THE GENERAL LETTERSBy TasFioya

General Letters

There are 8 books in General Letters. They are Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2

Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John and Jude.

Hebrews Writer: Barnabas

Another possibility is Apollos. When: A.D. 70

Chapters: 13 Chapters Theme: The superiority of Jesus.

Characteristics Portrait of Jesus Christ seen through the Old

Testament Superiority of Jesus over the prophets,

angels, Moses and priests. Message that Jesus Christ is greater than all.

James Writer: James

It is assumed that the James who wrote this book is was the brother of Jesus and the

leader of the church in Jerusalem. When: A.D. 45

Chapters: 5 Chapters Theme: Christianity in action.

Characteristics

Reflect sermonic style of both Greek philosophers and Jewish rabbis.

1 Peter Writer: Peter When: Between

A.D. 64 & 68

Chapters: 5 Chapters Theme: Hope in the midst of suffering.

Characteristics The presence of hope in the middle of

suffering How to live as a Christian Jesus is held as their hope, savior and

example, and their Lord. This chapter is written to Christians who

were suffering because they believe in Jesus.

2 Peter Writer: Peter

When: Near the time of Peter’s death. A.D. 68

Chapters: 3 Chapters Theme: Be eager and on

your guard.

Characteristics To grow in the Christian

virtues Between the character and

teaching of true apostles and false teacher

Second coming of Jesus Written for believers

1 John Writer: John When: A.D. 80 Chapters: 5 Chapters Theme: Walking in the light.

Characteristics

Distillation about John, now an old man who wants people to remember about faith.

The essence that God is light. Message: Friendship with God and with

others.

2 & 3 John Writer: John When: A.D. 80s Chapter: 1 for 2 John and 1 for 3

John Theme: hospitality for teachers

who are itinerant (traveling from place to place).

Characteristics John’s concern in his first epistle for the

truth. Message: To follow God’s commands

and not to listen to false teacher.

Jude Writer: Jude When: A.D. 65 or 80 Chapter: 1 Chapter Theme: Contend for the faith.

Characteristics

Quotes from the Old Testament and the Apocrypha.

Christians are to “contend for the faith” and they are to do against false teacher.

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