HIStory: A Chronological Journey Through the Bible

Ephesians, Colossians, & Philemon: God of Unity, Preeminence, & Reconciliation

While encouraging unity in a church he visited (Ephesus) and steadfastness in a church he did not (Colossae), Paul invites Philemon to show how the Gospel transforms relationships.

Romans: God of Righteousness

Paul summarizes how the gospel of Jesus works in a letter to the churches at Rome, where he plans to visit.

2 Corinthians: God of Weakness

Paul writes a letter of reconciliation to the church at Corinth, and clears up some concerns that they have.

1 Corinthians: God of Holiness

Paul writes a disciplinary letter to a fractured church in Corinth, and answers some questions that they’ve had about how Christians should behave.

1-2 Thessalonians: God of Encouragement & Admonishment

Paul has heard a good report on the church at Thessalonica, and encourages them to “excel still more” in faith, hope, and love while standing firm until the return of Christ.

James: God of Trials

A letter telling Christians to live in ways that demonstrate their faith in action.

Jude: God of Protection

A letter encouraging Christians to content for the faith, even though ungodly persons have crept in unnoticed.

Galatians: God of Justification

Paul hears that the Galatian churches have been lead to think that salvation comes from the law of Moses, and writes a (rather heated) letter telling them where the false teachers have it wrong.