It is an answer that Paul carefully provides in this Letter (Rom 9:1—11:36). The Letter presents the essence of Paul’s message and his mission. It is regarded as the first formulation of Christian theology.

Apr 11, 2016 · Paul composed this letter to settle the matter once and for all. What does it say? Unlike some of Paul’s other letters, which cover a wide range of themes and topics, the epistle to the Galatians is short and focused.

Mar 7, 2016 · As part of our Letters to the Church series, we’re taking a brief look at each epistle in the New Testament. Our previous entry examined Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus. This week, we look at one of Paul’s most personal letters. [See commentaries on Philippians in the Bible Gateway Store]

In addition, the Corinthian letters offer evidence that Paul recognized his oratorical skills to be less than those of others (1 Cor 2:1-5; 2 Cor 10:10; 11:6). Yet his letters also reveal a man of keen intellect, sensitive nature, infectious spirit, immense vitality, strong determination, and a vast capacity for friendship.

9 I’m not trying to frighten you by my letters. 10 For some say, “Paul’s letters are demanding and forceful, but in person he is weak, and his speeches are worthless!” 11 Those people should realize that our actions when we arrive in person will be as …

The letters of Paul, containing the message of the apostle, were written to meet certain specific situations in particular churches, and are therefore principally pastoral in tone and content. They presuppose the apostle’s evangelistic preaching, but give only sporadic glimpses of its nature and data (1 Cor 15:1-11; 1 Thess 1:5-10).

The perfect tense, written (engegrammene), points to a letter that has been indelibly etched on Paul's heart. Known and read is a rather peculiar order of things until one recognizes the play on words (ginoskomeno kai anaginoskomene).

Feb 23, 2016 · Why do think Paul took the time to write to a church so mired in error? Is Paul’s tone in this letter negative or positive? How does he balance criticism with encouragement, and can you apply his approach to your own relationships? How do you think the Corinthian church reached its grim state?

Apr 4, 2016 · Paul wrote this letter to congratulate the Corinthian church for its reforms and to offer advice for handling difficult situations—but also to defend his own credibility as a Christian minister in the face of criticism from rivals within the congregation.

PHILIPPIANS, LETTER TO THE fĭ lĭp’ ĭ ənz (Φιλιππήσιοι, people of Philippi; see Philippi). A letter written by Paul to the church in the city of Philippi, the first Christian church in the province of Macedonia; the eleventh book in the NT canon. I. Paul and the Philippian church