Question: what are the major divisions of the new testament?
Answer: Gospels. The first four books of the New Testament are the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. ... 
Acts. The fifth book of the New Testament is Acts of the Apostles, or simply "Acts." Acts recounts the early history of Christianity. ... 
Paul's Epistles and Hebrews. ... 
General Epistles. ... 
Revelation.