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why is 1,2, Timothy and Titus pastoral?

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To young church leaders

addressing Church issues

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Church governance in Timothy and Titus

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Appointment of church officers & leaders

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False teachings/sound doctrine in Timothy and Titus

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All 3 Letters show concern in this area (1&2 Tim and Titus)
Accept orthodox teaching
Be “sound in faith”

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The Cretans (Titus 1:12)

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One of the Cretans,[a] a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons

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Lois and Eunice (2 Tim 1:3)

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Timothy’s Mother: Eunice Timothy’s Grandmother: Lois

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Role of Scripture (2 Tim 3:16)

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All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness

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who is Philemon?

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Christian convert and Co-worker with Paul.

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Who is Onesimus

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Philemon’s slave
run-away slave that meets Paul & hears the Gospel message. Christian convert.
Onesimus is being sent back to Philemon

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Meaning of Onesimus

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name means useful
Onesimus is a “beloved brother” and “both in the flesh and in the Lord”
Paul, Philemon, and Onesimus are equals in status in Christ

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what type of literature is Hebrews?

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Likely a sermon but seen as a letter

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Recipients of Hebrews

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Hebrew/Jewish Christians (2nd gen)

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Purpose of Hebrews

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To present the sufficiency and superiority of Christ

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Jesus as a high priest in Hebrews

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  • Historically, Jesus was not a “priest” – absent in NT -“according to the order of Melchizedek” (5:6, 10; 6:20)
  • 2 qualifications: Empathy for others, appointed by God
  • The “eternal” priest // No beginning or end to term
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Jesus as final sacrifice in Hebrews

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  • Christ is superior to the sacrifices of the priests
  • Jesus is both the priest & the sacrifice (Powell, 438)
  • Once-for-all purification from sin; no repeat necessary
  • 9:25-26 // Sacrificial system rendered obsolete
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Melchizedek

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high priest

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New covenant in Christ in Hebrews

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The new covenant is greater than the old.

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2 natures of Christology in Hebrews

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study of Christ
Preexistence of Christ
incarnation
sacrificial death
Ressurection
return for judgment
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Hebrews 4:12

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For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart

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Hebrews 11:1

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Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen

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Author of James

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James the apostle

James brother of Jesus

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Faith and good works/deeds in james

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For Paul - rituals within Judaism - argues against

For James - works reflect Godly living

Faith without works is dead - Practice what you preach

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Necessary

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What did Paul say?

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doers of the world in James

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But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

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Rich and poor in James
Very Sermon on the Mount-like (via Jesus’ teaching) Also: Like OT Wisdom literature/prophets Concern for poor and hostility for the rich
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The tongue in James
6 specific verses to guard your tongue (it is like fire)
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Sermon on the mount in James
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Authorship of 1 Peter
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ
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Suffering with and for Christ in 1 Peter
The recipients in this letter are suffering Potentially seen as unpatriotic or anti-social Do not be surprised by suffering Allowed by God, but not from God. Caused by unrighteous people & the devil God cares for those who suffer Share in the suffering of Christ...following in his footsteps...trusting in God
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Christians as the "new Israel" in 1 Peter
a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation Represent a “new temple, a spiritual house for God” Not to suppress or supersede the Jews
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God's chosen people in 1 Peter
Originally the Israelites were God's chosen people, but 1 Peter makes it known that now any Christian is considered to be added to and part of that group and are to be holy.
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royal priesthood in 1 Peter
Christians are a people set apart to worship God and to be holy, just like the priests of the OT Jewish nation
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Spiritual growth images in 1 Peter
Christians are “in-process” – (2:2-3) – “grow”
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Connection to Jude in 2 Peter
- A careful reading of both 2 Peter's and Jude's contents reveals a number of verbal similarities - Most scholars contend that Peter likely relied on Jude's writing due to the fact that 2 Peter's material is longer than Jude's material
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A testament in 2 Peter
Ancient genre: testament - "final words"
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false teaching in 2 Peter
If Christ was not going to return, the false teachers did not fear divine judgment
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The promise of 2nd coming in 2 Peter
If Christ was not going to return, the false teachers did not fear divine judgment (3:3-4). 2 Peter affirms that God will bring judgment "by fire" and then a "re-creation."
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Old Testament images/stories in 2 Peter
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Judgment in 2 Peter
2 Peter affirms that God will bring judgment “by fire” and then a “re-creation.”
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Purpose of each letter in the Johannine letters
To deal with a schism in the church | To call readers back to the early teachings
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Relationship to Gospel of John
Language & style is similar to the Gospel of John
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The Elect Lady in the Johannine letters
Distant church community
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Gaius in the Johannine letters
little known church leader To a beloved man who shows hospitality
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The humanity of Christ in the Johannine letters
A man who could be heard, seen, & touched | Jesus came "in the flesh"
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Atonement in the Johannine letters
Christ's death for salvation from sin (atoning sacrifice
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Christian love in the Johannine letters
"Love one another" Loving others when you obey God's commandments Loving others when you imitate Christ. Loving others when you use resources to provide for others
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"God is Love"
mentioned twice in this letter Love is the sign of a true relationship with God
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Offer hospitality in the Johannine letters
Power struggles in the early church over hospitality
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Who is Jude
almost always associated with brother of Jesus Not as renowned as James, but his name carried weight Youngest brother...lived later than others
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Old testament woe in Jude
Like an OT prophet, "woe" against them
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Jewish apocryphal connection in Jude
Enoch is apocalyptic Jewish writing from 3rd cent. BCE | Jude does not make distinction of authority b/w texts
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Jude is similar to what letter?
2 Peter
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Judgment in Jude
The judgment of God is inevitable | Trouble-makers destined for eternal fire
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Apostolic faith in Jude
Tradition received by the apostles is sufficient Remember the things you have already been told No addition or innovation necessary
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Who is John
John the Apostle? John the elder? (Johannine letters) John, that we do not know
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Apocalyptic literature
"Unveiling" Style of writing in times of crisis In the Bible: Daniel & Revelation Well-known genre back then...not now
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Prophecy in Revelation
A prophet was a "forthteller" - more than a "foreteller" A message to obey, rather than predicting the future Revelation has a message to be obeyed Prophecy addresses current circumstances of the original hearers - not like a future predictor
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A letter and letters to 7 churches
Specific messages for 7 churches in Asia Minor | Also a circular letter
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Vision of Heaven-worship
John is taken to the heavenly realm - throne of God
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The judgment of God in Revelation
Imminent, Final, and Absolute
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Emperors Domitian and Nero
Domitian fits the description of the "beast" in Revelation Domitian said he was God, but not known for violence Nero (numerals 666) was known for violent persecution
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Beast and dragon
The beast = Nero (54-68 CE) or Domitian (90's) | The beast = evil (in general) - 666 represents imperfection
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Historical
1st century context - the "then & there"
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Idealist
Describes universal themes, symbols, and insights | Generic advice to all churches
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Futuristic
Predicts future times/events The beast = a future evil leader Certain popes? Presidents? Evil rulers?
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New Heaven and new earth
John sees a new heaven and a new earth | A vision of paradise - no pain, no fear, no trouble...
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Worship in Revelation
Who is worthy of worship? God alone. | Revelation is filled with songs & hymns of praise
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James the apostle
brother of John | died too early
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James brother of Jesus
traditional identification Risen Jesus appeared to James All brothers of Jesus were at Pentecost James became the leader of Jewish-Christians

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