Part 8 (2/2)

2. Doctrinal (1:5-2:17). The great day of the Lord. The Thessalonians seemingly misunderstood Paul's first letter and he now more fully explains the second advent of Christ. It will be a day of terrible retribution for the unbeliever but one of glory for all who trust in Him. A warning is given not to think the day near at hand. Certain things must first come to pa.s.s; ”a falling away,” ”a man of sin,” ”signs and lying wonders.” Thanksgiving that the Thessalonians have been chosen to salvation through the sanctification of the Spirit.

3. Conclusion (Ch. 3). Paul requests prayer for himself that ”the word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified” with him; he also desires that the Lord may direct their ”hearts into the love of G.o.d and into the patient waiting for Christ.” Paul gives command to discipline the disorderly and that every man earn his own living. Exhortation to be not weary in well doing.

Salutation and benediction.

QUESTIONS

What can be said of epistolary writings; their place and usefulness? Give some reasons for Paul's writings. What were the qualifications of Paul? How are the Epistles best understood?

What can be said of the four groups and their characteristics?

What is the common plan? What is the supreme purpose? What can be said of the first group of Epistles; First and Second Thessalonians? What is the chief doctrinal point? The First Epistle; what can be said of the founding of the church at Thessalonica? What can be said of the occasion, time, and place of writing? What are the contents? Give the four parts of the princ.i.p.al divisions and chief points. The Second Epistle; what can be said of the occasion, time, and place of writing? Give the three parts of the princ.i.p.al divisions and chief points.

III. PAUL'S WRITINGS

STUDY VIII

THE OLD FAITHS AND THE NEW

SECOND GROUP OF EPISTLES

GALATIANS. FIRST AND SECOND CORINTHIANS. ROMANS.

a.n.a.lYSIS

+Problems of Early Christianity+--The Old Faiths and the New.

The Great Question. The Jewish Faith. The Heathen Faith.

The New Faith in Christ. Practical Bearing upon Present Day Living. The Epistles of this Group.

+The Epistle to the Galatians+--The Galatians. Time of Writing.

Occasion and Purpose. Princ.i.p.al Divisions and Chief Points.

+The Epistles to the Corinthians+--The Church at Corinth. The City of Corinth.

+The First Epistle to the Corinthians+--Occasion and Purpose.

Place and Time. The Supremacy of Christ. Princ.i.p.al Divisions and Chief Points.

+The Second Epistle to the Corinthians+--Occasion and Purpose.

Place and Time. Princ.i.p.al Divisions and Chief Points.

+The Epistle to the Romans+--The Church at Rome. Occasion and Purpose. Place and Time. Central Thought. Princ.i.p.al Divisions and Chief Points.

III. PAUL'S WRITINGS

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