This is the summary of Paul’s letters as provided by Shane L. during our study into these letters.
Book | Summary |
I Thessalonians | Encouraging Letter written to infant church – new converts |
II Thessalonians | Clarification regarding Christ’s second coming |
I Corinthians | Damage control; addresses many issues & misconduct |
II Corinthians | Defend Paul’s Apostolic authority |
Romans | Deeper/Theological look at process of Salvation; Christian Living |
Galatians | Combat Judaizers & Promote Christian Living (Fruits of the Spirit) |
Ephesians | Unity of the Body of Christ – “Together” “One” – Armor of God |
Colossians | Christ’s supremacy & head of church; Christian Living |
Philippians | Encouraging letter; contentment, spiritual perspective |
Philemon | Plea on behalf of run-away slave; type/shadow for Christ and us |
Hebrews | Christ is superior to all beings; Christianity better than old law |
I Timothy | Equip Timothy to teach the church – Elder/Deacon Qualifications |
Titus | Qualifications of Elders/ Jobs of old/young Women & Men |
II Timothy | Paul’s farewell; encourage Timothy to keep the Church going |