In our previous post we discussed the
importance of the New Testament. Today we are going to discuss whether one
should read the entire New Testament.
The first four books in the New Testament are
the Gospels. These books are Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Modern scholars know
that Luke also wrote the fifth book in the New Testament as an extension to the
Gospel. In other words the fifth book is an extension of the third one. The
first five books can be seen as a unit which contains the story of Jesus and
the early church.
The books: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John sometimes
differ a bit. This is due to how the writers recalled the events of the life of
Christ. But these four writers is most definitely describing or telling exactly
one and the same story– the story of Jesus and His early church.
The next section in the Bible consists of
letters which instructs the reader on the teachings of Jesus. Most of these
letters was written by the Apostle Paul. We also see letters from John and
Peter. Just like the book of Hebrews in the New Testament, the writer wants to tell
how they believe in Christ. The accounts of these people have shaped modern day
Christianity!
And lastly we find the Book of Revelation at
the end of the New Testament. It stands on its own as God lets John see into the
future and into Heaven. John sees the end of the word, also known as the
apocalypse.
The New Testament is interesting to read. Between
the life of Christ on Earth in the first four books, the explanation of the
Christian faith and the book of Revelation you will most certainly find spiritual
growth! I can recommend it all!
How do you feel about the New Testament?
Till next time.
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