Flow of New Testament History Map

Question?  -  Newsletter  -  New!  -  Ad Space
Biblical Timelines
Life of Abraham   -   Life of Moses
Greatest Bible Events  -  Israel's Kings  -  Judges
Miracles  -  O.T. Books  -  Life of David  -  More!
This article delineates the flow of New Testament history from the start of Paul's missionary journeys to the writing of Revelation.

Start of Paul's Journeys
#12 - 44 to 58 A.D.

The starting point for Apostle Paul's first three New Testament journeys is in Antioch in Syria. The Bible states He ends his first two journeys in the city as well, finishing his third evangelistic travels in Jerusalem.

Paul, during his travels, will visit and evangelize places such as Iconium, Lystra, Derbe, Ephesus, Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, Corinth, Athens and others. He will visit such Roman Provinces as Syria, Cilicia, Galatia, Lycia, Asia, Macedonia, Achaia, Judea and others. During his first three journeys, he will write the Bible books of 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Galatians, 1 and 2 Corinthians and the book of Romans.

Paul evangelistic campaigns that center on the Aegean Sea region, especially the area where he first preached the gospel in Europe, were his most successful.

Paul's Journey to Rome
#13 - 60 to 63 A.D.

What is considered Paul's fourth missionary journey begins in 60 A.D. He is sent, from Caesarea to Rome, to defend himself against accusations made by Jewish leaders who hate him. Paul is tried before Caesar in 63 A.D. and is acquitted of all charges.


Flow of Bible History from the Early church to the book of Revelation

Paul, during his fourth journey, writes the book of Hebrews. Ironically, he experiences the most prolific writing period of anyone in Scripture by penning Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon while holed up in a Roman prison!

Paul's Final Journey
#14 - 63 to 67 A.D.

Paul, after his trial and acquittal in Rome, embarks on what would be his fifth and final evangelistic journey. He first travels to the Island of Crete, then to Nicopolis, then sails to preach the gospel in Spain and (quite possibly) Britain.

Paul is Martyred
#15 - 67 to 68 A.D.

Paul, in 67 A.D., is back in Rome as a prisoner for a second time. He is treated significantly worse than his first imprisonment as he waits for his trial before Emperor Nero. He writes his last, and perhaps most personal, letter known as 2Timothy. He dies a martyr, at the hands of the Romans, in May or June of 68 A.D.

John Writes Revelation
#16 - 95 to 96 A.D.

The Apostle John, in 95 - 96 A.D., sees and records divine visions given to him while he is on the island of Patmos. John is banished to the island, under Roman Emperor Domitian, "because of the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ" (Revelation 1:9, HBFV). John will write the last New Testament book, Revelation, while on Patmos.

Apostle John Released
#17 - 96 to 100 A.D.

The Apostle John is released from the island of Patmos after Domitian dies in September 96. He then travels back home to Ephesus, where he finalizes and canonizes the writings we call the New Testament. He dies around 100 A.D.

Flow of Old Testament History

Recommended Articles
Location of New Testament Churches!
Where Are Biblical People Buried?
When Were Apostle Paul's Books Written?
Religious Groups in New Testament
Roman Provinces in New Testament

Biblical Timelines
Learn Basic Bible Timeline!
Who Preserved the Old Testament?
Flow of Old Testament History
Old Testament Timeline
World Empires from Babylon to Beast
Wars in the Bible!
Attacks on Jerusalem in History
When Did the Biblical Patriarchs Live?
Abraham's Journey to Canaan
Jacob and Joseph Timeline
Timeline of Philistine Wars
Timeline of the Minor Prophets
When Was the New Testament Written?
New Testament Timeline
Greatest New Testament Events!
Jesus' Life and Ministry
The Life of Apostle Paul
Timeline of Man's Last Days


References
Appointed Times of Jesus the Messiah
Holy Bible, a Faithful Version, page 57
Life and Epistles of Paul
Mysterious Numbers of the Hebrew Kings