Epistles Overview

Flashcards covering key concepts, facts, and details from the lecture notes on the epistles.

All the epistles were written in the first century by men who knew Christ or his close associates __.

personally.

Paul wrote Romans in __ during a three-month stay in Greece.

AD 57-58

One purpose of Paul's Epistle to the Romans was to prepare them for his visit prior to his projected journey to __.

Spain.

Romans is about the __ of Jesus Christ.

good news

Sinful people receive the salvation made possible by Christ by __ through faith alone.

grace

Sharing Abraham's faith in God does not require sharing his __.

ethnicity.

In 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses issues related to __, marriage, and celibacy.

sexual misconduct

The church at Philippi was founded by Paul and __ on the second missionary journey.

Silas

The basic message of __ is the uniqueness and preeminence of Christ.

Colossians

Paul's Letter to Philemon dealt with a runaway __ named Onesimus.

slave.

In 2 Thessalonians, Paul emphasizes that believers must not be __.

misled.

First and Second Timothy and Titus are called __ because they show pastoral concern for their recipients.

Pastoral Epistles.

In 1 Timothy, Paul reminds Timothy to focus on __ and worship.

prayer

Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians to encourage new __ by confirming that hard times are part of God's plan.

believers.

One of the critical issues raised concerning Ephesians involves the relation of Ephesians to __.

Colossians.

Paul's treatment of Onesimus admonishes Philemon to consider standards of justice and __.

love.

Romans

A book in the New Testament authored by Paul that articulates foundational Christian beliefs and emphasizes salvation through grace by faith.

1 Corinthians

An epistle addressing divisions and moral challenges faced by the Corinthian church, providing guidance on various issues including sexual misconduct and spiritual gifts.

Galatians

A letter confronting theological challenges in several churches, emphasizing salvation as a free gift and defending the original gospel Paul preached.

Ephesians

An epistle discussing theological affirmations about God and practical exhortations for daily life, written to the church in Ephesus.

Philippians

A letter conveying pastoral concern to the church in Philippi, addressing internal conflicts and obstacles to the gospel.

Colossians

An epistle that warns against misleading teachers and emphasizes the supremacy of Christ.

Philemon

A personal letter addressing the ethical implications of slavery, encouraging reconciliation and love in the early church.

1 Thessalonians

A letter of encouragement to new believers in Thessalonica, emphasizing God's sovereignty and providing insights into eschatological matters.

2 Thessalonians

A continuation of encouragement and instruction for the church in Thessalonica, addressing misconceptions and assuring of God’s triumph.

Pastoral Epistles

Letters focusing on church leadership, including 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus, providing guidance for maintaining church standards and care.