Author: Matthew Jones
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Introduction to the Gospels
They all ate and were satisfied. Afterward the disciples gathered twelve baskets full of broken pieces of bread and fish. The number of those that ate was 5000 men. (Mark 6:42-44 TBA) Introduction In this post we continue with our exploration of the New Testament by looking at the four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke,…
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Historical Background of the Gospels
15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.(Luke…
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Did Jesus Exist?
Jesus was about 30 years old when He began His ministry. He was commonly thought to be the son of Joseph… (Luke 3:23) Introduction Jesus Christ is the central figure in the New Testament, and at the core of Christianity and its claims that He is the only way to know God. So, as we…
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The Good News
Here begins the Good News about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (Mark 1:1) Good News – Promise to Fulfillment The writer of the book of Hebrews in the New Testament tells us that God has revealed Himself in two stages that correspond to the Old Testament and the New Testament. The progression of revelation…
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Are the Right Books in the New Testament?
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27) Introduction In this post I will complete my comments on the New Testament Canon by answering two questions: (1) Why are the 27 books in our New Testament Canon the right books?(2) Why was there a need for a New…
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Who Created the New Testament?
Until I arrive, focus on the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. (1 Timothy 4:13) Introduction In the previous post I introduced the topic of the New Testament Canon. It is the collection of 27 New Testament books that Christians accept as divinely inspired and thus the authoritative standard for the Christian’s belief…
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What is the New Testament Canon?
Set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts, always prepared to give a defense to everyone asking you to explain the hope in you, but do so with humility and respect. (1 Peter 3:15) Definition of Canon In this post I continue my series on Exploring the New Testament with an introduction to the canon…
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Philippians
Translation by Matthew Joneskoinefoundationa@gmail.comCompleted October 2025 Skip to Chapter 1Skip to Chapter 2Skip to Chapter 3Skip to Chapter 4 Translation 1:1 Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus. To all of God’s holy people in Christ Jesus there in Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons. 1:2 Grace to you and peace from God our…
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Philemon
Translation by Matthew Joneskoinefoundationa@gmail.comCompleted November 2022 Translation 1 Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and our brother Timothy. To Philemon, our beloved friend and coworker, 2 and to our sister Apphia, and to our fellow-soldier Archippus, and to the church at your house. 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the…
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3 John
Translation by Matthew Joneskoinefoundationa@gmail.comCompleted April 2024 Translation 1 The Elder,To beloved Gaius whom I love in the truth. 2 Beloved, I pray that you are prospering in every way and in good health, just as your spiritual life is prospering. 3 For I was very glad when fellow believers came and affirmed your integrity, how…
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