New Testament
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Matthew.
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A brief history of the life of Christ.
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Mark.
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A brief history of the life of Christ, supplying some incidents omitted by St. Matthew.
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Luke.
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The history of the life of Christ, with especial reference to his most important acts and discourses.
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John.
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The life of Christ, giving important discourses not related by the other evangelists.
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Acts.
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The history of the labours of the apostles and of the foundation of the Christian Church.
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Romans.
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A treatise by St. Paul on the doctrine of justification by Christ.
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1 Corinthians.
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A letter from St. Paul to the Corinthians, correcting errors into which they had fallen.
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2 Corinthians.
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St. Paul confirms his disciples in their faith, and vindicates his own character.
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Galatians.
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St. Paul maintains that we are justified by faith, and not by rites.
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Ephesians.
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A treatise by St. Paul on the power of divine grace.
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Philippians.
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St. Paul sets forth the beauty of Christian kindness.
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Colossians.
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St. Paul warns his disciples against errors, and exhorts to certain duties.
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1 Thessalonians.
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St. Paul exhorts his disciples to continue in the faith and in holy conversation.
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2 Thessalonians.
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St. Paul corrects an error concerning the speedy coming of Christ the second time.
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1&2 Timothy.
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St. Paul instructs Timothy in the duty of a pastor, and encourages him in the work of the ministry.
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Titus.
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St. Paul encourages Titus in the performance of his ministerial duties.
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Philemon.
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An appeal to a converted master to receive a converted escaped slave with kindness.
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Hebrews.
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St. Paul maintains that Christ is the substance of the ceremonial law.
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James.
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A treatise on the efficacy of faith united with good works.
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1&2 Peter.
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Exhortations to a Christian life, with various warnings and predictions.
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John.
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Respecting the person of our Lord, and an exhortation to Christian love and conduct.
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2 John.
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St. John warns a converted lady against false teachers.
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3 John.
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A letter to Gaius, praising him for his hospitality.
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Jude.
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Warnings against deceivers.
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Revelation.
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The future of the Church foretold.
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