The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: New Testament

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Whether you are a pastor, teacher, or layperson, now you can study the Bible in easy-to-read sections that emphasize personal application as well as biblical meaning. Developed from Dr. Wiersbe’s popular “Be” series of Bible study books, this commentary carefully unpacks all of the New Testament. The Wiersbe Bible Commentary New Testament offers you: Dr. Wiersbe’s trustworthy insights on the entire New Testaments New Biblical images, maps, and charts Introductions and outlines for each book of the Bible Clear, readable text that’s free of academic jargon Let one of the most beloved and respected Bible teachers of our time guide you verse-by-verse through the Scriptures. It’s the trusted reference you’ll love to read. Front Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Foreword Matthew Outline I. THE REVELATION OF THE K... A. His person—1—4 B. His principles—5—7 C. His power—8—10 II. THE REBELLION AGAINST ... A. His messenger rejected—11... B. His works denied—11:20–30 C. His principles refused—12... D. His person attacked—12:2... E. Result: the “mysteries of... III. THE RETIREMENT OF THE... (The Lord seeks to leave the... A. Before Peter’s confession... B. Peter’s confession—16:13... (First mention of the cross—... C. After Peter’s confession... (Second mention of the cross... (Third mention of the cross—... IV. THE REJECTION OF THE K... (“The kingdom of God shall b... A. His public presentation a... B. His conflict with the rul... C. His prophetic message—24—25 D. His suffering and death—2... V. THE RESURRECTION OF THE... Contents Here’s Good News! Matthew 1—2 The King’s Birth Matthew 3—4 The King’s Credentials Matthew 5 The King’s Principles: True ... Matthew 6 The King’s Principles: True ... Matthew 7 The King’s Principles: True ... Matthew 8—9 The King’s Power Matthew 10 The King’s Ambassadors Matthew 11—12 The King’s Conflicts Matthew 13 The King’s Secrets Matthew 14 The King’s Withdrawal Matthew 15 The King’s Concern Matthew 16 The King’s Surprise Matthew 17 The King’s Glory Matthew 18 The King’s Rebuke Matthew 19:1–15 The King’s Instructions Matthew 19:16—20:34 The King’s Demands Matthew 21:1—22:14 The King’s Judgments Matthew 22:15–46 The King’s Defense Matthew 23 The King’s Denunciation Matthew 24:1–44 The King’s Return—Part I Matthew 24:45—25:46 The King’s Return—Part II Matthew 26:1–56 The King’s Preparation Matthew 26:57—27:26 The King’s Trial Matthew 27:27–66 The King’s Suffering and Death Matthew 28 The King’s Victory Mark Outline I. THE PRESENTATION OF TH... II. THE SERVANT’S MINISTR... A. Period of popularity—1:14... B. Period of withdrawal—6:30... C. Period of completion—9:33–50 III. THE SERVANT’S JOURNE... IV. THE SERVANT’S MINISTR... A. Public teaching and cont... B. Private teaching and min... C. Arrest, trial, and cruci... D. Resurrection and ascensi... Contents Mark 1 God’s Servant Is Here! Mark 2:1—3:12 What The Servant Offers You Mark 3:13—4:34 The Servant, The Crowds, And... Mark 4:35—5:43 The Servant Conquers! Mark 6:1–56 Will Anyone Trust God’s Serv... Mark 7:1—8:26 The Servant-Teacher Mark 8:27—9:50 The Servant’s Secrets Mark 10 The Servant’s Paradoxes Mark 11:1—12:44 The Servant in Jerusalem Mark 13 The Servant Unveils the Future Mark 14:1—15:20 The Servant Suffers Mark 15:21—16:20 The Servant Finishes His Work Luke Outline I. JOURNEY FROM HEAVEN TO ... A. Birth announcements—1:5–56 B. The babies are born—1:57—... C. Jesus’ childhood and yout... D. Jesus’ baptism and tempta... II. THE JOURNEY THROUGHOU... III. THE JOURNEY TO JERUSAL... IV. THE MINISTRY IN JERUSAL... Contents Luke 1 Hear the Good News! Luke 2 The Lord Is Come! Luke 3—4 This Is the Son of God! Luke 5 The Difference Jesus Makes Luke 6 So What’s New? Everything! Luke 7 Compassion in Action Luke 8 Lessons about Faith Luke 9 A Many-Sided Ministry Luke 10 What in the World Does a Chr... Luke 11 Learning Life’s Lessons Luke 12 Believer, Beware! Luke 13 Questions and Answers Luke 14 The Man Who Came to Dinner Luke 15 The Joys of Salvation Luke 16 The Right and Wrong of Riches Luke 17 Things That Really Matter Luke 18 People to Meet, Lessons to L... Luke 19 Jerusalem at Last! Luke 20 Issues and Answers Luke 21 Questions about Tomorrow Luke 22:1–38 In the Upper Room Luke 22:39–71 The Night They Arrested God Luke 23 Condemned and Crucified Luke 24 The Son of Man Triumphs! John Outline I. OPPORTUNITY (1:15—6:71) He presents Himself to A. His disciples—1:19—2:12 B. The Jews—2:13—3:36 C. The Samaritans—4:1–54 D. The Jewish leaders—5:1–47 E. The multitudes—6:1–71 II. OPPOSITION (7—12) There is conflict with the J... A. Moses—7:1—8:11 B. Abraham—8:12–59 C. Who Messiah is—9:1—10:42 D. His miraculous power—11:1... E. They would not believe on... III. OUTCOME (13—21) A. The faith of the disciple... B. The unbelief of the Jews—... C. The victory of Christ—20—21 Contents John 1 God Is Here! John 2 Learning about Jesus John 3 A Matter of Life and Death John 4 The Bad Samaritan John 5 The Man Who Was Equal with God John 6 Jesus Loses His Crowd John 7 Feast Fight John 8 Contrasts and Conflicts John 9 The Blind Man Calls Their Bluff John 10 The Good shepherd and His Sheep John 11 The Last Miracle—the Last Enemy John 12 Christ and the Crisis John 13:1–35 The Sovereign Servant John 13:36—14:31 Heart Trouble John 15:1–17 Relationships and Responsibi... John 15:18—16:16 What in the World Is the Spi... John 16:16–33 Let There Be Joy! John 17 The Prayer of the Overcomer John 18:1–27 Guilt and Grace in the Garden John 18:28—19:16 “Suffered Under Pontius Pilate” John 19:17–42 “Even the Death of the Cross” John 20:1–18 The Dawning of a New Day John 20:19–31 The Power of His Resurrection John 21 Transformed to Serve Acts Outline I. THE MINISTRY OF PETER (1... Jerusalem the center Ministry primarily to Israel A. Peter and the Jews—1—7 B. Peter and the Samaritans—8 C. The conversion of Paul—9 D. Peter and the Gentiles—10—11 E. Peter’s arrest and delive... II. THE MINISTRY OF PAUL (13... Syrian Antioch the center Ministry primarily to the Ge... A. Paul’s first missionary j... B. The Jerusalem Conference—15 C. Paul’s second missionary ... D. Paul’s third missionary j... E. Paul’s arrest and voyage ... Contents Acts 1 The Faith of the First Chris... Acts 2 Power from Heaven! Acts 3:1—4:4 The Power of His Name Acts 4:5–31 Persecution, Prayer, and Power Acts 4:32—5:16 Beward of the Serpent! Acts 5:17–42 Truth and Consequences Acts 6—7 Stephen, the Man God Crowned Acts 8 A Church on the Move Acts 9:1–31 God Arrests Saul Acts 9:32—10:48 Peter’s Miracle Ministy Acts 11 Making Room for the Gentiles Acts 12 Wake Up to a Miracle! Acts 13—14 God Opens the Doors Acts 15:1–35 Don’t Close the Doors! Acts 15:36—16:40 More Open Doors Acts 17 Responding to God’s Word Acts 18:1–22 It’s Always too Soon to Quit Acts 18:23—19:41 Excitement in Ephesus Acts 20 A Minister’s Farewell Acts 21:1—22:29 The Misunderstood Missionary Acts 22:30—23:35 Paul the Prisoner Acts 24 Paul the Witness Acts 25—26 Paul the Defender Acts 27—28 Paul Arrives in Rome Romans Outline I. INTRODUCTION (1:1–17) II. SIN—RIGHTEOUSNESS DEMA... A. The Gentiles guilty—1:18–32 B. The Jews guilty—2:1–3:8 C. The whole world guilty—3:... III. SALVATION—RIGHTEOUSNE... A. Justification stated—3:2... B. Justification illustrated... C. Justification explained i... IV. SANCTIFICATION—RIGHTEO... A. Victory—the flesh—6 B. Liberty—the Law—7 C. Security—the Spirit—8 V. SOVEREIGNTY—RIGHTEOUSNE... A. Israel’s past riches—9 B. Israel’s present rejectio... C. Israel’s future restorati... VI. SERVICE—RIGHTEOUSNESS ... A. In the church body—12 B. In society—13 C. Toward the weaker believe... VII. CONCLUSION (15:8—16:27) Contents Romans 1:1–17 Ready for Rome Romans 1:18—3:20 When God Gives Up Romans 3:21—4:25 Father Abraham Romans 5 Live Like a King! Romans 6 Dying to Live Romans 7 Christians and the Law Romans 8 Freedom and Fulfillment Romans 9 Did God Make a Mistake? Romans 10 The Wrong Righteousness Romans 11 God Is Not through with Israel! Romans 12—13 Right Relationships Mean Rig... Romans 14:1—15:7 When Christians Disagree Romans 15:8—16:27 Man on the Move 1 Corinthians Outline I. GREETING (1:1–3) II. REPROOF: THE REPORT OF... A. Divisions in the church—1... B. Discipline in the church—5 C. Disputes in the courts—6:... D. Defilement in the world—6... III. INSTRUCTION: THE REP... A. Marriage—7 B. Food offered to idols—8—10 C. Church ordinances—11 D. Spiritual gifts—12:1—14:40 E. The Resurrection—15 F. The offering—16:1–12 IV. CONCLUSION (16:13–24) Contents 1 Corinthians 1 Be Wise about the Christian’... 1 Corinthians 2 Be Wise about the Christian ... 1 Corinthians 3 Be Wise about the Local Church 1 Corinthians 4 Be Wise about the Christian ... 1 Corinthians 5—6 Be Wise about Church Discipline 1 Corinthians 7 Be Wise about Christian Marr... 1 Corinthians 8; 10 Be Wise about Christian Liberty 1 Corinthians 9 Be Wise about Personal Prior... 1 Corinthians 11 Be Wise about Church Order 1 Corinthians 12—13 Be Wise about the Church Body 1 Corinthians 14 Be Wise about Using Spiritua... 1 Corinthians 15 Be Wise about the Resurrection 1 Corinthians 16 Be Wise about Christian Stew... 2 Corinthians Outline I. PAUL EXPLAINS HIS MINIS... A. Triumphant—1—2 B. Glorious—3 C. Sincere—4 D. Believing—5 E. Loving—6—7 II. PAUL ENCOURAGES THEIR... (He was receiving an offerin... A. Principles of “grace givi... B. Promises for “grace giver... III. PAUL ENFORCES HIS AUT... A. The warrior, attacking th... B. The spiritual father, pr... C. The “fool,” boasting of s... D. The apostle, exercising ... Contents 2 Corinthians 1:1–11 Down—but Not Out! 2 Corinthians 1:12—2:17 You Don’t Have to Fail! 2 Corinthians 3 From Glory to Glory 2 Corinthians 4:1—5:8 Courage for the Conflict 2 Corinthians 5:9–21 Motives for Ministry 2 Corinthians 6—7 Heart to Heart 2 Corinthians 8 The Grace of Giving—Part I 2 Corinthians 9 The Grace of Giving—Part II 2 Corinthians 10 Ministereal MisUnderstandings 2 Corinthians 11 Fathen Knows Best 2 Corinthians 12:1–10 A Preacher in Paradise 2 Corinthians 12:11—13:14 Three to Get Ready! Galatians Outline I. PERSONAL: GRACE AND THE... A. Grace declared in Paul’s ... B. Grace demonstrated in Pau... C. Grace defended in Paul’s ... 1. Before the church collec... 2. Before Peter personally—... II. DOCTRINAL: GRACE AND T... A. The personal argument—3:1–5 B. The scriptural argument—3... C. The logical argument—3:15... D. The historical argument—4... E. The sentimental argument—... F. The allegorical argument—... III. PRACTICAL: GRACE AND... A. Liberty, not bondage—5:1–12 B. The Spirit, not the flesh... C. Others, not self—6:1–10 D. God’s glory, not man’s pr... Contents Galatians 1:1–10 Bad News about the Good News Galatians 1:11–24 Born Free! Galatians 2:1–10 The Freedom Fighter—Part I Galatians 2:11–21 The Freedom Fighter—Part II Galatians 3:1–14 Bewitched and Bothered Galatians 3:15–29 The Logic of Law Galatians 4:1–18 It’s Time to Grow up! Galatians 4:19–31 Meet Your Mother Galatians 5:1–12 Stop! Thief! Galations 5:13–26 The Fifth Freedom Galatians 6:1–10 The Liberty of Love Galatians 6:11–18 The Marks of Freedom Ephesians Outline A. Our spiritual possessions... 1. From the Father—1:4–6 2. From the Son—1:7–12 3. From the Spirit—1:13–14 First Prayer—for enlightenme... B. Our spiritual position in... 1. Raised and seated on the... 2. Reconciled and set into ... Second Prayer—for enablement... II. DUTY: OUR RESPONSIBILI... A. Walk in unity—4:1–16 B. Walk in purity—4:17—5:17 1. Walk not as other Gentil... 2. Walk in love—5:1–6 3. Walk as children of ligh... 4. Walk carefully—5:15–17 C. Walk in harmony—5:18—6:9 1. Husbands and wives—5:18–33 2. Parents and children—6:1–4 3. Masters and servants—6:5–9 D. Walk in victory—6:10–24 Contents Ephesians 1:1–3 Saints Alive! Ephesians 1:4–14 How Rich You Are! Ephesians 1:15–23 Read the Bankbook Ephesians 2:1–10 Get Out of the Graveyard Ephesians 2:11–22 The Great Peace Mission Ephesians 3:1–13 I Know a Secret Ephesians 3:14–21 Get Your Hands on Your Wealth Ephesians 4:1–16 Let’s Walk Together Ephesians 4:17–32 Take Off the Graveclothes! Ephesians 5:1–17 Imitating Our Father Ephesians 5:18–33 Heaven in Your Home Ephesians 6:1–9 Living the Lordship of Christ Ephesians 6:10–24 You’re in the Army Now! Philippians Outline I. THE SINGLE MIND (1) A. The fellowship of the gos... B. The furtherance of the go... C. The faith of the gospel—1... II. THE SUBMISSIVE MIND (2) A. The example of Christ—2:1–11 B. The example of Paul—2:12–18 C. The example of Timothy—2:... D. The example of Epaphrodit... III. THE SPIRITUAL MIND (3) A. Paul’s past—3:1–11 (the a... B. Paul’s present—3:12–16 (t... C. Paul’s future—3:17–21 (th... IV. THE SECURE MIND (4) A. God’s peace—4:1–9 B. God’s power—4:10–13 C. God’s provision—4:14–23 Contents Philippians 1:1–11 How to Increase Your Joy Philippians 1:12–26 Pioneers Wanted Philippians 1:27–30 Battle Stations! Philippians 2:1–11 The Great Example Philippians 2:12–18 The Ins and Outs of Christia... Philippians 2:19–30 A Priceless Pair Philippians 3:1–11 Learning How to Count Philippians 3:12–16 Let’s win the Race! Philippians 3:17–21 Living in the Future Tense Philippians 4:1–9 You Don’t Have to Worry! Philippians 4:10–23 The Secret of Contentment Putting Philippians to Work Colossians Outline I. DOCTRINE: CHRIST’S PREE... A. In the gospel message—1:1... B. In redemption—1:13–14 C. In creation—1:15–17 D. In the church—1:18–23 E. In Paul’s ministry—1:24–29 II. DANGER: CHRIST’S PREEM... A. Beware of empty philosoph... B. Beware of religious legal... C. Beware of man-made discip... III. DUTY: CHRIST’S PREEMI... A. In person purity—3:1–11 B. In Christian fellowship—1... C. In the home—3:18–21 D. In daily work—3:22—4:1 E. In Christian witness—4:2–6 F. In Christian service—4:7–18 Contents Colossians 1:1–2 From Paul, With Love Colossians 1:3–8 Miracles at Colosse Colossians 1:9–12 A Prisoner’s Prayer Colossians 1:13–20 Crown Him Lord of All! Colossians 1:21—2:3 One Man’s Ministry Colossians 2:4–15 Saints Alive—and Alert Colossians 2:16–23 Believer, Beware! Colossians 3:1–11 Heaven on Earth Colossians 3:12–17 All Dressed Up and Someplace... Colossians 3:18—4:1 A Family Affair Colossians 4:2–9 Talk Is Not Cheap! Colossians 4:10–18 Friends, Romans, Countrymen 1 Thessalonians Outline I. PAUL REMEMBERS (1—3) A. How the church was born—1 B. How the church was nurtur... C. How the church was establ... II. PAUL EXHORTS (4—5) (How the church should walk) A. In holiness—4:1–8 B. In harmony—4:9–10 C. In honesty—4:11–12 D. In hope—4:13—5:11 E. In helpfulness—5:12–28 Contents A Church Is Born 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 What Every Church Should Be 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12 Helping the Baby Grow Up 1 Thessalonians 2:13–20 Growing Pains 1 Thessalonians 3:1–13 Take a Stand! 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12 How to Please Your Father 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 The Comfort of His Coming 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 Don’t Walk in Your Sleep! 1 Thessalonians 5:12–28 It’s All in the Family 2 Thessalonians Outline I. ENCOURAGEMENT IN SUFFERI... A. Praise—1:1–4 B. Promise—1:5–10 C. Prayer—1:11–12 II. ENLIGHTENMENT IN TEACHI... A. How the man of sin appear... B. How the Son of God appear... C. How the child of God shou... III. ENABLEMENT IN LIVING (3) A. Obey the Word—3:1–6 B. Follow our example—3:7–9 C. Discipline the unruly—3:1... D. Closing benediction—3:16–18 Contents 2 Thessalonians 1:1–12 No Rest for the Wicked 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 God’s Timetable 2 Thessalonians 2:13—3:5 Nothing but the Truth 2 Thessalonians 3:6–18 Order in the Church 1 Timothy Outline I. THE CHURCH AND ITS MESSA... A. Teaching sound doctrine—1... B. Proclaiming the gospel—1:... C. Defending the faith—1:18–20 II. THE CHURCH AND ITS MEM... A. Praying men—2:1–8 B. Submitting women—2:9–15 C. Qualified pastors—3:1–7 D. Qualified deacons—3:8–13 E. Behaving believers—3:14–16 III. THE CHURCH AND ITS MIN... A. A good minister, preachin... B. A godly minister, practic... C. A growing minister, prog... IV. THE CHURCH AND ITS MIN... A. To older members—5:1–2 B. To older widows—5:3–10 C. To younger widows—5:11–16 D. To church officers—5:17–25 E. To servants (slaves)—6:1–2 F. To false teachers—6:3–10 G. To the pastor—6:11–16, 20... H. To the rich—6:17–19 Contents 1 Timothy 1 Stay on the Job 1 Timothy 2 Service—or Circus? 1 Timothy 3 Follow the Leaders 1 Timothy 4 How to Be a Man of God 1 Timothy 5 Order in the Church! 1 Timothy 6 Orders from Headquarters 2 Timothy Outline I. THE PASTORAL APPEAL (1) A. Courageous enthusiasm—1:1–7 B. Shameless suffering—1:8–12 C. Spiritual loyalty—1:13–18 II. THE PRACTICAL APPEAL (2) A. The steward—2:1–2 B. The soldier—2:3–4, 8–13 C. The athlete—2:5 D. The farmer—2:6–7 E. The workman—2:14–18 F. The vessel—2:19–22 G. The servant—2:23–26 III. THE PROPHETIC APPEAL (3) A. Turn away from the false—... B. Follow those who are true... C. Continue in God’s Word—3:... IV. THE PERSONAL APPEAL (4) A. Preach the Word—4:1–4 B. Fulfill your ministry—4:5–8 C. Be diligent and faithful—... Contents 2 Timothy 1 Christians Courageous! 2 Timothy 2 Getting the Picture 2 Timothy 3 What to Do Before it Ends 2 Timothy 4 Last Words Titus Outline I. CHURCH ORGANIZATION (1) A. Preach God’s Word—1:1–4 B. Ordain qualified leaders—... C. Silence false teachers—1:... II. CHRISTIAN OBLIGATION (2—3) A. Older saints—2:1–4a B. Younger saints—2:4b–8 C. Christian slaves—2:9–15 D. Christians as citizens—3:... E. Problem people—3:9–11 F. Conclusion—3:12–15 Contents Titus 1 Our Man in Crete Titus 2—3 How to Have a Healthy Church Philemon Outline I. APPRECIATION (1–7) (“I t... A. Paul’s love—1–3 B. Paul’s thanksgiving—4–5, 7 C. Paul’s prayer—6 II. APPEAL (8–16) (“I besee... A. Philemon’s character—8–9 B. Onesimus’s conversion—10–14 C. God’s providence—15–16 III. ASSURANCE (17–25) (“I ... A. Paul’s partnership—17–19 B. Paul’s confidence—20–22 C. Paul’s greetings—23–25 Contents Philemon 1–25 A Tale of Two Cities Hebrews Outline I. A SUPERIOR PERSON—CHRIS... A. Better than the prophets—... B. Better than the angels—1... C. Better than Moses—3:1—4:... D. Better than Aaron—4:14—6... II. A SUPERIOR PRIESTHOOD... A. A superior order—7 B. A superior covenant—8 C. A superior sanctuary—9 D. A superior sacrifice—10 ... III. A SUPERIOR PRINCIPLE—... A. The great examples of fai... B. The endurance of faith—c... C. Closing practical exhorta... Contents Hebrews 1:1–3 Is Anybody Listening? Hebrews 1:4—2:18 Greater than Angels Hebrews 3:1—4:13 Greater than Moses Hebrews 4:14—5:10 Greater than Aaron the High ... Hebrews 5:11—6:20 Pilgrims Should Make Progress Hebrews 7 Mysterious Melchizedek Hebrews 8 The Better Covenant Hebrews 9 The Superior Sanctuary Hebrews 10 The Superior Sacrifice Hebrews 11 Faith—the Greatest Power in ... Hebrews 12 Stay in the Running! Hebrews 13 Pardon Me, Your Faith Is Sho... James Outline I. HE IS PATIENT IN TESTING... A. Trials on the outside—1:1–12 B. Temptations on the inside... II. HE PRACTICES THE TRUTH (2) A. Faith and love—2:1–13 B. Faith and works—2:14–26 III. HE HAS POWER OVER HIS... A. Exhortation—3:1–2 B. Illustrations—3:3–12 C. Application—3:13–18 IV. HE IS A PEACEMAKER, N... A. Three wars—4:1–3 B. Three enemies—4:4–7 C. Three admonitions—4:8–17 V. HE IS PRAYERFUL IN TROUB... A. Economic troubles—5:1–9 B. Physical troubles—5:10–16 C. National troubles—5:17–18 D. Church troubles—5:19–20 Contents James 1:1 Time to Grow Up James 1:2–12 Turning Trials into Triumphs James 1:13–18 How to Handle Temptation James 1:19–27 Quit Kidding Yourself James 2:1–13 Rich Man, Poor Man James 2:14–26 False Faith James 3:1–12 The World’s Smallest but Lar... James 3:13–18 Where to Get Wisdom James 4:1–12 How to End Wars James 4:13–17 Plan Ahead James 5:1–6 Money Talks James 5:7–12 The Power of Patience James 5:13–20 Let Us Pray 1 Peter Outline I. GOD’S GRACE AND SALVATIO... A. Live in hope—1:1–12 B. Live in holiness—1:13–21 C. Live in harmony—1:22—2:10 II. GOD’S GRACE AND SUBMISS... A. Submit to authorities—2:1... B. Submit to masters—2:18–25 C. Submit in the home—3:1–7 D. Submit in the church—3:8–12 III. GOD’S GRACE AND SUFFER... A. Make Jesus Christ Lord—3:... B. Have Christ’s attitude—4:... C. Glorify Christ’s name—4:1... D. Look for Christ’s return—... E. Depend on Christ’s grace—... Contents 1 Peter 1:1; 5:12–14 Where There’s Christ, There’... 1 Peter 1:2–12 It’s Glory all the Way! 1 Peter 1:13–21 Staying Clean in a Polluted ... 1 Peter 1:22—2:10 Christian Togetherness 1 Peter 2:11–25 Somebody’s Watching You! 1 Peter 3:1–7 Wedlock or Deadlock? 1 Peter 3:8–17 Preparing for the Best! 1 Peter 3:18–22 Learning from Noah 1 Peter 4:1–11 The Rest of Your Time 1 Peter 4:12–19 Facts about Furnaces 1 Peter 5:1–4 How to Be a Good Shepherd 1 Peter 5:5–14 From Grace to Glory! 2 Peter Outline I. EXPLANATION: THE KNOWLE... A. The gift of knowledge—1:1–4 B. The growth in knowledge—1... C. The ground of knowledge—1... II. EXAMINATION: THE FALSE... A. Their condemnation—2:1–9 B. Their character—2:10–17 C. Their claims—2:18–22 III. EXHORTATION: THE TRUE... A. Be mindful—3:1–7 B. Be not ignorant—3:8–10 C. Be diligent—3:11–14 D. Beware—3:15–18 Contents 2 Peter 1:1–11 Knowing and Growing 2 Peter 1:12–21 Wake Up and Remember! 2 Peter 2:1–9 Beware of Counterfeits 2 Peter 2:10–16 Marked Men 2 Peter 2:17–22 False Freedom 2 Peter 3:1–10 Scoffing at the Scoffers 2 Peter 3:11–18 Be Diligent! 1 John Outline I. INTRODUCTION (1:1–4) II. THE TESTS OF TRUE FEL... A. Obedience—1:5—2:6 (“sayin... B. Love—2:7–17 C. Truth—2:18–29 III. THE TESTS OF TRUE SO... A. Obedience—3 B. Love—4 C. Truth—5 Contents 1 John 1:1–4 It’s Real! 1 John 1:5—2:6 Walking and Talking 1 John 2:7–11 Something Old, Something New 1 John 2:12–17 The Love God Hates 1 John 2:18–29 Truth or Consequences 1 John 3:1–10 The Pretenders 1 John 3:11–24 Love or Death 1 John 4:1–16 Getting to the Bottom of Love 1 John 4:17—5:5 Love, Honor, and Obey 1 John 5:6–21 What Do You Know for Sure? 2 John Outline I. INTRODUCTION (1–3) II. PRACTICING THE TRUTH (4–6) III. PROTECTING THE TRUTH (... IV. CONCLUSION (12–13) Contents 2 John A Faithful Family 3 John Outline I. GAIUS, A BELOVED BELIEVER... II. DIOTREPHES, A PROUD BEL... III. DEMETRIUS, AN EXEMPL... IV. CONCLUSION (13–14) Contents 3 John It’s the Truth Jude Outline I. INTRODUCTION (1–2) II. THE ALARM (3–4) III. THE ARGUMENT (5–16) IV. THE ADMONITION (17–25) Contents Jude 1–7 A Call to Arms! Jude 8–16 Meet the Apostates! Jude 17–25 You Don’t Have to Stumble Revelation Outline I. THE THINGS WHICH THOU H... John’s vision of the exalted... II. THE THINGS WHICH ARE (2—3) The messages to the seven ch... III. THE THINGS WHICH SHA... A. The throne in heaven—4—5 B. The tribulation on earth—... 1. The first half—6—9 2. The middle—10—14 3. The last half—15—19 C. The kingdom of Christ—20 D. The new heavens and earth... Contents Revelation 1 A Very Special Book Revelation 2 Christ and the Churches—Part I Revelation 3 Christ and the Churches—Part II Revelation 4—5 Come, Let Us Adore Him! Revelation 6—7 The Seals and the Sealed Revelation 8—9 Blow the Trumpets! Revelation 10—11 A Time for Testimony Revelation 12—13 The Terrible Trio Revelation 14—16 Voices of Victory Revelation 17—18 Desolation and Destruction! Revelation 19—20 The King and His Kingdom Revelation 21—22 All Things New! Bible Versions Back Cover