The New Testament in 90 DaysSample

Introduction to Philemon

Philemon was converted under Paul’s teaching. He was a slave owner, and probably a wealthy man in the church in Colossae. Paul wrote this letter around A.D. 60 when he was first in prison in Rome. 

Philemon’s slave, Onesimus, came into contact with Paul and was led to faith in Jesus. Because Paul was already sending a letter to the Colossian church, he also sent a personal letter to Philemon and also sent Onesimus back to him. Paul asked that Philemon would forgive Onesimus and accept him as a brother in Christ instead of a slave. In fact, Paul even asked that Onesimus could return to him because he was quite helpful to Paul in his work.

Introduction to Hebrews

This is the only New Testament book that still has no known author. Despite various attempts to label the writer, no one has been successful. Even without a sure author, there is much to learn from this book.

Because there is no mention of the fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, scholars believe Hebrews was written between A.D. 64-69. This book is very thorough in describing the priestly ministry of Jesus Christ, stating that Jesus surpasses all other people, things, plans, dreams, and even angels.