by Chaplain Ron McCants

27 books 21 form of letters 13 Apostle Paul 1 anonymous

(Hebrews) 7 general

(catholic – James, John, Peter, Jude.

Identify himself Salutation – the recipient and greeting Thanksgiving – prayer Body Closing commands Conclusion – peace, benediction

The ultimate triumph of God The righteousness of God revealed in

Christ The new life of freedom with faith in

God’s grace.

Paul urges the Corinthians to put aside dissensions and recognize that Christ is not divided (1:10-4:21)

“False apostles” 11:13 Preached “another

Jesus” 11:4 Become a new

creation in Christ Ministry of

reconciliation – 5:16-21

To the “foolish Galatians” Justification True heirs of Abraham live by faith Freedom from the law leads to life in

the Spirit Spiritual fruits “love, joy, peace 5:22-23

Paul is an apostle to all the nations Demonstrates the gospel is the “power

of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.”

New life involves death to the law.

Paul felt affection for the Philippians, which makes this his warmest letter.

He was assisted while in jail. God exalted Jesus and gave him the

name above every name – LORD.

While in prison, Paul met the slave named Onesimus.

Onesimus was converted to Christ Paul sends him back to Philemon as a

beloved brother

Christ is also the firstborn of all creation. Portrait of a “cosmic Christ” in whom “all

things hold together.” 1:17 Christ is praised as the one in whom “all

the fullness of God was pleased to dwell” 1:19.

“Fullness” is the Greek term pleroma, possibly a key gnostic concept.

Addressed to the “Saints” in general. Unity of Jews and Gentiles For He is our Peace

in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall that is the hostility between us… 2:14

Complete Other Questions (a., b., & c.)

Page 304 Please write the questions and answers

on paper. Be prepared to discuss in class briefly.