New Testament

Mark’s Gospel is a narrative proclamation that Jesus is the Messiah and Son of God, whose death and resurrection paid the penalty for our sins and achieved victory over Satan, sin, and death

• Mark  |
• Mark  |
• Mark |

The Gospel of John identifies Jesus as a cosmic force in the world, sent by God to love, forgive, and empower people through his presence. John’s concluding verses set out its purpose, “that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.”

• John 1:12 | Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.
• John 3:3 | “Unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.”
• John 3:16 | For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, so that whoever believed in Him would never perish, but have eternal life.
• John 5:11-12 | And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.
• John 10:10 | The thief does not come except to steal, and kill, and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
• John 11:40 | Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?”
• John 14:6  | Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the father except through me.”

Believed to be written by Luke, Jesus’ followers are to spread the good news about Him and His teachings “everywhere-in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)

• Acts 2:21 | And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

Paul introduces himself and his religious beliefs to Christians in Rome via this letter. He hopes to visit them soon. He wants to explain that everyone has sinned and is worthy of the death penalty, but that God will forgive and pardon those who put their trust in Jesus.

• Romans 5:8 | But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners Christ died for us.

Paul’s letter to Christians in Corinth telling them to live in harmony with each other.” (Corinthians 1:10) because there have been problems with the people in the church there.

• 1 Corinthians 8:6| Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom all things are and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things are and through whom we exist.
• 1 Corinthians |

Paul’s second letter to the people of Corinth, this time defending his ministry which has been slandered and attacked by members who are spreading lies about him. He is defending himself against “intruders” who are pummeling him with deceitful criticism.

• 2 Corinthians 4:18 | Fix your eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
• 2 Corinthians 5:1 | When this tent we live in, our body here on earth, is torn down God will have a house in Heaven for us to live in. A home He has built which will last forever.

Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia. He is encouraging them and telling them that faith in Jesus is what saves us. We don’t need to observe Jewish laws or kosher food restrictions.

• Galations 5;1 | It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
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• Galations |

Paul wrote this letter to the Christians from Ephesus. It’s an upbeat letter, despite Paul writing this letter while under arrest (he’s writing “in chains”. He’s praising the readers of his letter for their solid Christian reputation, and is reminding them that Jesus is the source of their salvation. He also is giving them advice for keeping up the good work.

• Ephesians  |

Paul is thanking the church of Philippi for their generous and ongoing financial support to his ministry. He reminds them, “Above all you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourelves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ.” (Philippians 1:27)

• Philippians 4:6 | Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God.

Paul’s letter to the Colossians telling them not to let anyone con them into a fake religion. They must continue to follow Jesus and build their lives on Him.

• Collosians 1:16b | Everything got started in Him and finds it’s purpose in Him.

Letter to Christians of Thessalonia, reminding them to live holy lives until Jesus comes. To “Live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you.” (1 Thessalonians 4:1)

• 1 Thessalonians. |

Another letter to Thessalonians. He is reminding them to keep on serving God in spite of the persecution they’re facing. They must continue working to spread the Good News, and he reminds them that Jesus will return in God’s good timing.

• 2 Thessalonians | 

The Gospel of John identifies Jesus as a cosmic force in the world, sent by God to love, forgive, and empower people through his presence. John’s concluding verses set out its purpose, “that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.”

• John 10:10 | The thief does not come except to steal, and kill, and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
• John 14:6  | Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the father except through me.”
• John 1;12 | Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.
• John 11:40 | Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?”

Paul’s letter to Timothy with advice to him. He tells him not to be afraid, and asks Timothy to come to him at the prison in Rome where he is being held.  Paul loves Timothy like a son. He tells Timothy to keep spreading the Good News about Jesus, and to not be afraid of suffering for the Lord.

• 2 Timothy |

Paul’s letter to Titus, who he left in Crete to continue organizing churches and spreading the Gospel. It’s a tough crowd since the island people of Crete are descended from mercenaries, swindlers and pirates. Although the people of Crete are spiritually sick, Paul knows that they are just the kind of people who need Jesus the most.

• Titus |

Paul’s letter to a church leader named Philemon asking him to show mercy and welcome home a runaway slave named Onesimus.

• Philemon | 

The author is unknown. The main point is that the law-abiding Jewish religion is obsolete. When God speaks of. a ‘new’ covenant, it means He has made the first one obsolete and it is now out of date.

• Hebrews 13:14 | This world is not our home. We are looking forward to our eternal home in heaven.
• Hebrews 1:1-2 | In the past God spoke to our ancesters through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom also He made the universe.

It’s uncertain which James wrote this letter; James the apostle? James who is Jesus half-brother? He is claiming that do-nothing Christians are frauds. “Can’t you see that faith without good deeds is useless?” (James 2:20). He reminds Christians to love all their ‘neighbors’, rich and poor alike.

• James 1:5-6 | If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God… and. it shall be given to him. But let him ask in faith.

A letter from Peter on how to survive religious discrimination, and tells them to live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living.

• 1 Peter 1:17 | If you call God your Father, live your time as temporary residents on earth.
• 1 Peter 2:11 | Friends, this world is not your home so don’t get cozy in it. Don’t indulge your ego at the expense of your soul.

Peter urges Christians not to be fooled by evil people posing as ministers. Keep growing in faith, don’t let false teachers lure you away from God, and don’t get frustrated by Christ’s delay in coming back.

• 2 Peter |

John urges Christians to “remain faithful to what you have been taught from the beginning.” (John 2:24) He is warning people to beware of people who want to lead them astray from Christ, and reminds them that the Holy Spirit now lives in them…” (John 2:26-27)

• 1 John |

John’s letter reminding people to obey God’s laws, and don’t be duped into believing false teachers. These people are deceivers.  He is also reminding people to love one another.

• 2 John | 

John is telling Christians to show hospitality to traveling Christian teachers who are passing through.

• John |

Letter from Jude, who may have been Jesus’ brother. He is telling people not to believe false teachers in the church who say it’s ok to sin. He calls these people ungodly. and reminds them that God punishes sinners. History is full of proof of this.

• Jude |

Written by a John, but not sure which one. It’s a vision of the future where God defeats Satan and all of the forces of evil. People who love God live with Him forever.

• Revelation |