The Message of the New Testament
Promises Kept
Published on 26. August 2025
Book
Hardback
648 pages
978-1-4335-9928-6 (ISBN)
Description
A Biblical Overview of Each New Testament Book in Light of the Old
The New Testament is the story of how all the promises made by God in the Old Testament were kept-and what that means for us today. The nation of Israel had many hopes: hope for a deliverer, hope for restored fellowship with God, and hope for the world to be put right. The New Testament explains how those promises were kept and how, if we are Christians, they are kept in us as well.
Based on 28 sermons in the early years of Mark Dever's ministry at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, The Message of the New Testament surveys the historical context, organization, and theology of each New Testament book in light of God's Old Testament promises. Dever's message echoes that of the New Testament-one of fulfilled hope.
Big-Picture Analysis: Covers each book of the New Testament concisely and accurately
Appeals to Pastors and Laypeople Alike: A helpful resource for gaining a deeper understanding of the Bible or preaching an overview sermon to a congregation
Written by Mark Dever: Based on 28 sermons taught at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC
Replaces ISBN 978-1-58134-716-6
The New Testament is the story of how all the promises made by God in the Old Testament were kept-and what that means for us today. The nation of Israel had many hopes: hope for a deliverer, hope for restored fellowship with God, and hope for the world to be put right. The New Testament explains how those promises were kept and how, if we are Christians, they are kept in us as well.
Based on 28 sermons in the early years of Mark Dever's ministry at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, The Message of the New Testament surveys the historical context, organization, and theology of each New Testament book in light of God's Old Testament promises. Dever's message echoes that of the New Testament-one of fulfilled hope.
Big-Picture Analysis: Covers each book of the New Testament concisely and accurately
Appeals to Pastors and Laypeople Alike: A helpful resource for gaining a deeper understanding of the Bible or preaching an overview sermon to a congregation
Written by Mark Dever: Based on 28 sermons taught at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC
Replaces ISBN 978-1-58134-716-6
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Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 162 mm
Thickness: 50 mm
Weight
1025 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4335-9928-6 (9781433599286)
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Person
Mark Dever (PhD, Cambridge University) is the senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and president of 9Marks (9Marks.org). Dever has authored over a dozen books and speaks at conferences nationwide. He lives in Washington, DC, with his wife, Connie, and they have two adult children.
Content
Foreword
?Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Getting a Window Seat
The Message of the New Testament: Promises Kept
Part 1: The Truth about Jesus
Chapter 1: The Message of Matthew: Jesus, the Son of David
Chapter 2: The Message of Mark: Jesus, the Son of Man
Chapter 3: The Message of Luke: Jesus, the Son of Adam
Chapter 4: The Message of John: Jesus, the Son of God
Chapter 5: The Message of Acts: Jesus, the Risen Lord
Part 2: Key Ideas for the Times
Chapter 6: The Message of Romans: Justification
Chapter 7: The Message of 1 Corinthians: Church
Chapter 8: The Message of 2 Corinthians: Weakness
Chapter 9: The Message of Galatians: Faith
Chapter 10: The Message of Ephesians: Grace
Chapter 11: The Message of Philippians: Humility
Chapter 12: The Message of Colossians: New Life
Chapter 13: The Message of 1 Thessalonians: The Second Coming
Chapter 14: The Message of 2 Thessalonians: Hope
Chapter 15: The Message of 1 Timothy: Leadership
Chapter 16: The Message of 2 Timothy: Success
Chapter 17: The Message of Titus: Beginnings
Chapter 18: The Message of Philemon: Forgiveness
Part 3: Living in the Real World
Chapter 19: The Message of Hebrews: Sticking with the Best
Chapter 20: The Message of James: Faith That Works
Chapter 21: The Message of 1 Peter: When Things Get Tough
Chapter 22: The Message of 2 Peter: Certainty
Chapter 23: The Message of 1 John: Christianity and the Flesh
Chapter 24: The Message of 2 John: Truth and Love
Chapter 25: The Message of 3 John: Why Go to All the Trouble?
Chapter 26: The Message of Jude: Having Faith in Faithless Times
Chapter 27: The Message of Revelation: What Are We Waiting For?
Person Index
Scripture Index
?Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Getting a Window Seat
The Message of the New Testament: Promises Kept
Part 1: The Truth about Jesus
Chapter 1: The Message of Matthew: Jesus, the Son of David
Chapter 2: The Message of Mark: Jesus, the Son of Man
Chapter 3: The Message of Luke: Jesus, the Son of Adam
Chapter 4: The Message of John: Jesus, the Son of God
Chapter 5: The Message of Acts: Jesus, the Risen Lord
Part 2: Key Ideas for the Times
Chapter 6: The Message of Romans: Justification
Chapter 7: The Message of 1 Corinthians: Church
Chapter 8: The Message of 2 Corinthians: Weakness
Chapter 9: The Message of Galatians: Faith
Chapter 10: The Message of Ephesians: Grace
Chapter 11: The Message of Philippians: Humility
Chapter 12: The Message of Colossians: New Life
Chapter 13: The Message of 1 Thessalonians: The Second Coming
Chapter 14: The Message of 2 Thessalonians: Hope
Chapter 15: The Message of 1 Timothy: Leadership
Chapter 16: The Message of 2 Timothy: Success
Chapter 17: The Message of Titus: Beginnings
Chapter 18: The Message of Philemon: Forgiveness
Part 3: Living in the Real World
Chapter 19: The Message of Hebrews: Sticking with the Best
Chapter 20: The Message of James: Faith That Works
Chapter 21: The Message of 1 Peter: When Things Get Tough
Chapter 22: The Message of 2 Peter: Certainty
Chapter 23: The Message of 1 John: Christianity and the Flesh
Chapter 24: The Message of 2 John: Truth and Love
Chapter 25: The Message of 3 John: Why Go to All the Trouble?
Chapter 26: The Message of Jude: Having Faith in Faithless Times
Chapter 27: The Message of Revelation: What Are We Waiting For?
Person Index
Scripture Index