Books of the Bible by kind
Letters of the New Testament
Mail from the early church. Real letters to real congregations: arguing, encouraging, and sorting out how to live together.
RomansPaul's longest letter. Everyone has sinned, and God makes people right with him as a gift, through faith in Jesus.1 CorinthiansPaul writes to a church that is divided. He teaches about worship, the Lord's Supper, and love.2 CorinthiansPaul's most personal letter. He writes about suffering, comfort, and God's strength in weakness.GalatiansPaul says people are made right with God through faith in Jesus, not by keeping the law. A short, urgent letter.EphesiansWhat it means to belong to the church. Saved by grace, one body in Christ, and the armor of God.PhilippiansA letter of joy, written from prison. Paul thanks a church he loves.ColossiansA short letter about who Jesus is. Christ is over every power, and he is enough.1 ThessaloniansPaul's earliest letter, to a young church. He comforts them about believers who have died.2 ThessaloniansPaul writes again about Jesus's return. He tells the church to keep working and not be shaken.1 TimothyPaul writes to a young church leader. How to lead a church, and how to live faithfully.2 TimothyPaul's last letter, written from prison. His final words to Timothy, his close friend and student.TitusPaul writes to a church leader on the island of Crete about building a healthy church.PhilemonA one-page letter. Paul asks Philemon to welcome back Onesimus, a runaway slave, as a brother in Christ.HebrewsJesus is the great high priest who gave himself once for all. The writer's name is not known.JamesFaith that is real shows up in how we live. Practical teaching about words, money, and caring for others.1 PeterA letter of hope to Christians who were suffering for their faith.2 PeterPeter warns about false teachers and reminds the church that Jesus will return.1 JohnGod is love. A letter about truth, love, and knowing that you belong to God.2 JohnA very short letter about truth and love. Thirteen verses.3 JohnA short personal letter about welcoming traveling teachers.JudeA short letter that urges Christians to hold on to the faith.