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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://biblica.com/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://biblica.com/niv/studybible/hebrews.php
Philemon
This introduction to the book of Philemon reports on the author, date, place of writing, recipient, background, purpose, approach / structure, and outline. Paul wrote this short letter probably at the same time as Colossians. He apparently wrote both letters from prison in Rome, though possibly from Ephesus.
http://biblica.com/niv/studybible/philemon.php
2 Timothy
This introduction to the book of 2 Timothy reports on the author, date, setting, reason for writing, and outline. From the NIV Study Bible, Introductions.
http://biblica.com/niv/studybible/2timothy.php
1 Thessalonians
This introduction to the book of 1 Thessalonians reports on the background of the Thessalonian letters, author, date, place of writing, Thessalonica (the city and Church), purpose, theme, and outline. From the NIV Study Bible, Introductions.
http://biblica.com/niv/studybible/1thessalonians.php
Colossians
This introduction to the book of Philippians reports on the author, date, place of writing, Colosse (the town and the Church), the Colossian heresy, purpose, theme, and outline. The theme of Colossians is the complete adequacy of Christ as contrasted with the emptiness of mere human philosophy.
http://biblica.com/niv/studybible/colossians.php
Philippians
This introduction to the book of Philippians reports on the author, date, place of writing, purpose, recipients, characteristics, and outline. Paul’s primary purpose in writing this letter was to thank the Philippians for the gift they had sent him upon learning of his detention at Rome.
http://biblica.com/niv/studybible/philippians.php
Ephesians
This introduction to the book of Ephesians reports on the author, date, place of writing, the city of Ephesus, the theological message, and outline. Paul wrote to expand the horizons of his readers, so that they might understand better the dimensions of God’s eternal purpose and grace and come to appreciate the high goals God has for the church.
http://biblica.com/niv/studybible/ephesians.php
Galatians
This introduction to the book of Galatians reports on the author, date and destination, occasion and purpose, theological teaching, and outline. Galatians stands as an eloquent and vigorous apologetic for the essential NT truth that people are justified by faith in Jesus Christ—by nothing less and nothing more—and that they are sanctified not by legalistic works but by the obedience that comes from faith in God’s work for them, in them and through them by the grace and power of Christ and the Holy Spirit.
http://biblica.com/niv/studybible/galatians.php
2 Corinthians
This introduction to the book of 2 Corinthians reports on the author, date, recipients, occasion, purposes, structure, unity, and outline. From the NIV Study Bible, Introductions.
http://biblica.com/niv/studybible/2corinthians.php