Non-Pauline Epistles
Hebrews serves as a book that connects Paul’s works to the remaining portion of the New Testament canon. Its authorship has long been disputed, but its value has been recognized since its composition (pre AD70). Hebrews exalts Christ and superior to the types and shadows of the Old Covenant and called its readers to continue in the faith.
The Non-Pauline Epistles
James, the brother of Jesus, joined the church after the resurrection (1 Corinthians. 15:7, Acts 2:14) and became a leader in the early Jerusalem church (Acts 12:17, 15:13-21, Galatians 1:19, 2:9). James is writing early on (perhaps AD49) to the early church (scattered Jewish-Christians) to comfort them in the midst of persecution and give them direction in discipleship.
1 Peter (early 60’s) was written just prior to an intensification of persecution against Christians. Peter, of course, was one of Jesus’ closest friends and one of the most significant leaders of the early church. The letter aims to provide Christians with guidelines for how to conduct themselves as holy people in an antagonistic culture.
2 Peter (late 60’s) was written not long before Peter’s own martyrdom (see 1:14). In the midst of persecution, false prophets were advising Christians to abandon key components of the faith. Peter urges his fellow Christians to continue in holiness, to trust the Scriptures, to beware of false prophets, and to wait for the Day of the Lord.
1 John is traditionally held to have been written by John the Apostle toward the end of the 1st century. It focuses on the reliability of the Gospel and the question of how a person may find assurance of their salvation through faith, love, obedience and the witness of the Spirit.
2 John was written not long after 1 John by the same author. There is dispute whether it was written to a specific lady or to a specific church (1:1). In either case, it emphasizes the relationship of truth and love and warns against welcoming deceivers.
3 John was written not long after 2 John by the same author to his friend Gaius. John thanks Gaius for his hospitality to travelling Christian workers.
Jude, like James, was a brother to Jesus and seems to have become a Christian only after the resurrection. Likely written in the mid-60’s, Jude shares much in common with 2 Peter (persevere despite the false prophets and teachers).
Revelation is traditionally held to have been written by John the Apostle toward the end of the 1st century (though some argue for a date in the 60’s). Revelation is an epistle written to 7 churches in the province of Asia, warning them to endure persecution and place their hope in the promised future. Unlike the other epistles and letters, Revelation is written in highly symbolic and apocalyptic language, rendering its interpretation rather difficult.
The Non-Pauline Epistles
James, the brother of Jesus, joined the church after the resurrection (1 Corinthians. 15:7, Acts 2:14) and became a leader in the early Jerusalem church (Acts 12:17, 15:13-21, Galatians 1:19, 2:9). James is writing early on (perhaps AD49) to the early church (scattered Jewish-Christians) to comfort them in the midst of persecution and give them direction in discipleship.
1 Peter (early 60’s) was written just prior to an intensification of persecution against Christians. Peter, of course, was one of Jesus’ closest friends and one of the most significant leaders of the early church. The letter aims to provide Christians with guidelines for how to conduct themselves as holy people in an antagonistic culture.
2 Peter (late 60’s) was written not long before Peter’s own martyrdom (see 1:14). In the midst of persecution, false prophets were advising Christians to abandon key components of the faith. Peter urges his fellow Christians to continue in holiness, to trust the Scriptures, to beware of false prophets, and to wait for the Day of the Lord.
1 John is traditionally held to have been written by John the Apostle toward the end of the 1st century. It focuses on the reliability of the Gospel and the question of how a person may find assurance of their salvation through faith, love, obedience and the witness of the Spirit.
2 John was written not long after 1 John by the same author. There is dispute whether it was written to a specific lady or to a specific church (1:1). In either case, it emphasizes the relationship of truth and love and warns against welcoming deceivers.
3 John was written not long after 2 John by the same author to his friend Gaius. John thanks Gaius for his hospitality to travelling Christian workers.
Jude, like James, was a brother to Jesus and seems to have become a Christian only after the resurrection. Likely written in the mid-60’s, Jude shares much in common with 2 Peter (persevere despite the false prophets and teachers).
Revelation is traditionally held to have been written by John the Apostle toward the end of the 1st century (though some argue for a date in the 60’s). Revelation is an epistle written to 7 churches in the province of Asia, warning them to endure persecution and place their hope in the promised future. Unlike the other epistles and letters, Revelation is written in highly symbolic and apocalyptic language, rendering its interpretation rather difficult.
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