Intros & Outlines
More New Testament Book Introductions
Saturday, April 14th, 2007Here are the introductions to the rest of the New Testament books – the gospels, Acts, Hebrews, and Revelation. Matthew Author: the apostle Matthew (Levi) Place of writing: possibly the city of Syrian Antioch Time of writing: unknown: perhaps between 60 and 65 A.D. Although it is very difficult to determine the precise time and place in which Matthew wrote […]
Introductions to the Pauline Epistles
Monday, April 9th, 2007Following are my tentative introductions to the Pauline epistles. By God’s grace, the rest of the New Testament is soon to come. Romans Author: the apostle Paul Place of writing: the city of Corinth Time of writing: approximately 57 A.D. Throughout Church history, Paul’s letter to the Romans has been recognized as one of the most important and […]
Introductions to the General Epistles
Wednesday, April 4th, 2007I have begun writing some of the introductions that we hope to include with my outlines, in the revision of our translation. Here are my first introductions, to the general epistles (with the exception of Hebrews, since I am following the order of the Russian New Testament, which places the general epistles after Acts, then […]
Outlines of the Synoptics
Tuesday, March 20th, 2007I have now finished outlining the synoptic gospels, so I am posting them here for review. This concludes my outlining; but soon, Lord willing, I will begin writing brief introductions to the New Testament books, which will be used in conjunction with the outlines, when the translation is finally sent to the press. Matthew Jesus’ birth and […]
Outlines of the New Testament Books (Besides the Synoptic Gospels)
Monday, March 12th, 2007Well, one of the things I have been doing in the office lately, when not otherwise involved in the discussion of exegetical questions, has been the outlining of the New Testament. So far, I have developed outlines for all of the books except for Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The outlines are fairly simple (in fact, […]