New Testament

1. Matthew
   • Written to the Jews
   • Theme: Kingship of Jesus
   • Tone: Prophetic
   • Emphasis on the Sermons
   • Hebrew time
2. Mark
   • Written to the Romans
   • Theme: Servanthood of Jesus
   • Tone: Practical
   • Emphasis on the Miracles
   • Greek time
3. Luke
   • Written to the Greeks
   • Theme: Jesus, the Son of Man
   • Tone: Historical
   • Emphasis on the Parables
   • Greek time
4. John
   • Written to the World
   • Theme: Jesus, the Son of God
   • Tone: Spiritual
   • Emphasis on Allegories
   • Hebrew time

The first three Gospels, Matthew, Mark and Luke, are called the Synoptic Gospels. The Synoptic Gospels emphasize Jesus' Galilean ministry. 11 disciples were from Galilee in the north. Jesus' Judean ministry (Jerusalem) is emphasized in John. Judas Iscariot was Judean.

Divisions of the New Testament

• Gospels ("Good News"): Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
• Church History: Acts of the Apostles (written by Luke)
• Epistles: nine were written to churches, four to individuals.
  • Pauline Epistles: Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews
  • Epistles written by others: James (Jesus' half-brother), 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2 & 3 John, Jude (Jesus' half-brother)
• Future History: Revelation of Jesus Christ

Source: Bible Book of Lists at www.SusanCAnthony.com