What is the New Testament?
The New Testament is the second part of the Bible — 27 books written after Jesus — containing the four Gospels, the history of the early church, letters to Christians, and Revelation.
The New Testament opens with four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) that tell the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Acts then records how the gospel spread and the church was born.
Most of the rest are letters (epistles) from leaders like Paul, Peter, and John, explaining the gospel and teaching churches how to live. The final book, Revelation, unveils Christ’s victory and the renewal of all things.
Together these books proclaim the ‘new covenant’ Jesus established (Luke 22:20). They show that the promises of the Old Testament are fulfilled in him and call all people to faith in Christ.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.