Letters of Paul

Exam 2

Letters of Paul was the BLANK?

earliest writings in NT( Greco-Roman style)

the words represented

what it means to be in the church

Sin

missing the mark, failing short(relationship of God=rebellion against God)

Faith

trusting God involves sense of obedience(God’s presence in our lives

Grace

free gift of salvation(understanding of Jesus(resurrection)

Active words of Paul’s theology

Justification, Redemption, Reconciliation 

Justification

declared righteous, put right with God

Redemption

liberation from bondage(captivity)

Reconciliation

restored relationship(giving back to God)

1 Thessalonians (c. 50 AD)

Earliest NT book; addresses church struggling under persecution, Roman emperor worship, and guidance on living while awaiting Jesus’ second coming.

Galatians (c. 53 AD)

Refutes Judaizers; emphasizes justification by faith as the basis for being part of God’s community.

I Corinthians is BLANK letters of Paul?

significant

The city of Corith

“work hard, play hard” industrious and immoral

The church of Corith

gentiles (lack of understanding of old God) founded by Paul

 

What were the issues in the church?

Spiritual arrogance

What was Paul’s response to the spiritual arrogance

wisdom, freedom, faith and response, Lord’s supper, spiritual gifts, and Philemon

Wisdom

pride and ego limiting decision making

Freedom

living to honor god

Lord’s supper

welcome seat at the table

Spiritual gifts

reframe understanding of roles/participating in the church

Philemon

personal letter(concept of reconciliation)