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Matthew
This introduction to the book of Matthew reports on the title, author, outline, and date of writing .Matthew’s main purpose is to prove to his Jewish readers that Jesus is their Messiah. He does this primarily by showing how Jesus in his life and ministry fulfilled the OT Scriptures.
http://ibs.org/niv/studybible/matthew.php
Revelation (Apocalypse)
This introduction to the book of Revelation reports on the author, date, occasion, purpose, literary form, distinctive features, interpretation, and outlink. For an adequate understanding of Revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the Western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation.
http://ibs.org/niv/studybible/revelation.php
Jude
This introduction to the book of Jude reports on the author, date, occasion, purpose, and outline. From the NIV Study Bible, Introductions. Although Jude was very eager to write to his readers about salvation, he felt that he must instead warn them about certain immoral men circulating among them who were perverting the grace of God.
http://ibs.org/niv/studybible/jude.php
3 John
This introduction to the book of 3 John reports on the author, occasion, purpose, and outline. From the NIV Study Bible, Introductions.
http://ibs.org/niv/studybible/3john.php
2 John
This introduction to the book of 2 John reports on the author, date, occasion, purpose, and outlinke. From the NIV Study Bible, Introductions.
http://ibs.org/niv/studybible/2john.php
1 John
This introduction to the book of 1 John reports on the author, date, recipients, gnosticism, occasion, purpose, and outline. From the NIV Study Bible, Introductions.
http://ibs.org/niv/studybible/1john.php
2 Peter
This introduction to the book of 2 Peter reports on the author, date, purpose, and outline. From the NIV Study Bible, Introductions.
http://ibs.org/niv/studybible/2peter.php
1 Peter
This introduction to the book of 1 Peter reports on the author, date, place of writing, themes, and outline. From the NIV Study Bible, Introductions.
http://ibs.org/niv/studybible/1peter.php
James
This introduction to the book of James reports on the author, date, recipients, distinctive characteristics, and outline. James was one of several brothers of Christ, probably the oldest since he heads the list in Mt 13:55. At first he did not believe in Jesus and even challenged him and misunderstood his mission (Jn 7:2–5). Later he became very prominent in the church.
http://ibs.org/niv/studybible/james.php
Hebrews
This introduction to the book of Hebrews reports on the author, date, recipients, theme, literary form, and outline. From the NIV Study Bible, Introductions. The theme of Hebrews is the absolute supremacy and sufficiency of Jesus Christ as revealer and as mediator of God’s grace.
http://ibs.org/niv/studybible/hebrews.php
