What are the most important theological themes of the letter of James? The essay explores theological themes in James, like its theology of Christ, prayer, faith, law, suffering and trials, and faith and works.

Is there a deliberate and discernable structure in the Gospel of Luke? Kistemaker traces the composition of the account.

Kistemaker considers the place, significance, and importance of the Lord's Prayer in the early church.

What books are to be enclosed in the New Testament canon and therefore received as the Word of God? Kistemaker surveys the history of the reception of the canon during the apostolic era, the understanding of the authority of Scripture, and what the essence of the canon entails.

This is a survey of the state of New Testament studies. Aspects noted include textual criticism, redaction criticism, and the divinity of Jesus and his resurrection.