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.
Biblical Earthly Bodies and Resurrection Bodies (1 Corinthians 15) Verse Earthly Bodies Resurrection Bodies v. 42 perishable imperishable v. 43a exist in dishonor raised in glory v. 43b exist in weakness raised in power v. 44 natural spiritual vv. 45, 47 first Adam a living being, from the earth last Adam (Christ) a life-giving spirit, from heaven vv. 48–
Biblical Paul’s Answers to Questions from the Corinthians Verse Introduction to topic 7:1 Now concerning the matters about which you wrote (marriage and sexuality) 7:25 Now concerning the betrothed 8:1 Now concerning food offered to idols 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints 16:12 Now concerning
Biblical Divorce and Remarriage in 1 Corinthians 7 vv. 10–11 Don’t separate, but if you do, seek reconciliation. vv. 12–13 If the unbelieving spouse consents to stay, do not seek divorce. v. 15 If the unbelieving spouse separates (i.e., leaves the marriage), the believer is not bound (i.e., is free to remarry). v.
Biblical Church Leaders Should Likewise Lead Lives That Are Examples to Imitate Phil. 3:17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. 1 Tim. 4:12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith,
Biblical Imitating Paul as Paul Imitates Christ 1 Cor. 4:15–17 I became your father in Christ Jesus … be imitators of me. That is why I sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, to remind you of my ways in Christ. 1 Cor. 10:32–11:1 Give no offense … just as
Biblical Key Themes in Romans 1. All people are sinners, therefore all, without exception, need to be saved from their sin. 1:18–3:20; 5:12–19 2. The Mosaic law, though good and holy, cannot counteract the power of sin. 2:12–29; 3:9–20; 5:20; 7:1–25; 9:30–
Biblical Spiritual Gifts in Paul’s Letters Romans 12:6–8 1 Corinthians 12:7–10 1 Corinthians 12:28 Ephesians 4:11 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good God has appointed in the church And he gave apostles
Biblical The Trinity in Romans 8 This chart focuses on statements that have Father, Son, or Spirit as the subject. For additional references to Father, Son, or Spirit in Romans 8, see vv. 1–2, 4–7, 13, 15, 17–23, 28. Father Son Spirit sent his Son (v. 3) condemned sin (v. 3) gives life
Biblical OT Testimony that All Are under Sin (3:9) Romans 3 OT Reference Sinful Condition v. 10, none is righteous Ps. 14:3/53:3;Eccles. 7:20 v. 11a, no one understands Ps. 14:2/53:2 v. 11b, no one seeks for God Ps. 14:2/53:2 v. 12, all have turned aside; together they have
Biblical Same Themes in Salutation and Doxology of Romans Salutation Key Themes Doxology 1:1 Gospel 16:25 1:3 Son 16:25 1:2 Scriptures 16:26 1:1, 5 Paul/my gospel 16:25 1:5 Obedience of faith among the Gentiles 16:26 1:5 For his name/glory forever 16:27
Biblical The Epistles Book Author Date Recipients Place of Writing James James 40–45 Jewish Christians in or near Palestine Jerusalem? Galatians Paul 48 South Galatian churches Syrian Antioch 1 Thessalonians Paul 49–51 Church in Thessalonica Corinth 2 Thessalonians Paul 49–51 Church in Thessalonica Corinth 1 Corinthians Paul 53–55 Church
Biblical Key Themes in Acts The major themes of Acts can be placed under the general category of “witness,” as set forth in the thematic verse (Acts 1:8). 1. The witness is worldwide—Judea, Samaria, the “end of the earth.” 1:8 2. The witness is inclusive of all kinds of people: Jews, Gentiles,
Biblical Itinerary of Paul’s Third Journey City/Island Province/Region Reference Antioch Syria 18:22 Galatia 18:23 Asia (region of Phrygia) 18:23 Ephesus Asia 19:1–40 Macedonia 20:1–2 Corinth? Achaia 20:2–3 Macedonia 20:3 Philippi Macedonia 20:6 Troas Asia 20:6–12 Assos Asia 20:13–14 Mitylene
Biblical Itinerary of Paul’s Second Journey City Province/Region Reference Antioch Syria 15:35 Cilicia 15:41 Derbe Galatia (region of Lycaonia) 16:1 Lystra Galatia (region of Lycaonia) 16:1–5 Asia (region of Phrygia) 16:6 Galatia 16:6 Troas Asia (region of Mysia) 16:7–10 Samothrace Thrace 16:11 Neapolis Macedonia 16:
Biblical Itinerary of Paul’s First Journey City Province/Region Reference Antioch Syria 13:1–3 Seleucia Syria 13:4 Salamis Cyprus 13:5 Paphos Cyprus 13:6–12 Perga Lycia (region of Pamphylia) 13:13 Antioch Galatia (region of Pisidia) 13:14–52 Iconium Galatia 14:1–6 Lystra Galatia (region of Lycaonia) 14:6, 8–
Biblical Major Events in the Life of the Apostle Paul a.d. 5–10? Born in Tarsus as an Israelite from the tribe of Benjamin and a Roman citizen (Acts 22:3, 28; Rom. 11:1; Phil. 3:5); raised in either Jerusalem (Acts 22:3?) or Tarsus 15–20? Trained as a Pharisee by Gamaliel I (Acts 22:3;
Biblical Some Essential Features of a Good Life (Proverbs 19) listen to instruction vv. 16, 20 be kind to the poor v. 17 be involved in your children’s lives and discipline them v. 18 avoid friendships with those who lack self-control v. 19 acknowledge the rule of God v. 21 understand that love and integrity are what bring real
Biblical Paul Collects an Offering for Judea Activity Text Date The church in Antioch sends Barnabas and Paul to Judea with relief funds. Acts 11:29–30; 12:25 c. a.d. 44–47 James, Cephas, and John encourage Paul to remember the poor, which he is eager to do. Gal. 2:10 c. 44–47 Paul
Biblical Major Sermons in Acts Speaker Text Audience Peter 2:14–36 Jews in Jerusalem 3:11–26 Jews in Jerusalem 10:34–43 Cornelius’s household Stephen 7:1–53 Jews in Jerusalem Paul 13:16–47 Jews in Pisidian Antioch 17:22–31 Greeks in Athens 20:18–35 Church elders in Ephesus
Biblical God’s Sovereignty in Salvation as Seen in Acts God ordained the cross God calls, adds, and appoints many to eternal life God gives faith and repentance; God cleanses and opens hearts * 2:23 “Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God” * 3:18 “what God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that
Biblical The Progress of God’s Word in Acts 6:7 And the word of God continued to increase. 12:24 But the word of God increased and multiplied. 13:49 And the word of the Lord was spreading throughout the whole region. 19:20 So the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily.
Biblical Acts 1:8 Text Region Named Narrative of Ministry There Acts 1:8: you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem Acts 1–7 in all Judea and Samaria Acts 8–12 to the end of the earth Acts 13–28
