What is the New Testament Explained as Books and Covenant
- First, the New Testament is the 27-book collection that tells the story of Jesus and the growth of the early church through the Gospels, Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation.
- Second, the New Testament also refers to the new covenant ratified by Jesus’ death, through which believers receive forgiveness of sins.
- Together, these two meanings show why Christians live under apostolic teaching and the authority of Christ’s covenant promises.
This is Question #2 in Orpheus J. Heyward’s God’s Word: The Inspiration and Authority of Scripture.