The sub-apostolic era in the New Testament -- The Pauline heritage in the Pastoral Epistles: Church structure -- The Pauline heritage in Colossians/Ephesians: Christ's body to be loved -- The Pauline heritage in Luke/Acts: The Spirit -- The Petrine heritage in I Peter: The people of God -- The heritage of the beloved disciple in the Fourth Gospel: People personally attached to Jesus -- The heritage of the beloved disciple and the Epistles: Individuals guided by the Paraclete-Spirit -- The heritage of Jewish/Gentile Christianity in Matthew: Authority that does not stifle Jesus -- Conclusion.