Getting Acquainted with the Bible Bible Basics Getting Acquainted with the Bible Week 6

We Affirm… That all scripture is inspire by God That scripture is authoritative That scripture is necessary for our salvation

Survey of the New Testament

The Five Divisions of the New Testament

The Gospels Matthew-Hebrew community / long awaited promised King Mark- Gentile audience / suffering servant Luke- Gentile audience / portrayed Jesus as one who identify deeply with humanity John- Hebrew Community / The deity of Christ

History The Acts of the Apostles: written by Luke, Acts is an eye witness account of the ministry of Jesus and the early development of the Christian community.

The Pauline Epistles Romans - How the gospel works and how to respond 1&2 Corinthians - resolving conflict, forgiveness and reconciliation Galatians - addressed false doctrine Ephesians - Outlines doctrines of grace, peace, and salvation Philippians - Take on Christlike attitude

The Pauline Epistles Colossians - Who are you in Christ ?(identity) 1&2 Thessalonians - Stand firm in the midst of persecution 1&2 Timothy - Paul’s guide to godliness Titus - Leading a counter-cultural church Philemon -An open letter to Philemon and the church

The General Epistles Hebrews - Proclaims the superiority of Christ James - Practical Theology (Faith & Works) 1&2 Peter - Faith under pressure 1,2,&3 John - Walking in the Light Jude - Grace is not an excuse to sin

Prophecy The Book of Revelation -

Date & Language Approximately 45 CE (AD) - 95 CE (AD) Koine Greek (common Greek spoken by ordinary people)