The Bible is the best-selling and most-read book in history. From its first book, Genesis, to its last, Revelation, Scripture tells one unfolding story about God’s plan to redeem his creation from sin. The Bible has two parts, the Old and New Testaments, and many people want to understand their differences. The Old Testament is…
The New Testament is among history’s most important and influential collections of writings. However, many people are unfamiliar with it, having never learned about its message, purpose, setting, themes, genres, and authors. So what’s “new” about it? And what is a “testament”? These are just a few questions people want to know about it. The…
Over 2,000 years ago, people who walked and talked with Jesus of Nazareth wrote the 27 books of the New Testament. The drive to preserve and spread Jesus’ teachings and stories about him led the authors to create a written record of their experiences and others. One question many people ask is, what language did…
The New Testament records stories and teachings about the life, ministry, and followers of Jesus of Nazareth. Each book is either written by an apostle of Jesus (e.g., Paul) or a close companion to one (e.g., Mark to Peter). Whether a book is a Gospel, a historical record, or a letter, each has chapter divisions,…
The New Testament is the most significant collection of writings in world history. Each gospel, letter, historical account, and sermon describe the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth and the community of his followers. Like learning each book’s purpose, setting, and audience, knowing who wrote each one helps readers understand their message and meaning…