A Truth to Believe

       How Can We Summarize General Epistles and Revelation?

In the New Testament several authors wrote additional letters to Christians scattered throughout the known world. These letters called Christians primarily to persevere in the faith, defend against false teaching, overflow in good works even in suffering. The Bible ends declaring that one day Jesus will to make all things right and reign as king of the universe after he fully vanquishes Satan, sin, and death. a

Here is one way we could summarize each book:

Hebrews is a sermon declaring that Jesus is superior therefore Christians must persevere in the faith even amidst suffering.

James is a letter calling Christians to express their faith by abounding in good works.

1 Peter is a letter encouraging Christians to be holy, endure suffering, and take hope.

2 Peter is a letter encouraging Christians to keep growing and warning Christians of false teachers.

1 John is a letter declaring that assurance of eternal life comes from believing in Jesus, obeying God, and loving others.

2 John is a letter calling Christians to walk in truth and love.

3 John is a letter encouraging Christians to work for the truth by supporting those who spread it.

Jude is a letter exhorting believers to contend for the faith and trust that God preserves his people.

Revelation is a letter and a vision calling Christians to persevere in the faith because Jesus will return to deliver judgment, make all things new, and reign as eternal king with his people forever.

Truths to Believe Archive

Something about Living

Satan's Creed: "Did God actually say ... " (Gen 3:1)

The World's Creed: "What is truth?" (John 18:38)

Jesus's Creed: "Believe in God, believe also in me" (John 14:1)

Whose creed do you live by?

A Quote

Puritan Jeremiah Burroughs once wrote, "You will observe, that whatever God may give to a gracious heart, a heart that is godly, unless he gives himself it will not do. A godly heart will not only have the mercy, but the God of that mercy as well; and then a little matter is enough in the world, so be it he has the God of the mercy which he enjoys."

Jeremiah Burroughs - The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment

A Booklist

For years our family has done what we call "Bible Time." This is our time as family to read God’s Word, sing together, and learn about Jesus. Over the years we have found numerous excellent resources to help parents teach their children about Jesus and the Bible. Here are our favorites so far.