Philemon: Written by Paul and is a letter to Philemon. Written from a prison in Rome around 60 AD to appeal to Philemon to forgive and receive Onesimus, a runaway slave. Salutations in verses 1-3; Philemon’s love and faith in verses 4-7; Paul’s appeal in 8-22; final greeting in 22-25.
So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me. I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand. I will pay it back – not to mention that you owe me your very self. (Philemon 17-19)
General letters: The 8 general epistles were written by other apostles and leaders including Peter, James (the half-brother of Jesus), John, and Jude. These letters were addressed to the early Christians to provide guidance, …show more content…
Written from Rome around 65 AD to call Christians to holiness. Holiness and submission is covered in chapters 1-2; suffering in chapters 3-4.
The end of all things is near. Therefore, be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. (I Peter 4:7)
II Peter: Written by Peter and is a letter to all Christians. Written from Rome around 67 AD to warn against false teachers. Living like Christ and false teachers are covered in chapters 1-2; the return of Christ in chapter 3.
For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. (II Peter 1:21)
I John: Written by John and is a letter to all Christians. Written from Ephesus around 90 AD to emphasize love in Christ. Living in the light is covered in chapters 1-2; living in love in 3-4; living by faith in 5.
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. (I John 4:8)
II John: Written by John and is a letter to the Elect Lady. Written from Ephesus around 90 AD to warn against heresy and false teachers.
Watch out that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully. (II John