nt pauline epistles

What is the date of writing for romans

AD 57

Who is the author of romans

Paul

Where was the epistle of Romans written

Corinth

who is the audience of romans

Christians in Rome (both Jews and Gentiles)

Themes of romans

• righteousness through faith (1:16–17)

• Sin and justification

• Life in the Spirit (ch. 8)

• Israel’s place in God’s plan (9–11)

• Christian living (12–15)

Key Verse for romans

1:16–17

Key Chapter

Romans 8 — Life in the Spirit

what is the date of 1 corinthians

AD 55

where was 1 corinthians written

Ephesus

who is the audience of 1 corinthians

Church in Corinth (mostly Gentiles)

what is the purpose of 1 corinthians 

Address divisions, immorality, and doctrinal confusion.

what are the themes of 1 corinthians

• Unity and holiness

• Spiritual gifts and love (ch. 12–13)

• Resurrection (ch. 15)

what is the key verse 

• 1 Corinthians 15:58

what is the key chapter

1 Corinthians 13 — Love Chapter

what was the date 2 Corinthians is written

AD 56

Where was 2 corinthians written

macedonia

who is the audience of 2 corinthians

Corinthian believers

what is the purpose of 2 corinthians

Defend his apostleship, encourage generosity, express joy in their repentance, and prepare for paul’s second coming

Themes of 2 Corinthians 

• Suffering and comfort

• Ministry of reconciliation

• Giving generously (ch. 8–9)

• Strength in weakness (ch. 12)

Key Verse of second corinthians 

2 Corinthians 5:17

Key Chapter

2 Corinthians 5 — Reconciliation through Christ

when was Galatians written

AD 49–50

where was galatians written

Antioch or Jerusalem

who is the audience of Galatians

Churches in Galatia

what is the purpose of galatians

Defend justification by faith alone and warn against legalism.

Themes of Galatians

• Freedom in Christ

• Justification by faith, not law

• Life by the Spirit (5:16–26)

Key Verse of Galatians

• Galatians 2:20

Key Chapter: Galatians

5 — Fruit of the Spirit

when was Ephesians written

AD 60-62

where was Ephesians written

In Rome while paul was imprisoned

who is the audience of Ephesians

Church at Ephesus and nearby churches

Purpose of Ephesians

• Explain the unity of believers in Christ and the church’s role.

Themes of Ephesians 

• Unity in Christ

• Salvation by grace (2:8–9)

• Spiritual warfare (ch. 6)

Key verse of Ephesians

2:8–10

Key Chapter: Ephesians

6 — Armor of God

when was Philippians written

• AD 61–62

where was Philippians written

While Paul was imprisoned in Rome

Who is the Audience of Philippians

Church in Philippi

what is the purpose of Philippians

Thank them for support and encourage joy and humility.

what is the Themes of Philippians

• Joy in all circumstances

• Humility of Christ (ch. 2)

• Contentment and peace

Key Verse: Philippians

• 4:13

Key Chapter: philipians

2 — Christ’s humility

when was Colossians written

AD 61–62

Where was Colossians written

Rome

who was the audience of Colossians

Church at Colossae

what is the purpose of Colossians

Combat false teaching and exalt Christ’s supremacy.

what are the themes Colossians

• Christ’s deity and sufficiency

• New life in Christ

• Warning against false philosophy

Key Verse: Colossians

• 1:15–17

Key Chapter: Colossians

3 — New life in Christ

When was 1 Thessalonians written

AD 50

where was 1 Thessalonians written 

Corinth 

who is the audience of 1 Thessalonians

Church in Thessalonica

what is the purpose of 1 Thessalonians

Encourage believers amid persecution and clarify Christ’s return.

What is the themes of 1 Thessalonians

• Faith, love, and hope

• Sexual purity

• The Second Coming (4:13–18)

Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians

4:16–17

Key Chapter: 1 Thessalonians

4 — Rapture and return of Christ

when was 2 Thessalonians written

AD 50-51

where was 2 Thessalonians written 

Corinth

who is the Audience of 2 Thessalonians

Church in Thessalonica

What is the purpose of 2 Thessalonians

• Correct false teaching about the Day of the Lord and urge perseverance.

What is the Themes of f 2 Thessalonians

• God’s judgment and justice

• End-times events: apostasy, Antichrist, restrainer

• Work diligently, not idly

Key Verse: 2 Thessalonians

3:10

Key Chapter: 2 Thessalonians

2 — Man of Lawlessness

when was 1 Timothy written 

AD 63–65

Where was 1 Timothy written 

Macedonia

who is the Audience of 1 Timothy

Timothy (in Ephesus)

What is the Purpose of 1 Timothy

Provide guidance for church leadership and sound doctrine.

What is the themes of 1 Timothy

• Qualifications for leaders (ch. 3)

• Sound teaching

• Godliness and contentment

Key Verse: 1 Timothy

4:12

Key Chapter: 1 Timothy

3 — Leadership qualifications

when was 2 Timothy written 

AD 66–67

Where was 2 Timothy written

Rome (final imprisonment)

Who is the audience of 2 Timothy

Timothy

What is the Purpose of 2 Timothy

Encourage Timothy to remain faithful in ministry.

What are the themes of 2 Timothy

• Perseverance in suffering

• Faithfulness to Scripture (3:16–17)

• Passing the gospel to others

Key Verse: 2 Timothy

4:7

Key Chapter: 2 Timothy

4 — Paul’s final charge

When was titus written

AD 63–65

Where was Titus written

Macedonia or Nicopolis

Who is the Audience of Titus

Titus (ministering in Crete)

What is the purpose of titus

Instruct on organizing and teaching the Cretan church.

What are the themes of titus

• Sound doctrine and good works

• God’s grace for salvation (2:11–14)

• Church leadership

Key Verse: Titus

2:11–12

Key Chapter: Titus

2 — Grace and godly living

When was philemon written

AD 61–62

Where was Philemon written

Rome (imprisonment)

Who is the Philemon

Philemon, a believer in Colossae

What is the purpose of philemon

Appeal for forgiveness and restoration of Onesimus, a runaway slave.

What are the themes of Philemon

Christian forgiveness

Equality in Christ

Brotherhood of believers

Key Verse: Philemon

Philemon 16

Early Epistles

Galatians, 1–2 Thessalonians, 1–2 Corinthians, Romans.

Prison Epistles

Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon.

Pastoral Epistles

1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus