THE LETTERS

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INTRO

PAUL’S LETTERS

ACTS

1. Intro

MEANING: The term “Acts” in Greek refers to the achievements of great men

AUTHOR: Luke (Medical Doctor & Missionary)

DATE: AD 61

2. Themes

HOLY SPIRIT: Boldness, Gifts, Signs, Wonders, Miracles

PETER/PAUL: Preaching, Traveling, Miracles

3. Occasion

To give an eyewitness account of the work of the apostles after the resurrection of Jesus

4. Outline

: The Church Spreads through Jerusalem

: The Church Spreads through Judea and Samaria

: The Church Spreads through the Roman World

Acts 1:8 ESV
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

PAUL’S LETTERS

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?

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?

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

1. Intro

MEANING: The term “Romans” refers to Jews and Gentiles who were part of the church in Rome

AUTHOR: The Apostle Paul

DATE: AD 60

2. Themes

RIGHTEOUSNESS: Justification, Faith, Grace

FAITH: Righteousness, Justification, Grace, Hope

3. Occasion

To argue definitively that righteousness with God can only be obtained by faith in Jesus Christ

4. Outline

: The wrath of God

: The grace of God

: The plan of God

: The charge of God

Romans 1:16–17 ESV
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

1 CORINTHIANS

1. Intro

MEANING: The term “Corinthians” refers to the church located in the large city of Corinth

AUTHOR: The Apostle Paul

DATE: AD 55

2. Themes

LOVE: One Another, Unbelievers, Jesus Christ

GIFTS: Edify, Unify, Diversify

3. Occasion

To address several issues facing the church - immorality, division, pride, selfishness, etc.

4. Outline

: Paul’s Greeting

: Paul’s Instructions

: Paul’s Answers

: Paul’s Farewell

1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV
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

2 CORINTHIANS

1. Intro

MEANING: The term “Corinthians” refers to the church located in the large city of Corinth

AUTHOR: The Apostle Paul

DATE: AD 56

2. Themes

AUTHORITY: Paul’s authority against the Judaizers

COMFORT: God helps us through suffering

3. Occasion

To give a defense against the Judiazers who had divided the church

4. Outline

: Paul explains his ministry

: Paul encourages generosity

: Paul enforces his authority

2 Corinthians 1:3–4 ESV
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

CONCLUSION

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