John
First Epistle of John
John warns a converted lady against false teachers.
2 John
Second Epistle of John
A letter to Gaius, praising him for his hospitality.
3 John
Third Epistle of John
Warnings against deceivers.
Jude
Epistle of Jude
The future of the Church foretold.
Revelation
