Finding God for Women / Men _ New Testament Version

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Questions... Real Answers

 

Ever have a question about life, the Bible, and so forth, and wondered whether or not the bible really has answers? Perhaps you've questioned the relevancy of the Bible. How could such an ancient book have answers for people today?

 

 

 

Description

 

Finding God begins when you realize that you are actually looking for God, even when you were looking in all the wrong places for all the wrong things. Think of this New Testament as the door. Open this door, walk through it, and you’ll find what you’re looking for—you’ll find God. Offered at a special value price, this New Testament with notes written specifically for women is perfect to share with family, friends, and to use for general outreach.

Special Features:

• 53 in-text notes help guide you through your spiritual journey into God's word
• 32-page Q & A section that addresses some of life's tough issues
• Daily reading plans for further study
• The most read, most trusted NIV translation in easy-to-read typeface

 

 

 

Table of Contents for Books of the New Testament

 

 

Matthew

A former tax collector became a follower of Jesus (and one of his twelve disciples) and wrote his account of Jesus' life and death. Matthe was a Jew writing to a Jewish audience hoping to convice them that Jesus was the Savior who had been prophesied in the Jewish Scriptures.

 

Mark

A follower of Jesus (not one of the twelve disciples) wrote his account of Jesus' life and death. Mark also accompanied Paul on his first missionary journey, recorded in the book of Acts.

 

Luke

A Gentile (meaning someone who was not Jewish) and a doctor, Luke wanted to convince fellow Gentiles that Jesus was the perfect Savior. Luke also wrote the book of Acts.

 

John

A follower of Jesus and one of the twelve disciples, John wrote his book much later than the other three writers. He wanted to prove that Jesus is the Son of God.

 

Acts

After Jesus returned to heaven, his followers began to spread the good news of being saved through him to people all over the world. This book tells the story of the early Christains and the very first churches.

 

Romans

This letter was written by Paul to the Christians in the city of Rome, capital of the Roman empire. Paul had not yet visited the believers in Rome, but he wanted to write to them an explanation of what it means to be Christians and how the Jews should understand the relationship of their faith to its fulfillment in Christianity.

 

1 Corinthians

This letter was written by Paul to the church in the city of Corinth. You might recognize some modern churches in this letter, for Paul deals with problems that were arising in the church as a result of the people not understanding how their faith should work out in their daily lives—in marriage, in the foods they ate, in worship, in exercising their spiritual gifts, and in their relationships to fellow believers and to nonbelievers.

 

2 Corinthians

Another letter from Paul to the church in Corinth. Although the first letter had its desired effect, some people were not following Paul's directives and even questioning his authority. Paul set them straight in this letter.

 

Galatians

This letter was from Paul to several churches in the Roman province of Galatia. A controversy had arisen. Some of the Jews who became Christians basically thought that any Gentile who wanted to become a Christian needed to become Jewish first. The Jews didn't understand what to do with all of the Old Testament laws, and they didn't understand how the Gentiles should act as Christians. Paul sought to help with this letter.

 

Ephesians

Paul wrote to encourage the believers in the city of Ephesus and other churches in the area. Paul had spent three years at this church and so was very close to these believers. Paul wrote this letter while he was in prison in Rome for preaching about Jesus.

 

Philippians

Paul wrote to the believers in the city of Philippi, thanking them for a gift they had sent him and encouraging them to rejoice no matter what. Paul wrote this letter while he was in prison in Rome for preaching about Jesus.

 

Colossians

Paul had never visited the church in Colosse; it had been founded by other believers. Paul wrote to this church about the dangers of teachers who came with wrong teaching that went against the Bible. This letter was also written while Paul was in prison.

 

1 Thessalonians 

Paul's first letter to the church in Thessalonica, helping them to understand more about the future when Jesus would return and how they should prepare for that. These lessons are helpful to us today as well, as we continue to await Jesus' return.

 

2 Thessalonians

A second letter to the church in Thessalonica, helping the believers to stand strong against those who would persecute them for thier faith.

 

1 Timothy

Timothy was a young man who became a Christian under Paul's teaching. Timothy spent some time in the church in Ephesus, helping them grow as a congregation. Paul wrote this letter to give Timothy practical advice about leading churches.

 

2 Timothy

This was probably Paul's last letter ever written. He was imprisoned a second time under Emperor Nero and was ultimately martyred. These are his final words to a dear friend.

 

Titus

Paul's letter to another man who helped Paul out in ministry and ultimately worked with the church on the island of Crete. Paul gave advice on helping the church there.

 

Philemon

Paul's letter to a man who was a member of the church in Colosse. Philemon's slave, named onesimus, had stolen money and run away— only to run into Paul and become a Christian. Paul sent onesimus back to his master with this letter encouraging Philemon to forgive and accept onesimus as a fellow believer.

 

Hebrews

An unknown author wrote to Jews scattered all over the Roman empire with the facts of how Jesus fulfilled their prophecies and was their Messiah.

 

James

This was James, Jesus' helf-brother and leader of the church located in Jerusalem. He wanted to help the believers live what they believe.

 

1 Peter

This was from Peter, one of Jesus' twelve disciples. As the first century drew to a close, persecution of Christians became more intense. Peter wrote to encourage the believers to stand strong in their faith, no matter what.

 

2 Peter

A second letter from Peter He knew that he would soon be martyred for his faith, so he wrote to encourage the believers and to warn them against false teachers who would twist the truth of Jesus' message.

 

1 John

A letter from John, one of Jesus' twelve desciples, writing later in the first century to encourage believers to stay true to the faith and to avoid heretical teachings.

  

2 John

A second letter from John, warning the believers to watch out for false teachers and to not even give hospitality to those who taught heresy.

 

3 John

A third letter from John, this one addressed to a man named Gaius who was hospitable to the Christian missionaries. John wanted to encourage and thank him.

 

Jude

Jude was another of Jesus' half-brothers, like James (above). Jude wanted to remind the believers to be constantly on the lookout for false teachers.

 

Revelation

John (who wrote the Gospel of John and the three letters from John noted above) received a special revelation of what will happen at the end of time. This record assures us that we are on the winning side. one day Christ will return and set up his eternal kingdom.