How many books are found in the New Testament and what are they about?

Answer 1

There are 27 books in the Greek Scriptures (New Testament), and they continued what was started in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) by:

**Recording fulfillment of many prophecies from the Old Testament,

**Showing how to recognize Messiah when he came, and how Jesus filled this role

They also:

**Recorded Jesus' life and activities while on earth

**Set up guidelines for Christian congregations to follow

**Recorded the organizing of the preaching work

**Explained who Jesus was and what he will do in the future.

**Outlined God's purpose for the future of humanity