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    Comparison between the theology of Romans and Galatians reveals a shift from freedom to reconciliation in Paul’s theology. While brief, Haacker does a good job explaining potential questions which arise from comparing Romans with 1 Peter and also James 2:14-16. Haacker also addresses Romans relationship to Luke’s portrait of Paul in Acts; this is foundational for a student seeking to understand what may appear to be discrepancies between the two texts. Lastly, Haacker addresses Romans and the…

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    The book of 1 Corinthians is one that many Christians are familiar with because of the love chapter. Many Christians are also very familiar with this book because the Paul wrote this book. The text of 1 Corinthians provides us with evidence that Paul wrote this book. 1 Corinthians 1:1(English Standard Version) says, “Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes,” Textual evidence shows that Paul was the author, but also scholars also agree…

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    Receiving Salvation The letter to the Romans, or shortened as Romans, is one of the New Testament books. It is a long letter, written by Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ; it tells of God’s plan of salvation through faith. Paul sent the letter to communicate with the Romans and tell them that faith began with the Jewish people who were saved by obeying the laws in the Old Testament. After Jesus came, believing in Him is what would save them. In Romans 10, Paul states that people receive salvation…

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    Book Of Romans Essay

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    there. This is why the theme of the whole book of Romans is the basic gospel, or Paul describing God’s plan, for all humankind, the way to accept salvation and righteousness. Because Paul had not yet visited Rome personally, he chose to write this epistle, also known as a letter, to the people preparing both himself and them for the reasons he would travel there in person. While writing this letter Paul was conducting other ministry along the way. During the time he wrote this letter to the…

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    Colossians Your paper was very interesting reading. Paul’s letters were often circulate to other churches as state in this letter, After this letter has been read to you, see that is it also read in the church of the Ladiceans, such an interesting fact that you could have included. It would have be invaluable for you to expound on the Judaist Gnosticism false teachings the effect on the church and why it was so detrimental in opposing the teachings of the Apostle Paul. This young church…

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    Epistle To Philippians

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    Introduction to the Book of Philippians Introduction Paul’s short epistle to the Philippians was in essence a thank you letter to a church in Philippi that he himself had established sometime during his second missionary journey (Acts 16:12). The tone of the epistle is apparent, Paul regards the Philippi church dear to his heart and it is also apparent that the church’s sentiments towards Paul are similar (Phil 1:7). The epistle is Paul’s response to the Philippi church where he takes the time…

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    Greek Alpha Letter

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    Other than representing the Greek alphabet, the letters, alpha, beta, gamma, and along with the others, have many other meanings. Below are the Greek letters and their many meanings. Alpha: Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α). In both zoology and sociology, alpha describes of the lead of the group. In astrology, alpha is the first and brightest star in a constellation. In chemistry, it is one of two or more isomeric compounds. Beta: Beta is the second letter of the Greek…

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    Case 1.1 Thessalonians

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    Alanna Allen 10/2/15 Period 1 1 Thess. Background 1 Thessalonians is written by the apostle Paul. No one really argues about his authorship due to him referring to himself throughout his letter. Some critics attempt to state that Paul is indeed not the author but failed (BKC.1 Thess p.690). He often used three first person plural pronouns when referring to himself or Silas and Timothy (MSB 1 Thess p.1841). Paul and Silas first went to preach in Berea but once the…

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    2 Timothy The book of 2 Timothy is the second of two pastoral letters or epistles sent to Timothy by Paul while he was a prisoner in Rome. It was written sometime before Paul’s death in AD 66 (Hindson & Towns, 2013, p. 500) and probably written around four years after he wrote 1 Timothy and told Timothy to “fight the good fight” (1 Tim 1:18). The dominant theme of 2 Timothy is the church's departure from the truth (Hindson & Towns, 2013, p. 498) however, the letter is broken down further into…

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    Ephesians Exegesis

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    Paul was a well-known author in the Bible, for he wrote books of Romans, 1st and 2nd Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, 1st and 2nd Timothy, Titus, Philemon, and he added some scriptures in the book of Hebrews. God ordained and inspired Paul to write so many books to encourage his people to live right, do right, trust, and apply their trust only in God. In this Exegesis, one will take a journey with Paul as he witnesses and encourage this young…

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