The General Letters in 2min

Connecting The General Letters to the Big Picture of the Bible

Action Steps

to better understand the general letters let's take a look at the big picture of the Bible in the beginning God reveals himself as The Giver of Life placing Mankind in space and time and offering them the chance to enjoy eternal life sadly however mankind rejects life with God choosing instead to live their lives their way this marks the beginning of Humanity's painful history but God is a savior God through the cross he he offers Humanity Liberation from their painful condition and in doing so God takes the first and decisive step toward restoring the relationship the general letters describe what life is like after God's Rescue Mission as well as how the story ends General letters is a term for all letters in the New Testament not written by Paul and they're addressed to a diverse group of Christians these letters focus on the fundamental aspects of the Gospel explaining how God's plan of salvation works and how Christians can live it out they particularly emphasize good works steadfastness and love let's take a closer look at some of the individual letters the letter to the Hebrews shows that a Heavenly relationship with Jesus is better than an Earthly relationship with God the letter of James emphasizes a practical life of faith and the unity between faith and works Peter's letters encourage Believers to remain steadfast in their faith and like the the letter of Jude warns against false teachers John's letters show the new relationship with Jesus and stress the importance of life love truth and Hospitality the general letters offer instructions for Life After salvation through the cross they show how to put God's plan into practice in everyday life why not take one of these letters and try applying its teachings to your own life I'm certain you'll see God become more visible in your life