Fourteen books (including Hebrews.)
(1) Romans. Addressed to Roman Christians.
Part (1) Chapters 1-11. A masterly exposition of the need for, and the nature of, the plan of Salvation.
Part (2) Chapters 12-16. Largely exhortations relating to spiritual, social and civic duties.
(2) I Corinthians. Addressed to the Corinthian church. Leading topics-- The cleansing of the church from various evils, together with doctrinal instructions.
(3) II Corinthians. Leading topics-- The characteristics of an apostolic ministry , and the vindication of Paul's apostleship.
(4) Galatians. Addressed to the church in Galatia. Leading topics-- A defense of Paul's apostolic authority, and of the doctrine of Justification by Faith, with warnings against false teachers and reversion to Judaism.
(5) Ephesians. Written to the church at Ephesus. An exposition of the glorious Plan of Salvation. Special emphasis is laid upon the fact that all barriers between Jews and Gentiles are broken down.
(6) Philippians. A love letter to the Philippian church. It reveals the apostle's intense devotion to Christ, his joyful experience in prison, his deep concern that the church should be steadfast in sound doctrine.
(7) Colossians. Written to the church at Colosse. Leading topic-- The transcendant glory of Christ as the Head of the Church. This sublime truth calls for the abandonment of all worldly philosophy and sin.
(8) I Thessalonians. Written to the church at Thessalonica. It is composed of apostolic commendations, reminiscences, counsels and exhortations. Especial emphasis is laid upon the comforting hope of the future advent of Christ.
(9) II Thessalonians. A sequel to the first epistle. Written to enlighten the church concerning the doctrine of Christ's Second Coming and to warn believers against unrest and social disorders.
(10) I Timothy. Counsels to a young pastor concerning his conduct and ministerial work.
(11) II Timothy. Paul's last letter, written shortly before his death, giving instructions and counsels to his beloved "son in the gospel".
(12) Titus. An apostolic letter giving counsels and exhortations to a trusted friend, who was pastor in a hard field.
Special emphasis is laid upon the doctrine of good works.
(13) Philemon. A private letter written to Philemon, beseeching him to receive and forgive Onesimus, a runaway slave.
(14) Hebrews. Writer uncertain. Leading topic-- The transcendant glory of Christ, and of the blessings of the new dispensation, compared with those of the Old Testament. Key word, " better".
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Books Of The Bible Condensed Outline
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