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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

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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

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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

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Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ

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Suffering with and for Christ in 1 Peter

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Christians are “in-process” – (2:2-3) – “grow”

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Connection to Jude in 2 Peter

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  • 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

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Ancient genre: testament - “final words”

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false teaching in 2 Peter

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Language & style is similar to the Gospel of John

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The Elect Lady in the Johannine letters

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Distant church community

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Gaius in the Johannine letters

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little known church leader

To a beloved man who shows hospitality

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The humanity of Christ in the Johannine letters

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A man who could be heard, seen, & touched

Jesus came “in the flesh”

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Atonement in the Johannine letters

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Christ’s death for salvation from sin (atoning sacrifice

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Christian love in the Johannine letters

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“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”

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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

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Power struggles in the early church over hospitality

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Who is Jude

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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

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Like an OT prophet, “woe” against them

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Jewish apocryphal connection in Jude

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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?

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2 Peter

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Judgment in Jude

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The judgment of God is inevitable

Trouble-makers destined for eternal fire

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Apostolic faith in Jude

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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

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John the Apostle?

John the elder? (Johannine letters)

John, that we do not know

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Apocalyptic literature

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“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

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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

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Specific messages for 7 churches in Asia Minor

Also a circular letter

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Vision of Heaven-worship

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John is taken to the heavenly realm - throne of God

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The judgment of God in Revelation

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Imminent, Final, and Absolute

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Emperors Domitian and Nero

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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

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The beast = Nero (54-68 CE) or Domitian (90’s)

The beast = evil (in general) - 666 represents imperfection

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Historical

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1st century context - the “then & there”

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Idealist

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Describes universal themes, symbols, and insights

Generic advice to all churches

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Futuristic

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Predicts future times/events
The beast = a future evil leader
Certain popes? Presidents? Evil rulers?

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New Heaven and new earth

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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

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Who is worthy of worship? God alone.

Revelation is filled with songs & hymns of praise

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James the apostle

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brother of John

died too early

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James brother of Jesus

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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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