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NEW TESTAMENT

The New Testament was not originally written in English, but in Greek—specifically, koinÄ“ Greek (“street” or “common” Greek). The New Testament authors used this form of Greek because it was what most people in their time and place spoke; therefore it's considered the best way to read and learn.

Matthew

Matthew's concern was to persuade Jewish people that Jesus, in spite of the fact that he did not set up an earthly kingdom, was nonetheless the true Jewish Messiah every Jew is expecting. Matthed did this by connecting Jesus wherever possible with Jewish tradition. For example, he traced Jesus' genealogy from Abraham (not Adam), quoted often from the Old Testament, exposed the inadequate religious practices of Jewish leaders, demonstrated Jesus' power in miracles, emphasized Jesus' teaching about the true nature of God's kingdom, corrected false ideas centered on an earthly kingdom, and insisted that the Gospel is for all nations rather than just for Jews. Accordingly, the book of Matthew forms an ideal connecting link to the Old Testament, oriented as it is to Jewish readers.

Matthew, sometimes called Levi, was one of the twelve disciples, so that knowledge of Jesus was firsthand.

Outline:

  1. Background and preparation  1:1–4:25

  2. The Galilean ministry  5:1–18:35

  3. The final period  19:1–20:34 

Mark

Second in order but probably first written, the Gospel of Mark appears to be aimed at Roman readers. The author, John Mark, was not one of the twelve disciples, but is mentioned several times in the New Testament, for example in 1 Peter 5:13, where Peter called him "Marcus my son." Mark's information about Jesus probably came largely from Peter.

The book of Mark appears to be addressed to Roman people who would wonder why Christians would do such a seemingly foolish thing as to follow a man who had been executed as a common criminal. By describing Jesus' deeds and teachings, the author showed how Jesus offended the religious leaders, how they in turn secured His crucifixion from Pilate, and how God overruled that opposition by raising him from the dead. Mark shows Jesus as the Son of God, worthy to be believed and followed.

Outline:

  1. Background and preparation  1:1-13

  2. Public ministry of healing and teaching  1:14–8:26

  3. Jesus and His disciples  8:27–10:45

  4. Jericho and Jerusalem  10:46–13:37

  5. Passion and death of Jesus Christ  14:1–15:47

  6. The resurrected Christ and His followers  16:1-20

Luke

Scholars say that the Greek literary style of Luke is the best of all the Gospels. Luke dedicated his book to Theophilus (and presumably also to readers of Greek background). Traveling extensively with the Apostle Paul, Luke would have adequate time and contacts to do the research. His purpose in writing this Gospel was to convince his readers of the truth of things they had heard about Jesus.

Luke adjusted his account of Jesus' ministry to persons without Jewish background, showing the universal appeal of the Gospel. For example, he described Jesus' birth in the setting of world history, he traced Jesus' ancestry to Adam (not only to Abraham), he included beautiful hymns, he explained unfamiliar Jewish customs, he emphasized Jesus' humanitarian compassion for the poor and unfortunate, he stressed the prominence of women in Jesus' ministry; in general he showed that Jesus is for Gentiles as well as for Jews. Luke is the only Gospel to conclude with the ascension of Jesus to heaven.

Outline:

  1. Prologue 1:1-4

  2. The birth and infancy narratives  1:5–2:52

  3. Ministry of John the Baptist  3:1-20

  4. Jesus is introduced publicly  3:21–4:44

  5. Extension of Jesus' ministry  5:15–6:16

  6. Jesus' teaching and healing ministry  6:17–9:50

  7. Jesus' mission  9:51–18:30

  8. Suffering and crucifixion of Jesus 18:31–23:56

  9. Resurrection and ascension  24:1-53

John

Written by "the disciple whom Jesus loved", the Apostle John, this Gospel is generally regarded to have been written late, between A.D. 90 and 100. John did not attempt to cover all the same material as the other three Gospels; he organized his book around seven major "signs"that Jesus gave – signs designed to convince readers that Jesus is the messiah, the Son of God. The first of these signs is the changing of water into wine, and the last is the raising of Lazarus from the dead. John repeatedly mentioned how certain persons and events testified to Jesus.

Of particular interest is the fascinating insight in the prologue of John which affirms that the same Word by which God created the world in the beginning became flesh in the person of Jesus. Just as that Word was not well received throughout history, so now in Jesus it was not well received by Jesus' countrymen. Yet those who accept the signs and the witness concerning Jesus' divine origin may become children born of God.

Outline:

  1. Prologue and theme  1:1-18

  2. Introduction of Jesus  1:19–4:54

  3. Jesus' ministry as God's Son  5:1–10:42

  4. Crises in Jerusalem  11:1–12:50

  5. Jesus with His disciples  13:1–17:26

  6. Trial, death, and burial  18:1–19:42

  7. Resurrection and conclusion  20:1–21:25 

Acts of the Apostles

Also written by Luke, the book of Acts begins where the Gospel of Luke ends, namely with the ascension of Jesus. In his Gospel, Luke traced the advance of the Gospel from an obscure village, Nazareth, to the center of Jewish life, Jerusalem; in Acts he continued the story of the advance of the Gospel from an obscure city, Jerusalem, to the center of empire, Rome. The Gospel progressed to prominent influence.

Luke told about Pentecost, Peter, some early events in Jerusalem, Stephen, and persecution. He described the preaching of Philip, the conversion of Saul, the ministry of Peter in Judea, the church at Antioch, and continuing persecution. Luke detailed three missionary journeys of Paul and concluded with Paul's arrival in Rome (not bothering to explain what happened to Paul in Rome!). Luke's focus in Acts is on the spread of the Gospel by the power of the Spirit of Christ.

Much of this information Luke acquired firsthand while accompanying Paul; the earlier events he could have acquired by research while they were in Jerusalem.

Outline:

  1. Christ's parting instructions 1:1-11

  2. The church in Jerusalem  1:12–7:60

  3. Expansion in Palestine  8:1–12:23

  4. Paul's first missionary journey  12:24–14:28

  5. The Jerusalem council  15:1-35

  6. Paul's second missionary journey  15:36–18:22

  7. Paul's third missionary journey  18:23–20:2

  8. Paul in Jerusalem and Caesarea  20:3–26:32

  9. Paul's mission in Rome  27:1–28:31

Romans, The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans

Paul wrote Romans in lieu of a trip to Rome. He was in Corinth, but circumstances prevented his going on farther. So instead of a personal visit, Paul explained the things he would otherwise have told them in person. He wanted to assure the saints in Rome that the coming of Jesus Christ was indeed the fulfillment of God's promises in the Old testament. He put this coming of Christ into a very comprehensive perspective, so that the book of Romans is the most powerful theology of history in the Bible.

Because God created the world, all people ought to be able to know and worship God simply on the basis of nature. But, beginning with Adam, sin plunged everyone instead into evils which bring down God's wrath on them. Even the law which God gave at Sinai, as good as it was, did not succeed in making Israelites righteous. But now, through Christ, God declares people righteous simply on the basis of their believing in Jesus. So believers are required to order their lives, not on the basis of the Jewish laws, but on the basis of serving Christ in the Holy Spirit.

Outline:

  1. Introduction 1:1-17

  2. All men are unrighteous  1:18–3:20

  3. Righteousness provided in Christ  3:21–5:21

  4. Righteousness imparted to man  6:1–8:39

  5. Israel in God's plan  9:1–11:36

  6. Righteous living in various relationships  12:1–15:13

  7. Conclusion and greetings  15:14–16:27

1 Corinthians

While at Ephesus, Paul heard of various troubles in the church in Corinth, analyzed them one by one in this letter, and gave his advice about them.  Corinth was at that time (A.D. 55) a very large, busy –and immoral– city. That environment surely contributed to the problems in the church.

Paul urged them not to let their preference for various ministers obscure their primary loyalty to God; to expel a member who was unrepentant for the sin of incest; to avoid lawsuits; to flee from sexual immorality; to prefer celibacy over marriage, to accept divorce only if an unbelieving spouse desired it; to dress inoffensively for public worship; to conduct their church suppers in an orderly way; to respect the spiritual gifts of others; to conduct meetings in a fitting and orderly way; to resist efforts to deny the resurrection; and to have a financial contribution for God's people in Jerusalem ready by the time Paul got there.

Outline:

  1. Greetings and introduction  1:1-9

  2. Party strife within the church  1:10–4:21

  3. Immorality, lawsuits, bodily sanctity  5:1–6:21

  4. Marriage and celibacy  7:1-40

  5. Christian right and responsibility  8:1–11:1

  6. Christians in public worship  11:2-34

  7. Place and significance of spiritual gifts  12:1–14:40

  8. Resurrection–fundamental to Christian faith  15:1-58

  9. Conclusion  16:1-24

2 Corinthians

Apparently many people in Corinth did not appreciate Paul's earlier letter in Corinthians,  for in this letter Paul had to deal extensively with their repudiation of his apostolic authority.  Paul had just recently survived a dangerous crisis in Ephesus, and now he had to deal with his damaged reputation in Corinth.

Paul reviewed his ministry by reminding the Corinthians that what he had preached was from God, by recalling the enormous sufferings he underwent for the Gospel, and by describing his personal behavior among them. Through it all Kept his priorities clear:  he was an ambassador of Christ using his authority for building up and not tearing down.  If the Corinthian Church could understand and accept this, it would grow in spiritual strength, able to appreciate the ministry of various people as the church matured in faith and obedience and love.

Outline:

  1. Greetings and introduction  1:1-9

  2. Party strife within the church  1:10–4:21

  3. Immorality, lawsuits, bodily sanctity  5:1–6:21

  4. Marriage and celibacy  7:1-40

  5. Christian right and responsibility  8:1–11:1

  6. Christians in public worship  11:2-34

  7. Place and significance of spiritual gifts  12:1–14:40

  8. Resurrection–fundamental to Christian faith  15:1-58

  9. Conclusion  16:1-24

Galatians, The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians

Though the original date and destination of  this letter is uncertain, it seems probable that it was addressed to the churches in Southern Galatia which Paul and Barnabas founded on the first missionary journey.  Galatians was occasioned by growing influence in the Galatian churches of teachers known as Judaizers: people who insisted that Gentile Christians must observe Jewish laws in addition to believing in Christ.  These Judaizers were making headway among the Galatians by challenging the adequacy of Paul's teaching.  Paul, they said, was not an apostle like the Twelve, and hence had been preaching only part of the truth about salvation.

In reply, Paul defended his apostolic authority vigorously, beginning in the very first verse. Then, going back to the example of Abraham, he insisted that righteousness did not come by observing the Jewish laws but simply by faith in Christ. And finally, building on the test case of circumcision, he urged Christians to reject all such requirements and to stand fast in the freedom of Christ.

Outline:

  1.  Introduction 1:1-9

  2. The gospel Paul preached 1:10–2:21

  3. Legalism versus God's grace 3:1–4:31

  4. The gospel in practice 5:1–6:15

  5. Conclusion 6:16-18

Ephesians, The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians

Since some of the oldest manuscripts of this letter do not contain the words "In Ephesus" many scholars regard it as a circular letter intended for all churches in and around Ephesus. Writing from prison, Paul addressed a serious problem afflicting the Christians in the province of Asia: conflict between Jewish and Gentile Christians. This tension was threatening to split Christians into two groups and thus to destroy the unity of the church.

Paul insisted that it was God's purpose from eternity that the Gospel be preached to Gentiles. That eternal purpose had now been disclosed in Christ, so that Gentiles, once foreigners to God's covenants, were made fellow citizens with God's people. Because it was God who has drawn these two groups together in Christ, Christians should make every effort to maintain unity of the church which is one body in Christ. Christians must live in peace and mutual respect, not only in the church, but in private and family life as well.

Outline:

  1. Salutation 1:1-2

  2. Christ the Head of the church  1:3-23

  3. The church-the body of Christ  2:1–3:21

  4. Conduct of the believer  4:1–6:9

  5. The Christian's warfare  6:10-20

  6. Conclusion  6:21-24

Philippians, The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Philippians

Philippians is essentially a thank you letter from Paul, written from prison, to the church in Philippi which sent a gift to help support him while he was waiting for trial by Caesar.

Paul told the Philippian Christians how things were going with him, urged them to follow the example of Christ, discussed possible future plans, analyzed his own personal goals, and acknowledged with gratitude their loyal concern for his personal welfare.

Of special interest is the section that may be taken as a hymn or an early Creed.  Here Paul described the humiliation and exaltation of Christ as the pattern for Christians to follow in their own lives.

Outline:

  1. Introduction 1:1-11

  2. Paul's circumstances and concern 1:12-30

  3. Serving as Christ served - includes hymn/creed 2:1-18

  4. Paul's messenger 2:19-30

  5. Warnings and exhortations 3:1–4:20

  6. Conclusions 4:21-23

Colossians, The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians

Since there was no postal service in those days, Paul had to send his letters by special messenger. On this occasion, while he was still in prison in Rome, Paul sent Tychicus  to deliver three letters (Ephesians, Colossians and Philemon) and to escort a runaway slave back to his master in Colossae. Paul addressed certain problems in the church at Colosse, in particular some false philosophy being taught there. Later these teachings would be known as Gnosticism.

In general, Gnosticism was the belief that matter is evil and spirit is good, the body being a prison for the soul. Philosophers who tried to combine this belief with Christianity insisted that Jesus could not have had a human body (since bodies are evil) and therefore could not have been crucified.

Paul countered this teaching by affirming that God in all his fullness dwelt in the body of Jesus, and that it was his death in the body that reconciles us to God.  Christians must therefore demonstrate their faith in Christ in their own bodies; that is, avoid asceticism and legalism. Instead,  Christians must put to death the sinful deeds of the flesh and bring to life the spiritual virtues of faith.

Outline:

  1. Greetings and appreciation 1:1-8

  2. Jesus Christ and the believer  1:9–2:7

  3. Dangerous doctrines 2:8–3:4

  4. Practical living  3:5–4:6

  5. Greetings and conclusions  4:7-18

1 Thessalonians, Epistle of the Apostle Paul

This is likely the first extant letter Paul wrote.  On his second missionary journey he had to leave Thessalonica hurriedly.  A short time later Timothy rejoined Paul and reported to him certain questions the believers in Thessalonica had. Their problem was mainly what benefit it was to be a Christian if one died before Christ returned to establish his kingdom. It seemed to them that people who died would forfeit the blessings promised when Christ returned.

Paul wrote that they need not worry about Christians who died as they would not be forgotten when Christ returns, for he would raise them from the dead just as he himself was raised.  Those who are alive at the time will have no preference over those who have died, for they will all together ascend to heaven, as Christ himself did.  Christians must live as to be prepared for Christ's return at any time.

Outline:

  1. The nature of the church 1:1-10

  2. Paul's ministry in the church 2:1–3:13

  3. Practical problems 4:1–5:11

  4. Conclusion 5:12-28

2 Thessalonians, Epistle of the Apostle Paul

Shortly after he wrote 1 Thessalonians,  Paul heard that the people in Thessalonica were still having problems concerning the return of Christ.  Some of them were thinking that the day of the Lord had already come. So Paul wrote this second letter to correct that misconception.

There are certain things that must happen yet before Christ returns. Paul wrote: a "falling away" will occur, the "man of sin" will be revealed, the one who now holds lawlessness back will be "taken out of the way", there will be "signs and lying wonders",  and God will send a "strong delusion" upon those who refuse to love the truth. Christians should not expect the Lord to return until these things have occurred. In the meantime, Christians must work diligently to earn the bread they eat.

Outline:

  1. Paul's personal concern 1:1-12

  2. Conditions in the day of the Lord 2:1-17

  3. Exhortation and benediction 3:1-18

1 Timothy

Timothy had been in Paul's evangelistic team for some 12 years and now he was in Ephesus caring for the church while Paul traveled to Macedonia (presumably after release from prison in Rome). Paul gave Timothy careful instructions about his pastoral duties in Ephesus.

Timothy had to silence the men who were teaching false doctrines and see to it that public prayers were conducted properly. Paul gave a succinct description of the personal qualities an overseer (Bishop) should have, and also those for Deacons. He advised Timothy on his own personal conduct and gave instructions for the care of widows. Timothy was urged to guard the faith in opposition to the incipient Gnosticism already beginning to infect the churches in Asia.

Outline: 

  1. Introduction 1:1-17

  2. Instructions for the church 1:18–3:16

  3. Personal instructions for Timothy 4:1-6:19

  4. Salutations 6:20-21

2 Timothy

Emperor Nero was making life tough for Christians in Rome in 67 AD. and Paul somehow was arrested again. Only Luke remained with Paul during his trial - which was going against him. Paul wrote to Timothy (who was probably still in Ephesus) urging him to come soon to Rome and to take Mark with him.

Timothy is Paul's last extant letter. In it he reflected on his own ministry and urged Timothy to carry on the work by following his example. Like Paul, Timothy had to constantly "remember… Jesus Christ",  preach the word regardless of consequences,  resist false teachers, and make diligent and effective use of the Scriptures; so as to receive "a crown of righteousness" when the time of departure came.

Outline:

  1. Salutation 1:1-2

  2. Faithfulness essential in service 1:3–2:13

  3. The false and true way 2:14–3:17

  4. Paul's charge to Timothy 4:1-8

  5. Conclusion 4:9-22

Titus, The Epistle of Paul to Titus

Paul was on his way to Nicopolis, in Greece, having recently left Titus in Crete to straighten out what was left unfinished there. After that work was completed, Titus would rejoin Paul in Nicopolis.

The work that Titus had to finish in Crete was to see to it that Elders were appointed in the towns where Christian churches had been started.  Paul listed the qualifications for elders, much like those in 1 Timothy. He then gave Titus guidelines for preaching and insisted that Christians must be submissive to the authorities (this was a time when persecution of Christians was breaking out in Rome and elsewhere), and must be peaceable towards all men.

Outline:

  1.  Introduction 1:1-4

  2. Duties of elders and deacons 1:5-15

  3. Pastoral responsibilities 2:1–3:11

  4. Conclusion 3:12-15

Philemon

A slave, Onesimus, had run away from his master, Philemon, in Colosse or possibly Laodicea. Onesimus found his way to Paul in Rome, where he was converted and persuaded to go back to his master. Paul wrote this letter to request his friend Philemon to receive Onesimus as a brother in Christ. Paul's associate, Tychicus, escorted Onesimus and delivered the letter to Philemon. The general lesson of Philemon is that our unity in Christ must be more important to us than our earthly relationships.

Outline:

  1. Greetings 1:1-3

  2. Paul's concern and love 4-7

  3. Paul's intercession for Onesimus 8-22

  4. Farewell 23-25

Hebrews

Written by an unknown author at an unknown place to people at an unknown destination and at an unknown date, the book of Hebrews is nonetheless a masterful defense for the superiority of Jesus Christ over Judaism.  Jesus is superior to angels, superior to Moses, and superior to the high priest, so that the new covenant which Jesus mediates is superior to the old covenant which is obsolete.

In view of this superiority of Christ, Christians must "give the more earnest heed" must not have an unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God, must enter God's "rest", must not "fall away", must hold unswervingly to the hope they profess, and must fix their eyes constantly on the example of Jesus, "the author and finisher of our faith". Christians are "receiving a kingdom that cannot be "moved"and in thankfulness they must worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

Outline:

  1.  The better spokesman for God  1:1–4:13

  2. The better intercessor or Priest  4:14–7:28

  3. The superior covenant and offering  8:1–10:18

  4. The practical appeal  10:19–13:25

James, The General Epistle of James Jesus' brother

There were two James among the twelve apostles, but this book is thought to be written by the James who was Jesus' brother, and who became a believer after Christ's ascension. He apparently also became a leader in the Jerusalem Church. The letter is addressed to the twelve tribes in the dispersion and may possibly be the very first New Testament book written.

James was much bothered by his observation that Christians were not living holy and righteous lives. Too many of them failed to show any difference in their behavior after becoming believers. So James insisted vigorously that faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. Christian's must show their faith by what they do.

So James filled his letter with numerous exhortations to Christian living: for example, persevere during trials of faith, don't show favoritism for rich people over poor, control your tongue, don't quarrel, don't be greedy, be patient when suffering.

Outline:

  1. The essence of true religion  1:1-27

  2. True faith in practice  2:1–3:12

  3. True Wisdom in practice  3:13–5:20

1 Peter

The Apostle Peter wrote for God's "elect" who were scattered throughout what is now modern Turkey. Peter knew they were suffering grief in all kinds of trials and he wrote to encourage them to persevere in a "lively hope."

Christians may endure their sufferings better when they remember their salvation by God's power, shown particularly in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  They must show their hope by living "according to God",  thus growing up in their salvation. Living for God means such things as submitting to authority,  living in mutual respect with husband or wife, returning blessings for insults, and standing firm in faith while undergoing persecution.

Outline:

  1. Salutation 1:1-2

  2. So great salvation 1:3–2:10

  3. Conduct of the believer 2:11-4:11

  4. Ministry through suffering 4:12–5:11

  5. Conclusion 5:12-14

2 Peter

In his first letter, Peter was concerned to encourage Christians to persevere in persecution. In the second letter, his main concern was to warn them against false teachers as the area in which these Christians were living was a hotbed of Gnostic philosophers.

In combating these false teachers, Peter looked to the past and to the future. In chapter 2, Peter showed how God punished false leaders in Old Testament times, and then reminded his readers of the final judgment in the future when God will destroy ungodly men and provide "new heavens and a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness".

Outline:

  1.  Essence of true knowledge for the believer 1:1-21

  2. False teachers and their doom 2:1-22

  3. Warnings, judgment, and exhortation 3:1-18

1 John, The First Epistle of John

Now probably an aged man, the Apostle John wrote a letter to Christians in general. Judging by the points he emphasized, it seems that John too was concerned with the encroachments of Gnostic philosophy into Christian faith, particularly the opinion that Christ only appeared to have a body but did not really have one, and the opinion that the deeds we do with our bodies (which are inherently evil) cannot contaminate our souls (which are inherently good).

In the very first verse John insisted that the gospel was based on the evidence of his physical senses – he had heard, seen, touched Jesus.  And by the end of the chapter he was warning Christians not to think they have no sin (as if physical deeds do not count). In chapter 2 he insisted that one cannot be a Christian unless his physical life corresponds to that of Jesus. No one who is a true Christian can go on living a sinful physical life. Every Christian must acknowledge that Christ has come in the flesh. In this way John builds his whole letter around the themes of wisdom and life which we have only in Christ.

Outline:

  1.  Introduction 1:1-4

  2. Light as essential for fellowship 1:5–2:29

  3. Love must permeate life 5:1-21

2 John, The Second Epistle of John

"Unto the elect lady and her children" -John probably meant a church rather than a family. John was warning this particular church, whose identity is unknown, about deceivers who were going about trying to persuade Christians that Jesus did not really come "in the flesh". They must not welcome such teachers.

Outline:

  1. Greeting 1-3

  2. Advice and warning 4-11

  3. Conclusion 12-13

3 John, The Third Epistle of John

Diotrophes, presumably an influential elder in a church somewhere, refused to welcome itinerant preachers (perhaps like Demetrius, who was recommended by John). So John wrote to another influential person, Gaius, urging him to show the hospitality which Diotrephes refused.

Outline:

  1. Greeting 1:1-4

  2. Encouragement for Gaius 5-8

  3. Reproof for Diotrephes 9-10

  4. Commendation for Demetrius 11-12

  5. Conclusion 13-15

Jude

Probably another brother of Jesus, Jude addressed again the destructive heresy of Gnosticism which seemed to have gained considerable momentum towards the end of the first century. Similar in some points to 2 Peter, Jude also refers twice to non-Biblical books, and admonishes the readers to build themselves up in "your most holy faith".

Outline:

  1.  Introduction 1:1-4

  2. Warnings against the false 5-16

  3. Admonition and conclusion 17-25

Revelation; of St. John the Divine

This book records a series of visions which God gave to the Apostle John about Jesus Christ–not about Jesus's earthly ministry some 60 years earlier, but about the continuing work of Christ from heaven by means of the Gospel and the church.

John sees a magnificent vision of Jesus standing among his churches.  He recorded then the way in which Jesus analyzed the seven churches nearby in Asia. He saw a vision of the throne of God and of Jesus as a lamb. Then John described his visions of the Lamb opening seven seals of a scroll, seven angels blowing trumpets, and seven angels emptying seven bowls of God's Wrath. Additionally, he described his visions of the ultimate destruction of evil and the emergence of God's holy city from heaven.

Highly symbolic, this book of Revelation reminds Christians that Christ is active from heaven on earth, that the troubles experienced in history are God's way of displaying his wrath against sin, and that the ultimate victory of Christ will bring our earthly struggles to a wonderful end.

Outline:

  1. Christ reveals himself to John 1:1-20

  2. Christ portrayed to the seven churches  2:1–3:22

  3. Christ as related to the world 4:1–16:21

  4. Christ and the end of all things 17:1–22:21

As soon as all the basics are down, we can explore the mysteries like...

SATOR square

...what is the SATOR square?

...Why does a Prophet always seem to have imposter syndrome?

...The tongue of Angels? Tongues?

...Repentance by God in the Old Testament, And us in the New:
Mt 1:15 & 9:13; Mk 1:4; Lk 15:7 & 24:47; Ro 2:4; 2Co 7:10; 2Pe 3:9  

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