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This is part 13 of the Read the Bible For Yourself. Before getting to the Church Epistles, we'll begin with an overview of how letters were written, read, and performed. Then we'll see how they are arranged in our Bibles. We'll spend a good deal of time talking about occasion. Why did Paul write each letter? What was going on that prompted him to initiate the expensive and elaborate process of writing to them? Lastly, we'll briefly consider how to apply what we read to our lives. 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Read his bio here —— Notes —— Letters in the First Century Letters written on papyrus with ink by a professional scribe (amanuensis) Though most letters that have survived from the ancient world were short and to the point, Paul's Epistles are extremely long. Because there was no postal system, someone had to carry the letter to its destination. Upon arrival, most people couldn't read, so a professional would need to read it aloud. This was difficult because there were no chapters, verses, paragraphs, punctuation, or spaces between words (scriptio continua). Name Greek Words English Words Verses Chapters Romans 7113 9506 432 16 1 Corinthians 6832 9532 437 16 2 Corinthians 4480 6160 257 13 Galatians 2232 3227 149 6 Ephesians 2424 3047 155 6 Philippians 1631 2261 104 4 Colossians 1583 1993 95 4 1 Thessalonians 1484 1908 89 5 2 Thessalonians 826 1065 47 3 Church Epistles in Chronological Order Galatians 48 1 Thessalonians 49-51 2 Thessalonians 49-51 1 Corinthians 53-55 2 Corinthians 53-55 Romans 57 Philippians 62 Colossians 62 Ephesians 62 Developing Your Knowledge of the Greco-Roman World Get background books like The World of the New Testament by Green and McDonald and Zondervan's Illustrated Bible Background Commentary by Clinton Arnold. Read the literature that has survived. Hundreds of volumes are available in the Loeb Classical Library. Learn about archeology in the Mediterranean world around the time of Christ (Biblical Archeological Review). Take a tour to visit the sites in Greece and Turkey (Spirit and Truth International). Study the geography of the region on maps that show the correct place names for the first century. Deciphering the Occasion Each letter arose out of a specific circumstance. What was going on among the Christians in that city that caused Paul to write? Galatians: Judaizers had visited churches Paul founded, telling people they needed to follow the law of Moses. 1 Corinthians: Chloe sent word of divisions in Corinth; Paul also received a letter asking specific questions. 2 Corinthians: false teachers had ensconced themselves in Corinth who criticized and undermined Paul. Philippians: Epaphroditus brought Paul financial assistance from Philippi. Reading the Church Epistles The first time through, just get your bearings. Read for scope. What's going on in that church? What's going on in that city? What are their concerns? What are the doctrinal errors that Paul is correcting? The second time through, read more slowly, paying attention to major units of thought (usually paragraphs). Ask yourself how each section contributes to the whole. Sometimes it is difficult to understand a particular sentence or phrase. 1 Cor 15:29 “baptism on behalf of the dead” 1 Cor 11:10 “because of the angels” No one understands everything. It's more important to get the main point than understand every little nuance. Form of ancient letters[1] Author(s) Recipient(s) Greeting Prayer/thanksgiving Content Final greeting(s) and farewell Content Section These Epistles are loaded with theology and practical application. Not systematic theologies, neatly organized Rather, they move from topic to topic based on the need of the congregation, oftentimes based on a previous (now lost) letter or communication they made to Paul. Romans and Ephesians come closest to laying out a theological system. Application What is Paul asking them to do? Are my particulars similar enough to say this instruction applies to me as well? How much of what he said is culturally conditioned? Can I derive a principle that applies in general today? Review Sending long letters in the Roman world was expensive and difficult due to the cost of materials, the skill required to write, and the need to have someone carry and read your letter aloud to the recipients. Paul sent the Church Epistles to Christian churches living in major Greco-Roman cities. We know much about the culture, politics, and geography of these cities due to surviving literature, archeological discoveries, and the ability to travel to them. Deciphering the occasion for which Paul wrote is the single most beneficial piece of information to help you understand an Epistle's overarching purpose. As you read through an Epistle for the first time, try to get the big picture. Then as you read through it again, try to figure out how each section relates to the whole. It's ok not to understand a particular verse. It's more important to understand the point Paul is making rather than the particulars. When applying the Epistles to your life, look for comparable circumstances and general principles. [1] See Fee & Stuart, p. 59
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Letters in the First Century Letters written on papyrus with ink by a professional scribe (amanuensis) Though most letters that have survived from the ancient world were short and to the point, Paul's Epistles are extremely long. Because there was no postal system, someone had to carry the letter to its destination. Upon arrival, most people couldn't read, so a professional would need to read it aloud. This was difficult because there were no chapters, verses, paragraphs, punctuation, or spaces between words (scriptio continua). Name Greek Words English Words Verses Chapters Romans 7113 9506 432 16 1 Corinthians 6832 9532 437 16 2 Corinthians 4480 6160 257 13 Galatians 2232 3227 149 6 Ephesians 2424 3047 155 6 Philippians 1631 2261 104 4 Colossians 1583 1993 95 4 1 Thessalonians 1484 1908 89 5 2 Thessalonians 826 1065 47 3 Church Epistles in Chronological Order Galatians 48 1 Thessalonians 49-51 2 Thessalonians 49-51 1 Corinthians 53-55 2 Corinthians 53-55 Romans 57 Philippians 62 Colossians 62 Ephesians 62 Developing Your Knowledge of the Greco-Roman World Get background books like The World of the New Testament by Green and McDonald and Zondervan's Illustrated Bible Background Commentary by Clinton Arnold. Read the literature that has survived. Hundreds of volumes are available in the Loeb Classical Library. Learn about archeology in the Mediterranean world around the time of Christ (Biblical Archeological Review). Take a tour to visit the sites in Greece and Turkey (Spirit and Truth International). Study the geography of the region on maps that show the correct place names for the first century. Deciphering the Occasion Each letter arose out of a specific circumstance. What was going on among the Christians in that city that caused Paul to write? Galatians: Judaizers had visited churches Paul founded, telling people they needed to follow the law of Moses. 1 Corinthians: Chloe sent word of divisions in Corinth; Paul also received a letter asking specific questions. 2 Corinthians: false teachers had ensconced themselves in Corinth who criticized and undermined Paul. Philippians: Epaphroditus brought Paul financial assistance from Philippi. Reading the Church Epistles The first time through, just get your bearings. Read for scope. What's going on in that church? What's going on in that city? What are their concerns? What are the doctrinal errors that Paul is correcting? The second time through, read more slowly, paying attention to major units of thought (usually paragraphs). Ask yourself how each section contributes to the whole. Sometimes it is difficult to understand a particular sentence or phrase. 1 Cor 15:29 “baptism on behalf of the dead” 1 Cor 11:10 “because of the angels” No one understands everything. It's more important to get the main point than understand every little nuance. Form of ancient letters[[See Fee & Stuart, p. 59]] Author(s) Recipient(s) Greeting Prayer/thanksgiving Content Final greeting(s) and farewell Content Section These Epistles are loaded with theology and practical application. Not systematic theologies, neatly organized Rather, they move from topic to topic based on the need of the congregation, oftentimes based on a previous (now lost) letter or communication they made to Paul. Romans and Ephesians come closest to laying out a theological system. Application What is Paul asking them to do? Are my particulars similar enough to say this instruction applies to me as well? How much of what he said is culturally conditioned? Can I derive a principle that applies in general today? Review Sending long letters in the Roman world was expensive and difficult due to the cost of materials, the skill required to write, and the need to have someone carry and read your letter aloud to the recipients. Paul sent the Church Epistles to Christian churches living in major Greco-Roman cities. We know much about the culture, politics, and geography of these cities due to surviving literature, archeological discoveries, and the ability to travel to them. Deciphering the occasion for which Paul wrote is the single most beneficial piece of information to help you understand an Epistle's overarching purpose. As you read through an Epistle for the first time, try to get the big picture. Then as you read through it again, try to figure out how each section relates to the whole. It’s ok not to understand a particular verse. It’s more important to understand the point Paul is making rather than the particulars. When applying the Epistles to your life, look for comparable circumstances and general principles. The post 13: How to Read the Church Epistles first appeared on Living Hope.
Letters in the First Century Letters written on papyrus with ink by a professional scribe (amanuensis) Though most letters that have survived from the ancient world were short and to the point, Paul's Epistles are extremely long. Because there was no postal system, someone had to carry the letter to its destination. Upon arrival, most people couldn't read, so a professional would need to read it aloud. This was difficult because there were no chapters, verses, paragraphs, punctuation, or spaces between words (scriptio continua). Name Greek Words English Words Verses Chapters Romans 7113 9506 432 16 1 Corinthians 6832 9532 437 16 2 Corinthians 4480 6160 257 13 Galatians 2232 3227 149 6 Ephesians 2424 3047 155 6 Philippians 1631 2261 104 4 Colossians 1583 1993 95 4 1 Thessalonians 1484 1908 89 5 2 Thessalonians 826 1065 47 3 Church Epistles in Chronological Order Galatians 48 1 Thessalonians 49-51 2 Thessalonians 49-51 1 Corinthians 53-55 2 Corinthians 53-55 Romans 57 Philippians 62 Colossians 62 Ephesians 62 Developing Your Knowledge of the Greco-Roman World Get background books like The World of the New Testament by Green and McDonald and Zondervan's Illustrated Bible Background Commentary by Clinton Arnold. Read the literature that has survived. Hundreds of volumes are available in the Loeb Classical Library. Learn about archeology in the Mediterranean world around the time of Christ (Biblical Archeological Review). Take a tour to visit the sites in Greece and Turkey (Spirit and Truth International). Study the geography of the region on maps that show the correct place names for the first century. Deciphering the Occasion Each letter arose out of a specific circumstance. What was going on among the Christians in that city that caused Paul to write? Galatians: Judaizers had visited churches Paul founded, telling people they needed to follow the law of Moses. 1 Corinthians: Chloe sent word of divisions in Corinth; Paul also received a letter asking specific questions. 2 Corinthians: false teachers had ensconced themselves in Corinth who criticized and undermined Paul. Philippians: Epaphroditus brought Paul financial assistance from Philippi. Reading the Church Epistles The first time through, just get your bearings. Read for scope. What's going on in that church? What's going on in that city? What are their concerns? What are the doctrinal errors that Paul is correcting? The second time through, read more slowly, paying attention to major units of thought (usually paragraphs). Ask yourself how each section contributes to the whole. Sometimes it is difficult to understand a particular sentence or phrase. 1 Cor 15:29 “baptism on behalf of the dead” 1 Cor 11:10 “because of the angels” No one understands everything. It's more important to get the main point than understand every little nuance. Form of ancient letters1 Author(s) Recipient(s) Greeting Prayer/thanksgiving Content Final greeting(s) and farewell Content Section These Epistles are loaded with theology and practical application. Not systematic theologies, neatly organized Rather, they move from topic to topic based on the need of the congregation, oftentimes based on a previous (now lost) letter or communication they made to Paul. Romans and Ephesians come closest to laying out a theological system. Application What is Paul asking them to do? Are my particulars similar enough to say this instruction applies to me as well? How much of what he said is culturally conditioned? Can I derive a principle that applies in general today? Review Sending long letters in the Roman world was expensive and difficult due to the cost of materials, the skill required to write, and the need to have someone carry and read your letter aloud to the recipients. Paul sent the Church Epistles to Christian churches living in major Greco-Roman cities. We know much about the culture, politics, and geography of these cities due to surviving literature, archeological discoveries, and the ability to travel to them. Deciphering the occasion for which Paul wrote is the single most beneficial piece of information to help you understand an Epistle's overarching purpose. As you read through an Epistle for the first time, try to get the big picture. Then as you read through it again, try to figure out how each section relates to the whole. It’s ok not to understand a particular verse. It’s more important to understand the point Paul is making rather than the particulars. When applying the Epistles to your life, look for comparable circumstances and general principles. See Fee & Stuart, p. 59The post 13: How to Read the Church Epistles first appeared on Living Hope.
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This episode considers the implications of the rise of state-sponsored fake news and disinformation for international images. Simon takes the line that the exaggerations of nation branding are on a continuum with all-out lies of malicious propaganda. He calls for better research on public responses to nations using distortion. Does it demonstrably damage reputations? Nick argues that state sponsorship of objective news can be an important component of Soft Power as the BBC is an asset for the UK. He considers the history of this and the ways in our own time by which states are learning to blunt the kind of disruptive media onslaught of the kind deployed by Russia in 2014. He cites the British response to the Skripal case of 2018 and the effective use of so-called 'pre-bunking' strategies in the run up to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Simon worries that the loss of confidence in news undermines the whole notion of things being knowable and plays into Russian hands which prompts Nick to stress the importance not merely of single state sponsored sources of objective news like the BBC but of building free media broadly to create multiple sources of credible news at a community level. The conversation ends with agreement that education is the answer and the perhaps our age of disinformation is a necessary wakeup call for a better future.
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Today our society is on the brink of survival. We are threatened by various crises that our civilization has never faced before. But it is very important for each person to be aware of what is happening to the world in order to make the right choice.
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Today's interview is with Abdu Murray, co-founder and the President of Embrace the Truth International, which is an apologetics-based ministry dedicated to offering the Truth of the Gospel to Muslims, Jews, cult members, and skeptics. He talks about his background and his conversion from Islam to Christianity, his view of God as a Christian, the issue of identity in Islam, the three most important elements in his conversion, the costs of changing beliefs, overcoming fear of interaction, his upcoming book Grand Central Question, the Josh McDowell Institute Conference 2013, and more. Enjoy.
Abdu Murray, from Embrace the Truth International, talks about how to communicate the Gospel in emotionally & intellectually compelling ways to a media-saturated generation.
Abdu Murray, from Embrace the Truth International, talks about how to communicate the Gospel in emotionally & intellectually compelling ways to a media-saturated generation.
Abdu Murray, from Embrace the Truth International, talks about how to communicate the Gospel in emotionally & intellectually compelling ways to a media-saturated generation.
Abdu Murray, from Embrace the Truth International, talks about how to communicate the Gospel in emotionally & intellectually compelling ways to a media-saturated generation.