The Bible Project | – New Testament Letters: Historical Context

In the New Testament, there are 21 letters or epistles written by early Christian leaders to communities of Jesus’ followers in the ancient Roman world. A wise reading of these letters involves learning about their historical context. Who were the letters written to, where did the recipients live, and what prompted sending the letter? In […]

The Bible Project | – New Testament Letters: Historical Context

In the New Testament, there are 21 letters or epistles written by early Christian leaders to communities of Jesus’ followers in the ancient Roman world. A wise reading of these letters involves learning about their historical context. Who were the letters written to, where did the recipients live, and what prompted sending the letter? In […]

The Bible Project | – New Testament Letters: Historical Context

In the New Testament, there are 21 letters or epistles written by early Christian leaders to communities of Jesus’ followers in the ancient Roman world. A wise reading of these letters involves learning about their historical context. Who were the letters written to, where did the recipients live, and what prompted sending the letter? In […]
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The Bible Project | – Overview: 2 Corinthians

Watch our overview video on 2 Corinthians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In 2 Corinthians, Paul resolves his conflict with the Corinthians by showing how the scandal of the crucifixion turns our value systems upside-down. #Corinthians #BibleProject #BibleVideo
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The Bible Project | – Overview: 1 Peter

Watch our overview video on 1 Peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Peter offers hope to persecuted Christians and guides them with practical instruction on living life consistent with following Jesus. #Peter #BibleProject #BibleVideo
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The Bible Project | – Overview: Galatians

Watch our overview video on the book of Galatians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In Galatians, Paul challenges the Galatian Christians to stop allowing controversial Torah observances to divide their church’s congregation. #Galatians #BibleProject #BibleVideo
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The Bible Project | – Overview: 1 Thessalonians

Watch our overview video on 1 Thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In 1 Thessalonians, Paul directs the persecuted Thessalonian Christians to hope in the future of king Jesus’ return who will make all things right. #Thessalonians #BibleProject #BibleVideo
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The Bible Project | – Overview: Philippians

Watch our overview video on the book of Philippians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In Phillippians, Paul thanks the Philippian Christians for their generosity and shares how they are all called to imitate Jesus’ self-giving love. #Philippians #BibleProject #BibleVideo
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The Bible Project | – Overview: 1 Corinthians

Watch our overview video on the book of 1 Corinthians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In 1 Corinthians, Paul shows the new Christians in Corinth that all of life’s most complex problems can be seen through the lens of the gospel. #Corinthians #BibleProject #BibleVideo
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The Bible Project | – Overview: Ephesians

Watch our overview video on the book of Ephesians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In Ephesians, Paul shows how the good news should create ethnically diverse communities that are unified by devotion to Jesus and to each other. #Ephesians #BibleProject #BibleVideo
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The Bible Project | – Overview: Hebrews

Watch our overview video on the book of Hebrews, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In Hebrews, the author shows how Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God’s love and mercy and is worthy of our devotion. #Hebrews #BibleProject #BibleVideo
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The Bible Project | – Overview: Philemon

Watch our overview video on the book of Philemon, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In this letter, Paul helps his friend Philemon to reconcile with his escaped former slave Onesimus and shows that they are equals because of Jesus. #Philemon #BibleProject #BibleVideo