Five Sections of the New Testament

Question 1

Gospels

Answer 1

Contains: facts about historical Jesus, written by evangelists, primary interest is the miracles and teachings of Jesus and His paschal mystery

Question 2

Acts of the Apostles

Answer 2

Contains: written by Luke, tells the history of the Church from Pentecost to the arrest of Paul in Rome in 63 A.D

Question 3

New Testament Letters

Answer 3

Contains: mostly written by Paul, highlight importance of faith in Jesus

Question 4

Catholic Letters

Answer 4

Contains: encourages the universal(catholic) Church to remain faithful

Question 5

Revelation

Answer 5

Contains: written by John, highly symbolic work, written to persecuted Christians as a reminder to remain faithful