Teachings of the New Testament Books (After Acts)
Bible Study Resource

Romans – Justification by Faith

• Teaches salvation through faith in Christ, not by works (Romans 3:28).
• Discusses the power of grace and the role of the Holy Spirit in sanctification (Romans 8).
• Calls for unity between Jews and Gentiles in the faith (Romans 10-11).

1 & 2 Corinthians – Christian Living and Church Discipline

• Addresses divisions and moral issues within the church (1 Corinthians 1-6).
• Explains love as the greatest Christian virtue (1 Corinthians 13).
• Defends Paul’s apostolic authority and the nature of true ministry (2 Corinthians 4-5).

Galatians – Freedom in Christ

• Emphasizes justification by faith, not by the Law (Galatians 2:16).
• Warns against legalism and calls for Christian liberty (Galatians 5:1).
• Encourages walking by the Spirit rather than the flesh (Galatians 5:22-25).

Ephesians – The Church as the Body of Christ

• Describes believers as chosen in Christ and saved by grace (Ephesians 2:8-9).
• Explains the unity of the church as one body (Ephesians 4).
• Discusses spiritual warfare and the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18).

Philippians – Joy in Christ

• Encourages joy in all circumstances (Philippians 4:4).
• Calls for humility, modeled after Christ (Philippians 2:5-11).
• Teaches contentment through reliance on God (Philippians 4:12-13).

Colossians – The Supremacy of Christ

• Declares Christ as preeminent over all creation (Colossians 1:15-20).
• Warns against false teachings and human traditions (Colossians 2:8).
• Encourages believers to set their minds on things above (Colossians 3:1-4).

1 & 2 Thessalonians – The Return of Christ

• Assures believers of Christ’s second coming (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18).
• Encourages readiness and godly living in light of His return (1 Thessalonians 5).
• Warns against deception and the coming of the lawless one (2 Thessalonians 2).

1 & 2 Timothy, Titus – Church Leadership and Sound Doctrine

• Instructs on qualifications for church leaders (1 Timothy 3, Titus 1).
• Warns against false teachers and the importance of sound doctrine (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
• Encourages perseverance and faithfulness in ministry (2 Timothy 4:7-8).

Philemon – Forgiveness and Reconciliation

• Paul pleads for the freedom and forgiveness of the runaway slave Onesimus.
• Highlights Christian brotherhood and the power of reconciliation in Christ.

Hebrews – Christ as the Ultimate High Priest

• Shows Jesus as superior to angels, Moses, and the Levitical priesthood (Hebrews 1-7).
• Explains the New Covenant through Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice (Hebrews 9-10).
• Encourages endurance in faith, using Old Testament examples (Hebrews 11).

James – Faith in Action

• Teaches that faith without works is dead (James 2:14-26).
• Warns about the power of the tongue (James 3).
• Encourages patience and perseverance in trials (James 1:2-4).

1 & 2 Peter – Suffering and Hope

• Encourages perseverance through persecution (1 Peter 4:12-19).
• Warns against false teachers and their destruction (2 Peter 2).
• Affirms the certainty of Christ’s return (2 Peter 3:8-13).

1, 2, & 3 John – Love and Truth

• Emphasizes love as the defining trait of believers (1 John 4:7-12).
• Warns against false teachings and antichrists (2 John).
• Encourages hospitality and faithfulness in the truth (3 John).

Jude – Contending for the Faith

• Warns against ungodly intruders in the church.
• Calls believers to remain in God’s love and persevere in faith.

Revelation – Christ’s Return and Final Victory

• Reveals the final judgment and ultimate triumph of Christ (Revelation 19-22).
• Encourages believers to remain faithful despite persecution.
• Describes the new heaven and new earth, where God dwells with His people.

This resource provides an overview of key teachings from the New Testament books after Acts, highlighting their theological significance and application for believers.