Encountering the New Testament - Week 5

Lecture Notes

The Pauline Epistles: An overview of Paul's letters and their theological significance.

Reading Assignment

Read Chapter 5 of *Encountering the New Testament*.

Quiz

1. Who was the first church leader to write letters that are included in the New Testament?
Peter
Paul
James
John

2. What is the main theme of the Epistle to the Romans?
Salvation by faith
The return of Christ
Unity in the church
The role of Israel

3. Which Epistle addresses the issue of the Christian's relationship to the Law?
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians

4. Which letter is often considered the most theological of Paul's writings?
Galatians
Romans
1 Corinthians
Philippians

5. The "Fruit of the Spirit" is outlined in which Epistle?
Galatians
Romans
1 Thessalonians
Ephesians

Writing Activity

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