Lesson 8

Question 1

Give the format of an ancient letter

Answer 1

a) Opening: A to B, Greetings
b) Thanksgiving
c) Body
d) Closing

Question 2

Paul’s particular writing style was to include, in the body of his letter, a theological exposition followed by what?

Answer 2

Practical application

Question 3

Give two (2) reasons why Paul used letters

Answer 3

a) To keep in touch with and pastor his churches while he travelled
b) To address and correct problems they were experiencing

Question 4

Which book was probably the first New Testament book to be written?

Answer 4

First Thessalonians

Question 5

When were 1 & 2 Thessalonians written?

Answer 5

Around AD 50

Question 6

Paul was anxious to hear how the Thessalonians were doing because he hadn’t had an opportunity to do what?

Answer 6

Disciple his new converts

Question 7

What is a major theme of both 1 & 2 Thessalonians?

Answer 7

The second coming of Jesus Christ

Question 8

Why did Paul draw attention to his personal signature in 2 Thessalonians?

Answer 8

To prove that this epistle was not a false letter or forgery sent in his name by fraudulent opponents