The New Testament is the second major division of the Christian Bible, consisting of twenty-seven books centered on Jesus Christ and the new covenant. It records His life, the growth of the early church, apostolic teaching, and future hope.
The New Testament is the second major division of the Christian Bible, consisting of twenty-seven books centered on Jesus Christ and the new covenant. It records His life, the growth of the early church, apostolic teaching, and future hope.
The New Testament is the second major division of the Bible and consists of twenty-seven books recognized by the church as inspired Scripture. It centers on Jesus Christ, especially His incarnation, ministry, death, resurrection, ascension, and the saving significance of the new covenant established in His blood. Its books include the four Gospels, Acts, the letters written by apostles and their close associates, and Revelation. Together they provide the authoritative apostolic witness to Christ, explain the gospel, instruct the church in doctrine and godliness, and set forth the believer’s hope in the return of Christ and the renewal of all things. While questions of canon history and arrangement may be discussed in more detailed studies, the basic meaning of the term is clear and publication-safe.