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# Introduction to Matthew
# Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew
## Overview
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See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
### Who wrote this gospel?
The book does not give the name of the author. However, since early Christian times scholars have thought that the apostle Matthew wrote this gospel.
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See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)
### To whom did Matthew write?
Matthew wrote to Christians and non-Christians. Scholars think he was thinking more about the Jews when he wrote than the Gentiles.
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Matthew wanted his readers to know that Jesus is the messiah. He was different than the messiah they were expecting, but he is still their king. He wanted people to know why the Jews rejected him and the plans God has for Israel in the future.
### Outline of the Gospel of Matthew
## Outline of the Gospel of Matthew
1. The birth of Jesus Christ and when he began to serve God in a certain way (1:1-4:25)
2. Jesus’ teaching on the side of the mountain (5:1-7:28)

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# Introduction to Mark
# Introduction to the Gospel of Mark
## Overview
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See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Son of Man](../articles/sonofman.md)
## Outline
## Outline of the Gospel of Mark
I. Jesus, the Son of God, 1:1-13.
1. The baptism and teaching of John, 1:1-8.
1. The baptism of Jesus, 1:9-11.
1. The temptation of Jesus, 1:12-13.
1. Jesus, the Son of God (1:1-13)
1. The baptism and teaching of John (1:1-8)
1. The baptism of Jesus (1:9-11)
1. The temptation of Jesus (1:12-13)
II. Jesus at work in Galilee, 1:14-9:50.
1. He begins his work, 1:14-45.
1. He teaches about his kingdom, 2:1-5:43.
1. He meets people who want to stop him, 6:1-8:26.
1. He prepares his disciples for the end, 8:27-9:50.
1. Jesus at work in Galilee (1:14-9:50)
1. He begins his work (1:14-45)
1. He teaches about his kingdom (2:1-5:43)
1. He meets people who want to stop him (6:1-8:26)
1. He prepares his disciples for the end (8:27-9:50)
III. Jesus prepares for death 10:1-14:31.
1. He goes to Jerusalem, 10:1-11:11.
1. He stays in Jerusalem and vicinity, 11:12-14:31.
1. Jesus prepares for death (10:1-14:31)
1. He goes to Jerusalem (10:1-11:11)
1. He stays in Jerusalem and vicinity (11:12-14:31)
IV. Jesus suffers and dies at the hands of men. 14:32-15:47.
1. His suffering in Gethsemane, 14:32-42.
1. His arrest, 14:43-52.
1. His trial before Jewish leaders and Peter denies knowing him, 14:53-72.
1. His trial before Pilate. 15:1-15.
1. His crucifixion. 15:16-41.
1. His burial, 15:42-47.
1. Jesus suffers and dies at the hands of men (14:32-15:47)
1. His suffering in Gethsemane (14:32-42)
1. His arrest (14:43-52)
1. His trial before Jewish leaders and Peter denies knowing him (14:53-72)
1. His trial before Pilate (15:1-15)
1. His crucifixion (15:16-41)
1. His burial (15:42-47)
V. Jesus triumphs over death, 16:1-20
1. His resurrection, 16:1-8.
1. His appearances on earth, 16:9-18.
1. His ascension into heaven, 16:19-20.
1. Jesus triumphs over death (16:1-20)
1. His resurrection (16:1-8)
1. His appearances on earth (16:9-18)
1. His ascension into heaven (16:19-20)

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# Introduction to Luke
# Introduction to the Gospel of Luke
## Overview
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Luke wrote this gospel so that people would know about Jesus and the things he did. Luke wanted people to believe in Jesus so they can be at peace with God. He also wanted them to live in a way that honors God.
### Outline of the Gospel of Luke
## Outline of the Gospel of Luke
1. Luke named whom he wrote to and wrote why he wrote (1:1-4)
1. The birth of Jesus (1:5-2:38)

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In John 20:21, John explained that he wrote his gospel in order to help people trust in Jesus. Some scholars think John wanted non-Christians to believe in Jesus and to be at peace with God. Fewer scholars think John wanted Christians to trust in Jesus more.
Outline
## Outline of the Gospel of John
1. Introduction about who Jesus is (1:1-18)
1. Jesus is baptized, and he chooses twelve disciples (1:19-51)
1. Jesus preaches, teaches, and heals people (2-11)
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1. John says why he wrote his gospel (20:30-31)
1. Jesus meets with the disciples (21)
See: [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md); [Anoint (Anointing)](../articles/anoint.md); [Crucify (Crucifixion)](../articles/crucify.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md) ; [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)
See: [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md); [Disciple](../articles/disciple.md); [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md); [Anoint (Anointing)](../articles/anoint.md); [Crucify (Crucifixion)](../articles/crucify.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)

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# Introduction to Acts
# Introduction to the Book of Acts
### Who wrote this letter?
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See: [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md); [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md)
## Outline of the Book of Acts:
## Outline of the Book of Acts
1. The beginning of the church (1:1–2:41)
1. The early church in Jerusalem (2:42–6:7)

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### Why did Paul write to the Romans?
Paul wanted to get them ready for when he was going to visit them. He also wanted them to help him when he travelled to Spain to tell people about Jesus (see: 15:23-29). Perhaps Paul also wrote in order to help the church in Rome to stop fighting with one another.
### Outline of Romans
## Outline of Romans
1. Introduction (1:1-15)
2. God’s power in the gospel (1:16-17)
3. All mankind condemned because of sin (1:18-3:20)
4. Righteousness through Jesus by faith in him (3:21-4:25)
5. Adam and Jesus (5:1-21)
7. Becoming like Jesus in this life (6:1-8:39)
8. God’s plan for Israel (9:1-11:36)
9. Helping Christians live in the right way (12:1-15:13)
10. Conclusion and greetings (15:14-16:27)
1. God’s power in the gospel (1:16-17)
1. All mankind condemned because of sin (1:18-3:20)
1. Righteousness through Jesus by faith in him (3:21-4:25)
1. Adam and Jesus (5:1-21)
1. Becoming like Jesus in this life (6:1-8:39)
1. God’s plan for Israel (9:1-11:36)
1. Helping Christians live in the right way (12:1-15:13)
1. Conclusion and greetings (15:14-16:27)
See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Condemn (Condemnation)](../articles/condemn.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md); [Faith (Believe in)](../articles/faith.md)

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## Outline:
## Outline 1 Corinthians
1. Divisions in the church (1:10-4:21)
1. Sinning against God(5:1-13)
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1. The resurrection of Christians and the resurrection of Jesus (15:1-58)
1. Closing (16:1-24)
See: [Church](../articles/church.md); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Lord's Supper](../articles/lordssupper.md);[Gifts of the Holy Spirit](../articles/giftsholyspirit.md); [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Speak in Tongues](../articles/tongues.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md)
See: [Church](../articles/church.md); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Lord's Supper](../articles/lordssupper.md);[Gifts of the Holy Spirit](../articles/giftsholyspirit.md); [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md); [Speak in Tongues](../articles/tongues.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md)

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# Intro to 2 Corinthians
# Introduction to 2 Corinthians
## Overview
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See: [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md)
OUTLINE
1. Paul greeted the church and gave thanks to God (1:1-11)
2. Paul defended his travel plans (1:12-2:13)
3. Paul defended the things he did (2:14-7:16)
4. The Corinthians needed to complete their donation for the believers in Jerusalem who were poor (8:1-9:15)
5. The false teachers were from Satan, but Paul was a true apostle (9:1-12:18)
6. Paul called on the Corinthians to reject evil (12:19-13:10)
7. Conclusion (13:11-14)
## Outline of 2 Corinthians
1. Paul greeted the church and gave thanks to God (1:1-11)
1. Paul defended his travel plans (1:12-2:13)
1. Paul defended the things he did (2:14-7:16)
1. The Corinthians needed to complete their donation for the believers in Jerusalem who were poor (8:1-9:15)
1. The false teachers were from Satan, but Paul was a true apostle (9:1-12:18)
1. Paul called on the Corinthians to reject evil (12:19-13:10)
1. Conclusion (13:11-14)
See: [False Teacher](../articles/falseteacher.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md)

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# Galatians Commentary
# Introduction to Galatians
## Overview
The apostle Paul wrote this letter to Christians in Galatia. Galatia was in the area of Asia Minor, now called Turkey. Paul started several churches in Galatia. Scholars do not know exactly when Paul wrote this letter. Some scholars think this was the first letter Paul wrote.
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Paul wrote this letter to Christians in Galatia to get rid of their confusion.
Advice to translators: A Judaizer was a person who taught that a person was not saved unless they became a Jew. That is, they said that they had to be circumcised and follow the Jewish Law.
See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Judaizer](../articles/judaizer.md); [Circumcise (Circumcision)](../articles/circumcise.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md); [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md);[Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md)
See: [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Judaizer](../articles/judaizer.md); [Circumcise (Circumcision)](../articles/circumcise.md); [Law of Moses](../articles/lawofmoses.md); [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md);[Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md)
Outline
## Outline of Galatians
* Paul greeted his readers (1:1-9)
* What Paul taught (1:10-2:21)
* What Paul wanted the Galatians to know (3:1-5:12)
* How the Galatians needed to live in the Holy Spirit (5:13-6:10)
* Final warning (6:11-18)
1. Paul greeted his readers (1:1-9)
2. What Paul taught (1:10-2:21)
3. What Paul wanted the Galatians to know (3:1-5:12)
4. How the Galatians needed to live in the Holy Spirit (5:13-6:10)
5. Final warning (6:11-18)

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# Ephesians Commentary
# Introduction to Ephesians
### Why did Paul write Ephesians?
Paul wrote his letter to the Ephesians to give courage and to teach the Christians in and near the city. He taught the Christians about God and his son Jesus. Also, he taught Christians to love each other and to help each other serve and honor God. That is, he taught Christians the things they needed to do to honor other Christians, to honor their families, and to honor those who are not Christians.
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See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md)
### To whom did Paul write?
Paul wrote to Christians in and around the city of Ephesus. Ephesus was in Asia Minor, which is now called the country of Turkey. Rome valued this city because of the boats that came in to sell and buy different things in the Roman Empire. The temple of the their god Artemis was built in this city. Many people went to Ephesus to see this temple and to buy and sell different things. Because of this, many people in Ephesus were rich
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See: [Redeem (Redemption)](../articles/redeem.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md)
### Outline
## Outline of Ephesians
1. Paul’s greeting to the Ephesians (1:1-2)
1. Praises to God and prayer for the church (1:3-23)

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# Philippians Commentary
# Introduction to Philippians
## Overview
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(4) Paul wanted them to be happy because they were at peace with God, even if they were suffering hardships.
(5) Paul wanted to give them news about Epaphroditis. This man had come to help Paul. While he with Paul, he became very ill.Epaphroditis was returning to Philippi, so Paul sent a letter with him.
(5) Paul wanted to give them news about Epaphroditis. This man had come to help Paul. While he with Paul, he became very ill. Epaphroditis was returning to Philippi, so Paul sent a letter with him.
## Outline
## Outline of Philippians
1. Greeting, thanksgiving and prayer (1:1-11)
1. Paul's report on his ministry (1:12-26)
1. Instructions
a. To be steadfast (1:27-30)
b. To be united (2:1-2)
c. To be humble (2:3-11)
d. To work out our salvation, and God working in you (2:12-13)
e. To be innocent and light (2:14-18)
1. To be steadfast (1:27-30)
1. To be united (2:1-2)
1. To be humble (2:3-11)
1. To work out our salvation, and God working in you (2:12-13)
1. To be innocent and light (2:14-18)
1. Timothy and Epaphroditus (2:19-30)
1. Warning about false teachers (3:1-4:1)
1. Personal instruction (4:2-5)
1. Rejoice and do not be anxious (4:4-6)
1. Final remarks
a. Values (4:8-9)
b. Contentment (4:10-20)
1. Values (4:8-9)
1. Contentment (4:10-20)

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See: [Crucify (Crucifixion)](../articles/crucify.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md)
## Outline
## Outline of Colossians
1. Paul greeted the Colossian Christians (1:1-2)
1. Paul prayed for the Christians in Colossae (1:3-14)

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known what he taught when he was in Thessalonica. He wrote to teach what happens to a
Christian after death.
## Outline  
## Outline of 1 Thessalonians
1. 1:1-10 Thanking God for the Christians in Thessalonica
1. 2:1-3:10 What Paul taught and how he lived
1. 3:11-13 Prayer for holiness
1. 4:1-12 The things Christians needed to do
1. 4:13-5:11 Jesus' Return to Earth
1. 5:12-22 What Christians should do always
1. 5:23-28 Final prayer and greetings
1. Thanking God for the Christians in Thessalonica (1:1-10)
1. What Paul taught and how he lived (2:1-3:10)
1. Prayer for holiness (3:11-13)
1. The things Christians needed to do (4:1-12)
1. Jesus' Return to Earth (4:13-5:11)
1. What Christians should do always (5:12-22)
1. Final prayer and greetings (5:23-28)

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# 2 Thessalonians Introduction
# Introduction to 2 Thessalonians
## Overview
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See Map: Thessalonica; Macedonia
## Who wrote this letter?
### Who wrote this letter?
The apostle Paul wrote this letter.
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See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md)
## Who did Paul write to?
### Who did Paul write to?
Paul wrote this letter to the Christians in Thessalonica. He met them when he was in Thessalonica (see: Acts 17). He wrote this letter while he was in Corinth.
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See: [Paul's Missionary Journeys](../articles/paulsjourneys.md)
## What did Paul write about in this letter?
### What did Paul write about in this letter?
Paul wrote about several things in this letter:
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See: [Jesus' Return to Earth](../articles/jesusreturn.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md)
## Why did Paul write this letter?
### Why did Paul write this letter?
Paul wrote this letter to encourage the Thessalonian Chrsitians. He wrote to teach them the things they needed to do. He wrote to say something about the wrong things other people said about him. He wrote to say more about what he taught when he was in Thessalonica. He wanted them to be brave when people persecuted them. He wrote to teach what happens to a Christian after he or she dies.
See: [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md)
## Outline
## Outline of 2 Thessalonians
* 1:1-12 Thanking God for the Christians in Thessalonica
* 2:1-17 Jesus' Return to Earth
* 3:1-5 Asking for Prayer
* 3:6-15 How Christians Need to Work
* 3:16-18 Final Prayer and Greetings
1. Thanking God for the Christians in Thessalonica (1:1-12)
1. Jesus' Return to Earth (2:1-17)
1. Asking for Prayer (3:1-5)
1. How Christians Need to Work (3:6-15)
1. Final Prayer and Greetings (3:16-18)

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See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Gentile](../articles/gentile.md); [Save (Salvation, Saved from Sins)](../articles/save.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md); [Marriage](../articles/marriage.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md)
## Outline
1.     Paul greeted Timothy (1:1-2)
2.     Timothy needed to stop false teaching in Ephesus (1:3-20)
3.     The Christians in Ephesus must all do the things that Christians should do (2:1-15)
4.     Timothy must appoint good leaders for the church (3:1-13)
5.     Timothy must be a good leader (3:14-4:16)
6.     The Christians in Ephesus must all do the things that Christians should do,
continued (5:1-6:2)
7.     Timothy must warn against false teaching and against greed (6:3-19)
8.     Conclusion (6:20-21)
## Outline of 1 Timothy
1. Paul greeted Timothy (1:1-2)
1. Timothy needed to stop false teaching in Ephesus (1:3-20)
1. The Christians in Ephesus must all do the things that Christians should do (2:1-15)
1. Timothy must appoint good leaders for the church (3:1-13)
1. Timothy must be a good leader (3:14-4:16)
1. The Christians in Ephesus must all do the things that Christians should do, continued (5:1-6:2)
1. Timothy must warn against false teaching and against greed (6:3-19)
1. Conclusion (6:20-21)

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# Introduction to 2 Timothy
## Overview
Timothy helped during Paul’s second missionary journey. Timothy later worked in Ephesus. In Ephesus, Timothy spoke against false teachers and helped the church to honor God (see: 1 Timothy 1:3). Paul wrote his first letter to Timothy while Timothy was in Ephesus. Paul was a prisoner, probably in Rome, when he wrote this second letter to Timothy. He told Timothy that Timothy needed to serve Jesus in the same way Paul did. That is, he needed to preach the gospel in the right way. Timothy needed to teach the true gospel, reject false teachings, and always be brave and to work hard. Also, he told Timothy that Timothy might have to face persecution for being a Christian in the same way Paul did. Paul said that all of Paul’s friends either abandoned him or had left to spread the gospel in other places. He was about to die as a criminal. Paul asked Timothy to leave what he was doing and to join him.
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See: [False Teacher](../articles/falseteacher.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md)
Outline
## Outline of 2 Timothy
1. Paul greeted Timothy (1:1-2)
2. Timothy must serve the gospel in the same way Paul did (1:3-2:13)
3. Timothy must fight against false teaching (2:14-3:9)
4. The Scriptures are the foundation for true teaching (3:10-4:5)
5. Paul wrote about his situation in prison (4:6-18)
6. Final Greetings (4:19-22)
1. Paul greeted Timothy (1:1-2)
1. Timothy must serve the gospel in the same way Paul did (1:3-2:13)
1. Timothy must fight against false teaching (2:14-3:9)
1. The Scriptures are the foundation for true teaching (3:10-4:5)
1. Paul wrote about his situation in prison (4:6-18)
1. Final Greetings (4:19-22)

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# Titus Commentary
# Introduction to Titus
## Overview
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1. Paul wanted to teach Timothy how to lead the church where he served.
1. Paul wanted Titus to send Zenas and Apollos to Paul.
## Outline
## Outline of Titus
1. Paul told Titus to appoint godly leaders (1:1-16).
2. Paul told Titus to help people to live in a way that honors God (2:1-3:11).
3. Paul talked about his plans and sent greetings to different Christians in Crete (3:12-15).
1. Paul told Titus to appoint godly leaders (1:1-16)
1. Paul told Titus to help people to live in a way that honors God (2:1-3:11)
1. Paul talked about his plans and sent greetings to different Christians in Crete (3:12-15)

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# Philemon Commentary
# Introduction to Philemon
### Who wrote this letter?
Paul wrote the letter to Philemon himself. The letter said Paul is the writer of the letter (see: 1:1,9,19). It is one of the letters Paul wrote while he was in prison. Paul also wrote the books of Ephesians, Colossians, and Philippians while in prison. In many of Paul’s letters he called himself an apostle or an apostle and a servant. However, in Philemon, Paul does not call himself an apostle or servant. This is his only letter that does not say he was an apostle or servant.
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See: [Mercy](../articles/mercy.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md); [Family of God](../articles/familyofgod.md)
## Outline:
## Outline of Philemon
1. Paul’s greeting to Philemon (1-3)
1. Paul’s words of thanksgiving and encouragement (4-7)

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# INTRODUCTION TO HEBREWS
# Introduction to Hebrews
## Overview
There is nothing in the New Testament that is like this book. In many ways, it is like a letter. However, it does not have the typical greeting that most New Testament letters have. The author wrote powerfully about why Jesus, who is the Messiah, is the Lord and ruler of all things. The author also wrote about how followers of Jesus need to think and behave in ways that honor God. They need to do this all the time because they are Christians.
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Scholars think the author seemed to know the people to whom he wrote. He was comfortable in challenging them and warning them to live in a way that honors God.
## Outline
## Outline of Hebrews
1. Jesus is greater than God's prophets and angels (1:1-4:13)
1. Jesus is greater than the priests who serve in the temple in Jerusalem (4:14-7:28)

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# James Commentary
# Introduction to James
## Overview
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James first tells Christians to endure their suffering and the persecution that has caused them to leave their home. That is, he wanted to them to encourage and strengthen each other with their words and actions. When they spoke lies about each other, they only caused each other to be discouraged and they would not be at peace from one another and Jesus. James wanted Christians to know what was “true faith.” That is, how believing in Jesus changed them and the way that they did things. He said they needed to be “doers of the word and not hearers only.” That is, Jesus expects those who believe in him to do certain things and to honor God in the way that they live.
## Outline:
## Outline of James
1. Endurance (1:1-27)
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# 1 Peter Introduction
# Introduction to 1 Peter
## Overview
Peter wrote, “this is the true favor of God. Stand firm in it.” He did not want people who read the letter just to know that God favored them. He wanted them to know this to change how they think and the way they live. He wanted them to know that God's favor gives them power to live the way Jesus lived. That is, the Christian can honor God in some way like Jesus did. God's favor helps the Christian to endure trials and suffering. Because of these things, Christians should speak and live differently than other people. They should think and live in a way that honors God.
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See: [Grace](../articles/grace.md); [Hope](../articles/hope.md); [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md); [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md)
## Outline
## Outline of 1 Peter
1. Peter’s greetings to people who read this letter (1:1-2)
1. God saves people from their sins by his power (1:3-12)

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# Introduction to 2nd Peter
# Introduction to 2 Peter
## Overview
Peter wrote this letter to encourage Christians to help them live in the same way Jesus lived. That is, he wanted to help them live in a way that honors God. He wanted them to learn more about Jesus. Peter wanted them to do this because there were people who taught the wrong things about God, false prophets, and people mocked them. The false teachers tried to convince Christians to believe in them and to follow them instead of Jesus. Peter used the word “knowledge” sixteen times in this letter. He did this to make clear to Christians that if they learned more about Jesus and what Jesus taught, it would help them to reject the false teachers. Peter also wanted people to know about when Jesus will return to earth.

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# 1 John Commentary
# Introduction to 1 John
## Overview
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Also, John wrote much about why Christians should love God. If someone loves God, he shows it by obeying God’s commands. If someone is a friend of God, then they want to obey God. John taught that if a Christian is not at peace with another Christian, then he is not at peace with God either.
## Who wrote this letter?
### Who wrote this letter?
In his letter, the author did not say who he was. However, most Christians have always said that it was the Apostle John who wrote the letter. This is because many things in the letter are like things in John’s gospel.
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Both the gospel of John and 1 John have many words that are the same, and they both say many of the same things. Scholars think that whoever wrote these two books wanted to say many of the same things (see: John 20:31 and 1 John 5:13). However, it is difficult to know whether the same person actually wrote both books. This is because 1 John does not help people to know very much about the person who wrote it.
## Who did John write to?
### Who did John write to?
John wrote his letter because there was trouble in some churches. However, scholars do not know exactly what that trouble was. They also did not know where these churches were. They do know that some people were teaching wrong things. John did not explain everything that these people believed. However, here is what some scholars think: these people believed many different things, but they usually thought that a person had to learn very special or secret things in order to please God. They said that people could become more like God if they learned these secrets. They also thought that God would favor them if they refused many things that most people enjoy, such as getting married, eating fine foods, and other things. Because they thought this, they wanted to stay away from these things. They also said that this world was evil, that is, nothing in this world could be good. They did not think that God would ever agree to come to this world, so they said that Jesus had not really been a human being. They did believe that Jesus was God, but not that Jesus was also a human being.
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See :[Heresy](../articles/heresy.md); [Gnosticism](../articles/gnosticism.md); [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md)
## What John wrote about in his letter
### What did John write about in this letter?
### About remaining in Jesus
#### About remaining in Jesus
John wrote the Greek word “remain” or “abide” (μένω/#g3306) many times in this letter. He wrote this when he wanted to talk about people staying somewhere. He also uses it to say that something remains in a certain place. Perhaps he talks more about “remaining” in Jesus than anything else.
@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ See: [Eternal Security](../articles/eternalsecurity.md)
##### Advice to translators: For “remaining” and “remain,” translators should represent these ideas in the same way that they did when they translated the letter of 1 John.
### About living in the Christian way
#### About living in the Christian way
John often wrote about why Christians should honor God in their lives. He said that if Christians do this, they will have peace with God. John wrote that Christians must honor God and do things that please him.
However, John knew that Christians cannot avoid sinning. In fact, if someone says that he does not sin, then he sins very badly by thinking in a wrong way. God knows that Christians will sin, but he still made a way to forgive them. He did this by causing Jesus to die for Christians.
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See: [Fellowship](../articles/fellowship.md);[Confess (Confession)](../articles/confess.md);[Will of God](../articles/willofgod.md)
### About Christians who are very faithful to Jesus
#### About Christians who are very faithful to Jesus
A Christian is a person who believes in Jesus. However, some scholars believe that not all Christians are very faithful to Jesus. All Christians believe in Jesus, but only some Christians are very faithful to Jesus. That is, only some Christians obey him very well. If someone believes in Jesus, Jesus immediately saves that person. God will not punish him for having sinned. Christians who are very faithful to God obey him every day. However, all Christians should be very faithful to Jesus.
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##### Advice to translators: Faithful can be hard to signal in many languages. You might have to search hard for a way to do it.
### About people who belong to God
#### About people who belong to God
John often wrote about people who belonged to God. He also wrote about people and things that belong to the world and the devil. Here, when John wrote “the world,” he was thinking about everything in this world that is against God, everything that tries to stop God. John wrote that Christians could choose to follow the things that oppose God. If they do this, they sin. However, Christians can instead choose to do the things God wants them to do. When they do this, they show that they belong to God, that they are doing his will.
See: [World](../articles/world.md)
### About the people who live together with God forever
#### About the people who live together with God forever
John wrote much about people who live with God forever. He wanted to say that people can start living “with” God now in this world, that is, they can serve God. They will continue to live with him forever. This is what John was thinking about when he wrote about eternal life.
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See: [Eternal Life](../articles/eternallife.md)
## About why John wrote this letter
### Why did John write this letter?
John wrote this letter to help a church that had false teachers, teachers who taught wrong things about God. Some of these false teachers said that Jesus had not truly been a human being (see: 1 John 4:2). Perhaps these teachers also refused to admit that they had sinned (see: 1 John 1:6-10 and 1 John 2:4). Also, perhaps John wanted to correct people who did not live in a way that honors God.
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See: [Eternal Life](../articles/eternallife.md)
## Outline
## Outline of 1 John
* Introduction (1:1-4)
* Christian living (1:5-3:10)
* The command to love one another (3:11-5:12)
* Conclusion (5:13-21)
1. Introduction (1:1-4)
1. Christian living (1:5-3:10)
1. The command to love one another (3:11-5:12)
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# 2 John Commentary
# Introduction to 2 John
## Overview
Although this letter is usually called “Second John,” it was probably not the second letter that John wrote. However, it was the second letter wrote to a certain church. This first letter he wrote to this church is called “First John.” In First John, John told people to reject certain false teachers. Some people obeyed him. Other people did not do the things John told them to do, so John this letter, known as Second John. In this letter, he told the Christians to separate themselves further from these false teachers.
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### What did John wrote about in his letter?
*Hospitality*
#### Hospitality
Hospitality is being friendly towards a guest and helping him. When someone is away from their home or not part of your family, then Christians are to be friendly to them. In ancient Israel, people were expected to welcome others and show them hospitality.
John wanted Christians to treat guests well and welcome them into their homes. This is because false teachers are dangerous.
*Commandments*
#### Commandments
John wrote about the “truth (αληθεια/g4245)” in this letter. The commands that Christians must defend and obey are the “truth.” When Christians obey God’s commands, they obey God. When they obey God, it is because they love God.
*Abiding or Remaining in Jesus*
#### Abiding or Remaining in Jesus
John often wrote about Christians “abiding (μένω/g3306)” or “remaining” in Jesus. John used this word in different ways:
1. The things that Jesus said are to "remain" in Christians.
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John wrote this letter to tell Christians not to welcoming certain false teachers. While Christians must love others and welcome them into their homes, they are not to do this for these certain false teachers. This is because these false teachers were dangerous and they were teaching the wrong things to Christians. John also wanted Christians to reject the things people taught or said that were not the same as the things written about in Scripture.
## Outline
## Outline of 2 John
1. Greeting (1:1-3)
1. Encouragement and the greatest commandment (1:4-6)

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# 3 John Commentary
# Introduction to 3 John
## Overview
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### What did John write about in his letter?
*Helping people who are away from their home*
#### Helping people who are away from their home
In the Ancient Near East, it was important for a person to be friends with anyone who was away from their home. A person was to help these people if they needed to be helped. However, John did not want Christians to help false teachers.
See: [Ancient Near East](../articles/ancientneareast.md)
Why did John write this letter?
### Why did John write this letter?
John wanted to tell Gaius what to do. This is why he wrote this letter. Scholars also think that a certain false teacher was about to lead Gaius’ church. They think that John wanted to stop this because Diotrephes did not honor God and he did not help the church. Because of this, they were not able to help certain Christian teachers who visited them.
## Outline
## Outline of 3 John
1. Introduction (1:1)
1. Helping people (1:2-8)

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# Overview
# Introduction to Jude
## Overview
Jude wrote a letter to a certain church. However, nobody today knows where the church was located.
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See: [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Last Days](../articles/lastdays.md)
# Author
### Who wrote this letter?
Many men in ancient Israel had the name “Jude.” Jude’s name is also translated as “Judah” and “Judas.” The author was the brother of James (see: Jude 1:1). However, many men in ancient Israel had this name, and there were, in fact, four different people named James in Scripture. Two of these men were apostles.
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See: [Family of Jesus](../articles/familyjesus.md)
# Audience
### Who did Jude write to?
Jude wrote to Christians (see: Jude 1:1). Jude also talked about many things that happened to the people of Israel in the past. Because of this, some scholars think that he wrote it to Jewish Christians. However, he also wrote about some trouble in the church. That is why scholars think that Jude wrote to one certain church or to a group of churches. This church had false teachers. These false teachers had come among the believers, but no one tried to stop them.
# Themes
### What did Jude write about in his letter?
## False teachers
#### False teachers
Jude spoke against certain false teachers. They did not teach the right things about Jesus. These false teachers also lived in a way that did not honor God. Jude declared that these false teachers were not honoring God and that God would judge them. Some scholars think that perhaps these false teachers were the same false teachers that Peter talked about in the letter called 2 Peter.
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See: [Hell](../articles/hell.md)
## Deliverance and punishment
#### Deliverance and punishment
Jude wrote that Christians have many difficulties, but that God will protect them and will rescue them from this evil world. However, God will punish anyone who rejects Jesus. Jude also said that Christians must remember the great things that God has done in the past. He rescued the people of Israel when they had difficulties.
## Ancient Jewish Writings
#### Ancient Jewish Writings
Jude wrote about things that happened that the Old Testament did not talk about. These were things that were in other Jewish books. There were many of these books during Jude’s time. Many of the metaphors that Jude wrote, and many things he said, came from these other books.
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See: [Ancient Writings](../articles/ancientwritings.md)
## Purpose
### Why did Jude write this letter?
Jude warned churches, Christians, and false teachers. Jude did not want the Christians to stop believing the things that Scripture taught. In order to do this, they must be able to tell why what they believe about God is true. They must also live in a way that honors God, even though God will forgive them if they sin.
## Outline
## Outline of Jude
* Introduction (1:1-2)
* Warning against false teachers (1:3-4)
* Things that the Old Testament taught (1:5-16)
* How to obey the things that Jude wrote to do (1:17-23)
* Praises to God (1:24-25)
1. Introduction (1:1-2)
1. Warning against false teachers (1:3-4)
1. Things that the Old Testament taught (1:5-16)
1. How to obey the things that Jude wrote to do (1:17-23)
1. Praises to God (1:24-25)

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# What is Revelation about?
# Introduction to Revelation
## Overview
The Book of Revelation is about the time when God destroys the world and makes it new. When John wrote about a time when those who believe in Jesus are greatly persecuted. Some scholars think Revelation is about the entire time the Christian church exist. This is because the church has always been persecuted. Other scholars think Revelation is about events near the time of when Jesus returns to the earth. Other scholars think this book is about certain events that happened immediately after Jesus died and Israel was in a war with the Roman Empire.
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See: [Church](../articles/church.md); [Persecute (Persecution)](../articles/persecute.md) ;[Last Days](../articles/lastdays.md); [Wrath](../articles/wrath.md); [Antichrist](../articles/antichrist.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
# Who wrote this letter?
### Who wrote this letter?
John wrote this letter (see: 1:1, 4, 9; 22:8). However, there are at least 5 men named John in the New Testament. Scholars think that John, the son of Zebedee wrote this letter. He was an apostle. This is the same John who wrote the gospel of John and the three other letters named after John.
See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Gospel](../articles/gospel.md)
# To whom did John write?
### To whom did John write?
For much of the book of Revelation is John writing about a vision. God gave John this vision. Therefore, this vision was about things that were going to happen in the future for John. However, chapters 1-3 are separate from the rest of the vision in chapters 4-22. Because of this, scholars disagree about to whom John wrote. Chapters 2 and 3 are written to seven churches in Asia Minor. These churches could be the same people to whom John wrote the whole letter. These seven churches could also be a metaphor for seven different types of churches. Because of this, some scholars think the letter was written to all of the Christian churches when John lived. Therefore, John wrote to all Christians.
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See Map: Asia Minor
# Things talked about many times in this book
#### Things talked about many times in this book
*War*
In Revelation, John wrote about a war between God and Satan. God will win. God will also fight against the antichrist. The antichrist works through the power of Satan, who gives him permission to rule on the earth. He tried to do the types of things that Jesus did so that people worship him instead of Jesus. Revelation prophesied about things that were still in the future when John wrote about them. During these events, Satan appears to win the war against God and Christians for a time. However, God’s remains in control. In the end, God’s defeats Satan, and John writes about the defeat as certain. That is, God will win, it has already been determined.
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See: [Satan (The Devil)](../articles/satan.md)
# Why did John write Revelation?
### Why did John write Revelation?
The purpose of chapters 2 and 3 was to warn the seven ancient churches mentioned in these chapters. This purpose of these chapters is usually considered separately from the rest of the book. Some scholars think that the church was persecuted when John wrote this letter. Because of this, the letter was written because Christians were persecuted. The letter would have given these Christians great comfort. They knew the plans and power of God, even when his power could not be easily seen in the world. Revelation could have been written so that people would believe in Jesus. When non-Christians witnessed the fulfillment of Revelation’s prophecies, it proved the power of God to them .
Scholars think many different things about Revelation. Because of this, there are different views about the purpose of Revelation.
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See: Church; Persecute (Persecution); Prophecy (Prophesy); Covenant with Abraham; Covenant with David; Kingdom of God
# Have the book of Revelation’s prophecies been fulfilled?
### Have the book of Revelation’s prophecies been fulfilled?
*Some scholars think all of the prophecies are being fulfilled*
The prophecies of Revelation are being fulfilled. They think that these prophecies are being fulfilled over many years.
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See: [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Tribulation](../articles/tribulation.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Israel](../articles/israel.md)
# Will Christ return for the church?
### Will Christ return for the church?
Some scholars believe that Jesus will return twice. The first time, he will return in secret. He will remove the church because he is not going to punish them (see: 1 Thessalonians 5:2). This is called the “rapture” (see: 1 Thessalonians 4:17). The second time, Jesus will return in glory (see: Romans 14:11; Philippians 2:10). Other scholars believe that Jesus will return to earth once. Other scholars do not think Jesus will return to the earth.
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See: [Rapture](../articles/rapture.md)[Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md); [Tribulation](../articles/tribulation.md); [Wrath](../articles/wrath.md)
# Outline
## Outline of Revelation
1. Opening (1:1-20)
1. Letters to the seven churches (2:1-3:22)