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1. Bible Study for Pr-Servants The Pauline Epistles (address individuals or single) congregations Oct 29, 2011

3. Romans The Righteousness of God

4. Prologue Doctrinal Practical Epilogue 1:1 1:17 12:1 15:14 Romans Life by Faith Service by Faith Obedience of Faith (1:5) Obedience of Faith (16:26) Righteousness of God Revealed

5. How is the righteousness of God revealed in the gospel? I am not ashamed of the gospel… It is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. In it the righteousness of God is revealed. • 1) In God’s judging: • Pagans who rejected Him (Ch. 1) • Jews who disobeyed Him (Ch. 2) • All men who have sinned against Him (Ch. 3)

6. The Righteousness of God is revealed… What about sin? 2) In the grace of God toward those who believe : In reckoning men as righteous by crediting them with the righteousness of Christ (Ch. 4) In declaring men to be righteous on the basis of the reckoning described in the previous chapter (Ch. 5) • Can we continue to live in sin? (Ch. 6) • What about the sin that is still in our lives? (Ch. 7) • c) In adopting us as His children (Ch. 8)

7. What about Israel? How can we see God as righteous when His own chosen people do not believe and receive His promises? Not all Israel is Israel. God is sovereign and able to chose whom He wills. Salvation is offered to all who believe. Israel’s unbelief has resulted in blessings to the Gentiles. All Israel will be saved.

8. Chapters 12-16Practical So What? Chapters 1-11Doctrinal I Urge you… • To present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice • Do not be conformed to this world • Be transformed by the renewing of your mind

9.  Philippi  Thessalonica  Corinth  Athens 1 Corinthians

10. Corinth • A smelting pot of many peoples. • Pagan cults. • Immorality. • Church plagued by division. • Divorce • Trend to glorify the scientific and philosophical and to ridicule the spiritual. • The role of men and women in the church. • Questions of the uses and misuses of the spiritual gifts.

13. What is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, even as the Lord gave opportunity to each one (3:5) Paul Planted Apollos Watered What is Apollos? God was causing the growth (3:5)

16. Those who felt it was okay to eat Christians in Corinth (Ch. 7) They did not eat, but were troubled by those who did They ate in spite of thinking it was wrong and their conscience was troubled They ate without regard to the feelings of others They limited their liberty from concern for other brothers Those who felt it was wrong to eat

20. The Resurrection • Christ rose from the dead • We will also rise from the dead

21. 2nd Corinthians Defending the Faith

22. The Second Epistle to the Corinthians • The most biographical of all of Paul’s writings. • This epistle is written some time after 1st Corinthians. Some of the problems in that first epistle had been settled; some still remained. • The legitimacy of Paul’s apostleship had been brought into question. • Another collection for the church in Jerusalem.

23. Occasions for the Epistle • Paul explains why he has not returned to Corinth (1:15 – 2:4). • Restoration of a repentant believer (2:5-11). • Encouragement to complete an offering for the church in Jerusalem (8-9). • To affirm his apostleship and teachings which have come under attack.

24. Outline of 2nd Corinthians

25. Introduction (1:1-11) Travel Plans: Why Paul didn’t come to Corinth (1:12 - 2:13) Presentation of Paul’s Apostolic Ministry (2:14 - 7:16) Collection of a Love Gift for the Jerusalem Church (8-9) Defense of Paul’s Apostolic Ministry (10:1 - 12:10) Travel Plans: Paul’s upcoming trip to Corinth (12:11 - 13:10) Conclusion (13:11-14)

26. Galatia Galatians The Christian’s Declaration of Independence

27. Faith in Christ alone Faith in Christ plus circumcision The Question How does one become right with God?

28. Galatians

29. Style of Writing This epistle is short and to the point. Its style is abrupt, passionate and full of strong emotion. • I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him (1:6). • If any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed! (1:9). • You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you? (3:1). • Are you so foolish? (3:3). • I wish that those who are troubling you would even mutilate themselves (5:12).

30. The Body of Christ Ephesus ● Ephesus

31. Purpose of the Epistle • To confirm the position that we have in Christ. • To describe what should be the corresponding conduct which believers ought to exhibit as a result of that new position.

32. 4:1 “walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called” • 4:17 “walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk” • 5:2 “walk in love” • 5:8 “walk as children of light” • 5:15 “be careful how you walk” • 6:11 “stand firm against the schemes of the devil” • 6:13 “stand firm” • 6:14 “Stand firm” • 1:7 “according to the riches of His grace” • 1:11 “we have obtained an inheritance” • 1:14 “a pledge of our inheritance” • 1:18 “the riches of the glory of His inheritance” • 2:7 “the surpassing riches of His grace” • 3:8 “the unfathomable riches of His grace” • 3:16 “the riches of His glory”

33. Instructions for the New Self • Lay aside falsehood; speak truth (4:25). • Do not sin in your anger (4:26). • Do not steal; instead share (4:28). • Let no unwholesome word procede from your mouth; edify (4:29). • Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God (4:30). • Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you; be kind and forgiving (4:31-32)

34. Be Subject to One Another… • Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord (5:22). • Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her (5:25). • Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right (6:1). • Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger (6:4). • Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh (6:5). • Masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him (6:9).

35. Loins girded with truth • Breastplate of righteousness • Shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace • Shield of faith • Helmet of salvation • Sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

36.  Philippi ASIA MINOR GREECE Philippians Joy in the Journey

37. Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Examples of true servants Examples of false servants Paul’s thanksgiving in his circumstances Chapter 1 • Jesus • Timothy • Epaphroditus • Paul (before his salvation) • Enemies of the cross of Christ • My remembrance • of you…” (1:3) • Your participation in the gospel (1:5) • You all are partakers of grace with me” (1:7).

38. Two Examples of Lights shining in the World • Kindred spirit • Genuinely concerned for your welfare • You know his proven worth Timothy Epaphroditus • Minister to my need • Sick to the point of death • He was distressed because you heard he was sick

39. Enemies of the cross of Christ(3:18-19) • Whose end is destruction • Whose god is their appetite • Whose glory is in their shame • Who set their minds on earthly things

40. Chapter 4 Final exhortations and Rejoicing Paul’s thanksgiving in his circumstances Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Examples of true servants Warnings against false servants • Stand firm • Help Euodia & Syntyche • Rejoice • Be anxious for nothing

41. Colossians Joy in the Journey

42. Doctrinal Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Practical The Supremacy of Christ The Fulness of Christ The Image of Christ The Servants of Christ

43. Doctrinal Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Practical • Thanks to God • Paul’s Prayer • The Person and Work of Christ • Paul’s ministry of the mystery The Supremacy of Christ The Fulness of Christ The Image of Christ The Servants of Christ

44. Doctrinal Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Practical • The Danger of Delusion • Fulness and faith in Christ • The Danger of False Teachers The Supremacy of Christ The Fulness of Christ The Image of Christ The Servants of Christ

45. Doctrinal Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Practical • New Life in Christ • New Self in Christ • New Love • New Peace • Instructions to various groups The Supremacy of Christ The Fulness of Christ The Image of Christ The Servants of Christ

46. Instructions to Various Groups • Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord (3:18). • Husbands, love your wives, and do not be embittered against them (3:19). • Children, be obedient to your parents in all things (3:20). • Fathers, do not exasperate your children, that they may not lose heart (3:21). • Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth (3:22). • Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven (4:1).

47. Thessalonica  ASIA MINOR GREECE The First Epistle to the Thessalonians An Encouraging Expectancy

48. A shared salvation history Chapter 1 • God’s choice of you (1:2-5). • Your imitation of Christ (1:6-8) • Your turning to God (1:9-10)

49. Chapters 2-3 Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica A shared salvation history Chapter 1 • The manner of his ministry (2:1-12) • The result of his ministry (2:13-16) • The joy of his ministry (2:17-20). • The reconnection of his ministry (3:1-8) • The prayer of his ministry (3:9-13)

50. Chapter 4 Exhortation to walk in a worthy manner A shared salvation history Chapter 1 Chapters 2-3 Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica • The principle stated (4:1) • Sexual purity (4:3-8) • Responsible work (4:9-12). • A Promise of Comfort in the face of Death (4:13-18).