1. Gospels

Matthew

Jesus as the Messiah King (the new Moses).
Jesus fulfills the prophecies and establishes the Kingdom of God on earth.

Mark

Jesus as God's suffering servant.
The necessity to follow Jesus through sacrifice.

Luke

Jesus as the perfect and universal Son of Man.
The message of salvation for all nations, including the poor and marginalized.

John

Jesus as the divine Son of God.
The divinity of Jesus and eternal life through faith.


2. History

Acts of the Apostles

The expansion of the Church by the power of the Holy Spirit.
The foundation and growth of the early Church from Jerusalem to Rome.


3. Paul's Letters

Romans

The Gospel of God's Righteousness.
Salvation by faith and not by works of the Law.

1 Corinthians

Correction of Church problems.
Unity, discipline, and the correct use of spiritual gifts.

2 Corinthians

Defense of Paul's apostolic ministry.
The apostolate is demonstrated in weakness and suffering.

Galatians

Freedom in Christ.
Justification by faith, not by the Law of Moses.

Ephesians

The richness of union with Christ.
The unity of the Church as the body of Christ.

Philippians

Joy in faith despite suffering.
Christian joy comes from humility, service, and trust in Christ.

Colossians

The supremacy of Christ.
Christ is the head of the Church and the fullness of the divinity.

1 Thessalonians

Christian life and the second coming of Christ.
Preparation for Jesus' return, with faith, love, and hope.

2 Thessalonians

Clarification on the second coming.
Instructions on the Day of the Lord and warning against laziness.

1 Timothy

Instructions for Church organization.
Criteria for the selection of leaders and the life of the Church.

2 Timothy

The legacy and perseverance.
Exhortation to remain faithful to the Gospel until the end.

Titus

Organization of the Church in Crete.
Instructions to establish good order and promote good works.

Philemon

Christian reconciliation.
Plea to receive the slave Onesimus not as a slave, but as a brother in Christ.


4. General Letters

Hebrews

The superiority of Christ.
Christ is superior to the Old Covenant, to angels, and to priests.

James

Faith and works.
A living faith is demonstrated through good works.

1 Peter

Hope in the midst of suffering.
Encourages believers to maintain good conduct in the face of persecution.

2 Peter

Warning against false teachers.
The certainty of Christ's return and the exhortation to holy living.

1 John

Communion and Security.
The certainty of eternal life through obedience, truth, and mutual love.

2 John

Warning against heresy.
The need to reject those who do not bring the sound doctrine of Christ.

3 John

Praise for hospitality and truth.
The importance of supporting those who preach the truth and walking in it.

Jude

Exhortation to defend the faith.
The call to vigorously fight against false teachings that corrupt the faith.


5. Prophecy

Revelation

The final victory of Christ over evil.
The Church's hope in the second coming and the new creation.