Books of the Bible: New Testament Summaries

Question 1

How many books are in the New Testament?

Answer 1

27

Question 2

What are the 4 divisions of the New Testament?

Answer 2

The Gospels

The Historical Books

The Doctrinal Books

The Prophetical Books

Question 3

A brief history of the life of Christ.

Answer 3

Matthew

Gospel of Matthew

Question 4

A brief history of the life of Christ, supplying some incidents omitted by St. Matthew.

Answer 4

Mark

Gospel of Mark

Question 5

The history of the life of Christ, with especial reference to his most important acts and discourses.

Answer 5

Luke

Gospel of Luke

Question 6

The life of Christ, giving important discourses not related by the other evangelists.

Answer 6

John

Gospel of John

Question 7

The history of the labors of the apostles and of the foundation of the Christian Church.

Answer 7

Acts

Acts of the Apostles

Question 8

A treatise by St. Paul on the doctrine of justification by Christ.

Answer 8

Romans

Epistle to the Romans

Question 9

A letter from St. Paul to the Corinthians, correcting errors into which they had fallen.

Answer 9

1 Corinthians

First Epistle to the Corinthians

Question 10

Paul confirms his disciples in their faith, and vindicates his own character.

Answer 10

2 Corinthians

Second Epistle to the Corinthians

Question 11

Paul maintains that we are justified by faith, and not by rites.

Answer 11

Galatians

Epistle to the Galatians

Question 12

A treatise by Paul on the power of divine grace.

Answer 12

Ephesians

Epistle to the Ephesians

Question 13

Paul sets forth the beauty of Christian kindness.

Answer 13

Philippians

Epistle to the Philippians

Question 14

Paul warns his disciples against errors, and exhorts to certain duties.

Answer 14

Colossians

Epistle to the Colossians

Question 15

Paul exhorts his disciples to continue in the faith and in holy conversation.

Answer 15

1 Thessalonians

First Epistle to the Thessalonians

Question 16

Paul corrects an error concerning the speedy coming of Christ the second time.

Answer 16

2 Thessalonians

Second Epistle to the Thessalonians

Question 17

Paul instructs Timothy in the duty of a pastor, and encourages him in the work of the ministry.

Answer 17

1 Timothy
2 Timothy

(First and Second Epistles to Timothy)

Question 18

Paul encourages Titus in the performance of his ministerial duties.

Answer 18

Titus

Epistle to Titus

Question 19

An appeal to a converted master to receive a converted escaped slave with kindness.

Answer 19

Philemon

Epistle to Philemon

Question 20

Paul maintains that Christ is the substance of the ceremonial law.

Answer 20

Hebrews

Epistle to Hebrews

Question 21

A treatise on the efficacy of faith united with good works.

Answer 21

James

Epistle of James

Question 22

Exhortations to a Christian life, with various warnings and predictions.

Answer 22

1 Peter
2 Peter

(First and Second Epistles of Peter)

Question 23

Respecting the person of our Lord, and an exhortation to Christian love and conduct.

Answer 23

1 John

First Epistle of John

Question 24

John warns a converted lady against false teachers.

Answer 24

2 John

Second Epistle of John

Question 25

A letter to Gaius, praising him for his hospitality.

Answer 25

3 John

Third Epistle of John

Question 26

Warnings against deceivers.

Answer 26

Jude

Epistle of Jude

Question 27

The future of the Church foretold.

Answer 27

Revelation