Explore the good news of Jesus and the beginning of His Church.
What Is the New Testament?
The New Testament is the final 27 books of the Bible. It tells the story of Jesus—His life, death, and resurrection—and the birth of the Church.
It completes the story begun in the Old Testament, showing the fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ.
The Five Sections of the New Testament
The Gospels
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Meet Jesus through His life, teaching, death, and resurrection.
Acts / History
Acts
See the Holy Spirit empower the early Church to share the gospel.
Pauline Epistles
Romans through Philemon
Learn how the gospel shapes faith, community, and everyday life.
General Epistles
Hebrews through Jude
Receive practical encouragement to remain faithful under pressure.
Revelation / Prophecy
Revelation
Hold fast to the hope that Jesus reigns and will make all things new.
The New Testament fulfills the Old
The New Testament continually looks back to God's earlier promises. In Jesus, the story of creation, covenant, sacrifice, kingdom, and restoration comes into clear focus.
"For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'Yes' in Christ."
2 Corinthians 1:20
A clear place to begin
Begin with the Gospel of John, then read Acts to see the early Church. Continue with Romans or Ephesians for a clear picture of life in Christ, and return to the Old Testament as you notice its connections.
