The Heart of the New Testament

In Matthew He is the King of the Jews (Matthew 2:2).

In Mark He is the servant of God (Mark 10:44-45).

In Luke He is the perfect Son of Man (Luke 9:56).

In John He is the exalted Son of God (John 20:30-31).

In Acts He is the ascended Lord (Acts 1:9-11).

In Romans He our righteousness (Romans 3:21-25).

In 1 Corinthians He is the firstfruits from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:20).

In 2 Corinthians He is the One made sin for us (2 Corinthians 5:21).

In Galatians He is the One who set us free (Galatians 2:20-21).

In Ephesians He is the One who blesses (Ephesians 1:3).

In Philippians He is the joy bringer (Philippians 3:1,3; 4:4).

In Colossians He is the pre-eminent One (Colossians 1:18).

In 1 Thessalonians He is the returning Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).

In 2 Thessalonians He is the world’s judge (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9).

In 1 Timothy He is our mediator (1 Timothy 2:5).

In 2 Timothy He is the bestower of crowns (2 Timothy 4:8).

In Titus He is our great God and Savior (Titus 1:3-4).

In Philemon He is the Equalizer (Philemon 16).

In Hebrews He is the rest of faith (Hebrews 4:8-11).

In James He is the Lord of Sabaoth [hosts] (James 5:4).

In 1 Peter He is the theme of Old Testament prophecy (1 Peter 1:19-21).

In 2 Peter He is the longsuffering Savior (2 Peter 2:21).

In 1 John He is the Word of life (1 John 1:1).

In 2 John He is the target of the anti-Christ (2 John 7).

In 3 John He is the personification of truth (3 John 1-4).

In Jude He is the believer’s hope (Jude 24).

In Revelation He is the victorious Lamb (Revelation 5:6).