Learn To Read The Bible Effectively
Section 25
Overview of the Books of the Bible (Part 6)
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Section 25: Overview of the Books of the Bible (Part 6)
I & II Timothy
Author: Paul
Time: 67 A.D.
Summary: Both letters were written by Paul from Rome during his imprisonments. Paul gives Timothy encouragement and reminds him of the work at hand. He reveals his fears to Timothy of the dangers within the church and lends advice for godly conduct of all individuals. The two letters to Timothy along with that to Titus are often called the Pastoral letters due to the nature of their material.
The Charge: Guard That Which Has Been Committed Unto Thee
Key Verses:
"This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy . . . that thou mightest war a good warfare" (1 Tim. 1:18)
"O Timothy, guard that which is committed unto thee" (1 Tim. 6:20 RV)
INTRODUCTION - Chapter 1:1-20
ECCLESIAL CONDUCT - Chapter 2:1 - 3:16
ECCLESIAL PROBLEMS - Chapter 4:1-16
PERSONAL ADMONITION - Chapter 6:11-21
II Timothy
The Challenge: Stir Up the Gift of God
Key Verses:
"Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee." (II Tim. 1:6)
"The things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also." (II Tim. 2:2)
"Perilous times shall come." (II Tim. 3:1)
"The time of my departure is at hand." (II Tim. 4:6)
HOLD ON TO THE CHARGE - Chapter 1:1-18
ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO TAKE UP THE CHARGE - Chapter 2:1-26
GUARD THE CHARGE IN FACE OF APATHY - Chapter 3:1-17
PREACH THE CHARGE IN ALL SEASONS - Chapter 4:1-8
PAUL'S FINAL WORDS - Chapter 4:9-22
Titus
Author: Paul
Time: 67 A.D.
Summary: This letter was written by Paul from Rome to Titus who was teaching to the churches on the island of Crete. The letter provides Titus with instruction and advice for his conduct as well as guidance for dealing with the believers in Crete.
The Caution: What a Church Must Aim For
Key Verse:
"That thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting." (Tit. 1:5)
AN ORDERLY CHURCH - Chapter 1:1-16
A SOUND CHURCH - Chapter 2:1-15
A PRACTICAL CHURCH - Chapter 3:1-15
Philemon
Author: Paul
Time: 61-62 A.D.
Summary: Paul writes to Philemon whose slave, Onesimus had run away to Rome where he met Paul and became a Christian. Paul sends him back to his rightful owner with his personal letter of recommendation to accept him back with love and charity.
Responsibilities in Christ
Salutation - vv. 1-3
Paul's Praise of Philemon - vv. 47
Paul's Plea for Onesimus - vv. 8-17
Paul's Pledge of Repayment - vv. 18-22
Final Greetings - vv. 23-25
Hebrews
Author: Probably Paul
Time: 63 A.D.
Summary: This letter persuasively presents the distinctiveness of Jesus Christ as the Son of God. The letter is primarily written to Jewish Christians who were wavering between Judaism and Christianity. Its primary message was to prove that Jesus Christ was the fulfillment of all O.T. prophecy and symbol. With Christ as the fulfillment, there was no longer a need to make the animal sacrifices, etc. required under the Mosaic Law. Christ is the High Priest and mediator of all believers in all ages who look for the Redemption of God.
Christ: The New and Living Way
Key Verses:
"Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; and having an high priest over the house of God; let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised); and let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works; not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching" (Heb. 10:19-25)
CHRIST THE SON: BETTER THAN HIS PREDECESSORS - Chapter 1:1 - 7:28
A Better Voice Than the Prophets - Ch. 1:1-3
A Better Name Than the Angels - Ch. 1:4 - 2:18
A Better Apostle Than Moses - Ch. 3:1-19
A Better Leader Than Joshua - Ch. 4:1-13
A Better Priest Than Aaron - Ch. 4:14 - 7:28
A Better Priestly Order Than the Levitical - Ch. 7:1-28
CHRIST THE SACRIFICE: CONFIRMING THE BETTER COVENANT - Chapter 8:1 - 10:18
Christ the antitype of the Mosaic Order - Ch. 8:1-5
Christ the mediator of a better covenant - Ch. 8:6-13
The Mosaic Tabernacle - Ch. 9:1-5
The lessons it taught - Ch. 9:6-10
Christ Provided a better Sanctuary - Ch. 9:11-14
Christ Provided a better Sacrifice - Ch. 9:15-28
The limitations of animal sacrifices - Ch. 10:1-4
The effectiveness of Christ's offering - Ch. 10:5-10
The completeness of his offering - Ch. 10:11-18
CHRIST AND FAITH: THE TRUE AND BETTER WAY - Chapter 10:19 - 13:25
Faith - The True Response - Ch. 10:19-39
Faith - The Moving Power of the Ages - Ch. 11:1-40
Faith Leads Unto Christ - Ch. 12:1-13
Faith Expresses Itself in Practical Morality - Ch. 12:14 - 13:21
FINAL WORDS - Chapter 13:22-25
James
Author: James
Time: A.D. 43-50
Summary: The letter of James contains practical information pertaining to every day life as a Christian. It is not directed at any Church in particular, but rather to Jewish believers, revealing their responsibilities to the principles of the Law as manifested in Christ. It focuses on real Faith and shows that there is a need to develop faith as an energizing power that would find its outworking in a changed life; therefore, the epistle dwells on practice and not doctrine.
Faith in Action
Key Verse:
"For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also." (Jas. 2:26)
HOW FAITH CAN TRIUMPH OVER TRIALS - Chapter 1:1-27
HOW FAITH CAN GOVERN ACTIONS TOWARDS OTHERS - Chapter 2:1-26
HOW FAITH CAN DISCIPLINE THE TONGUE - Chapter 3:1-18
HOW FAITH CAN PURIFY CHARACTER - Chapter 4:1-17
HOW FAITH CAN CREATE CONFIDENCE IN GOD - Chapter 5:1-20
I Peter
Author: Peter
Time: 60 A.D.
Summary: This letter was written to Christians in Asia Minor to help establish a joyful hope in the face of coming persecution. Peter sternly warns that persecution would come and that each individual must stand fast against it. He also illustrates man's relation to God as well as to mankind.
Triumph in Tribulation
INTRODUCTION - Chapter 1:1-2
THE CALL AND WHAT IT INVOLVES - Chapter 1:3 - 2:10
THE PILGRIM LIFE AND HOW TO LIVE IT - Chapter 2:11 - 4:11
THE FIERY TRIAL AND HOW TO BEAR IT - Chapter 4:12 - 5:11
FINAL WORDS - Chapter 5:12-14
II Peter
Author: Peter
Time: 66 A.D.
Summary: The theme of this letter is true knowledge. The newly formed church was threatened by false teachers and therefore Peter exhorts the Christians to be aware of this danger. Peter explains that false teachers had crept in and were secretly subverting the true doctrine of the Gospel.
The True Knowledge and the Sure Hope
DIVINE REVELATION: THE ANTIDOTE TO MORAL CORRUPTION - Chapter 1:1-21
DIVINE REVELATION: THE ANTIDOTE TO DOCTRINAL CORRUPTION - Chapter 2:1-22
DIVINE REVELATION: THE ANTIDOTE TO POLITICAL CORRUPTION - Chapter 3:1-18
I John
Author: John
Time: 85 - 100 A.D.
Summary: This letter was written to a community who faced Gnostic heresy. John teaches how to walk in the light and also to keep in their remembrance the sacrifice which the Lord Jesus Christ made for them.
The Truth and The Ecclesia
INTRODUCTION: WHY THE EPISTLE WAS WRITTEN - Chapter 1:1-4
GOD IS LIGHT - Chapter 1:5 - 2:29
GOD IS LOVE - Chapter 3:1 - 4:21
GOD IS LIFE - Chapter 5:1-21
II John
Author: John
Time: 85 - 100 A.D.
Summary: The letter is addressed to "an elect lady" who is advised to have minimal fellowship with unbelievers. The ideas of love, truth, and obedience are emphasized.
The Truth and the Home
INTRODUCTION - vv. 1-4
EXPOSITION - Love Defined - vv. 5-6
EXHORTATION - vv. 7-9
APPLICATION - False Charity to be Avoided - vv. 10-11
INFORMATION - vv. 12-13
III John
Author: John
Time: 85 - 100 A.D.
Summary: The letter commends Gaius for his piety and charity by allowing Christian teachers use of his home and financial means. He is urged to receive only good men which were known by their works and to shun evil men.
The Truth and the Individual
GAIUS: THE SINCERE, DEDICATED, LOVABLE - vv. 1-8
DIOTREPHES: THE DOMINEERING, SELF ASSERTIVE, ARROGANT - vv. 9-11
DEMETRIUS: OF GOOD REPUTE TO ALL - v. 12
LAST WORDS FROM JOHN - vv. 13-14
Jude
Author: Jude
Time: 70 - 80 A.D.
Summary: The primary message Jude is trying to relate is the danger of the false teachers who have "slipped in" unawares by the newly converted Christians. Jude further outlines the past judgments upon evil men who forsook the Word of God and perverted it into the traditions of men.
Contending Earnestly for the Faith
INTRODUCTION - vv. 1-2
THE NEED TO CONTEND - APOSTATE TEACHERS - vv. 3-16
THE WAY TO CONTEND - AVAILABLE RESOURCES - vv. 17-25
Revelation
Author: John
Time: 95 A.D.
Summary: This is the final book of the N.T. and the Bible as a whole. John, one of the apostles, is given the Revelation of Jesus Christ pertaining to the events of the return of Christ and the establishment of the Kingdom of God. The vision is highly symbolic and signifies the apostasy of the church as well as the judgments of those who are held accountable.
The Unveiling of the Lord Jesus Christ
Key Verse:
"The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John." (Rev. 1:1)
JESUS CHRIST AND THE REDEEMED - Chapter 1:1-20
JESUS CHRIST AND THE ECCLESIA - Chapter 2:1 - 3:22
JESUS CHRIST AND THE KINGDOM - Chapter 4:1 - 22:21
Introduction - Ch. 4:1 - 5:14
The Seven Seals - Ch. 6:1 - 7:17
The Seven Angelic Trumpeters - Ch. 8:1 - 11:19
The Development and Destruction of the Beast, His Image and Organization - Ch. 12:1 - 14:20
The Seven Vials of Divine Wrath - Ch. 15:1 - 16:21
The Judgment of the Great Whore and Triumph of the Lamb - Ch 17:1 - 20:15
New Heavens and New Earth - Ch. 21:1 - 22:21
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