Discover the historical background of Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John and Jude to better understand the powerful message each of these letters have for us today.

The Bible Effect: Discover the Background: Non-Pauline Epistles

Reading the epistle of Hebrews through the historical setting of persecution that the original readers faced, will strengthen its message to persevere in faith in Jesus through any difficulties that we may experience.


Hebrews Historical Background / The Book of Hebrews

Reading the book of James through the historical setting of the hardship faced by the original readers, encourages us to walk in wisdom and continue to grow as disciples of Jesus even when we face injustice.

James Historical Background / The Book of James

Reading 1 Peter, 2 Peter and Jude through the lens of the authors and their original readers, encourages us to stand firm and not compromise our faith in Jesus, even in the face of opposition. 

1 & 2 Peter / Jude Historical Background

Reading the letters of 1 John, 2 John and 3 John through the lens of the author and his original readers, equips us to have discernment between false teachers who give a distorted picture of Jesus, and those who are trustworthy and represent Jesus in truth.

The Bible Effect: Discover the Background: Non-Pauline Epistles

Hebrews Historical Background / The Book of Hebrews

James Historical Background / The Book of James

1 & 2 Peter / Jude Historical Background

1, 2 & 3 John Historical Background