Introducing the Epistles and Revelation: Their Setting and Message (NT222) explores the biblical books of Romans through Revelation, giving particular attention to their historical setting and culture. The strategy for discussing these books centers around reading each NT letter as it would have sounded to a first-century audience. In addition to providing an overview of each book, the course discusses topics such as authorship, audience, theology, major themes, presenting problems, and pastoral strategies in depth.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
3m
Our Scripture Is Somebody Else’s Mail
5m
Paul’s Letter to the Galatians
Introducing Paul the Persecutor
7m
Introducing Paul the Preacher
3m
Introduction to the Galatian Church
8m
Gospel of the Rivals
6m
Paul’s Goal for His Converts
8m
Who Are You Going to Trust?
7m
Life in the Spirit
6m
The Thessalonian Letters
The Situation in Thessalonica
8m
Timothy’s Visit
4m
Insulating the Converts from Social Shame
8m
Affirming the Christian’s Honor
8m
Answering the Converts’ Questions
3m
Authorship of 2 Thessalonians
6m
Paul’s Goals in 2 Thessalonians
6m
Paul and the Thessalonians: Continued Ministry and Reflections
4m
The Corinthian Letters
The City of Corinth
8m
The History of Paul’s Relationship with the Corinthians
6m
Second Corinthians: One Letter or Many?
5m
Pastoral Issues of 1 Corinthians: Part 1
7m
Pastoral Issues of 1 Corinthians: Part 2
3m
Paul’s Reflections on Ministry
5m
Paul on Stewardship
4m
Did 2 Corinthians Work?
3m
The Letter to the Romans
Introducing Paul’s Letter to the Romans
5m
Romans 1–8 as Pastoral Word
7m
Romans 9–15 as Pastoral Word
7m
Paul’s Personal Goals for Romans
7m
Suggestions for Further Exploration
7m
Philemon, Colossians, and Ephesians
The Story behind Philemon
7m
Paul’s Goals for Philemon
5m
Paul’s Strategy in Philemon
9m
The Problem in Colossae
8m
Paul’s Goals for Colossians
8m
Authorship of Colossians
8m
Colossians as an Authentic Pauline Letter
4m
Authorship of Ephesians
7m
Situation behind Ephesians
6m
Central Theme of Ephesians
4m
Contributions of Colossians and Ephesians
8m
The Letter to the Philippians
Paul’s Relationship with the Philippians
9m
Paul’s Location in Philippians
5m
One Letter or Several?
7m
The Reason for Philippians
8m
Paul’s Strategy in Philippians
10m
Letters to Paul’s Delegates: Timothy and Titus
The Implied Setting of the Pastoral Letters
10m
The Question of Authenticity: Part 1
9m
The Question of Authenticity: Part 2
6m
The Question of Authenticity: Part 3
6m
The Question of Authenticity: Part 4
4m
Principal Emphases of the Pastoral Epistles: Part 1
8m
Principal Emphases of the Pastoral Epistles: Part 2
4m
Ongoing Challenge of the Pastorals
9m
The Letter “To the Hebrews”
Introduction to Hebrews and Its Audience
9m
Addressees’ Background and Presenting Challenges
11m
Who Wrote Hebrews?
11m
The Pastoral Strategy of Hebrews
8m
Despising Shame: Exemplars of the Faith
10m
Reinterpreting Experiences of Disgrace
10m
Nurturing a Supportive Faith Community
8m
Responding to Divine Grace with Appropriate Gratitude: Part 1
8m
Responding to Divine Grace with Appropriate Gratitude: Part 2