Period of Writing Second Missionary Journey Third Missionary

Period of Writing Second Missionary Journey Third Missionary Journey Books Description Date Theme 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians The First Epistles 51 -52 A. D. Eschatology: Last Things The Impregnable Quartet 53 -57 A. D. Soteriology: Salvation The Prison Epistles 60 -62 A. D. Christology: Christ The Evangelist Epistles 62 -68 A. D. Ecclesiology: The Church Galatians 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Romans First Colossians Roman Philemon Imprisonment Ephesians Philippians Release & 1 Timothy Second Titus Roman 2 Timothy Imprisonment

• • • Author: Paul Recipients: Church at Corinth Date: 55 -56 A. D. Theme: Jesus Christ is Lord. Key Words: “Lord, ” “Our Lord, ” “wisdom” Key Verses: 1: 2, 10 -13; 2: 13; 3: 11; 6: 19 -20; 14: 37

Characteristics & Features of the Book: 1. “Third Missionary Journey” Epistles 2. Insight into the early church and an early congregation 3. Very practical 4. Orderly and structured arrangement 5. Most varied in content and style of Paul’s epistles

Main Emphasis of the Book: The primary theme of the book of First Corinthians is to address and resolve the problems that were plaguing the congregation of the Lord’s church with this central conclusion and solution: Jesus Christ is Lord! With Jesus Christ as Lord, one can live a holy, pure, sanctified life in the midst of an impure world! 1. Correct the errors being practiced and taught by the church in Corinth (Chapters 1 -6). 2. Answer the written questions sent to Paul from the church in Corinth (Chapters 7 -16).

I. The Solution to All Major Problems in the Church Is Surrendering to Jesus Christ As Lord (1: 2). II. Paul Dealt with Each of the Problems in the Church and Tied Christ As Lord to Each Solution. III. God’s Truths and Solutions to Problems Are Universal for All Congregations of His Church.

Author: Paul Recipients: Church at Corinth Date: 55 -56 A. D. Theme: Paul’s defense of his ministry, of his apostleship and of his authority. • Key Words: “comfort, ” “ministry/minister, ” “apostle” • Key Verses: 1: 3 -4; 4: 5 -6; 5: 7, 17 • •

Characteristics & Features of the Book: 1. “Third Missionary Journey” Epistles 2. Stern, yet warm 3. Intensely personal 4. Least systematic and difficult to outline 5. The heart of a gospel preacher 6. Titus

Main Emphasis of the Book: The primary theme of the book of Second Corinthians is to provide an inspired defense of Paul’s ministry of the gospel of Jesus Christ and his authority as an apostle of Jesus Christ. 1. The Ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Chap. 1 -7) 2. The Grace of Giving (Chap. 8 -9) 3. The Defense of Paul’s Apostolic Authority (Chap. 10 -13)

I. The Ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Chap. 1 -7) II. The Grace of Giving (Chap. 8 -9) III. The Defense of Paul’s Apostolic Authority (Chap. 10 -13)