Romans
Paul explains how the gospel works and how to respond. Paul wrote this letter before he had visited the Roman church.
1 Corinthians
In 55 A.D., Paul admonished the local church that he had founded in Corinth.
2 Corinthians
Come 56 A.D., the Corinthian church had escalated and then resolved their conflict with Paul. Second Corinthians is Paul's a letter of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Galatians
Someone had misled the churches of Galatia—resubjecting them to the Law of Moses and devaluing God’s grace. Paul writes the Galatians an aggressive letter to set them straight on their freedom in Christ.
Ephesians
Paul outlines doctrines of grace, peace, and salvation, and then instructs the church to walk in a manner worthy of Jesus Christ.
Philippians
Even though he’s suffering in prison, Paul finds joy in Christ. He writes to the church at Philippi urging them to take on a Christlike attitude.
Colossians
This letter explains to the church at Colossae who they are in Christ.
1 Thessalonians
The church of Thessalonica is setting a great example for other churches, even though they’re being persecuted for their faith. Paul encourages them to “excel still more.”
2 Thessalonians
The affliction just won't let up on the Thessalonian church, so Paul coaches them on standing firm until Jesus’ return.
1 Timothy
This is Paul’s guide to godliness and sound teaching for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus.
2 Timothy
Paul's death is drawing near, and he charges Timothy to carry on his gospel work.
Titus
Paul had left Titus at Crete to set up order in the churches there. Now he writes Titus instructions for leading a
counter-cultural church.
Philemon
It’s a message to Philemon, a leader in the Colossian church.
[Remember] when your Lord inspired to the angels, "I am with you, so strengthen those who have believed. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieved, so
strike [them] upon the necks and strike from them every fingertip."