New Testament

Gospels

Matthew

A brief history of the life of Christ.

Mark

A brief history of the life of Christ, supplying some incidents omitted by Matthew.

Luke

The history of the life of Christ, with reference to his most important acts and discourses.

John

The life of Christ, giving important discourses not related by the other evangelists.

History

Acts

The history of the labors of the apostles and of the foundation of the Christian Church.

Paul's Letters

Romans

A treatise by Paul on the doctrine of justification by Christ.

I Corinthians

A letter from Paul to the Corinthians, correcting errors into which they had fallen.

II Corinthians

Paul confirms his disciples in their faith, and vindicates his own character.

Galatians

Paul maintains that we are justified by faith, and not by rites.

Ephesians

A treatise by Paul on the power of divine grace.

 

Philippians

Paul sets forth the beauty of Christian kindness.

Colossians

Paul warns his disciples against errors, and exhorts to certain duties.

I Thessalonians

Paul exhorts his disciples to continue in the faith and in holy conversation.

II Thessalonians

Paul corrects an error concerning the speedy coming of Christ the second time.

I Timothy & II Timothy

Paul instructs Timothy in the duty of a preacher, and encourages him in the work of the ministry.

Titus

Epistle to Titus. Paul encourages Titus in the performance of his ministerial duties.

 

Philemon

An appeal to a converted master to receive a converted escaped slave with kindness.

General Letters

Hebrews

Maintains that Christ is the substance of the ceremonial law.

James

A treatise on the efficacy of faith united with good works.

I Peter & II Peter

Exhortations to a Christian life, with various warnings and predictions.

I John

Respecting the person of our Lord, and an exhortation to Christian love and conduct.

II John

John warns a converted lady against false teachers.

III John

A letter to Gaius, praising him for his hospitality

Jude

Warnings against deceivers.

Prophecy

Revelations

The future of the Church foretold.