Biblical The Second Coming in 1 Thessalonians 1:3 “hope in our Lord Jesus Christ” 1:10 “to wait for his Son from heaven” 2:19 “before our Lord Jesus at his coming” 3:13 “at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints” 4:15 “the coming of the Lord” 4:16 “the Lord
Biblical Key Themes in Colossians 1. Jesus Christ is preeminent over all creation, Lord over all human rulers and cosmic powers. 1:15–20; 2:9–10; 3:1 2. God has worked through Christ to secure redemption and reconciliation for all who put their faith in him. 1:13–14, 20–22 3. Believers
Biblical “In Christ”: A Central Theme in Colossians 1:14 in whom we have redemption 1:16 in him all things were created 1:19 in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell 1:22 reconciled in his body of flesh 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge 2:
Biblical Key Themes in Philippians 1. Christians need to keep making progress in their lives. 1:12, 25; 3:12–16 2. A proper spiritual outlook is critical for progress in the faith. 1:5–11; 2:1–11; 3:7, 15; 4:7–9 3. Christ is the supreme example of loving and faithful
Biblical Partnering with Paul in the Gospel in Many Ways 1:5 “partnership in the gospel” 1:7 “partakers with me of grace” 1:14–19 “through your prayers” 1:27 “striving side by side for the faith” 2:22 “served with me in the gospel” 2:25 “my brother, and fellow worker, and fellow soldier” 3:17 “join in
Biblical Joy and Rejoicing in Philippians Reference Paul … 1:4 prays with joy 1:18 rejoices that Christ is proclaimed 1:25 will remain living on earth, for the Philippians’ joy in the faith 2:2 asks the Philippians to complete his joy 2:17–18 is glad and rejoices with the Philippians 2:28 sends
Biblical Key Themes in Ephesians 1. All people are by nature spiritually dead, transgressors of God’s law, and under the rule of Satan. 1:7; 2:1–3, 5, 11–12 2. God predestined his elect to redemption and holiness in Christ according to the free counsel of his will. 1:3–14; 2:
Biblical Principles of Marriage Principles of Marriage Scripture Reference Marriage is part of the “mystery” of God’s will Eph. 1:9; 3:3; 5:32 Paul’s instructions are directed to Spirit-filled believers Eph. 5:18 Wives are called to submit, men are called to love Eph. 5:21–33 Headship entails authority
Biblical Christ and the Church The relationship between Christ and the church is described by Paul as a profound mystery (5:32)—a hidden plan of God now revealed and fulfilled in Christ Jesus. Christ is the head of the church 1:22–23; 4:15; 5:23 Christ is the cornerstone of the church
Biblical Trinitarian Formulas and Expressions in Ephesians Reference Father Son Spirit 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ every spiritual blessing 1:11–13 him who works all things according to … his will to hope in Christ sealed with the promised Holy Spirit 1:17 God … the Father of glory our
Biblical Key Themes in Galatians 1. In his sin-bearing death, Christ is a substitute for all Christians, whom he brings into a new realm of freedom and life. 1:4; 2:20; 3:13 2. This gospel of Christ is for humanity, but there is no sense in which it has its origin inhumanity: it
Biblical Contrasts in Paul’s Allegory (4:21–31) slave woman free woman Ishmael Isaac according to flesh through promise Hagar Sarah slavery freedom present Jerusalem Jerusalem above persecuting persecuted
Biblical Spectrum of Early Beliefs about How Christians Should Relate to the Law of Moses Identity Beliefs Examples Gentile (professing) Christians The law has absolutely no claim on their lives. (Presupposed in Rom. 6:1, 16.) Jewish and Gentile Christians Christians are not under the law covenant even though they are certainly not free from God’s demands. Kosher food laws could be observed and
Biblical Paul’s Visits to Jerusalem in Galatians and Acts Galatians Event Acts Event 1:15–17 Paul’s conversion 9:1–25 Paul’s conversion 1:18 three years after conversion, first visit to Jerusalem 9:26–30 with Barnabas in Jerusalem 2:1–10 14 years after conversion (or after first trip?), Paul meets with “pillars” of the
Biblical Key Themes in 2 Corinthians 1. The cross of Christ, embodied in the suffering of his apostle, unmasks the erroneous teaching of “false apostles” and “servants of Satan.” 11:13–15 2. In fulfillment of Jer. 31:31–34 and Ezek. 36:26–27, Paul is a servant of the new covenant (2 Cor. 3:
Biblical The Sufficiency of God in 2 Corinthians 2:16 Who is sufficient for these things? 3:5 Not that we are sufficient in ourselves … 3:5 but our sufficiency is from God 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for you …”
Biblical Weakness and Power (or Strength) in 1–2 Corinthians Verse Weakness Power (or Strength) 1 Cor. 1:25 the weakness of God is stronger than men 1 Cor. 1:27 God chose what is weak to shame the strong 1 Cor. 2:3, 5 in weakness and in fear but in the power of God 1 Cor. 15:43
Biblical The Believer’s Apparent (Temporal) Defeat and Actual (Spiritual) Victory The Believer’s Apparent (Temporal) Defeat The Believer’s Actual (Spiritual) Victory For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death (1:8–9). He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and
Biblical Key Themes in 1 Corinthians 1. Since the church is the dwelling place of God’s Spirit, the people who make up the church should work for unity by building each other up. 1:10–4:21 (esp.3:10–16; 14:12) 2. Christians should build up the church in four practical ways: a.
