The start of the new testament

The New Testament of the Bible begins with the four Gospels, which are accounts of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The four Gospels are:

1. Matthew (also known as the Gospel of Matthew)
2. Mark (also known as the Gospel of Mark)
3. Luke (also known as the Gospel of Luke)
4. John (also known as the Gospel of John)

These Gospels are followed by the Acts of the Apostles, which tells the story of the early Christian church and the spread of Christianity after Jesus' resurrection.

Here is a brief overview of each of the four Gospels:

Matthew

• Written by Matthew, one of Jesus' twelve apostles
• Focuses on Jesus' teachings and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies
• Includes the Sermon on the Mount, which is a collection of Jesus' teachings on various topics
• Emphasizes Jesus' role as the Messiah and the King of Kings

Mark

• Written by Mark, a companion of Peter, one of Jesus' apostles
• Focuses on Jesus' actions and miracles, rather than his teachings
• Includes the story of Jesus' baptism and temptation in the wilderness
• Emphasizes Jesus' role as the Servant of God and the Son of God

Luke

• Written by Luke, a companion of Paul, one of the early Christian leaders
• Focuses on Jesus' teachings and the lives of the early Christian community
• Includes the story of Jesus' birth and the early years of his ministry
• Emphasizes Jesus' role as the Savior of the world and the friend of sinners

John

• Written by John, one of Jesus' twelve apostles
• Focuses on Jesus' divinity and his relationship with God the Father
• Includes the story of Jesus' baptism and the miracle at Cana
• Emphasizes Jesus' role as the Son of God and the source of eternal life

The New Testament also includes several Epistles (letters) written by early Christian leaders, including Paul, Peter, James, and John. These letters provide guidance and encouragement to early Christian communities and offer insights into the early Christian faith.

Here is a brief overview of the Epistles:

Pauline Epistles

• 1 Thessalonians
• 2 Thessalonians
• 1 Corinthians
• 2 Corinthians
• Galatians
• Ephesians
• Philippians
• Colossians
• 1 Timothy
• 2 Timothy
• Titus
• Philemon

General Epistles

• Hebrews
• James
• 1 Peter
• 2 Peter
• 1 John
• 2 John
• 3 John
• Jude

Apocalyptic Literature

• Revelation (also known as the Book of Revelation)

The New Testament concludes with the Book of Revelation, which is a prophetic and apocalyptic text that describes the end of the world and the return of Jesus Christ.