Explore the New Testament

Use the menu above to choose a book. Each page includes summaries and links to the full Bible text.

Introduction

An illustration combining the birth, ministry, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, Pentecost, apostolic preaching and the heavenly city. — The New Testament in one vision. Artist’s illustration.

The purpose of BibleSnapshot.com is to assist you in studying the New Testament by summarizing each book into subheadings and providing links to the full text in Bible Gateway, so you can study it in context or dig deeper into the Scriptures.

It is an overview of all that Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross accomplished for us, because that is what the New Testament is all about.

John 3:16 “For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life.”

The Gospels cover the life of Jesus, His ministry on earth, and His death on the cross, which provided salvation to all who receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. Summed up in 2 Corinthians 5:19: “God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting people’s sins against them [but canceling them]. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation [that is, restoration to favor with God].”

The New Testament is all about the transformation of the lives of the disciples who received Him as Savior, and the call of God on their lives. The book of Acts is a history of how the disciples lived, ministered, and died for the cause of Christ. It is the birth of the Church. Acts 2, the day of Pentecost, was the day the Holy Spirit descended to begin His ministry in and through the Church, you and I. He was the promise of the Father, sent to represent Jesus in all who received the Holy Spirit to dwell within.

John 14:26 “But the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor — Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will help you remember everything that I have told you.”

The Holy Spirit is an integral part of the New Testament. There is no part of New Testament Scripture that can be separated from the Holy Spirit. He is the One sent by God to help every believer:

Overcome sin. Galatians 5:16: “But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the sinful nature [which responds impulsively without regard for God and His precepts].” (Amplified Bible)
The works of the flesh. Galatians 5:16–17
Develop the fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22–23
Continue the ministry of Jesus. John 14:12

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How to use this site

You’ll find who wrote each book, when they wrote it, and where it happened. Each chapter has a simple overview of the theme, and a more detailed summary if you want more without reading the whole chapter on Bible Gateway.

Scripture references link mostly to the Amplified Bible, so you can check the text, dig deeper, or compare another translation.

Whether you are a Bible scholar or just starting your journey in Christ, BibleSnapshot.com is here to help you research the New Testament. I will keep adding insights. You may not agree with every statement I make, which is why the full text is linked, so you can make up your own mind.

I have done my due diligence, but if you find an error, email me at gil@biblesnapshot.com and I will correct it.

About us

My name is Gil Howard-Browne. My wife, Loraine, and I have been actively involved in ministry for the past 55 years, since the age of 18, after I received the baptism in the Holy Spirit.

We have been in full-time ministry for the past 35 years and have conducted revival meetings in 172 U.S. cities and 45 international cities. The Word of God is our passion and focus. Without God’s Word as an anchor and guide, we will be adrift in an ocean of error.

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