New Testament Survey

CHAPTER SIXTEEN:

1. Paul.

2. To present Jesus Christ as superior over all.

3. Jewish (Hebrew) believers.

4. Jesus is the mediator of a better covenant established on better promises.

5. But now hath He obtained a more excellent ministry, but how much also He is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. (Hebrews 8:6)

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

1. James.

2. To comfort believers undergoing trials for their faith.

3. Believers among the twelve tribes of Israel.

4. Faith is the foundation of works.

5. For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. (James 2:26)

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN:

1. Peter.

2. To warn of the danger of persecution from those outside of the Church.

3. Exiles being persecuted for their Christian faith.

4. Response to persecution should be based on Scriptural principles.

5. Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when His glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. (I Peter 4:12-13)