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Explain the message of one St Paul’s epistles (letters). 

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Explain the message of one St Paul’s epistles (letters). 

What is the name of the epistle (letter) you have chosen?

• 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Who was St Paul writing to in this letter, and why?

• Written to Corinth.

• Paul addresses divisions, immorality, and questions about worship, marriage, and resurrection.

What is the main message of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7?

• Describes the qualities of True Christian love, such as;

  • patience,

  • kindness,

  • humility.

• Highlights that love is selfless, doesn’t seek its own gain, and that love endures everything.

What is St Pauls communication style in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

• Paul uses simple yet powerful language to describe love.

• He lists both positive and negative behaviors that define true love.

• His descriptions create a complete picture of how love should be lived out.

• The clear and direct style makes the message easy for believers to understand.

• Believers can easily apply these teachings in their daily lives.

What is one specific technique St Paul uses to communicate his message in this letter?

• Simple but powerful language

• Lists specific behaviors, through straightforward style

• Repeats himself,

  • "Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."

How does this technique help Paul communicate his message effectively?

• His forward and clear style highlights his core of his message

• Makes it easy for the believers to understand.

Discuss the key events in St Paul’s conversion, baptism, and missionary journeys. (12 marks) 

Discuss the key events in St Paul’s conversion, baptism, and missionary journeys. (12 marks) 

 What happened during St Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus?

• Saul (St Paul) had gotten approval to go to Damascus to attack Christians, however, when he neared Damascus, a light shone around him from heaven.

• God had introduced himself, and Saul became blind for the next few days.

What is the Bible verse that backs up St Pauls conversion on the road to Damascus?

• Acts 9:3-6

  • "As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?' 'Who are you, Lord?' Saul asked. 'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,' he replied. 'Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.'"

What is the Bible verse that backs up St Pauls conversion?

• Acts 9:17–18

  • "Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, 'Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.' Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized."

How did Paul’s conversion change his life and mission?

• He had initially went out to attack Christians, however, after the interaction with God, he had changed.

• He went from a hating to loving person, preaching Gods word throughout his entire life.

What happened during St Paul’s baptism?

• A Disciple at Damascus named Ananias had gotten a vision from God to meet Saul, and had;

• Baptized him and let his vision come back.

Why was Paul’s baptism important for his transformation and ministry?

• His baptism had shown Paul the authority God had, from his vision to being taken, to being given back through his forgiveness, it effectively served as a wake up call.

What were the main places Paul visited during his missionary journeys?

• 1st Missionary Journey to Galatia (A.D. 46-49), Acts 13-14.

  • Religious Opposition from jews.

  • Violence.

  • Maintain church.

• 2nd Missionary Journey to Greece (A.D. 50-52) Acts 15:36-18:22.

  • Travel hardship,

  • Jail.

• 3nd Missionary Journey, return to Asia and Greece (A.D. 53-58) Acts 18:23-21:15

  • Contained religious opposition.

  • leadership issues (1 Corinthians)

Why were Paul’s missionary journeys important for spreading the Christian message?

• In the 16,000 km he had travelled, he had spread the word of God.

• This allowed it to further spread throughout different regions that wasn’t the middle east.

• Allowed the religion to get kick started.