Testament, namely 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus form a distinct group known as the Pastoral Epistles. They are among the group of letters of Apostle Paul’s parting counsel addressed to his protégé, Timothy and Titus whom he has left in charge of the churches. Timothy was left to have oversight of the church in Ephesus while Titus was entrusted the care of the churches in the island of Crete. The Pastoral Epistles contain Paul’s pastoral theology as well as his principles of church governance. It served
receiving it will be analyzed along with each verse of the text. An application of the passage to our lives will also be given to further uncover the meaning of the passage. Authorship Many claim the author of the book of Ephesians to be Paul, however, that is still widely debated. For the scholars who doubt Pauline authorship, they believe that the
There are many epistles in the Christian bible that scholars consider to be pseudonymous. Pseudonymous is when an individual creates new work and gives the credit of the piece to someone with authority. One particular set of letters, the letter to the Ephesians, has sparked a debate between scholars over the authorship of the letter. In the past there was no question about the authorship of the epistle to Ephesians. Scholars originally believed the letter was written by Paul. The letter begins by
else. The thirteen letters known as the Pauline Epistles generally accredited to him. The Pauline Epistles include Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. These letters and writings are typically ascribed to Paul but many scholars argue that a few of them may possibly have been written by other authors. The authorship of the Pastoral Epistles, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus, is disputed
the apostle, Paul. Even though 1 Thessalonians is an undisputed work of Paul, scholars are divided on the authenticity of authorship of 2 Thessalonians. Many scholars believe that 2 Thessalonians is a pseudepigrapha. However, its acceptance into the canon, the eschatological theme, and its similarity in context to 1 Thessalonians supports authenticity of the Pauline authorship. 2 Thessalonians’ installation in the Marcion’s canon and the Muratorian canon confirms its authenticity because this shows
“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
Introduction The essay endeavours interpret 1 Peter 1:1-10 with regard to the social location, literary characteristics and the reception of the text. The hermeneutical process serves as point of departure and provides the framework wherein the text is interpreted. 1 Peter 1:1-10, New Revised Standard Version Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen and destined by God the Father and sanctified
resurrection of Christ. In essence, Paul’s prayer consists of three parts: thanksgiving, petitions, and praise. Authorship, Date, and Purpose The text names Apostle Paul as the author (Eph. 1:1). Although the text is clear, some scholars have questioned Pauline authorship; however, these claims are insufficient in comparison to the claims of the text and the general acceptance of Pauline
the ninth book of the New Testament in the Bible. It is one of the ten Pauline books, and there are three more books that are possibly Pauline. Galatians is one the Pauline letters that has little debate of authorship attributing it to Paul. "In the long period of critical studies in the New Testament there have been very few who have questioned the Pauline authorship of this epistle" (Guthrie, 1). Scholars of the Pauline writings have divided them into the following categories: (1) those unquestionably
. INTRODUCTION The book of Hebrews is hailed by many scholars particularly for its Christology. The authorship of this great has been a complex puzzle that scholars are yet to provide the needed solution. Roger Haln confirmed the above when he said “The literary form of the book is uncertain. The author and time of writing are unknown. The logic and flow of thought are unusual for most modern people.” Some scholars even call Hebrews as a delight for the person who enjoys puzzles. The rhetorical
knowledge of the apostolic work of Paul comes first from the Book of Acts. The epistles written by Paul serve to further our knowledge of his mission. These letters were written to churches that he had founded or churches that were known to him. Luke’s account of Paul introduces us to the basic facts about this important biblical figure. A more complete understanding of Paul’s journeys can be gleaned from his letters. These epistles were written almost at the time they occurred and they comprise some of
- Author: Paul writing from prison in Rome is what most scholars agree upon as clearly the letter itself comes from him (1:1). Additionally, the writings of the early church fathers attest to Pauline authorship (Walvoord & Zuck, 1984). There are indubitable echoes of the epistle in Polycarp’s Letter to the Philippians, with earlier allusions in the letters of Ignatius and Clement (Martin, 2009). The letter itself was comprised of 221 lines by ancient line count (stichoi) in each (McRay, 2003)
Introduction Analysis of biblical writings has helped us to better understand the challenges and mysteries of scripture. In studying Ephesians 1: 15-23, research will help us draw out the bigger picture of what the writer intends to convey in his message. This passage is a prayer of thanksgiving and intercession in which Paul expresses gratitude to God upon hearing of the Ephesians “faith in the Lord Jesus and love toward all the saints” (1: 15 NRSV). This leads Paul to pray intensively that the
Paul’s first transcribed missionary journey ended with the Council of Jerusalem, which as a result, allowed a widespread conversion of Gentiles to the new Christendom. Paul, Barnabas, John and Mark’s preached the Gospel in areas that AGAPE Bible Study says were “Cyprus, Antioch in Pisidia, Iconium, Lystra, Derbe, and Antioch” (http://www.agapebiblestudy.com/ 1998). This journey witnessed the Apostles travel a staggering 2250 kilometers around Asia minor, Syria and Cyprus. Once they returned back
form and doctrinal emphases, as compared to other known Pauline writings, to substantiate their claim. Based on this argument many believe the pastorals to be written under pseudonymity, meaning some later follower wrote these letters and attributed them to the apostle. While pseudonymity was more commonplace in the Gospels and the apocalypses, letters written in this way are very rare. If one were to take the position that the pastoral epistles were written by anyone but Paul, a more likely scenario
The epistle of James (named after its author, just like other epistles) addresses the Jewish believers that are scattered abroad as seen in James 1:1. Other than the authorship of this epistle, its apostolic credentials, the main reason of dispute in regards to its canonicity is the fact that James addresses works and its relationship with faith. With Paul’s teachings that focused on salvation that rest on grace alone and that which is gained without works, James here tries to give a lot of significance
beings in their collective predicament and which is, as in 1:17, primarily a saving power available to all who have faith in and respond to Jesus Christ (Ziesler, 1989). It is therefore against this background that this essay will attempt to discuss Pauline doctrine of justification by faith as understood by scholars like Ziesler, Barclay, Kasemann, Lo and Heinecken and to highlight where relevant differences in their perceptions of the doctrine. In its latter part, this essay will take issue with contentions