Pauline Epistles (letters) Flashcards
0
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How are Paul’s 13 NT letters ordered?
A
From longest to shortest.
1
Q
What are the “bookends” of the Pauline epistles?
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Romans - Philemon
2
Q
Of Paul’s 13 letters, how many are written to churches and how many to individuals?
A
9 churches
4 individuals
3
Q
What are the 3 significant characteristics of Paul’s diverse background?
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- A Hebrew heritage
- A Greek education
- A Roman citizen
4
Q
What was the timeframe of the 3 missionary journeys Paul went on?
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48 - 57 AD
5
Q
Where were 3 places that Paul was imprisoned?
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- Caesarea by the sea
- Rome
- Rome (martyred by Nero 66 AD)
6
Q
What 4 books are the Prison epistles?
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- Ephesians
- Philippians
- Colossians
- Philemon
7
Q
What 3 books are considered the Pastoral epistles and list a fact about them?
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- 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus.
- Last letters written by Paul encouraging and instructing Timothy and Titus on leading a church.
- 2 Timothy probably the very last letter.
8
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What epistle is key to unlocking the entire Word of God and why?
A
Romans, because it contains the core Christian doctrines
- revelation
- depravity
- justification
- propitiation
- faith
- original sin
- union with Christ
- adoption
- sanctification
- glorification
- election of Israel
- spiritual gifts
- respect for government
9
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What is the primary themes of Romans?
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- The Need for Righteousness
- God’s Provision of Righteousness
- Israel’s Rejection of God’s Righteousness
- The Practice of Righteousness
