Write a collection of poetry or songs that explore Pauline thought, themes and/or emotions. Paul was also a Greek by culture having evidently received a Greek education (cf. The second theme flows out of the first, namely, the believer’s responsibility to know, grasp, and walk in a manner that is fitting with his heavenly position and calling in Christ (1:18-23; 3:14-21; 4:1). A few examples must suffice: the doctrine of justification by faith (Rom 3:20-22; Gal 2:16); the church as the body of Christ appointed to represent and serve him through a variety of spiritual gifts (Rom 12; 1 Cor 12); the collection for the poor saints at Jerusalem (Rom 15:25-28; 2 Cor 8-9). If the group is small, the participants may have to work individually. “Wisdom” occurs 29 times in 22 verses. Second Thessalonians anticipates Christ, the coming Judge. If you or I were doing this (especially today) we would probably first try to get the administrative organization in order, the structure, and then worry about the doctrine. Related Content previous next. 8-18), III. In a way, it’s an open letter to an individual. It has also been pointed out that because all three are so closely connected in thought and style that they usually are either all accepted or all rejected as being written by Paul. Design an experience for a small group that simulates the situation of the recipients and the achievement of the goal(s) of the author. The Problem of Litigation in Heathen Courts (6:1-8), C. The Warning Against Moral Laxity (6:9-20), IV. The second letter was dispatched just a few weeks (or at the most a few months) later. STUDY. This means he wrote it in A.D. 60-61 (see the discussion on the date of Ephesians and Philippians). Many of the themes of Paul' s speeches in Acts are, of course, Lukan. Internally the letter reveals the stamp of genuineness. The Prayer That the Thessalonians Might Grow in Love (3:12), 3. Moses: The Old Testament’s Greatest Prophet, Who Was King Solomon? The attacks on the church changed with time and situation and thus four themes characteristic of the Apostle Paul's letters (i.e. Paul then made his third visit to Corinth during the winter of A.D. 56-57 (Acts 20:2-3). After being recaptured and once again imprisoned, Paul wrote Timothy a second letter, 2 Timothy. In addition, Irenaeus, Tertullian, and Clement of Alexandria, and the Muratorian Canon do as well. For this reason a proverb warned, “Not for every man is the voyage to Corinth.”, From the account in Acts it would appear as if Paul had little fruit among the Jews and that nearly all of his converts were Gentiles. It is true that there a… The Mystery, the Product of Revelation (3:1-6), 2. Exhortation Regarding the Philosophy of the False Teachers (2:8), B. These books, then, deal with matters of church order or ecclesiology not hitherto addressed, but before God gave the church directions for church organization (or order as specific as those we find in the pastorals) He gave us Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. In the nineteenth century debates about slavery, Christians using the Bible were—those who were in support of a slavery position—really emphasized those Pauline epistles that were mainly written by his disciples that were really emphasizing the submission of slaves to their slave owners. Bookmarks. He was a Jew, a Pharisee (well-versed in the Old Testament),  a man of knowledge, letters, and spirit. Learn. Paul’s a very organized writer, and these epistles can usually be split into sections based on these issues. It is thought that there are differences in the vocabulary (ten words not used elsewhere), in the style (it is said to be unexpectedly formal) and in the eschatology (the doctrine of the “man of lawlessness” is not taught elsewhere). So what were they? Paul addressed them to Timothy and Titus to guide them in matters concerning the pastoral care of the church, which is the household of God (cf. I am convinced that Wilkinson and Boa are on target when they write: “The second chapter of Second Timothy ought to be required daily reading for every pastor and full-time Christian worker. In these verses, the great themes of the epistle are gathered together—the gospel, the power of God, salvation, everyone, who believes, righteousness from God, Jew and Gentile. Because of their close relationship in thought and focus, the attestation and authorship of all three pastoral epistles will be dealt with here. It was also included in the canon of Marcion and in the Muratorian fragment.”70 As to the internal evidence, Paul refers to himself as the author in verses 1, 9, and 19. Apart from the introduction (1:1-17), where Paul also states his theme, and conclusion, where he has personal messages and a benediction (15:14–16:27), Romans easily divides into three sections: II. Further, he did not believe that He had risen from the dead as Stephen had proclaimed when he cried, “Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God” (Acts 7:56). When Plato referred to a prostitute, he used the expression “Corinthian girl” (Republic 404d). Introduction We now come to the final eight epistles of the New Testament canon, seven of which have often been called the General or Catholic Epistles, though Hebrews has been excluded from this description. 8-9), the writing of Romans must follow that of 1 and 2 Corinthians which is dated about A.D. 55. Five major themes in Paul’s writing compared with Jesus’ teachings Of the many themes and topics the apostle Paul addresses throughout his 13 epistles, the five perhaps most prominent that come to mind are: The Lordship of Christ Prayer for Wisdom a Revelation (1:15-23), 1. Paul’s Prayer for the Colossians’ Growth (1:9-14), 3. He likes to use long phrases, bound … Paul wrote: (1) to encourage and boost the spirit and courage of Timothy by reminding him of his charge or duty (1:3), of his spiritual gift (4:14), his good confession (6:12), and of the deposit of doctrine entrusted to him (6:20); (2) to give Timothy biblical insight in dealing with the errors of false teachers and to encourage Timothy himself to continue in sound doctrine (1:3-11, 18-20; 4:1-16; 6:3f); (3) to give direction concerning proper church conduct in worship (chap. Pauline Epistles from Prison. In Romans 15:25ff. Chapters 8–9 are really one unit and comprise the most complete revelation of God’s plan for giving found anywhere in the Scriptures. Finally, (5) he wrote to warn against the evils of materialism (chap. The apostle was not only ready “to preach the gospel also to you who are at Rome” (1:15), but he wanted them to have a clear understanding of its meaning and ramifications in all of life—past (justification), present (sanctification), and future (glorification). 2 shows that the heresy there referred to is noticeably less developed than the Gnosticism of leading Gnostic teachers of the second and third centuries. Thus, chapters 5 and 6 show that Christians must learn to live by the power of the Spirit and that the Spirit controlled walk will manifest not the works of the flesh but rather the fruit of the Spirit. Naturally, many questions would arise as to the meaning and application of the gospel for Christians. The date when Paul penned this letter depends on the destination of the letter. The Coming of the Day of the Lord (5:1-5), C. Concerning Deportment in the Congregation (5:12-28). They contain exhortations from Paul to Timothy and Titus regarding how they are to act and what they are to preach. Galatians A. These events took place from about A.D. 62-67. Two other key words are “grace” (1:4; 2:11; 3:7, 15) and “faith” (1:1, 4, 13; 2:10, 13, and 3:15). Justification: The Imputation of God’s Righteousness Through Christ (3:21–5:21), A. Again as indicated in the opening salutation, Paul is the author of this letter. True. Does debt affect giving in modern times in light of the Israelite tithe and slaves? Introduction This article is a sequel to Ethical issues in the Pauline Epistles (Part 1) which dealt with such ethical issues as-Jewish and Gentile Christian relationship; and The believers' conduct. Since there is such a divergence of opinion does this mean we should give up on matters of church government? Because of this, he could appeal to Caesar as a citizen of Rome while imprisoned in Philippi (Acts 16:37-39). Chapter 2 is key in that it corrects a serious error that had crept into the Thessalonian church which taught that the day of the Lord had already come. Since these books deal with church order, ministry, and organization, why were they not first? 10-17). The Pauline Epistles. It has therefore been dubbed as “the charter of Christian Liberty.” Luther considered it in a peculiar sense his Epistle.51 Galatians stands as a powerful polemic against the Judaizers and their teachings of legalism. Paul had several obvious purposes in writing this letter to the Philippians: (1) He sought to express his love and gratitude for the gift they had sent him (1:5; 4:10-19); (2) to give a report about his own circumstances (1:12-26; 4:10-19); (3) to encourage the Philippians to stand firm in the face of persecution and rejoice regardless of circumstances (1:27-30; 4:4); (4) to exhort them to live in humility and unity (2:1-11; 4:2-5); (5) to commend Timothy and Epaphroditus to the Philippian church (2:19-30); and (6) to warn the Philippians against the legalistic Judaizers and the libertarian antinomians who had slipped in among them (ch. The general epistles contain three themes: faith, hope, and love. * Sometimes I’ll partner with organizations to help more people know about their resources—in return, they give me a kickback when people purchase. His purpose is to remind his readers that justification is by grace and not through works (3:1-5) 43 Henry Clarence Thiessen, Introduction to the New Testament, Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, 1943, pp. Doctrine: what Christians should know 2. A key word in concept is “correction” as Paul sought to correct the problems in Corinth, but “wisdom,” contrasting God’s wisdom with man’s, is also a key word of the book. 2:2, 10; 3:16; 4:7, 8; 6:3, 5, 6, 11 with 3:15 and 4:12). After he was released he wrote 1 Timothy and Titus, was arrested again, wrote 2 Timothy, and was martyred in Rome. It appears that Phoebe, who belonged to the church at Cenchrea near Corinth (16:1), carried the letter to Rome. The internal evidence is obvious. 6:21-22; Col. 4:7-8) and is probably the same letter that is called “my letter … from Laodicea” in Col. 4:16.55. 1:1). The church is a spiritual body, an organism, and each believer is a member with special functions and tasks to carry out, but the primary need so essential to functioning as God has designed the church is right theology (teaching) and understanding of the Word, along with its personal application for Christ-like living. Clement of Rome speaks of 1 Corinthians as “the Epistle of the blessed Apostle Paul,” in his Epistle to the Corinthians and even cited 1 Corinthians in regard to their continuing factions. The Exhortation Against False Teaching (2:4-8), 1. 2. Doctrinal: The Gospel of Grace, Justification by Faith Explained (3:1–4:31), A. During the interim from the time of the apostles to the more complete transition to elders and deacons, these men were sent by Paul as his apostolic representatives to repel and deal with certain conditions and people who were threatening to hurt the work and ministries of these churches. Fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. Themes in Paul Epistles [Name of the institute]Themes in Paul Epistles Introduction The world in which we live today is full of people. In addition, Paul was a Roman citizen, being Roman born (Acts 22:28). The Proof and Reason for Our Walk (5:8-13), 5. Paul wanted to inform them of his plans and to have them anticipate and pray for their fulfillment (15:30-32). THE PERMANENCE OF THE PROMISE (3:15-18) « The Promise Given to Christ. Though Titus is never mentioned in Acts, the many references to him in Paul’s epistles (13 times), make it clear he was one of Paul’s closest and most trusted fellow-workers in the gospel. Rather, as official delegates of Paul, they were sent to assist churches in establishing their ministries pastorally speaking (cf. In the process of this, Paul then launches into a grand revelation regarding the humility and exaltation of Christ in 2:5-11. Chapter 13 :The Pauline Epistles. Tit. So, while our methods will often vary, they must never contradict the moral or spiritual principles of the Word of God. The Prize of the Christian Life: Having the Knowledge of Christ (3:1-21), A. Understandably, Paul makes fewer references to himself and to his readers in Romans than in 1 and 2 Corinthians and Galatians, since he had not founded the Roman church and guided its struggles to maturity as he had the others.39. Instructions Concerning Worship (2:1-2:15), A. DeLong: Inspired Ministry: Themes from the Letters of Paul Published by Pepperdine Digital Commons, 2004. Negative: Emancipation from Legalistic and Gnostic Practices (2:16-19), 2. Rather, three clear purposes unfold for the writing of Romans. The fact these great epistles were written while Paul was imprisoned, either in Roman barracks or chained daily to a Roman soldier in his own rented house (Acts 28:30), which gave him access to the whole elite Praetorian Guard, is a marvelous illustration of how God takes our apparent misfortunes and uses them for His glory and the increase of our opportunities for ministry (see Phil. The Character of a Faithful Servant (2:1-26), C. He Is Single-Minded Like a Soldier (2:3-4), D. He Is Strict Like an Athlete and Enduring Like a Farmer (2:5-13), V. The Caution for a Faithful Servant (3:1-17), B. Introduction We now come to the final eight epistles of the New Testament canon, seven of which have often been called the General or Catholic Epistles, though Hebrews has been excluded from this description. Sanctification: Righteousness Imparted and Demonstrated (6:1–8:39), C. Sanctification and the Holy Spirit (8:1-39), V. Vindication: Jew and Gentile, the Scope of God’s Righteousness (9:1–11:36), A. Israel’s Past: Election of God (9:1-29), B. Israel’s Present: Rejection of God (9:30–10:21), C. Israel’s Future: Restoration by God (11:1-36), VI. This is evident from their writing style. 1-7), II. Early church fathers support Paul’s authorship beginning as early as A.D. 140 (Marcion). It is because organization and administration are not primary. First, “among the church fathers, Ignatius, Tertullian, Origen, and Eusebius give evidence of the canonicity of this brief book. The Condemnation of the Moral Man (2:1-16), C. The Condemnation of the Religious Man (the Jew) (2:17–3:8), III. At the same time, Paul offered to pay personally whatever Onesimus owed. Concerning the Day of Christ: The Comfort of His Coming (4:13-18), 1. This letter is not an attack against slavery as such, but a suggestion as to how Christian masters and slaves could live their faith within that evil system. The earliest explicit references we have to a collection of letters by Paul are to be found in other early Christian letter-collections. The Explanation of Our Armor (6:14-17), Both the internal and external evidence again points to Paul as the author. Created by. Paul’s only other long series of greetings is in Colossians—a letter also sent to a church he had not visited.40. 1:1, Tit. While not written to be remedial or to correct any specific errors, Paul designed this epistle as a prevention against those problems that so often occur because of a lack of maturity or a failure in grasping and applying what believers have in Christ. As with Ephesians, this epistle was written while Paul was imprisoned. In a later epistle, Paul will stress how we are “complete in Christ” (Col. 2:10). The Present Walk of the New Life (4:20-32), 4. Again, as is so consistent with the teaching of Paul, we see how good works or the conduct of the Christian is so connected with the person and work of Christ, past, present, and future. The many personal references of the author fit what we know of Paul from other NT books.”56, The epistle to the church at Philippi, the first church Paul established in Macedonia, is titled in the Greek text, Pros Philippesious, “To the Philippians.”. As to One’s Self and the Church (5:19-21), D. The Believer’s Walk in Warfare (6:10-20), 2. The student will be able to identify and reflect upon the significance of key Pauline doctrines, themes, words, and phrases. In the other prison epistles, Paul spoke of this new relationship (Eph. The New Position in the Heavenlies (2:1-10), 2. Paul did not deny the rights of Philemon over his slave, but he asked Philemon to relate the principle of Christian brotherhood to the situation with Onesimus (v. 16). Concerning Elders and Deacons (3:1-13), V. Instructions Concerning Dangers (4:1-16), B. Group 1. The power of the cross provides deliverance from the curse of the law, from the power of sin, and from self (1:4; 2:20; 3:13; 4:5; 5:16, 24; 6:14). series – Volume 12: Letters from Paul! But a careful analysis of ch. Because believers are complete in Christ (2:10) and are thereby risen with Him, they now have all they need for Christ-like transformation in all the relationships of life (3:1f.). Certainly, there has never been a greater explanation of love written. He offers His righteousness as a gracious gift to sinful men, having borne God’s condemnation and wrath for their sinfulness. Various forms of the words “righteous” and “righteousness” are sprinkled abundantly throughout Romans. This letter was written about A.D. 55. toward the end of Paul’s three-year residency in Ephesus (cf. Though death was possible, Paul also seemed confident of his release. 2:13) and receive news about conditions in Corinth. The general epistles contain three themes: faith, hope, and love. Because Ephesians gives no hint of Paul’s release from prison, as in Philippians (1:19-26) and Philemon (v. 22), many believe that Ephesians was written in the early part of his imprisonment about A.D. 60, while Paul was kept under house guard in his rented quarters (Acts 28:30). First, they were official representatives of the apostle Paul whom he dispatched to various churches like Ephesus and Crete. Since, in reality, all believers are called to full-time ministry in one way or another, this chapter would be more than beneficial for all Christians. A Lasting Legacy: Choosing A Wife For Isaac (Gen. 24:1-67). Chapter 3 then builds on this as root to fruit or cause and effect. This is one of those times. A outline of the of the Pauline epistles. The Pattern of the Christian Life: Having the Mind of Christ (2:1-30), D. The Examples of Humility Seen in Timothy and Epaphroditus (2:19-30), IV. Paul is fond of parallelism, often chiastic, and frequently employs antithesis (eighteen times in the two short letters). For example, 1 Peter has some of the best-quality Greek in the New Testament, but James and 2 Peter are not far behind. The Present: The Labor of Love (4:1-12), A. 2:1-3) as an example of one accepted by grace without circumcision, which vindicated Paul’s stand on this issue (Gal. (3) The Captivity Letters. As with 1 Timothy, there is a personal and a corporate aspect in the themes of the book: In view of the challenge of chapter 2 and the model of chapter 4, “endurance in ministry” is a fitting key concept of this letter. Summary and Analysis The Pauline Letters Approximately one third of the New Testament consists of letters, or epistles, written by the apostle Paul and addressed to the Christian churches of his day. Several themes and purposes are seen in this epistle. Positive: Aspirations for the Heavenly Life (3:1-4), III. Onesimus was to return to his master and Philemon was to receive him with forgiveness as a Christian brother. When He comes, He will deliver us from wrath (undoubtedly a reference to the Tribulation) (1:10; 5:4-11), give rewards (2:19), perfect us (3:13), resurrect us (4:13-18), and sanctify (set apart) all those who have trusted in Him (5:23). This was an established literary style as early as the 4th century BCE. Practical: The Practice of the Believer in Christ (3:5-4:6), 2. To meet the needs that occasioned this epistle, Paul wrote this epistle to comfort and correct. 2:2). The Pauline epistles are the fourteen books in the New Testament traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle, although many dispute the anonymous Epistle to the Hebrews as being a Pauline epistle… To encourage his Jewish brethren not to go back to the Old Law, he endeavored to show the superiority of Christ and His Covenant ( Heb 8:1-2 , 6 ). Their authorship is undispute d. S ome have how ever suggested that Second Corinthians is in fact a collection of several Pauline letters. Text Settings. Paul’s Gratitude for the Colossians’ Faith (1:3-8), 3. It has also been suggested that Onesimus became a minister and later bishop of the church at Ephesus (Ignatius, To the Ephesians, 1).71, Key words or concepts are, “Oneness,” and “forgiveness in Christ.”, The forgiveness that the believer finds in Christ is beautifully portrayed by analogy in Philemon. The Minister, Appointed to Proclamation (3:7-13), III. The New Position in the Household (2:11-22), 1. This singularly christological book is centered on the cosmic Christ—“the head of all principality and power” (2:10), the Lord of creation (1:16-17), the Author of reconciliation (1:20-22; 2:13-15). The Pauline epistles are the fourteen New Testament books which most Christians think were written by the Apostle Paul.Some of them are the earliest Christian documents. But the topics contained in these letters can generally be classified into three major themes… Ephesians 2. 1:13). Finally, Mounce rightly observes that in the acknowledged Pauline epistles there may be theological themes common in one book but not in another. Another big topic that Vischer addresses in Volume 12 is the fruit of the Spirit, which he also identifies as a major theme for Paul. As a result, students of the Word have debated certain issues for years like the exact form of government or how we select and appoint men to leadership. A major theme of this book, especially chapters 1-2, is the return of Christ in judgment when He will put down all rebellion and bring retribution. Themes. Expositor’s Bible Commentary has an excellent summary of the key issues involving the authorship and date of Colossians. 39 Frank E. Gaebelein, General Editor, The Expositor's Bible Commentary, New Testament, Zondervan, Grand Rapids, 1976-1992, electronic media. In the first 11 chapters, Paul explains what the gospel is. This is, of course, fitting, for sound doctrine should lead to godly conduct. 10-17). W. C. Strickland (Nashville: Broadman, 1959), p. 12. Duties and Defenses Against the Dangers (4:6-16), VI. 4. Jesus told us, “... it is for your good that I am going away. You’ll see Paul telling children to obey parents, masters to be kind to thei… Paul’s missionary journeys occupied approximately the years A.D. 48-56. The Previous Walk of the Old Life (4:17-19), 2. Any date assigned will have to be approximate, though probably A.D. 51-52. 2:12-13; 7:5-6; 8:6). I. 4:9, 21 with 4:6-8), and (2) to admonish Timothy to keep holding on to sound doctrine, to defend it against all error, to endure hardship as a good soldier, and to realize we are living in days of growing apostasy. Practical: The Gospel of Grace, Justification by Faith Applied (5:1–6:18), A. VeggieTales® creator Phil Vischer takes on the Pauline Epistles In the latest DVD in his Buck Denver Asks … What’s in the Bible? Instructions Concerning Doctrine (1:3-20), A. They show many of the beliefs and controversies of Christianity.Many Christians think these letters are very important for theology and ethics.. It was on one of these missions that Saul was converted while on the road to Damascus. FREE IN CHRIST! Instructions Concerning Public Worship (11:2–14:40), C. The Use of Spiritual Gifts (12:1–14:40), 2. Moreover, the books declare Paul as the author (1 Tim. In this epistle, we see Him as our comfort (1:5), triumph (2:14), Lord (2:4), liberty or freedom for a new life (3:17), light (4:6), judge (5:10), reconciliation (5:19), gift (9:15), owner (10:7), and power (12:9). Petition of Paul for Onesimus (vv. While conditions in the church were similar, the persecution seems to have grown (1:4-5), and this, with other factors, led Paul to write this letter from Corinth sometime in A.D. 51 or 52 after Silas and Timothy, the bearers of the first letter, had returned with the news of the new developments. On the whole, these epistles tend to deal with three general issues: Paul’s writings on application are usually rather general. A second purpose was to present a complete and detailed statement of the gospel message God had called him to proclaim. Having finished the survey of the historical books (the Gospels and Acts), we now come to the twenty-one epistles of the New Testament, twenty-two if one includes Revelation as an epistle (which in reality it is [see Rev. He shows acquaintance with Greek culture and their thinking. How Did Phil Vischer Decide Which Themes From Paul’s Letters To Focus On? Then Jesus directly intervened. 1:1; 16:21 and see also 1:12-17; 3:4, 6, 22). 15:26, it appears Paul had already received contributions from the churches of Macedonia and Achaia (where Corinth was located). The last major group of Paul’s epistles have generally been called the “Pastoral Epistles,” a term used to designate the three letters addressed to Timothy and Titus (1 and 2 Timothy, and Titus). 3). Those things that characterize Paul are evident throughout (cf. So the letter to Philemon has specific instructions for an individual church leader (like the pastoral epistles) but is addressed to a local congregation (like a church letter). Sponsored link. Romans was written in about A.D. 57-58 most likely near the end of his third missionary journey (Acts 18:23-21:14; see also Rom. The Experience of the Galatians: The Spirit is Given by Faith, Not by Works (3:1-5), B. Polemical: Paul’s Vindication of His Apostolic Authority (chs. God preserved many of those letters for us as books of the Bible. The Pauline Epistles contain significant teachings on difficult theological issues such as election, predestination, foreknowledge, the deity/humanity of Christ, God’s ongoing relationship with Israel, and the Judgment Seat of Christ. His zeal as a religious Jew was carried over into the way he zealously sought to persecute the church. It is contrary to the method of inspiration, as explained by Paul himself, to suppose that these crowning revelations were made apart from deep meditation, demanding quietness, and earnest seeking. In Relation to the New Creation (1:18), 3. 22), and following his release he made several trips, wrote 1 Timothy and Titus, was rearrested, wrote 2 Timothy, and was martyred (see the Introduction to Titus, Titus 1:1 book note). Footnotes. Marked social and economic differences existed among them (7:20-24; 11:21-34); some of them had even been steeped in pagan vices (6:9-11). 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