Epistle

About two thousand years ago, Saint Paul wrote epistles in order to preach the Gospel to the Romans. The epistles that he wrote have significant impacts on Christianity; and gave the adherents a clear message that Jesus is the Lord, and the only path to God. His Epistle to The Romans gave latter historians and believers sufficient information to study about Christianity, and its development. He was one of the most important leaders in the history of Christianity. Paul was an Anatolian rabbinical…

Introduction All of the epistles have varying themes that address specific problem in specific churches at specific times. These epistles were letters that are still relevant to Christians in today’s society. They address issues relating to love, faith, and hope. Many people suggest reading these epistles to people new to the Christian faith, because they provide practical ways to but ones faith into action. One of the epistles that specifically talk about faith is the book of James.…

“Saint Paul of Tarsus, a man who was breathing at the same time as Jesus. The first theologian to walk the earth and the main interpreter of Jesus’s teachings whose development of Christianity has been all-embracing. In the 21st century people learn that Saint Paul of Tarsus is one of the most important figures in the history of Christianity. However he was not always known like that previously he was known as Saul of Tarsus the persecutor of Christians. Reference will be made to Saint Paul’s…

of the early church. From issues with Flavian Policies and the Roman religious atmosphere, cultural accommodation/apostasy, ethical norms, and handling social pressure (persecution), the early church dealt with many issues as seen in the General Epistles (James; 1st and 2nd Peter; 1st, 2nd and 3rd John; and Jude). Flavian Policies and the Roman Religious Atmosphere During the Flavian Dynasty, the church suffered tremendous persecution as the Emperors attempt to eradicate those that practice…

1. Book of James: a. Authorship – In the initial verse, the letter states that ‘James, a servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ’ is the author (Powell, 447). This epistle is traditionally attributed to Jesus’ brother James who became the leader of the church in Jerusalem (Powell, 447). He is often referred to as ‘James of Jerusalem’ or ‘James the Just’ (Powell, 449). James, the son of Zebedee, is an unlikely author since he was martyred around 44 CE by Herod Agrippa I (NRSV, 2171). b. Date –…

Corinth, with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia [...].” This is the second epistle written to Corinth, which varies from the first where Paul speaks specifically about the leaders of the church whereas the other discusses generally the Church on Earth. Similarly…

“pseudepigrapha” and “Pastoral Epistles”. According to my reading in Chapter 12 pseudepigrapha refers to false writings and commonly referring to ancient non canonical Jewish and Christian literary text, many were written pseudonymously. Pastoral Epistles are letters in the New Testament that Paul allegedly wrote to Timothy and Titus. The second terms that stand out to are “Undisputed Pauline Epistles” and “Deutero-Pauline Epistles”. Undisputed Pauline Epistles are letters from Romans, 1 and…

my son Mark.” In this passage, it says that Peter was in Babylon while he was writing this epistle. In 1Peter 1:1 it says “peter an apostle of Jesus Christ, to God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia.” This verse states that Peter was writing to the Roman Empires in the Asian Minor who were under persecution for believing in God.This epistle was written to remind the Christians to stay in faith, although they are being persecuted…

Psalm chapter 1 is instruction concerning good and evil. Standing before us is life and death the blessing and also the curse; that we will take the right way which leads to happiness, it avoid that which will certainly put an end to our misery. The different character and condition of godly people and wicked people, those that serve God and those who do not serve God. Psalm discuss the fact that the children of God and the children of the wicked one, as it is ancient. Since the terrible…

In his first epistle, the long-suffering of the initial church followers was Peter’s impetus in creating an atmosphere during the great persecutions for understanding Christ-like characteristics that would ensure their resoluteness in Jesus Christ. Peter conveyed to the Christians that their turmoil was only for a fleeting moment, and that they ought to be unwavering in their faith regardless of what circumstances may arise. Consequently, 1 Peter could be paralleled to Job of the Old Testament.…