Revelation

An Overview of Revelation The book of Revelation is the only prophetical book in the New Testament.  The book focuses on the past, present, and future events regarding creation and…

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Jude

An Overview of the Epistles of Jude The epistle of Jude has a special place among the New Testament books because it opposes the false teachers and their teachings which…

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James

Overview of the Book The Epistle of James is classified as one of the general epistles1, addressed to a wider audience2 rather than to a specific person or a local…

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Hebrews

Overview of the Book The epistle to the Hebrews has a unique place among the New Testament writings.  H.E. Dana1 states (quoting Origen, one of the early Church fathers) that…

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Zechariah

Introduction and the Context of the Book Zechariah, the son of Berekiah and grandson of Iddo, began his ministry as a priest in Jerusalem (Zechariah1:1).  Nehemiah (Nehemiah 12:16) identified him…

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Haggai

Introduction, Context, and Historical Setting of the Book According to the Old Testament arrangement of the Bible, the last three books, that is, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, are characterized as…

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Amos

Introduction and Context The book of Amos depicts God as Sovereign and the righteous judge of all.    God blessed Israel, bringing them under His grace and covenant-relationship.  However, they…

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Daniel

Overview of the Book The book of Daniel is one of the most challenging books in the Bible.  The contents of the book include history, personal life experiences of Daniel…

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Isaiah

General Introduction of the Prophetical Books The division known as ‘the Prophetical Books’ in the Old Testament begins with the book of Isaiah.  There are 17 books under this division…

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