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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

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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

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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

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Timeline for Galatians

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Timeline for 2 Corinthians

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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:

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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 …”

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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

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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

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Timeline for 1 Corinthians

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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.

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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–

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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

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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.

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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,

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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

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Timeline for Romans

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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–

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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

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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

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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