Pauline Letters

Question 1

Romans

Answer 1

Did Paul write it? Yes, widely accepted as authentically Pauline.
Main Teachings:
Justification by faith.
The relationship between Jews and Gentiles in God’s plan.
Living a holy life.

Question 2

1 Corinthians

Answer 2

Did Paul write it? Yes, widely accepted as authentically Pauline.
Main Teachings:
Addressing divisions and moral issues within the Corinthian church.
Discussion on spiritual gifts.
The importance of love (Chapter 13).
Resurrection of the dead.

Question 3

2 Corinthians

Answer 3

Did Paul write it? Yes, widely accepted as authentically Pauline.
Main Teachings:
Paul defends his apostleship and the nature of the Christian ministry.
The concept of the new covenant and reconciliation.
Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” and strength in weakness.

Question 4

Galatians

Answer 4

Did Paul write it? Yes, widely accepted as authentically Pauline.
Main Teachings:
Justification by faith, not by the law.
The fruits of the Spirit vs. the works of the flesh.
Paul’s anger is evident against the Judaizers who demanded Gentile circumcision.

Question 5

Philippians

Answer 5

Did Paul write it? Yes, widely accepted as authentically Pauline.
Main Teachings:
Joy and contentment in Christ despite circumstances.
The humility and exaltation of Christ.
Encouragements to live a life worthy of the gospel.

Question 6

1 Thessalonians

Answer 6

Did Paul write it? Yes, widely accepted as authentically Pauline.
Main Teachings:
Encouragements amid persecution.
Instructions on Christian living.
The Second Coming of Christ (eschatology).

Question 7

Philemon

Answer 7

Did Paul write it? Yes, widely accepted as authentically Pauline.
Main Teachings:
A personal appeal for the reconciliation and manumission of Onesimus, a runaway slave.