1. New Testament Survey
Jesus revealed
Session 2
Impact 2017

2. You will never the see the Bible in the same way again
You will see the Bible in its rich dimensions
It points to Jesus

3. Course outline and reading plan
Session
Topic
Books
Date 1
Course Introduction
 n/a
25 Jan 2
The inter Testament period - Introduction to the New Testament
1 Feb 3
The Synoptic Gospels
Matthew, Mark, Luke
8Feb 4
The Fourth Gospel
John
15 Feb 5
The Early Church
Acts
22 Feb 6
Paul's Second Journey Epistles (1)
1 & 2 Thessalonians, Galatians
1 Mar 7
Paul's Third Journey Epistles (1)
1 & 2 Corinthians
8 Mar 8
Paul's Third Journey Epistles (2)
Romans
15 Mar 9
Paul’s Prison Epistles
Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon, Philippians
22 Mar 10
Paul's Pastoral Epistles
1 & 2 Timothy, Titus
29 Mar 11
The General Epistles (1): Suffering
Hebrews, James, 1 Peter
19 Apr 12
The General Epistles (2): Heresy
2 Peter, Jude, 1 & 2 & 3 John
26 Apr 13
The Apocalypse
Revelation
10 May

4. What is a Bible Survey J J e s u s s u s
It is NOT an academic or theological exercise for the sake of knowledge.
A “survey” of each book:
Who wrote the book
Why was it written
The historical and social context of the book
The books structure and themes
The outline content
Proverbs 25:
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings. J J e s u s s s s u s

5. Look through the lens of the New Testament to see Jesus
The New Testament lens
Math 5:17 – Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them

6. The stage is set The Jews await the coming messiah
500 BC – return from exile
400 BC - “The silent years”
Collapse of Jewish order
Boiling pot: Maccabees, Pharisees, Sadducees, Herodian's
Greek is the universal language
Alexander The Great 300BC
One world one language
Roman empire creates universal order
Roman Republic – 509BC
Roman Empire – 27 BC
1st Emperor: Augustus – “pax Romana” – the peace of Rome – 27BC – 180AD
Local Procurators - Pilate

7. What is the New Testament
Greek “testament,” diaqhkh (Latin, testamentum), means “will, testament, or covenant.” A new arrangement made by one party into which others could enter if they accepted the covenant
God’s Word – written under supernatural guidance by the Holy Spirit
Protected from human error
A record of the fulfilment of the prophecy:
Prophesised in Jeremiah 31:31 “The days are coming,” declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and with the people of Judah.” (650BC)
Fulfilled by Jesus in 1 Cor. 11:25 “In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.””

8. Old Testament vs New Testament
A record of God’s dealings with the Israelites on the basis of the Mosaic Covenant (The Law)
New arrangement of God with ALL men who will accept salvation on the basis of faith in Christ - his church (Matthew 16:18)
Revealed the holiness of God in the righteous standard of the law, and promised a coming Redeemer
Shows the holiness of God in His righteous Son.
Records the giving of God's Law,
Shows how Jesus the Messiah fulfilled the Law (Matthew 5:17; Hebrews 10:9)
Four sections:
Law
History
Poetry
Prophecy
Three sections:
History – Gospels and Acts
The letters
Prophecy – Revelation

9. Structure of the New Testament books
History
Letters
Prophecy
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Acts
Paul’s
General
Revelation
Early
(during missionary journey’s)
Later
(after arrest at Jerusalem)
James
Hebrews
Jude
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
1st imprisonment
Release
2nd imprisonment
Galatians
1 Thess
2 Thess
1 Cor
2 Cor
Romans
Colossians
Ephesians
Philemon
Philippians
1 Timothy
Titus
2 Timothy

10. Order of the New Testament books (*)
Date (A.D.)
1-2 Thessalonians 51
Galatians 52
1-2 Corinthians 55
Romans 56
James 57
Ephesians 61
Philippians
Colossians
Philemon
63-64
1-2 Timothy
66-68
Titus
64-68
Book
Date (A.D.)
1 Peter 67
2 Peter
Hebrews 69
Mark
Matthew 70
Luke 80
Acts
Jude 82
John
85-90
1,2,3 John
90-95
Revelation
(*) Approximate

11. How the New Testament points to Jesus
Gospels
Acts
Epistles
Revelation
Manifestation of Jesus
Spreading of the message of Jesus
Explanation and application of Jesus’ message
Consummation of Jesus’ message
Tells the story of the coming of the long-anticipated Savior and His person and work.
Through the work of the Holy Spirit, Acts proclaims the message of Jesus around the world
Develops the full significance of the person and work of Jesus and how this should impact the walk of the Christian
Anticipates the end time events and the return of Jesus, His end time reign, and the eternal state

12. Canonisation of New Testament books
After they were written, the 27 individual books were not immediately gathered together into the canon.
Groups of books like Paul’s letters and the Gospels were preserved at first by the people to whom they were sent, and gradually all 27books were collected and formally acknowledged by the church as a whole.
Heresy accentuated the need for distinguishing valid Scripture from other Christian literature.
The canon was certified at the Council of Carthage in A.D. 397
Certain tests were developed to determine which books should be included. (1) Was the book written or approved by an apostle? (2) Were its contents of a spiritual nature? (3) Did it give evidence of being inspired by God? (4) Was it widely received by the churches?

13. Look through the lens of the New Testament to see Jesus