The Bible, as discussed previously is divided into two main sections, the Old and New Testaments. The New Testament is divided into 5 sections: the Gospels, Early Church history, Paul’s Epistles, General Epistles and the Revelation of Jesus Christ.
Paul’s Epistles and a brief description of their content are as follows:
Romans (Written to the Roman Christians. The main topics discussed are the law and God’s plan for salvation through faith. It also contains many important exhortations for believers including chapter 8, verse 28.)
1 Corinthians (Written to the church in Corinth to address issues that were going on in the church that involved division in the body and immorality. An important discussion of love is found in chapter 13).
2 Corinthians (Written to the church in Corinth. In this book Paul defends his call as an apostle, and he addresses deceivers.)
Galatians (Written to the churches in Galatia. A major theme is grace and liberty in Christ and a rejection of the legalism that was affecting the churches in Galatia. A well-known list of the fruits of the spirit is found in 5:22-23)
Ephesians (Written to the church in Ephesus. Important discussion of what God had done for the believer in chapter 1 and where the believer was before being saved by faith in Christ in chapter 2. Chapter 6 is the well-known discussion of the armor of God and the importance of prayer.)
Philippians (Written to the Church in Philippi while Paul was in prison in Rome. One of Paul’s “prison” epistles. Focuses on Paul’s love for the Philippians. There are no corrections or rebukes in this book. He exhorts them to godly living.)
Colossians (Written to the Church in Colosse while Paul was imprisoned in Rome. Major emphasis is on the preeminence of Christ in all things. Paul was responding to false teachers that were deceiving believers.)
to be continued . . .
