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520 – Reviewing of Paul's Writings
We're continuing along in our series on "Paul of the Bible." This week's podcast is "Reviewing of Paul's Writings."
Chronological order of when Paul's letters were written.
Before going to Jerusalem.
First and Second Thessalonians: 51 and 52 A.D
First and Second Corinthians: 53 - 55 A.D.
Romans 55 - 57 A.D.
Galatians: 50 - 60 A.D.
After going to Jerusalem, and while Paul was in prison.
Ephesians: 62 A.D.
Philippians 62 A.D.
Colossians: 62 A.D.
First and Second Timothy: 64 and 65
2 Timothy 4:11 – 13 "Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. 12, And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. 13, The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments. [Bring all my writings]
Colossians 4:16 And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.
Paul likely used papyrus sheets or rolls to write his letters, with ink made from inexpensive materials. These letters were often sent in a protective case to prevent damage during delivery.
Sometimes Paul dictated their letters. Sometimes he mentioned others leaders with him.
We don't know the complete process, but it was typical for Paul to sign a letter to prove its authenticity:
1 Corinthians 16:21 "I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand."
Galatians 6:11 "See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!"
Colossians 4:18 "I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you."
2 Thessalonians 3:17 "I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand, which is the distinguishing mark in all my letters. This is how I write."
Although many of Paul's letters were written for communal audiences, a few of his letters were written to individuals:
Because these letters are written to provide counsel to leaders in the church, they are usually referred to as Leadership Epistles. But put in our Bibles so that everyone can read them.
1 Thessalonians 1:1 – 5 "Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
1 Thessalonians 1:8 – 10 "For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. 9 For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; 10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 18 "But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words."
First and second ThessaloniansIs all about the comfort of God. Knowing what will happen at the end times is very comforting. Knowing about our loved ones who are no longer with us is comforting. That there's eternal life available to us because God was able to raise Jesus Christ from the dead. He'll be able to do that for us. Also, that's God's comfort.
2 Thessalonians 1:10 – 12 "When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day. 11 Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: 12 That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ."
2 Thessalonians 2:16 & 17 "Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, 17 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work."
I have a linkIn the show notes below to my website. On my websiteI have an Online Classes and Teaching page. On that page, there's a section on "The comfort of God" that covers many details of the end times, the return of Jesus Christ, and what will happen in the future. For those who believe in Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 1:1 – 13 "Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: 3 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; 5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; 6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: 7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: 8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. 12 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. 13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?"
It is very important to know that Jesus Christ is our Lord. It says that here many times. In understanding that it keeps us from being followers of men, groups, or churches. But looking at the Bible, seeing what Jesus Christ has available to us, and learning how to get it.
1 Corinthians 12:1 "Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant."
1 Corinthians 12:4 – 7 "Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal."
1 Corinthians 12:27 -31 "Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 29 Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? 30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way."
1 Corinthians 13:13 "And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity."
These sections in God's Word show us how the spirit works. Lots of Paul's writings in His Epistles give us lessons on how to operate the holy spirit for our profit.
On my website, on the Online Classes and Teaching page, I have a class titled "Perfect Praise, Prayer, and Worship." It has many details on how to operate in the spirit of God in your life.
1 Corinthians 15:9 & 10 " For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
2 Corinthians 5:17 – 21 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."
May God bless you Abundantly
Steve
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