“The New Testament is all those sacred writings in which the New (Covenant) is described.”
John Wesley
The Purpose of the New Testament
The New Testament demonstrates the love and grace of God by describing the life of Jesus Christ and His disciples. Through these stories, readers learn about God’s plan for salvation through Jesus. Through Acts and the Epistles we see God’s template for the Church and the Christian life. At the end of the Bible, in Revelation, we see God’s promise to restore and redeem all things.
How to Read the New Testament
“First, read it like a love letter. Second, act on what you understand.”
Soren Kierkgaard
The above quote about the New Testament by the esteemed Danish philosopher Kierkegaard describes very well how we should respond to the New Testament.
First, know that the New Testament is written as God’s love letter to you. His desire is for you to know Jesus Christ personally and to have a deep relationship with Him. The purpose of the Bible is for you to have …
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