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The Gospel of Mark focuses on the adult life of Jesus during his ministry up to his death and resurrection. As the shortest of the Gospels, Mark emphasises the briefness of Jesus' life and the ever-present recognition that his time on Earth was both to serve mankind and to give the ultimate sacrifice of his death.

The final book of the Bible, Revelation was written by the Apostle John during his exile to the Isle of Patmos. This book contains the clearest prophecies about the second coming of Jesus in the Bible and predicts both the judgment to come upon the nonbelievers in the Tribulation and the infinite rewards for the true Christians. A thrilling, engaging and truly inspirational book, Revelation reveals the final chapter in the Earth's history and prepares the followers of Christ for the last days of mankind and beyond.  

The book of Philippians was written to the church in Philippi by the Apostle Paul during his imprisonment by the Romans. The Philippians were some of his most faithful followers and Christians, and Paul wrote to them to express his appreciation for their support and to encourage them to continue in their firm belief. Philippians is an inspirational epistle to remind Christians that while following God may sometimes result in persecution and suffering, there is also great and fulfilling joy to be found in humble service to him.  

The epistle of Hebrews was written by an unknown author to a community of Jewish Christians living in Rome under heavy persecution. This book encourages the church to keep their faith in difficult circumstances and not to return to Judaism and the Mosaic Law. Hebrews extols Jesus as the Son of God and clearly emphasises that only through Jesus can Christians achieve salvation.  

Romans is the first of the epistles to be penned by the Apostle Paul. As its name suggests, it was written directly to the newly founded Christian church in Rome, which was struggling to uphold the beliefs and morals of Christianity. In this audiobook, Paul clearly lays out the doctrine of Christianity and gives illuminating instructions on how to live righteously in the midst of sin.

In this sequel to 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul responds to accusations that his apostleship is not justified and genuine. Paul writes of his own suffering and relationship with God and also condemns the false messengers of God for spreading division amongst the church. This book is an encouraging reminder that God allows affliction and suffering for a purpose and that his grace is always present during these times of difficulty. 

The book of Galatians was written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Galatia, regarding the division between the Christian Jews and the Christian Gentiles within their community. These chapters discuss the importance of unity between the different factions of Christianity and also rebuke those who continued to favor the Mosaic Law over their belief in Christ and the freedom that he gave with his sacrifice on the cross. 

The book of Matthew is the first book of the New Testament and the first of the Gospels to be written by one of the disciples of Jesus. Matthew testifies to the sacred lineage of Christ, proving his legitimacy as the Messiah and the Son of God. It also contains the story of Jesus' life, from his conception to his resurrection, making this book a wonderful transition from the Old Testament to the New, as it demonstrates the fulfillment of the prophecies regarding the Messiah. 

Paul's letter to the Ephesians was written whilst he was imprisoned by the Romans, and it urges the need for a close relationship with God in the midst of persecution. Ephesians clearly states the imperative belief of salvation through the grace of God and not merely through good deeds or obedience to rules. Surrounded by worshippers of false gods, the church in Ephesus needed unity and strength in order to keep their new faith.  

1 Thessalonians was written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Thessalonica to commend them for their faith and encourage them to continue to follow God faithfully. This book contains clear prophecies of the second coming of Christ and the rapture of the true believers to heaven. An encouraging epistle for all Christian believers, 1 Thessalonians is a reminder of the rewards that are to come at the end of this life for the servants of God.  

The shortest book in the New Testament, the book of 3 John is only one page long and was written by the Apostle John during his exile on Patmos. This epistle uses an example of a false teacher to illustrate the importance of staying faithful to Jesus and his sincere followers.   

Written shortly after 1 Peter, 2 Peter addresses the Christian believers and condemns the teachings of false prophets who entwined other theologies into the Christian faith. 2 Peter teaches that in order not to be swayed by the insidiousness of the false doctrines, it is essential to study the word of God and to develop a close relationship with his Son, Jesus.  

Only one chapter long, the book of Jude is an epistle written by the half brother of Jesus, who became a Christian only after Jesus' crucifixion. This book uses examples from the Old Testament to show the importance of obeying God and following his teachings. Jude condemns the false teachers and urges the Christians to unite and strengthen each other's faith in order to withstand their deception.   

The book of 1 Peter is an epistle addressed to all the followers of Christ, particularly the Jewish ones, and urges them to use Jesus' life as a model for how to live their own. Peter explains that suffering and persecution often accompany the Christian faith, and the believers of Christ must endure these hardships and continue to live a righteous life, as Jesus himself did.  

The epistle of James was penned by the half brother of Jesus, who became a pillar of the church after Jesus' death. Written to a largely Jewish audience, James strongly urges the followers of Jesus to live a holy life and to ensure that their new faith is not in words only but is also manifested in good deeds.  

The epistle of 2 John confronts the issue of false teachers infiltrating the Christian church and spreading doctrines that did not coincide with true Christian teachings. John urges the believers to stand by the truth and to love others while simultaneously being wary of whom they allowed into their homes and minds. 2 John is an important reminder to follow the words of Jesus as a guideline and not only the words of those claiming to speak for him.  

Only one chapter long, Philemon is an epistle written by Paul to exhort a slave owner to forgive his runaway slave, Onesimus. As a close friend of Philemon, Paul encourages him to no longer see Onesimus as a slave but as a fellow brother in Christ, whose forgiveness should be emulated by all his followers. 

Titus is an epistle written by Paul to the man of the same name who was a respected leader of the church in Crete and a close friend of Paul. This book contains detailed directions on how to live a life that exhibits the grace of God and produces good deeds. Paul also gives instructions on the proper roles of each group in the church to further the stability and growth of the Christian faith....

The first book of Kings recounts the lives of the kings of Israel and Judea over a period of 400 years after the death of King David. His son, Solomon, features heavily in these chapters, first to show God's generous blessings to a faithful king and later as an example of the consequences of turning away from God. This book also details the split of the northern and southern tribes of Israel and the subsequent appointment of the prophet Elijah to bring hope to the true followers of God and vengeance on those who had renounced him.

Written shortly after its prequel, 2 Thessalonians was written by the apostle Paul to reassure the Thessalonian church of the second coming of Christ and to refute the teachings of false prophets. After several forgeries of Paul's letters, the apostle himself alleviated their fears that the time of the end had already begun. In 2 Thessalonians, there are many prophecies depicting the rapture, the Antichrist and the times of tribulation which are detailed fully in Revelation.