New Testament study outline, focusing on its Christ-centered and Hebraic perspective

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JESUS CHRIST: THE CENTER OF SCRIPTURE

A Christo-Centric & Hebraic Bible Study Outline of the New Testament

I. THE GOSPELS – The Life & Ministry of Jesus

Jesus in the Gospels: The Messianic King (Matthew), the Servant (Mark), the Son of Man (Luke), the Son of God (John).

1. Matthew – Jesus as the Messianic King

• Theme: Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, the King of Israel.
• Chapter Highlights:
  • Ch. 1: Genealogy – Jesus as the Son of David (Matt. 1:1).
  • Ch. 2: Wise Men Worship – Jesus as the King of the Jews.
  • Ch. 5–7: Sermon on the Mount – Kingdom Manifesto.
  • Ch. 16: Peter’s Confession – Jesus as the Christ (Matt. 16:16).
  • Ch. 28: The Great Commission – Making disciples of all nations (Matt. 28:18–20).

2. Mark – Jesus as the Servant

• Theme: Jesus as the suffering servant, emphasizing His actions and miracles.
• Chapter Highlights:
  • Ch. 1: Jesus begins His ministry – “Repent and believe the Gospel” (Mark 1:15).
  • Ch. 8: Take up your cross and follow Me (Mark 8:34).
  • Ch. 10: Jesus came to serve and give His life as a ransom (Mark 10:45).
  • Ch. 16: The Resurrection and Commission (Mark 16:6, 15).

3. Luke – Jesus as the Son of Man

• Theme: The perfect humanity and compassion of Jesus.
• Chapter Highlights:
  • Ch. 1–2: The birth of John the Baptist and Jesus.
  • Ch. 4: Jesus declares His mission in Nazareth (Luke 4:18–19, Isaiah 61).
  • Ch. 15: Parables of the Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son – God’s heart for the lost.
  • Ch. 19: Zacchaeus – Jesus came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10).

4. John – Jesus as the Son of God

• Theme: Jesus as the eternal Word, revealing the Father.
• Chapter Highlights:
  • Ch. 1: The Word became flesh (John 1:1, 14).
  • Ch. 3: Born Again – The New Covenant (John 3:3–7).
  • Ch. 6: Jesus is the Bread of Life (John 6:35).
  • Ch. 14: Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6).
  • Ch. 17: Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer for unity in the Body.

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II. ACTS – The Birth & Expansion of the Church

• Theme: The continuation of Jesus’ ministry through the Holy Spirit.
• Christ in Acts: The Risen and Ascended Lord, the Baptizer with the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:1–4).
• Chapter Highlights:
  • Ch. 1: The Ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:9–11).
  • Ch. 2: The Day of Pentecost – Birth of the Church.
  • Ch. 9: Saul’s conversion – Paul’s calling.
  • Ch. 15: The Jerusalem Council – Salvation by grace through faith.

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III. THE EPISTLES – Christ in the Church

Jesus in the Epistles: The Head of the Church (Ephesians 1:22), the High Priest (Hebrews 4:14), the Firstborn from the Dead (Colossians 1:18).

1. Romans – Justification by Faith

• Theme: Salvation through faith in Christ.
• Chapter Highlights:
  • Ch. 1: The Gospel as the power of God (Rom. 1:16).
  • Ch. 3: Justification by faith (Rom. 3:23–24).
  • Ch. 8: Life in the Spirit (Rom. 8:1).

2. 1 & 2 Corinthians – The Church as the Body of Christ

• Theme: Spiritual gifts, unity, and holiness.
• Chapter Highlights:
  • 1 Cor. 12: Gifts of the Spirit.
  • 1 Cor. 15: The resurrection of Christ.

3. Galatians – Freedom in Christ

• Theme: Salvation by grace, not the Law.
• Chapter Highlights:
  • Ch. 3: The Law as a schoolmaster pointing to Christ.

4. Ephesians – The Church as Christ’s Body

• Theme: Our position in Christ.
• Chapter Highlights:
  • Ch. 2: Saved by grace through faith (Eph. 2:8–9).
  • Ch. 6: The Armor of God.

5. Philippians – Joy in Christ

• Theme: Rejoicing in suffering.
• Chapter Highlights:
  • Ch. 2: The humility of Christ.

6. Colossians – Christ as the Head of All Things

• Theme: The supremacy of Christ.
• Chapter Highlights:
  • Ch. 1: Christ, the image of the invisible God.

7. 1 & 2 Thessalonians – The Second Coming of Christ

• Theme: The return of Christ.
• Chapter Highlights:
  • 1 Thess. 4: The Rapture of the Church.

8. 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus – Pastoral Epistles

• Theme: Church leadership and sound doctrine.
• Chapter Highlights:
  • 2 Tim. 3: All Scripture is inspired by God.

9. Hebrews – Christ as Our High Priest

• Theme: Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Covenant.
• Chapter Highlights:
  • Ch. 4: Jesus, our Great High Priest.
  • Ch. 10: Once-for-all sacrifice of Christ.

10. James – Faith That Works

• Theme: Faith must be accompanied by works.

11. 1 & 2 Peter – Standing Firm in Suffering

• Theme: Encouragement to persecuted believers.

12. 1, 2, & 3 John – Love and Truth in Christ

• Theme: Fellowship with God through love and obedience.

13. Jude – Contending for the Faith

• Theme: Warning against false teachers.

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IV. REVELATION – Jesus, the Alpha & Omega

• Theme: The final victory of Christ.
• Chapter Highlights:
  • Ch. 1: The vision of the Glorified Christ.
  • Ch. 5: The Lamb who was slain.
  • Ch. 19: The Second Coming of Christ.
  • Ch. 21–22: The New Jerusalem.

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Conclusion: Jesus as the Center of All Scripture

• Old Testament: Christ is prophesied.
• Gospels: Christ is revealed.
• Acts: Christ is proclaimed.
• Epistles: Christ is explained.
• Revelation: Christ is glorified.

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