Bible dictionary for children
New Testament
The New Testament is the collection of Christian writings about Jesus and the early church.
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What does it mean?
The New Testament is the collection of Christian writings about Jesus and the early church. It includes Gospels, Acts, letters and Revelation.
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Which kinds of writing can you find in the New Testament?
An example from the Bible
At the last supper Jesus speaks of a new covenant. The name New Testament is related to covenant, but this verse is not a list of the later collection's books.
Read Luke 22:20 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Luke 22:20
Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
