The Non-Pauline Epistles Analysis

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“The Non-Pauline Epistles (Pp.405-489)” The author, Irving L. Jensen states in his book “The Survey of the New Testament,” that in the New Testament canon, the last eight epistles are known as the “Non-Pauline Epistles,” except for Hebrews. These epistles make-up ten percent of the New Testament books, which complement the Christian truths in the thirteen Pauline Epistles. However, Paul is not the author and there is no clear authorship from Hebrews to Jude. Nonetheless, the benefits that I received from this reading is very informative (Jensen 405-406). Thus, it seems that Paul might be the author of Hebrews, he writes to the people about considering Jesus as their Savior. In doing so, he gives warnings and exhortation. Meaning, giving warnings of suffering for turning away from God (Sin), as well as, exhortations to appeal positive encouragement also incentives to press forward as Christians. Therefore, Hebrews has five warning sections: a. Take heed-(2: 1-4); b. Do not miss the rest-(3:7-4:13); c. Beware sloth and apostasy-(5:11-6:20); d. Beware willful sinning-(10:26-31); e. Beware disobeying Christ-(12:25-29). Another key point I believe is the greatness of Christ and/or His superiority (exhortation). This is my favorite part of Hebrews considering we have such a high priest. The author …show more content…

In the New Testament only two books are accredited to the author Peter by name. Therefore, 1 Peter teaches on various doctrines also the Christian life and responsibilities. Still, the author seems to be attentive to the suffering of persecution for one’s faith, as well as being ambassadors of Christ. It seems that 2 Peter’s message to the people warned of the danger of false teachers that the Lord Himself spoke of. 2 Peter attentiveness was also on these dangers of false teaching facing the church (Jensen

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