New Testament Timeline

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5 B.C.

Birth of Jesus Christ
Jesus was highly likely born within a two week period around the Feast of Trumpets. This Biblical Feast Day of worship and rejoicing before God occurred in 5 B.C. on Saturday, September 2nd. See our accurate, specially-created online Biblical Calendar Program for more information. See also picture of Shepherd's Fields around Bethlehem where Jesus' birth was first announced to the world.

5 B.C.
to
30 A.D.

Jesus' life on earth as a flesh and blood human.
See pictures related to Jesus Christ's Life, Ministry and Death.

Fall 26 A.D.
to
Spring 30 A.D.

Duration of Jesus' Earthly Ministry
See picture of where Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount, what the Mount of Olives Jesus taught from looks like, and a view of the shore of Galilee where Jesus performed most of his miracles.

26 to 29 A.D.

John the Baptist
Duration of John's ministry, subsequent imprisonment and death as martyr.

26 to 95 A.D.

New Testament Written
Time span during which the books composing the New Testament were written. See map showing location of where the books of the Bible were written.

30 A.D.

Jesus is Crucified, Dies and is Resurrected
Jesus is crucified on Wednesday, April 5th and is resurrected three days later at sunset of Saturday, April 9th. See our accurate online Biblical Calendar Program for more information. Also see picture of the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus was betrayed and the Garden Tomb Jesus was buried in after his crucifixion.

33 A.D.

Conversion of Saul (Paul) of Tarsus (Acts 8-9)
Saul, on his way to Damascus to seize Christians and bring them back to Jerusalem, is brought to repentance through a vision of Christ. God transforms Saul into the Apostle Paul and uses him to mightily preach the gospel. See a photo of Paul's hometown and other pictures related to his life.

38 A.D.

Peter Baptizes First Gentile (Acts 10)
God sends Peter to baptize and preach the gospel to a gentile Roman centurion named Cornelius. God did this to show He is no respecter of persons and that His salvation is available not only to Jews but to all mankind. See map showing location of early new testament events.

48 to 49 A.D.

Period of Apostle Paul's First Missionary Journey.
See our map showing where Paul traveled.

49 A.D.

Jerusalem Conference (Acts 15)
The "Jerusalem conference" is convened by the leaders of the church to discuss whether circumcision is required for salvation.

50 to 54 A.D.

Period of Apostle Paul's Second Missionary Journey.
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54 to 58 A.D.

Period of Apostle Paul's Third Missionary Journey.
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58 to 68 A.D.

Period of Apostle Paul's Final Journey and Martyrdom
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70 A.D.

Destruction of Jerusalem's Second Temple
Jerusalem's second temple (also known as Herod's temple) is destroyed by the Romans under Titus. See model of what temple looked like. Also see map of Rome's Empire just before it destroyed the temple.

The total destruction of the temple was completed on the 10th of Ab in Hebrew year (civil) 3831, which equates to Sunday, August 5th. See picture of the Dome of the Rock (possible location of the Temple) and Wailing Wall where Jews mourn Temple's destruction