“Keynotes” of 2nd Thessalonians to Revelation

By Mike Riley

From time to time a short refresher course is needed to refresh our memory (2 Peter 1:12) regarding key words, key verses, key phrases and key messages contained within the books of the Old Testament. With this in mind, the following are “keynotes” of the books of the New Testament:

Book – 2 Thessalonians
Key Words – “The Day of the Lord”
Key Verses – 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8
Message – The righteous judgment of Christ
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Book – 1 Timothy
Key Words – “Minister”, “Ministration”
Key Verses – 1 Timothy 3:15-16
Message – Be an example to the believers
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Book – 2 Timothy
Key Words – “Unfeigned Faith”
Key Verses – 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Message – Preach the word, keep the faith
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Book – Titus
Key Words – “Savior”, “Salvation”
Key Verses – Titus 2:11-15
Message – God’s Grace brings salvation to all men
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Book – Philemon
Key Words – “Receive”
Key Verses – Philemon 1:9; Philemon 1:15-17
Message – The transforming power of the Gospel
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Book – Hebrews
Key Words – “Better”
Key Verses – Hebrews 8:6
Message – Christ’s superiority over Moses, prophets, and angels

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Book – James
Key Words – “Faith”, “Works”
Key Verses – James 2:21-26
Message – Faith shown by works
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Book – 1 Peter
Key Words – “Suffering”, “Hope”
Key Verses – 1 Peter 3:15; 1 Peter 3:21
Message – Suffering patiently and joyously to God’s glory
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Book – 2 Peter
Key Words – “Knowledge”
Key Verses – 2 Peter 1:3-4
Message – The word of Christ is the source of life and godliness
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Book – 1 John
Key Words – “Fellowship”
Key Verses – 1 John 1:7
Message – The life of fellowship with God
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Book – 2 John
Key Words – “The Doctrine of Christ”
Key Verses – 2 John 1:9-11
Message – Christ’s teaching must be received, obeyed and all error rejected
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Book – 3 John
Key Words – “Truth”
Key Verses – 3 John 1:4
Message – Walking in the Truth
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Book – Jude
Key Words – “Keep”, “Kept”
Key Verses – Jude 1:3
Message – Keep the faith so that God may keep you from stumbling
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Book – Revelation
Key Words – “Overcome”
Key Verses – Revelation 2:10

Message – The glorious triumph of Christ, ultimate victory of the righteous (Revelation 15:2) 

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