introduction to the new testament 1 27 january 2013
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Introduction tothe New Testament
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27 January 2013
New Testament chart
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4 Gospels
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A gospel is an account that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth.
The word gospel derives from the Old English gōd-spell, meaning "good news" or "glad tidings".
MatthewMatthew
Jesus as the King of the Jews
MarkMark LukeLuke JohnJohnJesus as the
Son who came to Serve
Jesus as the Perfect
Teacher
Jesus as the Son of
God
The Synoptic Gospels John
All four Gospel Accounts All four Gospel Accounts begin with a Statement of the begin with a Statement of the
True Identity of JesusTrue Identity of Jesus
The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of
Abraham (1:1)MatthewMatthew
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God (1:1).MarkMark…the holy Child shall be called the Son of God (1:35).LukeLuke…and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (1:1).JohnJohn
3 Synoptic Gospels
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"Synoptic" means here that they can be "seen" or "read together," indicating the many parallels that exist among the three.
It is widely believed that the three synoptic gospels derive from a common source or set of sources, and that they directly or indirectly borrowed from or were influenced by each other.
The fourth gospel, the Gospel of John, presents a very different picture of Jesus and his ministry from the synoptics.
MATTHEWMATTHEWIntroduction Five Sermons, each
introduced by a historical narrative
Death, Burial, and Resurrection
• Birth
• Baptism
MARKMARKIntroduction Public
MinistryDeath, Burial, and Resurrection
• Baptism
Private Ministry
You are the Christ!
LUKELUKEIntroduction
Miracles Death, Burial, and Resurrection
• Birth
• 12 years old
Journey to Jerusalem
Synoptic GospelsSynoptic Gospels
Emphasize the Kingdom Inheritance
JohnJohn
Emphasizes Eternal Life Inheritance
Describes the various historical events
Reflection on the meaning of those events
Short Sayings of JesusLonger Discourses of Jesus
Emphasis on Future Prophecy
Relatively little on Future Prophecy
1:1
Public Ministry
12:1
Private Ministry
Period of three years Passion week
Throughout Israel Jerusalem
Written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God...
...and that believing you may have life in His name
Divine Preparation for NT
Through the Jewish Nation
Through the Greek Language
Through the Romans
The religious World at that time
The collection of the Books of the New Testament.
The Religious & Political Leaders of Jesus’ Day
Scribes Jewish Experts at the interpretation of Scripture
Rabbis Jewish teachers who passed on the scribes’
Pharisees A strict Jewish religious party who understood Scripture as literal, but sought to interpret it using oral Traditions
Sadducees Wealthy, upper-class descendants of the Jewish high priestly line who rejected the Old Testament except for the five books of Moses.
Herodians A political party of King Herod’s supporters
Zealots A fiercely patriotic group of Jews determined to over throw Roman rule.
ABOUT THE NEW TESTAMENT
Like the Old Testament, the New Testament is not one book, but a collection of 27 individual books that reflect a wide range of themes, literary forms, and purposes.
MATTHEW
Theme: The Kingdom of God
Date: AD 60
Author: Matthew (Levi)
Setting: Palestine
Survey of Matthew
1-4 Birth and Preparation of the King
5-8 Sermon on the Mount
7-20 Kingdom of God Proclaimed...Rejected
21-25 Final Clashes with the Religious Leaders
26-28 Death and Resurrection of Jesus, the King.
MARK
Theme: The Suffering Servant
Date written: A.D. 60
Author: John Mark
Setting: Rome
Mark - Introduction
Mark (his Roman Name) and John (his Jewish name) was not an eyewitness of the life of Jesus. But he is a close companion of the apostle Peter, who passed on the details of his association with Jesus to John Mark. Whereas Matthew wrote the gospel to a Jewish audience, Mark seems to target Roman believers.
Mark – Introduction Continues...
Mark uses Latin, the Language of the Romans, for certain expressions as he writes his Gospel in Greek. Mark describes time according to the Roman system, carefully explains Jewish customs and omits the traditional Jewish genealogies as found in Matthew.
Mark – Introduction Continues...
Mark presents Jesus as the suffering servant. He focuses more on Jesus’ deeds than His teachings. He demonstrates the humanity of Christ and describes His human emotions, His limitations as a human, ultimately His physical death.
Theme of the Book
The message of Mark’s gospel is captured in a single verse: “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (10:45). Chapter by chapter, the book unfolds the dual focus of Christ’s life: Service and Sacrifice.
Survey of Mark
1- 10 To Serve
11- 16 T0 Sacrifice
LUKE
Theme: The Perfect Man
Date Written: AD 60-62
Author: Luke, the beloved physician
Where Written: Rome
Luke – Introduction
Luke wanted to create an accurate, chronological, and comprehensive account of the unique life of Jesus the Christ to strengthen the faith of Gentile believers and stimulate saving faith among nonbelievers.
Luke – Introduction Continues...
It is evident from the opening lines of this Gospel that it is addressed to a man named Theophilus. Its purpose is to give an accurate historical account of the unique life of Jesus. Luke, a doctor and the only Gentile (non-jew) author of the New Testament books, is writing to strengthen the faith of Gentiles, especially Greek believers.
Luke – Introduction Continues...
He also desires to stimulate unbelieving Greeks to consider the claims that Jesus Christ is the perfect Man—the Son of Man—who came in sacrificial service to seek and to save sinful men.
Luke: Introduction Continues...
The humanity and compassion of Jesus are repeatedly stressed in Luke’s gospel. Luke gives the most complete account of Christ’s ancestry, birth, and development. He is the ideal Son of Man who identified with the sorrow and plight of sinful men in order to carry our sorrows and offer us the priceless gift of salvation. Jesus alone fulfills the greek ideal of human perfection.
4 Beautiful Hymns in Luke
The Magnificat of Mary – 1:46-55
The Benedictus of Zacharias – 1:67-79
The Gloria in Excelsis of the heavenly host (2:14)
The Nunc Dimittis of Simeon – (2:28-32)
Survey of Luke
Introduction of the Son of Man ( 1: 1 to 4:13)
Ministry of the Son of Man (4:14 – 9:50)
Rejection of the Son of Man (9:51 – 19:27)
Crucifixion and Resurrection of the son of Man (19:28-24:53).
JOHN
Theme: The Son of God
Date Written: A.D. 80 -90
Author: John, the disciple whom Jesus loved
Setting: Palestine
John - Introduction
50 years since John witnessed the earthly life of Jesus
The Christian faith has flourished and spread throughout the known world.
But with growth has come great persecution by the Roman government.
All Christ’s apostles have died or been martyred except for John.
John – Introduction
Now an old man, John provides a supplement to what has already been written about Jesus in the first three gospel accounts.
His account of Jesus presents the most powerful and direct case for the deity and humanity of the incarnate Son of God.
John – Introduction
John draws mainly upon events and discourses not found in the other gospels to prove to his readers that Jesus is God in the flesh, the eternal Word come to earth, born to die as God’s sacrifice for human sin.
Purpose of Book of John
John gives a precise statement of his purpose in writing: “These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name” (John 20:31).
In fact, he uses the term “believe” about 100 times to get the message across.
Theme of the Gospel of John
The predominant theme of this gospel is the dual response of faith and unbelief in the person of Jesus Christ. Those who place their faith in the Son of God have eternal life, but those who reject Him are under the condemnation of God (3:36; 5:24-29; 10:27-29)– this is the basic issue.
John – Introduction
John’s gospel is topical, not primarily chronological, and it revolves around seven miracles and seven “I am” statement of Christ.
Author – (John)Jesus nicknamed John and his brother James, “Sons of Thunder” (Mark 3:17). Their father was a zebedee, and their mother, Salome, served Jesus in Galilee and was present at His crucifixion (see Mark 15:40-41).
He was among the 12 men who were selected to be apostles (Luke 6:12-16).
“Pillar of the Church” – Gal 2:9.
He went to Ephesus and later exiled by Romans for a time to the island of Patmos (Rev. 1:9).
The Seven “I Ams” of JesusI am the bread of Life - John 6:35, 48I am the light of the World – John 8:12, 9:5I am the door – John 10:7, 9I am the good shepherd - John 10: 11, 14I am the resurrection and life – John 11:25I am the way, the truth, and the life- John
14:6I am the true vine – John 15:1, 5.
8 Signs of Jesus’ Divine Nature
1. Turning water to wine – John 2:1-11
2. Healing the Nobleman’s son – John 4:46-54
3. Healing the cripple at Bethesda – John 5: 1-9
4. Feeding 5000 with 5 loaves and 2 fish – Jn. 6:1-14
5. Walking on water - John 6:15-21
6. Restoration sight to blind man – John 9:1-41
7. Raising Lazarus from the dead - John 11:1-44
8. Giving the disciples a large catch of fish – Jn. 21:1-14.
Survey of JohnThe Incarnation of the Son of God (1:1-18)
The Presentation of the Son of God (1:19 – 4:54)
The Opposition to the Son of God (5:1 – 12:50)
The preparation of the Disciples by the Son of God (13:1 – 17:26).
The Crucifixion and Resurrection of the Son of God (18:1 – 21:25).
ACTS
Theme: The Spread of the Gospel
Date Written: A.D. 60-62
Author: Luke, a Greek physician
Setting: Jerusalem to Rome
Acts - Introduction
Acts is Luke’s account of the growth of the early Church. As a sequel to his account of the life of Jesus returned to heaven. He once again addresses his writing to a Greek named Theophilus.
Acts – Introduction
In spite of severe opposition and persecution, the fearless church experiences explosive growth.
Acts 1:8 provides an outline for the following 30 year record of the growth of the church, which begins in Jerusalem, spreads to Samaria, extends to the world.
Acts – Introduction
Acts is the historical link between the Gospels and the Epistles. Because of Luke’s strong emphasis on the ministry of the Holy Spirit, the book should really be regards as the Acts of the Spirit of Christ working in through the apostles. As a missionary himself, Luke’s interest in the progressive spread of the gospel is obviously reflected in this apostolic history.
Mostly Peter
Chapters 1-6 Chapters 7-12 Chapters 13-28
Peter & others
Primarily Paul
Church Established
Church Scattered
Church Extended
Witness to Jerusalem and surrounding areas
Witness to the world
Giving of the Law at Giving of the Law at SinaiSinai
(Exodus 19)(Exodus 19)
Sons of Israel came together at Mount
Sinai
Filling of the Spirit at Filling of the Spirit at PentecostPentecost
(Acts 2)(Acts 2)
Believers were gathered in an upper
room
Loud trumpet sound (19:16)
Noise like a violent, rushing wind
Smoke of a furnace Tongues of fire
3000 killed by Levites for engaging in idolatry (32:28)
3000 made spiritually alive through faith in
Christ
Damascus
Damascus
Jerusalem
Joppa
Tarsus & Antioch
Antioch
Tarsus
Salamis
Seleucia25 And he left for Tarsus to look
for Saul; 26 and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came about that for an entire year they met with the church, and taught considerable numbers; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.(Acts 11:25-26)
Paul’s 3 Missionary Journeys
THE THREE JOURNEYS
DURATION AREA OF FOCUS
ACTS 13:2 – 14:28 One Year Cyprus, Galatia
ACTS 15:35 – 18:22 Two Years Corinth
ACTS 18:23 – 21:16 Four Years Ephesus
Paul’s First Missionary Journey
Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
Paul’s Third Missionary Journey
Paul’s Final Journey to Rome
Acts 18:2-3
The Jews to leave Rome. He came to them, 3 and because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and they were working; for by trade they were tent-makers.
And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, having recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all
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The Epistles of Paul
The Epistles are to the Gospels The Epistles are to the Gospels what the Prophets are to the what the Prophets are to the TorahTorah
Torah
EpistlesGospels
Prophets
Foundational Epistles
Romans1st & 2nd CorinthiansGalatians
EphesiansPhilippiansColossians
1st & 2nd Thessalonians
Prison Epistles
Prophetic Epistles
1st & 2nd TimothyTitusPhilemon
Pastoral Epistles
Chapters 1-8
The Righteousness of God has been The Righteousness of God has been revealed…revealed…
Chapters 9-11
Chapters 12-16
In judging sinners
In saving believers
In His dealings with Israel
In the lives of those who follow Him
Doctrinal PracticalObedience of Faith (1:5)
Obedience of Faith (1:5)
Obedience of Faith (16:26)
Obedience of Faith (16:26)
I am not ashamed of the I am not ashamed of the gospel…gospel…
• It is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes
• In it the righteousness of God is revealed
How is the righteousness of God revealed in the gospel?
How is the righteousness of God revealed in the gospel?
• In the wrath of God toward those who sin (Romans 1-3)
• In the grace of God toward those who believe (Romans 4-8)
The Righteousness of God is The Righteousness of God is revealed…revealed…
• In judging the pagans who In judging the pagans who rejected Him (Chapter 1)rejected Him (Chapter 1)
• In judging the Jews who In judging the Jews who disobeyed Him (Chapter 2)disobeyed Him (Chapter 2)
• In judging all men who have In judging all men who have sinned against Him (Chapter 3)sinned against Him (Chapter 3)
Romans 3:23-25aRomans 3:23-25aThe Basis of Salvation The Basis of Salvation
…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; 25 whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith.
Justification
Redemption
We sinnedWe sinned
Propitiation
God’s graceGod’s grace
How is a personJustified?
ReckonedReckoned
Our sinfulness
ReckonedReckoned
Christ’s Righteousness
Reckoned
Our sinfulness
• Not all Israel is Israel.• God is sovereign and able to chose
whom He wills.• Salvation is offered to all who believe.• Israel’s unbelief has resulted in
blessings to the Gentiles.• All Israel will be saved.
What about What about Israel?Israel?What about What about Israel?Israel?
How can we see God as righteous when His How can we see God as righteous when His own chosen people do not believe and receive own chosen people do not believe and receive His promises?His promises?
Chapters 1-11
DoctrinalChapters 12-16
PracticalSo What?
So What?
I Urge you…I Urge you…
• To present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice
• Do not be conformed to this world• Be transformed by the renewing of your
mind
GalatiansGalatiansOur Freedom in ChristOur Freedom in Christ
GalatiansGalatiansChapters 1-2 Chapters 3-4 Chapters 5-6
History Doctrine Practice
Paul’sapostleship & vindication come from the Lord
Man is justifiedthrough faithalone
We are to walkby faith and love
RomansRomansCalm reflection Passionate, emotional
GalatiansGalatians
• Christianity in the study
• Christianity on the battlefield
• Later Epistle • Earlier Epistle
• Justification by faith set forth systematically
• Justification by faith defended from attacks
• Our Constitution • Our Declaration of Independence
Galatians 1:1-3
Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ…
Galatians 1:6-9
6 I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; 7 which is really not another; only there are some who are disturbing you, and want to distort the gospel of Christ.
Galatians 1:8-9Galatians 1:8-9
But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! 9 As we have said before, so I say again now, if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed!
Paul and Paul and JerusalemJerusalem
Paul’s Gospel did not come from Jerusalem (Chapter 1)
Paul’s Gospel did not change in Jerusalem (2:1-10)
Paul’s gospel was not changed by Jerusalem when they came to Antioch (2:11-16)
Jerusalem
Antioch
Who hasBewitchedYou? Did you receive
the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?
Are youso foolish?Having begun by
the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh?
Did you sufferso many thingsin vain?
Does God givethe Spirit andMiracles by theLaw or by Faith?
Salvation isSalvation isthrough faiththrough faith
Appeal toof Abraham
Appeal tothe Law
Appeal tothe Tutor
Appeal toAdoption
Appeal to the CovenantPromise
Appeal tofriendshipAppeal to
Scripture
If you are free…If you are free…
Don’t be entangledin a yoke of bondage Don’t turn your
Freedom into anOpportunity forThe flesh
Walk bythe Spirit
Bear oneanother’sBurdens
Share allgood things
Do good toall men
Galatians 6:14-16Galatians 6:14-16
But may it never be that I would boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. 16 And those who will walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.
1 & 2 Corinthians
CorinthCorinthA smelting pot of many peoples.
Pagan cults.
Immorality.
Church plagued by division.
Divorce
Trend to glorify the scientific and philosophical and to ridicule the spiritual.
The role of men and women in the church.
Questions of the uses and misuses of the spiritual gifts.
1 Corinthians 1:10-111 Corinthians 1:10-1110 Now I exhort you,
brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree, and there be no divisions among you, but you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment.
11 For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by Chloe's people, that there are quarrels among you.
Chapters 1-6
Unity
• Divisions• Need for Unity• Necessary Divisions
Chapters 7-10
Questions
• Single & Married• Meat & Idols
Chapters 11-16
Errors
• Women & Worship
• Lord’s Supper
• Gifts
• Resurrection
2 Corinthians
Introduction - 1:1-2:11
Ministry of the new covenant - 2:12-3:11
Ministers of the new covenant - 3:12-7:16
Ministry to the needy saints - 8:1-9:15
Paul's defense of his apostolic authority - 10:1-13:10
Conclusion - 13:11-14
The First Epistle The First Epistle to the to the Thessalonians Thessalonians
An Encouraging Expectancy
God’s choice of you (1:2-5).
Your imitation of Christ (1:6-8)
Your turning to God (1:9-10)
A shared salvation history
Chapter 1
A shared salvation history
Chapter 1
Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica
Chapters 2-3
1 Thessalonians 2:9. For you recall, brethren, our labor and hardship, how working night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you, we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.
A shared salvation history
Chapter 1
Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica
Chapters 2-3
1 Thessalonians 3:1-2. Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone, 2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and God's fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you as to your faith,
The principle stated (4:1)Sexual purity (4:3-8)Responsible work (4:9-12).A Promise of Comfort in the face of Death (4:13-18).
A shared salvation history
Chapter 1
Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica
Chapters 2-3
Exhortation to walk in a worthy manner
Chapter 4
Matthew 24Matthew 24
They will see the Son of man coming... (24:30).
1 Thessalonians 41 Thessalonians 4
For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven... (4:16).
He will send forth His angels with a great trumpet (24:31).
With the trumpet of God... (4:16).
And they will gather together His elect from the four winds... (24:31).
We who are alive shall be caught up together... (4:16).
…coming on the CLOUDS of the sky... (24:30).
We... shall be caught up together with them in CLOUDS (4:17).
A shared salvation history
Living in light of the Day of the Lord (5:1-11).
Attitudes toward Christians workers (5:12-13).
Closing instructions (5:14-28).
Chapter 1
Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica
Chapters 2-3
Exhortation to walk in a worthy manner
Chapter 4
Living in light of Christ’s return
Chapter 5
What God has done in our lives
How we are to live as a result of what God has done
1. Introduction 2. The Day of the Lord, thanksgiving,
prayer 3. Call to prayer, discipline the lazy,
conclusion
2 Thessalonians
The First Epistle to Timothy
From Father to Son
GREECEASIA MINOR
Ephesus
Macedonia
In the face of false
teachings
Chapter 1
Instructions…
Chapter 2 Chapters 3-4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6
For some men, straying from these For some men, straying from these things, have turned aside to things, have turned aside to fruitless discussion, fruitless discussion, 77 wanting to be wanting to be teachers of the Law, even though teachers of the Law, even though they do not understand either what they do not understand either what they are saying or the matters they are saying or the matters about which they make confident about which they make confident assertions. (1 Timothy 1:6-7assertions. (1 Timothy 1:6-7))
In the face of false
teachings
A call for men to pray (2:1-8).
A call for women to adorn themselves modestly and with good works (2:9-15)
Chapter 1
Instructions…
Chapter 2
About men and women
Chapters 3-4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6
In the face of false
teachings Qualifications for
leaders (3:1-16)
False teachers (4:1-11)
Personal instructions to Timothy (4:12-16)
Chapter 1
Instructions…
Chapter 2
About men and women
For leaders
Chapters 3-4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6
In the face of false
teachings
Honor to the elderly (5:1-2)
Care for widows (5:3-16)
Honor for elders & leaders (5:17-25)
Chapter 1
Instructions…
Chapter 2
About men and women
For leaders
Chapters 3-4
About the elderly
Chapter 5 Chapter 6
In the face of false
teachings
Slaves & Masters (6:1-2)
Those who seek financial profit (6:3-10)
A charge to personal faithfulness (6:11-16)
Instructions to the rich (6:17-19)
Conclusion (6:20-21)
Chapter 1
Instructions…
Chapter 2
About men and women
For leaders
Chapters 3-4
About the elderly
Chapter 5
In the face of false teachings
Chapter 6
2 Timothy
Paul’s last letter to his best friend and apprentice with exhortations to faithfully carry on the work of the preaching Christ with boldness
The Epistle to TitusThe Epistle to Titus
Adorning the Gospel of
God
Crete
Nicopolis
True Leader
s
Opening Salutation (1:1-4).
1:1-9
Leaders
1:10-16 2:1-10 2:11-15 3:1-15
Laity
TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of GodTITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God
Paul, a bond-servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness, (Titus 1:1).
True Leader
s
Opening Salutation (1:1-4).
1:1-9
Leaders
1:10-16 2:1-10 2:11-15 3:1-15
Laity
TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of GodTITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God
…in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago, 3 but at the proper time manifested, even His word, in the proclamation with which I was entrusted according to the commandment of God our Savior;
avyeudhj qeoj
True Leader
s
Opening Salutation (1:1-4).
Titus’ Job Description: To appoint elders in every city (1:5).
Qualifications for elders/overseers (1:6-9)
1:1-9
Leaders
1:10-16 2:1-10 2:11-15 3:1-15
Laity
TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of GodTITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God
True Leader
s
The Problem of Rebellious Men (1:10-11)
The Testimony of Rebellious Men (1:12-13).
The Solution for Rebellious Men (1:13-16)
1:1-9
Leaders
1:10-16 2:1-10 2:11-15 3:1-15
Laity
False Teachers
TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of GodTITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God
True Leader
s
Old men
Old Women
Young Women
Young Men
Titus as an example
Slaves
1:1-9
Leaders
1:10-16 2:1-10 2:11-15 3:1-15
Laity
False Teachers
Instructions to Various Groups
TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of GodTITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God
True Leader
s
The Grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation…
Instructing us… To deny ungodliness To live…
Looking for the appearing of Jesus
1:1-9
Leaders
1:10-16 2:1-10 2:11-15 3:1-15
Laity
False Teachers
Instructions to Various Groups
Living for the appearing of Jesus
TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of GodTITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God
True Leader
s
Reminder to do good works
Reason for good works
A Call to good works
Rejection of those who cause divisions
A practical exercise in good works
1:1-9
Leaders
1:10-16 2:1-10 2:11-15 3:1-15
Laity
False Teachers
Instructions to Various Groups
Living for the appearing of Jesus
Living in the light of Jesus
TITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of GodTITUS – Adorning the Doctrine of God
General General EpistlesEpistles
HebrewsHebrews
JamesJames
11stst & 2 & 2ndnd Peter Peter
11stst, 2, 2ndnd, & 3, & 3rdrd John John
JudeJude
The Epistle to The Epistle to the Hebrewsthe Hebrews
Jesus is Jesus is BetterBetter
GOD,
after He spoke long ago
to the fathers
in the prophets
in many portions
and
in many ways,
in these last days
HAS SPOKEN TO US IN HIS SON,
whom He appointed heir of all things,
through whom also He made the world.
GOD…HAS SPOKEN TO US IN HIS SON,
WHO He appointed heir of all things,
through whom also He made the world.
And He is
the radiance of His glory
and
the exact representation of His nature,
and
upholds all things by the word of His power.
When He had made purification of sins,
He SAT DOWN
at the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Than the
angels
1-2 3-4 8-9 10
Hebrews
Than Moses or Joshua
As a High Priest
Offering a better sacrifice
Jesus is Better…
5-7
Providing a better Covenant
As a way of Living
11-13
Hold to Jesus…
How tolive as aresult ofholdingto Jesus
Than the
angels
1-2 3-4 8-9 10
Hebrews
Than Moses or Joshua
As a High Priest
Offering a better sacrifice
Jesus is Better…
5-7
Providing a better Covenant
As a way of Living
11-13
Beware of…Neglectingso great aSalvation
Falling awayfrom theLiving God
Not enteringinto hisRest
Than the
angels
1-2 3-4 8-9 10
Hebrews
Than Moses or Joshua
As a High Priest
Offering a better sacrifice
Jesus is Better…
5-7
Providing a better Covenant
As a way of Living
11-13
Beware of…Neglectingso great aSalvation
Falling awayfrom theLiving God
Not enteringinto hisRest
Not goingon toMaturity
Those who fallaway from Jesuscannot renew torepentance
Than the
angels
1-2 3-4 8-9 10
Hebrews
Than Moses or Joshua
As a High Priest
Offering a better sacrifice
Jesus is Better…
5-7
Providing a better Covenant
As a way of Living
11-13
Beware of…Neglectingso great aSalvation
Falling awayfrom theLiving God
Not enteringinto hisRest
Not goingon toMaturity
Those who fallaway from Jesuscannot renew torepentance
There remainsno more sacrificefor sins
Coming short ofthe grace of God─ that no root ofbitterness causetrouble
The Epistle of The Epistle of JamesJames
Faith Faith Leading to Leading to
WorksWorks
Characteristics of the Characteristics of the Epistle of JamesEpistle of James
A Lack of Personal NotesA Lack of Personal Notes
Little Mention is made of ChristLittle Mention is made of Christ
Absence of a mention of Gentiles Absence of a mention of Gentiles in the Churchin the Church
Christianity is not presented in Christianity is not presented in contrast with Judaismcontrast with Judaism
Epistle of James
Problem with Partiality (2:1-13)
Hearing & doing the Word (1:19-27)
Asking God for Wisdom (1:1-18)
Faith & Works (2:14-21)
Wisdom from above (3:13-18)
Taming the Tongue (3:1-12)
Warnings…Over Quarrels & Conflicts (4:1-16)
Against Arrogant Boasts (4:11-17)
Against the Rich (5:1-11)
About the need for Prayer (5:12-20)
The First Epistle The First Epistle of Peterof Peter
Submissive Submissive SufferingSuffering
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who reside as aliens, scattered
throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who
are chosen (1 Peter 1:1)
Pontus
Galatia
CappadociaAsia
Bithynia
Call to Holy Living
1 Peter 1:1 - 2:12
Call to Submissive Living
Call to Suffering
1 Peter 2:13 - 3:13
1 Peter 3:14 - 5:14
What kinds of What kinds of persecutions do persecutions do
Christians around the Christians around the world face today?world face today?
Past
Chapter 1
Present Future
Chapter 2 Chapter 3
Holy Living
False TeachersFirst Coming of the Lord
Second Coming of the Lord
Holy Living
The First Epistle of The First Epistle of JohnJohn
Walking in the Light
The is a Book of Contrasts
Light versus Darkness
Truth versus Error
Love versus Hatred
Christians versus the World
The Rise of GnosticismFrom the Greek word gnosis (“knowledge”).
It would arise in the 2nd century, but its seeds were already evident.
The physical is bad; the spirit is good.
Views of Jesus.Docetism: Christ only seemed to be human.Cerenthianism: The Divine Christ entered
Jesus at His baptism and departed prior to His death.
Salvation through secret knowledge.
Your walk in the light will be evidenced…In how you walk and in what you say
In how you obey
In how you live
In how you love
In how you believe
11stst JOHN JOHNWALKING IN THE LIGHTWALKING IN THE LIGHT
Chapter 1 Chpt 2 Chpt 3 Chpt 4 Chpt 5
2 John
A brief letter written to either a sister in the Lord or perhaps a small house church meeting at her home
Written to commend their faithfulness and encourage them to love one another and reject people in their fellowship who do not follow the teachings of Christ
3 John
A brief letter written to Gaius
Written to warn them of a leader named Diotrophes who loved to be first and was rejecting brothers sent by John
Written to commend Demitrius
The Revelation of The Revelation of Jesus ChristJesus Christ
The Final Chapter
Common Interpretations of Common Interpretations of RevelationRevelation
Idealist View: Sees the book as showing the spiritual battle between good versus evil.
Preterist View: Focuses on the first century fall of Jerusalem as the backdrop of the prophecies of this book
Historical View: Sees the prophecies as depicting the course of history in this age
Futurist View: Sees most of the events of the book as taking place in a time of future tribulation followed by the Second Coming
Eschatological ViewsEschatological ViewsViews of the Millennium and the future
Church Age
“Rapture”
Tribulation Millennium EternalState
SecondComing
Judgment
Church Age Tribulation Millennium EternalState
SecondComing
Judgment
(“Rapture”)
Eschatological ViewsEschatological ViewsViews of the Millennium and the future
Church Age
(Millennium)
EternalState
SecondComing
Judgment“Rapture”
(Tribulation)
Eschatological ViewsEschatological ViewsViews of the Millennium and the future
Church Age Millennium EternalState
“Rapture”Judgment
SecondComing
Eschatological ViewsEschatological ViewsViews of the Millennium and the future
ShortMillennium
“Rapture”Judgment
SecondComing
Church Church(Eternal State)70
A.D.
Eschatological ViewsEschatological ViewsViews of the Millennium and the future
RevelationRevelation
Vision of Jesus and
Seven letters to
seven churches
1-3 4-7
Throne of God & Scroll with seven seals
8-11
Seven trumpets
12-16
Christ, the Dragon & the Seven Bowls
17-19
The Harlot on Seven Hills & the Bride
20
The King reigns
21-22
New Heaven & New Earth
Each ends with a promise of 2nd Coming
Christ wipes away every tear (7:17)
Christ will reign forever & ever (11:15)
Fall of the nations
“It is done” (16:17)
Rider on the White Horse (19:16)
Judge &
Lake of Fire
I am coming quickly (22:20)
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Pastor Saji Mathew, West London Church of God, www.westlondoncog.org/f/docs/EBSPPLesson8.ppt.pptx
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