PREFACE
The New
Testament was developed during the times when Rome ruled the world. Consequently, it
is only natural that the development of the New Testament be studied in relation to these
historical times and the political rulers of that era. The background against which
these events occured covered the period from 4 B.C. (the birth of Jesus) to 70 A.D.
(the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple). However, long before 4 B.C. events were
occuring which would ultimately have a bearing on the subsequent environment and those
religious and political rulers who would be involved in Jesus' birth, life, death,
ressurection.
Many prophecies that were foretold in The Old Testament were fulfilled in the New
Testament. For example, Micah prophesized Jesus would be born in Bethlehem (Mic. 5:2);
Isaiah prophesized His suffering (Isa. 53); His birth (Isa. 7:14); the establishment of
His Kingdom (Church) Isa. 9:7); Daniel predicted (Dan. 2,7 and 9) that a Messiah, a
Prince, would come and that God would establish such a kingdom, - church.
This series of 14 lessons are intended to show the Development of the New Testament in relation to its Historical background. The material presented herewith was compiled by Maurice Barnett,who preaches for the Westside Church of Christ in Phoenix, Arizona. Only slight modifications ,necessary to adapt it to its present use were made. - Jim Silva
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