New Testament Pauline Letters: Context, Themes, and Key Figures
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Did Paul establish the church in Rome?
No, it already existed before his arrival.
What reputation did the believers in Rome have?
They were known for their strong faith.
What was Paul's purpose in writing Romans?
To introduce himself, present his theology, and gain strategic partners.
Which of Paul's letters influenced the 16th-century Reformation?
Romans.
To which city did Jesus tell Paul he would arrive?
Rome.
Who delivered the letter to the Romans?
Phoebe.
In which letter does Paul say 'the righteous shall live by faith'?
Romans.
Which letter provides a theological introduction to believers?
Romans.
Which city was located on an Isthmus?
Corinth.
What was the third largest city in the Roman Empire?
Corinth.
Corinth had a temple dedicated to which Greek god?
Aphrodite.
Which city was known for 1,000 temple prostitutes?
Corinth.
Was the church in Corinth diverse?
Yes, economically and racially.
How many letters did Paul write to Corinth?
Four (two preserved: 1 & 2 Corinthians).
Who else wrote to the church in Corinth?
Clement of Rome.
Was Corinth persecuted by the Roman Empire?
No, their struggles were mostly internal.
Was Corinth the most unified church in the NT?
No, it was one of the most divided.
Which letter addresses sexuality and women's dress?
1 Corinthians.
In which letter does Paul exhort believers to be unified?
1 Corinthians.
Which city was known for magic and exorcists?
Ephesus.
Did magicians believe words/actions could manipulate spirits?
Yes.
What does the presence of 'Jesus' in magical papyri show?
Non-Christian magicians recognized the power of names.
Which letter exhorts believers to put on the armor of God?
Ephesians.
In which letter is Jesus portrayed as supreme above all powers?
Ephesians.
Which letter emphasizes the power of Jesus's name?
Ephesians.
Which letter reminds readers they once walked according to the 'prince of the power of the air'?
Ephesians.
Which letter is written to a slave owner?
Philemon.
What is Paul's shortest letter?
Philemon.
Which letter accompanied Philemon?
Colossians.
Who delivered the letter to Philemon?
Onesimus and Tychicus.
Who was Onesimus?
A runaway slave who became a Christian.
What does Philemon challenge?
Social norms of slavery, urging reconciliation and brotherhood in Christ.
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