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New New TestamentTestament
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BIL102BIL102Workshop 3Workshop 3
Glenn JohnsonGlenn Johnson
New New TestamentTestament
SurveySurveyDevotion & PrayerDevotion & Prayer
This is a true saying, and This is a true saying, and everyone should believe it: everyone should believe it:
Christ Jesus came into the world Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – and I was the to save sinners – and I was the
worst of them all. worst of them all. But that is why God had mercy But that is why God had mercy
on me, so that Christ Jesus on me, so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime could use me as a prime
example of his great patience example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him they, too, can believe in him
and receive eternal life.and receive eternal life. (1 Tim. 1:15-16)(1 Tim. 1:15-16)
New New TestamentTestament
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QuestionsTonight’sAgenda
PAUL: Knowing the PAUL: Knowing the Man, Knowing the Man, Knowing the
LettersLetters
-One of most vivid voices in NT
-Colorful personality
PAUL: Knowing the PAUL: Knowing the Man, Knowing the Man, Knowing the
LettersLetters
-Comes Across: COMPLEX, FORCEFUL
-Steeped In Judaism
PAUL: Knowing the PAUL: Knowing the Man, Knowing the Man, Knowing the
LettersLetters
-Can Live With CONTRADICTIONS
-A Picture of a Man In TRANSITION
DISCUSSION ZONE: Paul’s Conversion DISCUSSION ZONE: Paul’s Conversion and the Necessity of Salvationand the Necessity of Salvation
-Introduction1.Read Acts 9:1-30 alone
2.Form groups and discuss: a) Did Paul need conversion? B) Major marks of his conversion experience
3.Reconvene as class: share your findings and address: “how is conversion/salvation viewed today”
-Summary
When In….When In….
EPISTLES: Letters, Not Books-Addressed to Specific People/Contexts
-Paul: Intro’s Self as Slave-AMANUENSIS: Paul Used (16:22)
-TO WHOM? Church in Rome-THEME? Justification by God’s Grace through faith
in Jesus
Project Team Project Team In Class In Class ExerciseExercise
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7:30-7:45
Project Team Project Team In Class In Class ExerciseExercise
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7:30-7:45
Sin……MY PRECIOUSSin……MY PRECIOUSWe Loves It…….. We Hates It…..
• Garden/Creation• Garden/Sin
• Separation/Death• Need Salvation
• Punishment• Redemption• Atonement
• Imputed Righteousness
• Free Choice• YOUR STORY?
The Story of The Story of SalvationSalvation
The Story of The Story of SalvationSalvation PAUL AND
FREEDOM
-Freedom From Sin: unto obedience
-Freedom From Law: Good and Holy, but powerless because Spirit frees believers
-Freedom and Responsibility: 1Cor. 8-10; Rom. 14-15
-Freedom In Tension
Distinctive Features: Distinctive Features: ROMANSROMANSContains Some of Most Quoted and Quotable Material In NT
Offers Strikingly Different List of Spiritual Gifts From That Found in 1 Corinthians
Paul Begins and Ends Romans, Like A Set of Bookends, With Attention To the Fact That The Gospel is to Lead People to the Obedience of Faith
Theologically Difficult
…The Way Paul Systematically Presents His Understanding of The Gospel
1 Corinthians Understanding of The Cross
If You had a friend who . . . You would have them read-needed to understand and accept the gospel…………………….………. Romans-was a part of a problem church and neededinsight on how to help turn it around…………………..………….…..1 Corinthians-needed to know they are not alone in being misunderstood and under-appreciated………….………....2 Corinthians-was turning away from Christ and the gospel…………….……….…….Galatians-needed to catch the vision of how important the church is….………Ephesians-wanted to know how to maintain the joy in life even when everything isn't going great………………….………………Philippians-had a limited and shallow view of Christ……………….…………..……Colossians-wanted information on the Second Coming………….…………..1 Thessalonians-wanted more information on the end times………………………2 Thessalonians-was a pastor and needed reminded of the special work he has been called to do………………………………………………..1 Timothy-could benefit from the example of someone who was faithful to the end……………………………………………………2 Timothy-needed reminded of how important it is to do the good thing in every situation……………………………………………….Titus-needed to be forgiving in a particular situation……………………..…..Philemon
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DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF PHILIPPIANS & 2 DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF PHILIPPIANS & 2 TIMOTHY: PhillippiansTIMOTHY: Phillippians
•Philippi: On the road bridging East and West Roman Empire•Written 50-60’s AD•1st Church est. in Europe by Paul•Close/Happy relationship with the church….thriving Xn community…..but there were some problems•Was opposed in Philippi at some point……wider Christian persecution?•Paul prisoner in Rome and he sees his death as the likely outcome (1:20;2:17)
Mamertine Prison: Traditional Place Where Paul/Peter Imprisoned
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF PHILIPPIANS & 2 DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF PHILIPPIANS & 2 TIMOTHY: PhilippiansTIMOTHY: Philippians
•Was the return of Epaphroditus to Philippi who was sent by church to gift Paul….he got ill•Paul writes to give news of his circumstances•Need for unity and peace (see 2 women at odds in 4:2) and there are enemies of the cross (3:18)•He wants to commend the church•Address his opponents….Judaizers? Gnostics? (“preach Christ out of rivalry and envy” and “their god is their stomach”)
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF PHILIPPIANS & 2 DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF PHILIPPIANS & 2 TIMOTHY: PhilippiansTIMOTHY: Philippians
•Philippians is a rarity……a letter to a church of Paul’s own foundation with which he is pleased•Hymn: 2:6-11….controversy over meaning…..clear message to the greatness of X and his condescension to man6 Who, being in very nature[a] God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature[b] of a servant, being made in human likeness.8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross!9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.•Philippians 2:6-11New International Version (NIV)
•Encouragement to Xns who find others preaching in a way they aren’t used to……need for partnership in Gospel (1:5)
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF PHILIPPIANS & 2 DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF PHILIPPIANS & 2 TIMOTHY: 2 TimothyTIMOTHY: 2 Timothy
•Written mid 60’s•Very intimate (1:1-6)•Paul is contemplating his own death (4:6-8)….this is his testamentary charge if you will…..aware his life nearly over•Offers “defense” of faith = “apologia” word used for defense in a law court•Possibly imprisoned in Rome (not the imprisonment in Acts)•Timothy: young Christ follower from Lystra in Asia Minor, son of Gk father and Jewish mom who converted to Xanity (Acts 16:1)…….follows Paul on some of his journeys, knew Hebrew Scriptures from childhood, became Christian by mom and grandmother’s influence before he met Paul•Church had no problem in adopting it into the canon
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF PHILIPPIANS & 2 DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF PHILIPPIANS & 2 TIMOTHY: 2 TimothyTIMOTHY: 2 Timothy
THE OCCASION?•Paul asks Tim to pick up Mark on way to Rome•Time of writing is in connection to Eusebius’ writing that Paul was martyred in 67AD•Presents teaching suitable for continuing life in the world, though it does refer to the “last days” (3:1)
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF PHILIPPIANS & 2 DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF PHILIPPIANS & 2 TIMOTHY: 2 TimothyTIMOTHY: 2 Timothy
•LEADERSHIP: pictures Tim as responsible for group of churches and for preserving them from the destructive influences from without and the dissenters from within…..endurance is the key quality of a leader
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF PHILIPPIANS & 2 DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF PHILIPPIANS & 2 TIMOTHY: 2 TimothyTIMOTHY: 2 Timothy
•MARTYRDOM: we live quite comfortably and secure in our Christian world for the most part…..1988 Aust. Church Record=330,000 per year martyred……
•Martyrdom was newsworthy recently when ISIS purportedly killed several Coptic (native Egyptian Xns, where Xanity used to be major religion in Egypt from 400-800 AD until Muslim conquest in mid 10th century)
•Martyrdom is more common than we realize
•How are we to approach our attempts to follow Jesus in the light of a collapsing empire such as we are in?....Cost of discipleship may be great
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DISCUSSION ZONE: Servant DISCUSSION ZONE: Servant LeadershipLeadership
•While 2 Timothy does not mention the specific term “service,” much of book is made up of Paul’s reflection on his own life’s work and advice to Timothy for how to serve his church. Look at 2 Timothy 2:24:
2 Timothy 2:24New International Version (NIV)24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.
•Discuss the passage in order draw some lessons about service from Paul’s letters. Describe your own thoughts on leadership and conflict regarding those who are difficult to serve/love. Reflect on what you can learn personally from this point of service in Paul’s letters. Focus on:
• What instance do you have of a conflict that took servant leadership to resolve?
• What does being peaceable have to do with servant leadership?
Distinctive Distinctive Features: Features:
1 Corinthians1 Corinthians-Most problem-centered
church we know of in the New Testament
-Most spiritually gifted church we know of in the
New Testament. -The Corinthian letter reads like it came straight out of
a contemporary newspaper -One of the great literary masterpieces of all time is
found in this letter…..1 Corinthians 13
Corinthian Problems Paul Addressed: Corinthian Problems Paul Addressed: Hypocrisy or Not?Hypocrisy or Not?
-Skim Chapters/Chapter Headings
-Identify Specific Problems Paul Addressed
-We’ll List On Board As A Class and Discusss
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CURRENT WS 3CURRENT WS 3-Questions on previous?-Questions on previous?-Successful uploading…-Successful uploading…-Problems? Email in Word…-Problems? Email in Word…-I prefer Sample Journal -I prefer Sample Journal FormatFormat
DISCUSSION WS 3…DISCUSSION WS 3…DISCUSSION PREPPING FOR WS 4DISCUSSION PREPPING FOR WS 4
-4.1 Analyze “Life” and “Love” and tie it into -4.1 Analyze “Life” and “Love” and tie it into salvationsalvation
--4.3 on Changing the World, according to John4.3 on Changing the World, according to John
FOR WS 4FOR WS 4-Hebrews – Jude -Hebrews – Jude
-John’s letters-John’s letters
-Read John; 1 John-Read John; 1 John
-Read Ch. 25, 26, 52in text book-Read Ch. 25, 26, 52in text book
-Church Service Report (3.4 Dropbox)-Church Service Report (3.4 Dropbox)
Review: FinalReview: Final•Silent Years between OT and NT (400yrs)•Alexander the Great: Master of MidEast (334bc)•Hellenism•Roman Empire: how it helped Xanity spread•Distinctions between 4 Gospels•Sermon on Mount: literary style; what it speaks to in gen.•Process by which we acquired 27 books of NT•9 Distinctive Features of Acts (from Lecture)•Peter At Pentecost: His Preaching (Acts 2:14-40); Who was he referencing/quoting? Why? What made this sermon important with regard to what was happening before their very eyes?•Place the importance of the book of Acts in the context of the Church as a whole. (Why is it significant? How does the early Church compare with the Church of today?)•What was Paul’s personal background?•Be able to discuss the way Paul handled the Law in his writings (i.e., did he “do away” with it?)•Know: atonement; justification; salvation•Some of the problems in the Corinthian church and how Paul handled them•General characteristics of Romans
For Workshop 4For Workshop 4
-Read textual portions of Hebrews, James, -Read textual portions of Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter and 1 John in the Life 1 Peter, 2 Peter and 1 John in the Life
Application BibleApplication Bible
-Read Ch. 51 in your text-Read Ch. 51 in your text
-Turn in NT Book Overview or Field Project -Turn in NT Book Overview or Field Project ReportReport
-Quiz over material covered in WS3-Quiz over material covered in WS3
IF: You Are Doing A NT Book IF: You Are Doing A NT Book Overview..Overview..
1.1. Write at least 3 questions which relate to your study of a Write at least 3 questions which relate to your study of a particular NT book. These questions should reveal that particular NT book. These questions should reveal that
you’ve wrestled with some of the issues in the book. It is you’ve wrestled with some of the issues in the book. It is not required that the questions be answered.not required that the questions be answered.
2.2. Discuss briefly (200-300 words) one of the major themes Discuss briefly (200-300 words) one of the major themes of the book describing what the author was saying about of the book describing what the author was saying about
the particular topic. For example, Paul discusses the the particular topic. For example, Paul discusses the importance of the resurrection in 1 Corinthians. What importance of the resurrection in 1 Corinthians. What were the main points he was trying to get across to his were the main points he was trying to get across to his
readers concerning this subject?readers concerning this subject?3.3. List at least three ways that the teaching in the selected List at least three ways that the teaching in the selected
book can be applied in our society or in your personal book can be applied in our society or in your personal life.life.
IF: You Are Doing A NT Field IF: You Are Doing A NT Field Project..Project..
1.1. Attend the church of your choice and complete the Attend the church of your choice and complete the church analysis worksheet (included in the Student church analysis worksheet (included in the Student
Supplementals section) listing every Scripture that was Supplementals section) listing every Scripture that was used during the entire worship service ( you do have the used during the entire worship service ( you do have the
option to forego the analysis worksheet ONLY IF you option to forego the analysis worksheet ONLY IF you include that material in your 1 page report).include that material in your 1 page report).
2.2. You will select on NT Scripture (or OT if no NT references You will select on NT Scripture (or OT if no NT references were used) that meant the most to you personally and were used) that meant the most to you personally and
write a 1-page (couple of short paragraphs) telling what write a 1-page (couple of short paragraphs) telling what it was and how it was personally meaningful.it was and how it was personally meaningful.
3.3. Name the church attended and secure the signature of a Name the church attended and secure the signature of a pastor or key lay leader to verify your attendance.pastor or key lay leader to verify your attendance.
ADDITIONALLY….ADDITIONALLY….For the NEW TESTAMENT BOOK OVERVIEW:For the NEW TESTAMENT BOOK OVERVIEW:
-Be sure you identify in your paper only 1 major theme upon which you -Be sure you identify in your paper only 1 major theme upon which you want to focus.want to focus.-Be sure to form 2-3 questions related to/flowing from that theme that -Be sure to form 2-3 questions related to/flowing from that theme that indicates your understanding of the theme.indicates your understanding of the theme.-Be sure to offer 2-3 points of application stated specifically or in -Be sure to offer 2-3 points of application stated specifically or in concrete terms as to how they relate to individuals or society and how concrete terms as to how they relate to individuals or society and how these application points would help promote Christ-centered living.these application points would help promote Christ-centered living.
This outline might be helpful:This outline might be helpful:
A. The 1 major theme of this book______________A. The 1 major theme of this book______________B. My 2-3 questions BASED on this major theme:B. My 2-3 questions BASED on this major theme: 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3.C. My 2-3 Points of Application would be:C. My 2-3 Points of Application would be: 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3.
ADDITIONALLYADDITIONALLY….….For the FIELD REPORT:For the FIELD REPORT:
In addition to the sheet that most of you turned in (of those of you who In addition to the sheet that most of you turned in (of those of you who did the Field Report), future Field Reports will need to include a 1 page did the Field Report), future Field Reports will need to include a 1 page paper (a few paragraphs to better substantiate the project findings), as paper (a few paragraphs to better substantiate the project findings), as stated in the Guide. (I know some of you had questions about this and I stated in the Guide. (I know some of you had questions about this and I indicated that for this first Field Report, just the information sheet indicated that for this first Field Report, just the information sheet would be enough).would be enough).
You also may have the option to not turn in that information sheet, AS You also may have the option to not turn in that information sheet, AS LONG AS your paper includes the necessary information from the sheet. LONG AS your paper includes the necessary information from the sheet. To sum it all up, here are the guidelines for the Field Project paper:To sum it all up, here are the guidelines for the Field Project paper:
(1) Give the name and location of the church, as well as the day and (1) Give the name and location of the church, as well as the day and time of the service you attended.time of the service you attended.(2) Record all of the Scriptures used during the service and indicate in (2) Record all of the Scriptures used during the service and indicate in what part of the service they were used. If possible, indicate in what what part of the service they were used. If possible, indicate in what version of the Bible the Scriptures were read.version of the Bible the Scriptures were read.(3) Describe how the service unfolded and how it affected you (3) Describe how the service unfolded and how it affected you personally. Indicate the extent to which it did, or did not, touch your personally. Indicate the extent to which it did, or did not, touch your intellect (did you learn anything?), emotions (were you moved intellect (did you learn anything?), emotions (were you moved emotionally?), or will (did you decided to do anything differently in your emotionally?), or will (did you decided to do anything differently in your life?).life?).(4) Select the one New Testament Scripture that had the most meaning (4) Select the one New Testament Scripture that had the most meaning or interest to you. Put in your own words what that Scripture was about or interest to you. Put in your own words what that Scripture was about and tell why, specifically, it was meaningful to you. If no New Testament and tell why, specifically, it was meaningful to you. If no New Testament passage was used in the service, select an Old Testament passage.passage was used in the service, select an Old Testament passage.
Project Team Project Team In Class In Class ExerciseExercise
“NOTABLE QUOTES IN PAUL’S WRITINGS”
1. Break Into PT Groups2. Work on the Worksheet “Notable Quotes In Paul’s
Writings”3. Pick out 2 Most Notable Quotes in Each Section or
Category (6:50-7:15)4. Reconvene as a Class For PT
To:-Take 1 Category At A Time
-Take Turns To Speak to Choice & Why (7:15-7:30)
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FROM BOOK OVERVIEW/FIELD REPORT
-Anonymous-One Question or One
Observation of Significance-Take 5 Minutes To Write
Question-Fold In Half
FREE FREE WRITING WRITING EXERCISEEXERCISE8:20-8:258:20-8:25
-Write Openly About Where You See
Yourself in the Story of Salvation According
To Romans-What Changes, If
Any, Would You Make To Get to Where You
Want To Be?-Turn In…Points Only On Participation, Not
Content
PROJECT TEAM EXERCISE
“Corinthian-Sized Problems & Paul’s Handling of
Them”
-9:00-9:10 Do Worksheet “Paul’s Handling of
Church’s Problems In Corinth”
-9:10-9:20 Informal Presentation of Findings
to Class
1 Corinthians Understanding of The
Cross
1 Cor. 1:18-2:5
-Foolishness & Power
Review: Quiz #3 for Workshop 4Review: Quiz #3 for Workshop 4-Quiz 4-From readings in Ch. 36, 37-I would know:-Where Paul was from-who his ministry was directed towards-what was Paul before converting?-where was Paul converted?-how many missionary journeys in Acts-who put Paul to death-NT arrangement of Pauls writings-what his first letter was-Corinthian church…
-what are the pastoral epistles-what did he write from prison-what kind of love did Paul have for Timothy-how did Paul typically begin his letters-whether Xns are under the law or not according to Paul-atonement-salvation-justification by faith-what was Paul trying to do to the Law?-later Christians thought of the Law in two parts….