Introduction to the Gospels and Acts
The New Testament opens with the four Gospels and Acts. Together these books trace the history of the ministry of Christ from His birth till after His ascension into heaven,…
Introduction to the Book of Acts
Table of Contents Extract Authorship: The author of Acts is the same as that of the Gospel of Luke, as its opening words prove: “The former treatise have I made,…
Introduction to the Book of Ezra
Authorship: When considering the authorship of Ezra, it is necessary to examine the unity between Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles. Ezra and Nehemiah cover an overlapping time frame, and Ezra, Nehemiah,…
Introduction to the Book of Matthew
Extract Authorship: The Gospel According to Matthew does not explicitly credit the apostle Matthew with authorship. Some have questioned the long-standing tradition that Matthew is the author of this gospel…
Introduction to the Book of Genesis
Extract Authorship and Date: See the Introduction to the Pentateuch. Theme: God’s sovereignty over man and all creation and events, and His faithfulness to His covenant despite man’s corruption and…
Introduction to the Pentateuch
Extract The Hebrew Bible consists of three parts: the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings, often referred to as the Tanakh, a word formed by the first letters of the…