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Matthew

Matthew - Introduction

I. Genealogy, Birth, and Childhood (Matthew 1:1–2:23)

II. Baptism, Temptation, and the Start of Ministry (Matthew 3:1–4:25)

III. The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1–7:29)

IV. Healings and Miracles (Matthew 8:1–9:38)

V. Sending Out the Twelve (Matthew 10:1-42)

VI. Confusion and Opposition (Matthew 11:1–12:50)

VII. Parables about the Kingdom (Matthew 13:1-58)

VIII. Spreading Ministry and Growing Opposition (Matthew 14:1–17:27)

IX. Greatness, Restoration, and Forgiveness (Matthew 18:1-35)

X. Ministry on the Way to Jerusalem (Matthew 19:1–20:34)

XI. Ministry in Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1–23:39)

XII. The Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24:1–25:46)

XIII. Suffering, Crucifixion, and Death (Matthew 26:1–27:66)

XIV. Resurrection and Great Commission (Matthew 28:1-20)

Mark

Mark - Introduction

I. Preparation for Ministry (Mark 1:1-13)

II. Initial Ministry in Galilee (Mark 1:14–3:6)

III. Ministry around the Sea of Galilee (Mark 3:7–6:6)

IV. Ministry in Galilee and Beyond (Mark 6:7–8:30)

V. Ministry on the Way to Jerusalem (Mark 8:31–10:52)

VI. Ministry in Jerusalem (Mark 11:1–13:37)

VII. Betrayal, Suffering, Death, and Resurrection (Mark 14:1–16:20)

Luke

Luke - Introduction

I. Prologue, Birth, and Childhood (Luke 1:1–2:51)

II. Baptism, Genealogy, and Temptation (Luke 3:1–4:13)

III. Ministry in Galilee (Luke 4:14–9:50)

IV. Ministry on the way to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51–19:27)

V. Ministry in Jerusalem (Luke 19:28–21:38)

VI. Betrayal, Suffering, Death, and Resurrection (Luke 22:1–24:53)

John

John - Introduction

I. Prologue: The Word Became Flesh (John 1:1-18)

II. Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God (John 1:19-51)

III. Early Ministry and Signs (John 2:1–4:54)

IV. More Signs and Opposition (John 5:1–10:42)

V. The Resurrection of Lazarus and the Approaching Death of Jesus (John 11:1–12:50)

VI. The Farewell Discourse (John 13:1–17:26)

VII. Betrayal, Trial, Crucifixion, and Death (John 18:1–19:42)

VIII. The Resurrection (John 20:1-21)

IX. Epilogue (John 21:1-25)

Acts

Acts - Introduction

I. The Holy Spirit’s Empowerment of the Church for Kingdom Witness (Acts 1:1–2:47)

II. Kingdom Witness in Jerusalem (Acts 3:1–7:60)

III. Kingdom Witness beyond Jerusalem (Acts 8:1–20:38)

IV. Paul’s Arrest, Trial, and Kingdom Witness in Rome (Acts 21:1–28:31)

Romans

Romans - Introduction

I. Not Ashamed of the Gospel (Romans 1:1–17)

II. Rejecting the Gospel: The Wrath of God (Romans 1:18–2:11)

III. Everyone Needs the Gospel (Romans 2:12–3:18)

IV. The Gospel of God in the Cross of Christ (Romans 3:19-31)

V. Justification’s Roots in Abraham (Romans 4:1-25)

VI. Reconciliation and the last Adam (Romans 5:1-21)

VII. Dead to Sin, Alive to Christ (Romans 6:1-23)

VIII. Slaves of God (Romans 7:1-25)

IX. The Spirit Leads Us to Glory (Romans 8:1-39)

X. God’s Sovereignty (Romans 9:1-29)

XI. Our Responsibility (Romans 9:30–10:21)

XII. God and Israel (Romans 11:1-36)

XIII. Love in the Family of God (Romans 12:1-21)

XIV. God’s Kingdom in Society (Romans 13:1-14)

XV. Love and Liberty (Romans 14:1-23)

XVI. Unity and Mission (Romans 15:1–16:27)

1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians - Introduction

I. Introduction (1 Corinthians 1:1-9)

II. Response to Reports from within the Church (1 Corinthians 1:10–6:20)

III. Response to the Corinthians’ Letter (1 Corinthians 7:1–16:4)

IV. Conclusion (1 Corinthians 16:5-24)

2 Corinthians

2 Corinthians - Introduction

I. Introduction (2 Corinthians 1:1-11)

II. Paul’s Explanation of His Apostolic Ministry (2 Corinthians 1:12–7:16)

III. The Collection for the Saints and the Importance of Generosity (2 Corinthians 8:1–9:15)

IV. True Apostleship Versus False Apostleship (2 Corinthians 10:1–13:10)

V. Closing (2 Corinthians 13:11-13)

Galatians

Galatians - Introduction

I. Introduction: No Other Gospel (Galatians 1:1-10)

II. Defense of Paul’s Apostleship and of the Gospel (Galatians 1:11–2:21)

III. Justified by Faith, Not by the Law (Galatians 3:1–4:31)

IV. Freedom to Love, and Walking by the Spirit (Galatians 5:1–6:10)

V. Conclusion: Only the Cross (Galatians 6:11-18)

Ephesians

Ephesians - Introduction

I. Greetings (Ephesians 1:1-2)

II. Every Spiritual Blessing in the Heavenly Places (Ephesians 1:3-14)

III. Understanding Your Spiritual Resources (Ephesians 1:15-23)

IV. Saved to Serve (Ephesians 2:1-10)

V. Heaven’s New Community: One New Man (Ephesians 2:11-22)

VI. The Multifaceted Wisdom of God on Display (Ephesians 3:1-13)

VII. Experiencing Spiritual Power (Ephesians 3:14-21)

VIII. Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ (Ephesians 4:1-16)

IX. Living a New Life in the New Community (Ephesians 4:17-32)

X. Imitating God in Love, Light, and Wisdom (Ephesians 5:1-21)

XI. Kingdom Husbands and Wives (Ephesians 5:22-33)

XII. Kingdom Kids and Heaven on the Ephesians Job (6:1-9)

XIII. The Full Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-20)

XIV. Closing (Ephesians 6:21-24)

Philippians

Philippians - Introduction

I. Greeting and Prayer (Philippians 1:1-11)

II. The Progress of the Gospel (Philippians 1:12-30)

III. Christian Humility (Philippians 2:1-11)

IV. Christ-like Character (Philippians 2:12-30)

V. Knowing Christ (Philippians 3:1-11)

VI. Reaching Forward to God’s Goal (Philippians 3:12-21)

VII. Practical Counsel (Philippians 4:1-9)

VIIi. Appreciation of Support (Philippians 4:10-23)

Colossians

Colossians - Introduction

I. Greetings and Prayer (Colossians 1:1-12)

II. The Preeminence of Christ (Colossians 1:13-20)

III. The Maturity of Believers (Colossians 1:21–2:3)

IV. The Victory and Freedom of Faith (Colossians 2:4-23)

V. The Development and Application of the Christian Mind (Colossians 3:1-17)

VI. Kingdom People in the Home, on the Job, and in the Church (Colossians 3:18–4:1)

VII. Final Greetings and Farewell (Colossians 4:2-18)

1 Thessalonians

1 Thessalonians - Introduction

I. An Authentic Message for an Authentic Community (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10)

II. Paul’s Authentic Ministry (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12)

III. The Authentic Testimony (1 Thessalonians 2:13-20)

IV. The Authentic Touch (1 Thessalonians 3:1-13)

V. The Authentic Walk (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12)

VI. The Authentic Hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:11)

VII. An Authentic Farewell (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28)

2 Thessalonians

2 Thessalonians - Introduction

I. Standing Firm in Suffering (2 Thessalonians 1:1-12)

II. Standing Firm in Doctrine (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12)

III. Standing Firm in Faithfulness (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17)

IV. Standing Firm in Obedience (2 Thessalonians 3:1-18)

1 Timothy

1 Timothy - Introduction

I. False Teaching and the True Gospel (1 Timothy 1:1-20)

II. The Priority of Prayer and the Reality of Gender Roles (1 Timothy 2:1-15)

III. Qualifications for Leaders in God’s Household (1 Timothy 3:1-16)

IV. The Hard but Essential Work of Ministry (1 Timothy 4:1–6:2)

V. The Gain of Godliness and the Deception of Greed (1 Timothy 6:3-21)

2 Timothy

2 Timothy - Introduction

I. Persuaded by God’s Power (2 Timothy 1:1-18)

II. Persevering in Ministry (2 Timothy 2:1-26)

III. Prepared for Perilous Times (2 Timothy 3:1-17)

IV. Preaching the Word (2 Timothy 4:1-22)

Titus

Titus - Introduction

I. Greetings (Titus 1:1-4)

II. Instructions for Leadership (Titus 1:5-16)

III. Virtues and Ethics for God’s People (Titus 2:1-15)

IV. Christian Behavior and Good Works toward Others (Titus 3:1-11)

V. Final Words (Titus 3:12-15)

Philemon

Philemon - Introduction

I. Address and Greeting (1-3)

II. Thanksgiving for Philemon Philemon (4-7)

III. Paul’s Appeal for Onesimus (8-16)

IV. Closing (17-25)

Hebrews

Hebrews - Introduction

I. The Superiority of the Son of God (Hebrews 1:1-14)

II. The Superiority of the Son in His Humanity (Hebrews 2:1-18)

III. Following the Faithful Son by Faith (Hebrews 3:1-19)

IV. The Promised Rest and the Great High Priest (Hebrews 4:1–5:10)

V. Warning and Encouragement (Hebrews 5:11–6:20)

VI. The Melchizedekian Priest Who Can Deliver You (Hebrews 7:1-28)

VII. The New Covenant and Its Superior High Priest (Hebrews 8:1-13)

VIII. The Old Covenant and the New Covenant (Hebrews 9:1-28)

IX. Sanctification and Forgiveness Once and For All (Hebrews 10:1-18)

X. Exhortation to Draw Near and Warning Against Rebellion (Hebrews 10:19-39)

XI. The Hall of Faith (Hebrews 11:1-40)

XII. Fatherly Discipline and an Unshakeable Kingdom (Hebrews 12:1-29)

XIII. Exhortations and Benediction (Hebrews 13:1-25)

James

James - Introduction

I. Trials, Temptation, and True Religion (James 1:1-27)

II. The Failure of Favoritism and Useless Faith (James 2:1-26)

III. The Untamed Tongue and the Way of James Wisdom (3:1-18)

IV. Hostility or Humility (James 4:1-17)

V. Pride, Patience, and Prayer (James 5:1-20)

1 Peter

1 Peter - Introduction

I. Greeting (1 Peter 1:1-2)

II. Praise for Salvation (1 Peter 1:3-12)

III. A Call to Holy Living and Spiritual Growth (1 Peter 1:13–2:3)

IV. A New Identity (1 Peter 2:4-10)

V. Good Works for God’s Glory (1 Peter 2:11-17)

VI. Godly Submission and Suffering (1 Peter 2:18-25)

VII. Biblical Alignment in Marriage and in the Church (1 Peter 3:1-12)

VIII. Following Christ While Suffering (1 Peter 3:13–4:19)

IX. Final Exhortations and Conclusion (1 Peter 5:1-14)

2 Peter

2 Peter - Introduction

I. Greeting (2 Peter 1:1-2)

II. Growing in the Faith (2 Peter 1:3-15)

III. The Trustworthy Prophetic Word (2 Peter 1:16-21)

IV. False Teachers (2 Peter 2:1-22)

V. The Day of the Lord (2 Peter 3:1-13)

VI. Final Words (2 Peter 3:14-18)

1 John

1 John - Introduction

I. Fellowship with God by Walking in the Light (1 John 1:1-10)

II. Obey, Remain, and Love (1 John 2:1-11)

III. Spiritual Maturity and the Enemies of Fellowship (1 John 2:12-29)

IV. Being a Child of God and Loving the Children of God (1 John 3:1-24)

V. The Spirit of Truth and the Love of God (1 John 4:1-19)

VI. Intimacy with God and Praying with Confidence (1 John 4:20–5:21)

2 John

2 John - Introduction

I. Greetings (1-2)

II. Walking in Truth and Love (3-6)

III. Warning to Remain in Christ’s Teaching (7-11)

IV. Farewell (12-13)

3 John

3 John - Introduction

I. Greetings (1-4)

II. Being Coworkers with the Truth (5-8)

III. Good and Evil Leaders (9-12)

IV. Farewell (13-15)

Jude

Jude - Introduction

I. Introduction and Purpose (1-4)

II. Illustrations of Past Rebels (5-11)

III. False Teachers and their Judgment (12-19)

IV. Exhortations for Believers (20-23)

V. Benediction (24-25)

Revelation

Revelation - Introduction

I. Prologue and John’s Vision of Jesus (Revelation 1:1-20)

II. Letters to the Seven Churches (Revelation 2:1–3:22)

III. The Throne Room of Heaven (Revelation 4:1–5:14)

IV. The Seven Seals (Revelation 6:1–8:1)

V. The Seven Trumpets (Revelation 8:2–11:19)

VI. The Woman, the Dragon, the Beast, and the Lamb (Revelation 12:1–15:8)

VII. The Seven Bowls (Revelation 16:1-21)

VIII. The Fall of Babylon (Revelation 17:1–19:21)

IX. The Millennium and the Final Judgment (Revelation 20:1-15)

X. The New Creation and the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:1-27)

XI. The Source of Life and Conclusion (Revelation 22:1-21)