Paul spent years living and working in Corinth, so 1 Corinthians is a letter written to close friends. In the letter, Paul answers questions, gives advice and reminds the Corinthians of his friendship. What makes 1 Corinthians unique? Paul’s letter to the church at Corinth provides a clear idea… Read More

In his account of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, Matthew shows his audience that Jesus was the Messiah, the fulfillment Old Testament Scriptures. What makes Matthew special? The Gospel According to Matthew is probably best known for what is known as the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5–7),… Read More

The gospel is a message of good news. Mark writes his Gospel to inform the world of the good news that Jesus brings salvation and forgiveness of sins. What makes Mark unique? There are several characteristics that make the Gospel of Mark unique. Too often, these special characteristics are… Read More

Experience the third Gospel with this Bible study guide, complete with questions, thought starters and Scripture references. View the online guide today. What makes Luke unique? Luke is the first part of a two-volume work that includes The Acts of the Apostles. This is clear from the introductions… Read More

Written as a sequel to the Gospel of Luke, the book of Acts contains the account of Jesus’ resurrection, the coming of the Holy Spirit and the history of the early church. What makes Acts special? Acts, the longest book of the New Testament, is the second volume of… Read More

Paul wrote this book as a letter to the young church in Rome. In the letter, he explains the relationship of the Old Testament Law with the grace that comes through faith in Jesus Christ. What makes Romans unique? New Testament scholar James Edwards describes Romans as “the… Read More

Galatians transformed the course of history and inspired millions of believers (including Martin Luther) with its profound message of “salvation by grace through faith.” What makes Galatians special? Paul’s letter to the Galations is very personal, providing help to understand Paul’s character and his strong beliefs. The letter also… Read More

With unity in the body of Christ as a central theme, Ephesians contains instructions about how to live as one church, despite the differences that attempt to divide Christians. What makes Ephesians special? The letter of Ephesians summarizes many of the important teachings found in the letters of the… Read More

Written as a “thank you” note to Paul’s friends in Philippi, this book also contains passages on the importance of humility and living like Christ. What makes Philippians special? The apostle Paul wrote this letter to the Lord’s followers at Philippi while he was in jail in a city… Read More

Truth is important. The author wrote to the Colossians to make sure they understood the truth about who Christ is and how they could live to honor Christ. What makes Colossians unique? The apostle Paul writes in his letters about the great change that is soon to come when… Read More