BSM 1.4.2

CHRONOLOGY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT BOOKS

The sequence in which the authors wrote the various inspired New Testament books (referred to as inscripturation) is generally viewed to be as follows:

HISTORY OF THE LIFE OF CHRIST AND THE EARLY CHURCH (55 - 85 A.D.).

Matthew.

Luke.

Mark.

Acts.

John.

EPISTLES FOR THE CHURCH (46 - 85 A.D.).

James.

Galatians.

1 Thessalonians.

2 Thessalonians.

1 Corinthians.

2 Corinthians.

Romans.

Philemon.

Ephesians.

Colossians.

Philippians.

1 Timothy.

Titus.

2 Timothy.

Hebrews.

1 Peter.

2 Peter.

Jude.

1 John.

2 John.

3 John.

Prophecy (96 A.D.)

Revelation.

FOR PERSONAL STUDY
# Memorize the ten major events of the Bible’s chronology and their dates in the correct sequence.
# Why is it important to know the sequence of the major events of the Bible?
# Abraham married his half-sister, Sarah (Gen 20:12). If such a marriage was prohibited by the Mosaic Law (Lev 18:9), why was this marriage permitted? (Read Rom 4:15, 5:13).

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