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Introduction to Paul (Part 2)

Paul was trained as a Pharisee and persecuted Christians because he considered them enemies of God. After his conversion experience, he travelled in Asia Minor and Europe preaching the gospel and planting churches. Many of the letters in the New Testament are ones that he wrote to these churches.

Craig Blomberg
Craig Blomberg
Introduction to the New Testament: Romans to Revelation
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Introduction to Paul (Part 2)

Introduction to Paul

 

I. The Canon of the New Testament

A. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and Acts

B. Letters of Paul

1. Letters to churches (decreasing length)

2. Letters to individuals (decreasing length)

C. Hebrews, General Epistles (James, Peter, John, Jude), Revelation

 

II. Paul's Life Before His Letters

A. A.D. 5-10: birth in Tarsus

B. Age 5-12: elementary education

C. Age 12-14?: tentmaking apprenticeship

D. Age 15-18?: study with Gamaliel in Jerusalem

E. A.D. 32-35 (age twenty-something): conversion/call/commission

F. Until A.D. 47-48: "hidden years" but eventually in ministry in Syrian Antioch

 

III. Theological Changes from Saul's Conversion

A. Christology

B. Soteriology

C. Eschatology

D. Ecclesiology

 

IV. Paul's 4 Missionary Journeys

 

V. Fixed Points in the Chronology of Acts

A. Ascension and Pentecost [A.D. 30] Acts 1-2

B. Stoning of Stephen and conversion of Saul [A.D.32 or 33]

C. Paul's first Jerusalem visit [C.A. A.D. 35]

D. Death of Herod Agrippa I [A.D. 44] Acts 12

E. Height of famine in Judea [A.D. 46] Acts 11:27-30

F. First missionary journey, Apostolic Council, and second missionary journey (1+ years in Corinth) [A.D. 49]

G. Gallio in Corinth [A.D. 51-52] Acts 18:12

H. Third missionary journey [A.D. 52-55]

I. 3 years in Ephesus [A.D. 53-56]

J. Return to Jerusalem/arrest and imprisonment under Felix (2 years) [A.D. 57-59]

K. Accession of Festus [A.D. 59] Acts 24:27

L. Two years in Rome [A.D. 60-62]

 

VI. Chronology of Paul's Letters

A. Galatians A.D. 49

B. 1-2 Thessalonians A.D. 50-51

C. 1 Corinthians A.D. 55

D. 2 Corinthians A.D. 56

E. Romans A.D. 57

F. Philemon/Colossians/Ephesians A.D. 60-61

G. Philippians A.D. 61-62

H. Titus, 1 Timothy A.D. 62-?

I. 2 Timothy < A.D. 68

 

VII. The Typical Greco-Roman Letter

A. Salutation: "X" to "Y" greetings

B. Prayer and/or thanksgiving

C. Body

1. Main information

2. Exhortation or request

D. Concluding Farewell

 

VIII. Disputed and Undisputed Epistles of Paul

A. Undisputed

1. Galatians

2. Romans

3. 1 Corinthians

4. 2 Corinthians

5. 1 Thessalonians

6. Philemon

7. Philippians

B. Semi-disputed

1. 2 Thessalonians

2. Colossians

C. Heavily-disputed

1. Ephesians

2. 1 Timothy

3. 2 Timothy

4. Titus

 

IX. Ancient Attitudes to Psedonymity

A. Post A.D. 150 (largely Gentile) Christianity

B. Earliest (Jewish and Gentile) Christianity

C. Pre Christian Judaism

 

X. Epistles and Canonization

A. Disputed books eventually accepted

1. Hebrews

2. James

3. 2 Peter

4. 2 John

5. 3 John

6. Jude

7. Revelation

B. Disputed books eventually rejected

1. Epistle of Barnabas

2. Shepherd of Hermas

3. Didache

4. 1 and 2 Clement

 

XI. Earliest Post-New Testament Christian Literature

A. Apostolic Fathers

B. New Testament Apocrypha

C. Nag Hammadi Library

D. Ante-Nicene Fathers

 

XII. Twelve Pillars of Pauline Thought: Blending the Best of the Old and New Perspectives

A. Monotheism and election of Israel

B. Human sin and failure of Israel and her law

C. God's covenant faithfulness in mercy to Jew and Gentile

D. Reflected in salvation through crucified Messiah

E. Vindicated in Jesus' resurrection displaying him as Lord

F. Already but not yet fulfillment of God's promises in Him

G. Life in Christ solely by grace through faith

H. Jesus and Holy Spirit spoken of in language of deity

I. Following Jesus implies "cruciform" living

J. Life in Spirit is foretaste, guarantee of coming glory

K. Countercultural community is crucial

L. Parousia and resurrection as the climax


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  • 1. Introduction to Paul

    Paul was trained as a Pharisee and persecuted Christians because he considered them enemies of God. After his conversion experience, he travelled in Asia Minor and Europe preaching the gospel and planting churches. Many of the letters in the New Testament are ones that he wrote to these churches.

  • 2. Introduction to Paul (Part 2)

    Paul was trained as a Pharisee and persecuted Christians because he considered them enemies of God. After his conversion experience, he travelled in Asia Minor and Europe preaching the gospel and planting churches. Many of the letters in the New Testament are ones that he wrote to these churches.

  • 3. Introduction to Paul (Part 3)

    Paul was trained as a Pharisee and persecuted Christians because he considered them enemies of God. After his conversion experience, he travelled in Asia Minor and Europe preaching the gospel and planting churches. Many of the letters in the New Testament are ones that he wrote to these churches.

  • 4. Galatians

    A key theme in the book of Galatians is how the Law and the Gospel are related.

  • 5. Galatians (Part 2)

    A key theme in the book of Galatians is how the Law and the Gospel are related.

  • 6. Galatians (Part 3)

    A key theme in the book of Galatians is how the Law and the Gospel are related.

  • 7. Thessalonians

    The return of Christ is a central theme in the letters to the Thessalonians.

  • 8. Thessalonians (Part 2)

    The return of Christ is a central theme in the letters to the Thessalonians.

  • 9. 1 Corinthians

    Paul addresses the extremes of asceticism and hedonism, as well as concerns regarding marriage, spiritiual gifts and the resurrection.

  • 10. 1 Corinthians (Part 2)

    Paul addresses the extremes of asceticism and hedonism, as well as concerns regarding marriage, spiritiual gifts and the resurrection.

  • 11. 1 Corinthians (Part 3)

    Paul addresses the extremes of asceticism and hedonism, as well as concerns regarding marriage, spiritiual gifts and the resurrection.

  • 12. 2 Corinthians

    Paul responds to specific situations in the Corinthian church including emphasizing a correct perspective on giving and encouragement to see God's redemptive purpose in our suffering.

  • 13. 2 Corinthians (Part 2)

    Paul responds to specific situations in the Corinthian church including emphasizing a correct perspective on giving and encouragement to see God's redemptive purpose in our suffering.

  • 14. Romans

    Paul wrote Romans as a systematic exposition of the gospel.

  • 15. Romans (Part 2)

    Paul wrote Romans as a systematic exposition of the gospel.

  • 16. Colossians and Philemon

    In Colossians, Paul emphasizes the deity of Christ. Philemon was written to a gentlema Paul knows to encourage him to welcome back Onesimus, his runaway slave, who became a disciple of Christ and was returning.

  • 17. Colossians and Philemon (Part 2)

    In Colossians, Paul emphasizes the deity of Christ. Philemon was written to a gentlema Paul knows to encourage him to welcome back Onesimus, his runaway slave, who became a disciple of Christ and was returning.

  • 18. Ephesians

    Paul describes to the followers of Jesus in Ephesus, who they are in Christ, and the ethical implications for how they should live their daily lives.

  • 19. Ephesians (Part 2)

    Paul describes to the followers of Jesus in Ephesus, who they are in Christ, and the ethical implications for how they should live their daily lives.

  • 20. Philippians

    Paul contrasts the condescention and the exaltation of Christ, and addresses specific situations in the Philippian church.

  • 21. Pastoral Epistles

    Paul writes to encourage and instruct Timothy and Titus, both of whom are young pastors.

  • 22. Pastoral Epistles (Part 2)

    Paul writes to encourage and instruct Timothy and Titus, both of whom are young pastors.

  • 23. Gender Roles

    Both 1 Timothy and 1 Corinthians contain key passages addressing the roles of men and women in the local church.

  • 24. Gender Roles (Part 2)

    Both 1 Timothy and 1 Corinthians contain key passages addressing the roles of men and women in the local church.

  • 25. James

    The book of James emphasizes that people demonstrate that they have true faith in Christ by their good works.

  • 26. James (Part 2)

    The book of James emphasizes that people demonstrate that they have true faith in Christ by their good works.

  • 27. Hebrews

    Hebrews is written to Hebrew Christians to demonstrate how Christ fulfilled the Mosaic covenant.

  • 28. Hebrews (Part 2)

    Hebrews is written to Hebrew Christians to demonstrate how Christ fulfilled the Mosaic covenant.

  • 29. 1 Peter

    1 Peter encourages followers of Christ to persevere even though they face persecution.

  • 30. 1 Peter (Part 2)

    1 Peter encourages followers of Christ to persevere even though they face persecution.

  • 31. Jude and 2 Peter

    Jude and 2 Peter both emphasize refuting false teachers.

  • 32. Epistles of John

    Major themes in John's epistles are sin, the love of God, the humanity and deity of Jesus, and the importance of obedience.

  • 33. Epistles of John (Part 2)

    Major themes in John's epistles are sin, the love of God, the humanity and deity of Jesus, and the importance of obedience.

  • 34. Revelation (Part 1)

    Revelation focuses on God's plan for cosmic history and the importance of perseverance during difficult circumstances.

  • 35. Revelation (Part 2)

    Revelation focuses on God's plan for cosmic history and the importance of perseverance during difficult circumstances.

  • 36. Revelation (Part 3)

    Revelation focuses on God's plan for cosmic history and the importance of perseverance during difficult circumstances.

  • 37. Revelation (Part 4)

    Revelation focuses on God's plan for cosmic history and the importance of perseverance during difficult circumstances.

Using the English New Testament, this course surveys the New Testament epistles and the apocalypse. Issues of introduction and content receive emphasis as well as a continual focus on the theology of evangelism and on the contemporary relevance of the variety of issues these documents raise for contemporary life.

 

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