New Testament Epistles (Letters)
EpistleAuthorDate
(approx.)
Theme
RomansPaul57-58The Gospel of God
-Justification by faith
-Sanctification by faith
1CorinthiansPaul55-57Church disorders
in the light of Christ crucified, risen, and coming again.
2CorinthiansPaul55-57Paul's apostolic authority
GalatiansPaul56-57The Gospel of Grace
is apart from the Law
EphesiansPaul60-62Our Position in Christ
-the heavenly places
PhilippiansPaul60-63Rejoicing in Christ
-in every experience
ColossiansPaul60-62The Preeminence of Christ
1ThessaloniansPaul51-52The Return of Christ
-spurs us to serve Him.
2ThessaloniansPaul51-52The Return of Christ
-comforts us in times of persecution & apostasy
1TimothyPaul62-65Church order, doctrine & discipline
The requirements of elders, the work of ministers
2TimothyPaul66-67Paul, a faithful servant,
takes comfort in the faithfulness of His Lord, in difficult times
TitusPaul63-65Church order, doctrine & discipline
The requirements of elders, the work of ministers
PhilemonPaul63-65Forgiveness & love
HebrewsPaul (?)61-68The Superiority of Christ
JamesJames35-50Faith in practice
1PeterPeter63-64Living victoriously through sufferings
2PeterPeter65-68Living in the Last Days
1JohnJohn85-95Fellowship & Love
2JohnJohn85-95Faithfulness to Truth
3JohnJohn85-95Love for those who walk in the Truth
JudeJude65-80Contending for the Faith
Note: Dating of some books varies slightly between scholars.

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