Week 2: God's righteous judgment and justification by faith in Him
Week 2: God's righteous judgment and justification by faith in Him
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Brief introduction about St. Paul
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St. Paul wrote 14 epistles out of the 27 books in the New Testament.
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Known as the Apostle of the Gentiles
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The Lord said to him: "I will send you far from here to the Gentiles" (Acts 22:21)
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Received 4 crowns: martyrdom, purity, apostleship, and righteousness.
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Unmarried: “For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that." 1 Corinth 7:7
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His early preparation for ministry
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Roman Citizen: Born a Roman citizen, enabling safe travel and legal protection.
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Greek education: Born in Tarsus, major center of Greek learning, exposure to Greek philosophy.
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Jewish heritage: Adhering to Jewish law and traditions and studied under Rabbi Gamaliel in Jerusalem
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Missionary trips:
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1st Journey (44 AD, 2 years):
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Asia Minor (Turkey), with Barnabus and St. Mark.
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After this journey, a council is held among the apostles and elders of the church in Jerusalem to determine that the gentile converts need not submit to the Law of Moses regarding circumcision.
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2nd Journey (51 AD, 3 years):
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Mainly in Macedonia (Greece), with Silas and Luke.
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2 Epistles: 1 & 2 Thessalonians.
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3rd Journey (54 AD, 4 years):
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Asia minor and Macedonia
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4 Epistles: Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians.
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4th Journey (Rome):
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8 Epistles: 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, Hebrews.
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Homework
** Servant may add more questions
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- Who does the Lord Jesus Christ favor the most among nations?
a) Jews b) Greeks c) Romans d) none of these - What are the rewards for everyone who does GOOD work? a) glory b) honor c) peace d) all of these
- God is the God of whom? a) Jews only b) Gentiles only c) sinners only d) everyone
- What is God’s judgment based on—outward appearances or the heart?
- What law do Gentiles have in place of the Law of Moses?
- What is more important: physical circumcision or circumcision of the heart?
- Is faith alone enough for salvation?
- Who does the Lord Jesus Christ favor the most among nations?
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