new testament

From Egypt and Cush to Simon of Cyrene and the Ethiopian official, Scripture names Africans in God's story. A look at who they were.

A plain look at Romans 1, 1 Corinthians 6 and 1 Timothy 1 on same-sex acts, and the washing and new life Christ offers everyone.

A simple plan that takes you through the New Testament in about five minutes a day, five days a week, with a short journal note.

The Bible has 66 books: 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New. Here is the full list, plus why Catholic and Orthodox Bibles count more.

The New Testament has 21 epistles, or letters. Learn which books they are, who wrote them, and why they were written to real churches and people.

The books of the Bible in order: 39 Old Testament and 27 New Testament books, their categories, and why they are arranged this way.

The shortest book in the Bible is 3 John by words and 2 John by verses; Obadiah is the shortest in the Old Testament. The full list, and why they matter.

A clear look at Old Testament tithes, New Testament giving, and how Christians should think about the ten percent question today.

Paul wrote 13 letters that bear his name, from Romans to Philemon. Here is the full list, plus what to make of Hebrews.

The Book of Acts was written by Luke, a physician and companion of Paul. Learn the evidence for his authorship and what Acts is about.

The Book of James was most likely written by James, the Lord's brother, leader of the Jerusalem church. Here is who he was and why it matters.

The Gospel of Mark is closely tied to John Mark, a companion of Peter and Barnabas. Here is what Scripture and early tradition say about its author.

The Book of Revelation names its author as John. Learn who this John was, the evidence for the apostle John, and what the book itself says.

The Book of Romans was written by the apostle Paul, with Tertius as his scribe. Learn the evidence, the date, and why it matters.