New Testament Epistles (Letters)
Epistle | Author | Date (approx.) | Theme
--- | --- | --- | ---
Romans | Paul | 57-58 | The Gospel of God -Justification by faith -Sanctification by faith
1Corinthians | Paul | 55-57 | Church disorders in the light of Christ crucified, risen, and coming again.
2Corinthians | Paul | 55-57 | Paul's apostolic authority
Galatians | Paul | 56-57 | The Gospel of Grace is apart from the Law
Ephesians | Paul | 60-62 | Our Position in Christ -the heavenly places
Philippians | Paul | 60-63 | Rejoicing in Christ -in every experience
Colossians | Paul | 60-62 | The Preeminence of Christ
1Thessalonians | Paul | 51-52 | The Return of Christ -spurs us to serve Him.
2Thessalonians | Paul | 51-52 | The Return of Christ -comforts us in times of persecution & apostasy
1Timothy | Paul | 62-65 | Church order, doctrine & discipline The requirements of elders, the work of ministers
2Timothy | Paul | 66-67 | Paul, a faithful servant, takes comfort in the faithfulness of His Lord, in difficult times
Titus | Paul | 63-65 | Church order, doctrine & discipline The requirements of elders, the work of ministers
Philemon | Paul | 63-65 | Forgiveness & love
Hebrews | Paul (?) | 61-68 | The Superiority of Christ
James | James | 35-50 | Faith in practice
1Peter | Peter | 63-64 | Living victoriously through sufferings
2Peter | Peter | 65-68 | Living in the Last Days
1John | John | 85-95 | Fellowship & Love
2John | John | 85-95 | Faithfulness to Truth
3John | John | 85-95 | Love for those who walk in the Truth
Jude | Jude | 65-80 | Contending for the Faith

Note: Dating of some books varies slightly between scholars.

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