New Testament Unit 3 Flashcards
Key theme in 2 Corinthians
- Reconciliation with People
- Reconciliation with God
Significance of Corinth’s Location
Greek Culture, Polytheism, Sexual Immorality
Delivery of Paul’s Letters
Titus, Pheobe, Friends
Key Themes in Philippians
Hardship and Hope
Paul’s Theology of Righteousness in Rome
God’s Gospel unveils God’s righteousness
Purpose of 1 and 2 Timothy
- Warn against false teachings
- Provide guidance for churches
Summary of 1 Timothy
Point to the truth, practice the truth, progress in the truth
Summary of 2 Timothy
Letter to his close friend Timothy to encourage him to continue in his journey and faith.
Summary of Titus
Church leadership, church conduct, productive citizens
Pastoral Letters
1 and 2 Timothy and Titus. Letters of encouragement to pastors.
Problems in 1 Corinthians
Divisions, Incest, Lawsuits, Prostitutes
Organization of NT letters
Paul’s letters to churches (long to short)
Paul’s letters to individuals (long to short)
Other’s letters (long to short by author)
Primary Message in Colossians
Knowing God is the foundation for living and serving others
Key Themes in Ephesians
God has united people; find identity in God
Message of Acts
Holy Spirit->Church->Gospel->World
Difference Between Paul and Sophists
Sophists: Strong; heroic; wise; physically impressive (inspo speaker)
Paul: Weak; trembling; preached message of God
Paul’s Encouragement to a Young Leader in 1 Timothy 4
Point to the truth, practice the truth, progress in the truth
Misunderstandings about the Second Coming in Thessalonians
People stopped working and started waiting for Jesus to return.
Authentic Ministry in Thessalonians
- Proclaim the Gospel
- Not done for money
- Motivated by Love
Threats Paul Adresses in Thessalonians
- Holiness
- Fellowship
- Authority
- Worship
In Romans, sin is the problem and Christ’s sacrifice is the answer. What are 3 Implications of This Fact?
- Followers cannot boast
- Faith is open to all
- All follows the law
The Gospel in Philemon
“If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me”
