THE LETTERS
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INTRO
INTRO
PAUL’S LETTERS
PAUL’S LETTERS
ACTS
ACTS
1. Intro
1. Intro
MEANING: The term “Acts” in Greek refers to the achievements of great men
MEANING: The term “Acts” in Greek refers to the achievements of great men
AUTHOR: Luke (Medical Doctor & Missionary)
AUTHOR: Luke (Medical Doctor & Missionary)
DATE: AD 61
DATE: AD 61
2. Themes
2. Themes
HOLY SPIRIT: Boldness, Gifts, Signs, Wonders, Miracles
HOLY SPIRIT: Boldness, Gifts, Signs, Wonders, Miracles
PETER/PAUL: Preaching, Traveling, Miracles
PETER/PAUL: Preaching, Traveling, Miracles
3. Occasion
3. Occasion
To give an eyewitness account of the work of the apostles after the resurrection of Jesus
To give an eyewitness account of the work of the apostles after the resurrection of Jesus
4. Outline
4. Outline
: The Church Spreads through Jerusalem
: The Church Spreads through Jerusalem
: The Church Spreads through Judea and Samaria
: The Church Spreads through Judea and Samaria
: The Church Spreads through the Roman World
: The Church Spreads through the Roman World
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
5. Controversy
5. Controversy
PAUL’S LETTERS
PAUL’S LETTERS
How many letters did Paul write?
How many letters did Paul write?
Understanding Your Bible in 15 Minutes a Day Chapter 19: What Will I Find in the Epistles?
There are twenty-one of them, and they make up about a third of the New Testament. Thirteen are written by the apostle Paul
Why did Paul write his letters?
Why did Paul write his letters?
The ESV Study Bible The Circumstances behind the Letters
The Epistles are not abstract philosophical or theological essays that explain the salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ. In almost every instance, they are addressed to specific situations facing churches
How did Paul write his letters?
How did Paul write his letters?
The ESV Study Bible The Circumstances behind the Letters
The Epistles are not abstract philosophical or theological essays that explain the salvation accomplished by Jesus Christ. In almost every instance, they are addressed to specific situations facing churches
Understanding Your Bible in 15 Minutes a Day Chapter 19: What Will I Find in the Epistles?
His assumption, which is absolutely correct, is that how we live flows out of what we believe
ROMANS
ROMANS
1. Intro
1. Intro
MEANING: The term “Romans” refers to Jews and Gentiles who were part of the church in Rome
MEANING: The term “Romans” refers to Jews and Gentiles who were part of the church in Rome
AUTHOR: The Apostle Paul
AUTHOR: The Apostle Paul
DATE: AD 60
DATE: AD 60
2. Themes
2. Themes
RIGHTEOUSNESS: Justification, Faith, Grace
RIGHTEOUSNESS: Justification, Faith, Grace
FAITH: Righteousness, Justification, Grace, Hope
FAITH: Righteousness, Justification, Grace, Hope
3. Occasion
3. Occasion
To argue definitively that righteousness with God can only be obtained by faith in Jesus Christ
To argue definitively that righteousness with God can only be obtained by faith in Jesus Christ
4. Outline
4. Outline
: The wrath of God
: The wrath of God
: The grace of God
: The grace of God
: The plan of God
: The plan of God
: The charge of God
: The charge of God
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”
5. Controversy
5. Controversy
1 CORINTHIANS
1 CORINTHIANS
1. Intro
1. Intro
MEANING: The term “Corinthians” refers to the church located in the large city of Corinth
MEANING: The term “Corinthians” refers to the church located in the large city of Corinth
AUTHOR: The Apostle Paul
AUTHOR: The Apostle Paul
DATE: AD 55
DATE: AD 55
2. Themes
2. Themes
LOVE: One Another, Unbelievers, Jesus Christ
LOVE: One Another, Unbelievers, Jesus Christ
GIFTS: Edify, Unify, Diversify
GIFTS: Edify, Unify, Diversify
3. Occasion
3. Occasion
To address several issues facing the church - immorality, division, pride, selfishness, etc.
To address several issues facing the church - immorality, division, pride, selfishness, etc.
4. Outline
4. Outline
: Paul’s Greeting
: Paul’s Greeting
: Paul’s Instructions
: Paul’s Instructions
: Paul’s Answers
: Paul’s Answers
: Paul’s Farewell
: Paul’s Farewell
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
5. Controversy
5. Controversy
2 CORINTHIANS
2 CORINTHIANS
1. Intro
1. Intro
MEANING: The term “Corinthians” refers to the church located in the large city of Corinth
MEANING: The term “Corinthians” refers to the church located in the large city of Corinth
AUTHOR: The Apostle Paul
AUTHOR: The Apostle Paul
DATE: AD 56
DATE: AD 56
2. Themes
2. Themes
AUTHORITY: Paul’s authority against the Judaizers
AUTHORITY: Paul’s authority against the Judaizers
COMFORT: God helps us through suffering
COMFORT: God helps us through suffering
3. Occasion
3. Occasion
To give a defense against the Judiazers who had divided the church
To give a defense against the Judiazers who had divided the church
4. Outline
4. Outline
: Paul explains his ministry
: Paul explains his ministry
: Paul encourages generosity
: Paul encourages generosity
: Paul enforces his authority
: Paul enforces his authority
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
5. Controversy
5. Controversy
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION