New Testament Maps
Books of the Bible
In the Lands of the Bible
Europe and Countries of
Mediterranean
The countries of Europe and
the lands of the Mediterranean Sea will be heavily involved in the
activities of the "beast" and "false prophet" (Revelation 13) when they
rise to power in the near future. |
Palestine in New Testament Times
Euphrates River and Middle East
Euphrates River Valley
and surrounding countries -- battleground for World War III. The Bible
says this river will be the initial division between the North and the
South when the nations of the world begin to align in preparation for
the battle of Armageddon. It is in this last battle that the nations of
the earth will fight Jesus Christ and His angels coming down from
Heaven. Jesus will conquer all the armies against Him. Our Savior will
then begin to directly rule the world from His throne in Jerusalem. |
Scriptures: See Daniel 11 - 12, Joel 1 -3,
Revelation 16-19
The Roman Empire
Nazareth (1912 AD)
The Life of Christ
Apostle Paul's First
Missionary Journey
Scriptures:
See Acts 11:25-26, Acts 13-15.
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Dates |
Events * |
48 A.D. |
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From Antioch Paul, Barnabas and John (surnamed Mark) begin their
first journey. They travel to Cypress (Cyprus) and Perga.
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John Mark leaves Paul and Barnabas at Perga and returns to Jerusalem
(see Acts 13:13). After Perga Paul/Barnabas journey to Antioch in
Pisidia, Iconium, Lystra and Derbe.
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Agrippa II (see Acts 25) made king of Chaleis.
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49 A.D. |
- Paul
and Barnabas go back to visit the same places they did in 48 A.D.
and return to Antioch.
- Cumanus made
procurator of Judaea (about this time)
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Chronology/Events taken from The Life & Epistles of St. Paul by
Conybeare and Howson
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Paul's Second Missionary Journey
Scriptures: See Acts
15-18:22
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Dates |
Events * |
A.D. 50 |
- Paul
and Barnabas attend the "Council of Jerusalem" (see Acts 15).
-
Caraetaeus captured by the Romans in Britain.
- Cogidunus
(Father of Claudia?, See 2 Tim. 4:21) assists the Romans in Britain.
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A.D. 51 |
- Second
missionary journey begins. Paul and Barnabas travel to Antioch.
- At
Antioch John Mark (who left them at Perga on their first missionary
journey) wishes to rejoin Paul/Barnabas. A disagreement ensues
between Paul and Barnabas about whether to allow Mark to come with
them. The argument is so heated that Paul finally decides to take
Silas with him to Tarsus, Derbe, Lystra, Iconium and Antioch in
Pisidia. Barnabas takes John Mark and travels to the island of
Cypress (Cyprus).
- At
Lystra Paul meets Timothy, who accompanies him on the rest of his
journey.
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A.D. 52 |
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Paul/Silas/Timothy travel to Troas, Philippi, Thessalonica and
Beroea (Berea).
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Jews from Thessalonica come to Beroea and stir up the people against
Paul. He is sent by sea to Athens. Silas and Timothy stay in Beroea
for a time. It is possible Timothy later travels to Athens, meets
Paul, and is sent to revisit Thessalonica.
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Paul travels to Corinth and writes 1 Thessalonians. Timothy
and Silas are with him. Paul meets Aquila and Priscilla.
- Claudius
expels the Jews from Rome (see Acts 18:2)
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A.D. 53 |
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Paul stays in Corinth and writes 2 Thessalonians.
- The
tetrarchy of Trachonitis given to Agrippa II.
- Felix made
procurator of Judaea
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A.D. 54 |
- Paul,
Aquila and Priscilla leave Corinth in the Spring and arrive at
Ephesus. Aquila and Priscilla stay in Ephesus as Paul travels on to
Jerusalem. Paul arrives in the city in the Summer (Pentecost). He
then goes to Antioch.
- Death of
Claudius and accession of Nero.
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Chronology/Events taken from The Life & Epistles of St. Paul by
Conybeare and Howson
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Paul's Third Missionary Journey
Scriptures: See Acts 18:23
- 21:17
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Dates |
Events * |
A.D. 54 |
- Paul
begins his third missionary journey. He leaves Antioch and goes to
Ephesus.
- Priscilla
and Aquila are already in Ephesus and make contact with Apollos.
After teaching him thoroughly about Christ, they and the brethren
send Apollos to Corinth.
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A.D. 55 |
- Paul
continues to stay in Ephesus.
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A.D. 56 |
- Paul
continues to stay in Ephesus.
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A.D. 57 |
- In
the Spring at Ephesus Paul writes 1 Corinthians.
- In
Summer he leaves Ephesus for Troas. He proceeds to Philippi. **
- It
is in Philippi during the Autumn that it is believed Paul wrote
II Corinthians. Titus arrives in the city.
- In
the Winter Paul goes to Corinth, where he writes the book of
Galatians.
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A.D. 58 |
- In
the Spring Paul writes the book of Romans.
- Paul
leaves Corinth and goes to Philippi and Miletus.
- In the
summer (Pentecost) Paul arrives in Jerusalem. He is arrested and
sent to Caesarea.
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Chronology/Events taken from The Life & Epistles of St. Paul by
Conybeare and Howson
** NOTE:
The original map from Goodnews Christian Ministry showed Paul
going from Ephesus to Assos to Thessalonika (in Macedonia), and not from
Ephesus to Troas to Philippi. Conybeare/Howson show Paul leaving Troas
for Philippi, then retracing his steps in A.D. 58 when he leaves
Corinth. The map has been changed to reflect this research.
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Apostle Paul's Journey to
Rome in Chains
Scriptures: See
Acts 21:18 - Acts 28
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Dates |
Events * |
A.D. 58 |
- Paul is
arrested in Jerusalem and goes to Caesarea. He is sent to Felix,
Roman Procurator of Judea.
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A.D. 59 |
- Paul
is in Caesarea.
- Roman
Emperor Nero murders Agrippina.
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A.D. 60 |
- Felix
is recalled as Procurator of Judea and is succeeded by Festus.
- In the
Autumn (about August) Paul is sent to Rome by Festus.
- In the
Winter Paul is shipwrecked at Malta.
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A.D. 61 |
- Paul arrives
in Rome in the Spring.
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A.D. 62 |
- Paul
at Rome.
- In
the Spring Paul writes the books of Philemon, Colossians
and Ephesians. He may have written the book of Hebrews
this year.
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Albinus succeeds Festus as Procurator of Judea. Emperor Nero marries
Poppea. Octavia executed. Pallas put to death.
- In
the Autumn Paul writes the book of Philippians.
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A.D. 63 |
- Paul
is acquitted in the Spring and goes to Macedonia and Asia Minor.
- Poppea's
daughter Claudia born.
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A.D. 64 - A.D. 68 |
- In
A.D. 64 it is possible Paul went to Spain (See Romans 15:28).
The Great Fire of Rome occurs, followed by persecution of Roman
Christians.
- In
A.D. 65 Paul may have continued in Spain. Gessius Florus made
Procurator of Judea. Death of Seneca.
- In
A.D. 66 Paul may have travelled from Spain to Asia Minor (See
1 Timothy 1:3). The Jewish Wars begin.
- In
the Summer of A.D. 67 Paul writes 1 Timothy from
Macedonia. He writes Titus from Ephesus in the Autumn. In the
winter he is in the city of Nicopolis.
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During the Spring of A.D. 68 Paul is in a Roman prison. He
writes his last epistle, 2 Timothy. The Apostle Paul is
executed in the Summer (May or June). Nero dies in the middle of
June.
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Chronology/Events taken from The Life & Epistles of St. Paul by
Conybeare and Howson
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Events of New Testament Church
The Seven Churches of
the Book of Revelation
Scriptures: Revelation 2 - 3
The Book of
Revelation was written about 95 A.D. by the Apostle John. God the Father
gave Jesus Christ the words of the book, which He in turn gave to an
angel to tell John.
The
seven churches of Revelation are Ephesus, Smyrna (Izmir),
Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and
Laodicea.
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