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…
What Happened Between the Testaments?
This was a time during which the Lord compelled Israel and the nations to wait and prepare for the promised Messiah. During these years, no new Scriptures were written.
Introduction to the Book of Malachi
Extract Authorship: Malachi’s name means “my messenger.” Although some think “my messenger” simply designates an anonymous prophet, most conservatives regard Malachi as the personal name of the sole author of…
Introduction to the Book of Zechariah
Extract Authorship: Zechariah was a common name in the Old Testament, meaning “Jehovah remembers.” The prophet was the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, and according to the genealogy…
Introduction to the Book of Haggai
Extract Authorship: Haggai’s name means “festal one.” Although little is known about the prophet, his authorship of this prophecy is not a matter of dispute. Ezra records the beginning of…