Dear CHA Bible 1 Students,
First of all, what
is a Pauline Epistle? Well, by now you should know that it is a letter, written by the Apostle Paul, to his friends--either members of a church or individuals.
On Monday, you are going to be assessed on how well you comprehend the 12 Pauline Epistles that you have studied. As a refresher, here is some information about each book. The format works like this:
Name of BookFirst AudienceMain idea
RomansChurch of RomeSalvation (think: Romans Road)
1 CorinthiansChurch in CorinthResponses to Concerns of Corinth. Reports about sinfulness in the church.
2 CorinthiansChurch in CorinthConflict (mistrust) and Reconciliation between Paul and the Corinthian church
GalatiansChurch in GalatiaChristians are free from the law, and do not have to be circumcised, no matter what the Judaizers say.
EphesiansChurch in General (circular letter)Unity of the church (Jews, Gentiles, "let's get together")
Battle of believers against evil (spiritual battle)
PhilippiansChurch in PhilippiOne word: Joy.
Colossians: Church of ColossaeThe divinity of Jesus (Jesus is God)
1 ThessaloniansChurch at Thessalonica ("Thess-a-lo-NY-kuh")The second coming of Jesus
2 ThessaloniansChurch at Thessalonica The second coming of Jesus
The last days (end times)
1 TimothyTimothy and the church at Ephesus (over which Tim was the pastor)Disproving false teaching (heresy) in the church.
2 TimothyTimothy and his church at EphesusGuidance in ministry (running the church)
The last days
Heresy in the community
PhilemonPhilemonThe return, without punishment, of the slave Onesimus to his master Philemon
Study these and review them well. The test on Monday will be hard enough to make your studying worthwhile!
Blessings,
Mr. Settecase