The Epistles—General
James
An Epistle of Faith. Addressed to Jewish Christians, on sincerity and patience; against hypocrisy, self-deceit, adulation of the rich, and contempt of the poor; on ruling the tongue; on false charity; and warning against trying to serve God and Mammon.
1 Peter
The first of two Epistles of Hope. As to earthly trials; a holy life; duty as citizens, slaves, husbands, wives; pastors and their duties.
2 Peter
Perseverance in faith and good works; punishment of the impenitent; certainty of the Second Advent.
1 John
The first of three Epistles of Love. A doctrinal discourse, especially to Gentiles in Asia Minor, aiming to show the true doctrine as to the Person of Christ, and communion with him as necessary to a holy life, and intended to confirm them in their faith.
2 John
"To the elect lady" (of whom nothing certain is known) and her children—an exhortation to love, faith, godliness, and a warning against false teachers.
3 John
To Gaius, of whom nothing certain is known, commending him for hospitality and piety, warning him against Diotrephes, and asking his help for Demetrius.
Jude
Remarkable for an otherwise unrecorded saying of Enoch (v. 14). Warns against false teachers. Cites examples of impenitence, and affirms certainty of judgment and punishment of the wicked.