Introduction to New Testament Part 3: As a Whole

Christ in the New Testament The New Testament is focused on Jesus Christ as Savior and LORD with the overall objective of drawing people to salvation in Christ. The culmination of the NT is in eternity with Christ’s endless reign over God’s people. Every page of the NT relates to Christ. He is the primary

Introduction to New Testament Part 2: The Buildup to Christ

Beginning of Roman Rule of Judea In 63 B.C. Pompey conquered Syria and took over Judea for Rome. He immediately began reorganizing the eastern Mediterranean world. To aid in absorbing Israel as a Roman territory, Pompey appointed Hyrcanus II as high priest in Jerusalem. Things were relatively smooth for Israel for a few years. Rome

Introduction to New Testament Part 1: History of Judea Between the Testaments

Introduction The last book in the Old Testament was written by the prophet Malachi about 425 B.C. Roughly 420 years lapsed between Malachi’s writing and the birth of Christ. After Malachi there were no further prophets until John the Baptist. That period of “no prophets” is often called the “between the Testaments” period of silence.