Divisions of the new testament

The New Testament of the Bible can be divided into several sections or genres, which are often referred to as "divisions" or "categories". Here are some of the most common divisions:

  1. Gospels: The four accounts of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ:
    • Matthew (Matthew 1-28)
    • Mark (Mark 1-16)
    • Luke (Luke 1-24)
    • John (John 1-21)
  2. Acts of the Apostles: The story of the early Christian church and the spread of Christianity after Jesus' resurrection:
    • Acts 1-28
  3. Epistles (Letters): Letters written by early Christian leaders to various churches and individuals:
    • Pauline Epistles (letters written by Paul):
      • Romans (Romans 1-16)
      • 1 Corinthians (1 Corinthians 1-16)
      • 2 Corinthians (2 Corinthians 1-13)
      • Galatians (Galatians 1-6)
      • Ephesians (Ephesians 1-6)
      • Philippians (Philippians 1-4)
      • Colossians (Colossians 1-4)
      • 1 Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 1-5)
      • 2 Thessalonians (2 Thessalonians 1-3)
      • 1 Timothy (1 Timothy 1-6)
      • 2 Timothy (2 Timothy 1-4)
      • Titus (Titus 1-3)
      • Philemon (Philemon 1-25)
      • Hebrews (Hebrews 1-13)
    • General Epistles (letters written by other early Christian leaders):
      • James (James 1-5)
      • 1 Peter (1 Peter 1-5)
      • 2 Peter (2 Peter 1-3)
      • 1 John (1 John 1-5)
      • 2 John (2 John 1-13)
      • 3 John (3 John 1-15)
      • Jude (Jude 1-25)
  4. Apocalyptic Literature: Books that contain prophetic and symbolic visions of the end times:
    • Revelation (Revelation 1-22)

Note that some scholars and denominations may group the books of the New Testament differently, or recognize additional books as part of the canon. However, the above divisions are the most commonly accepted.