6. Early Church Letters

Romans The Gift of Righteousness Doctrine and Behavior.

1st Corinthians Transformed Lives Divisions, Sexual misconduct, Questions.

2nd Corinthians Paul's Defense Paul's character, Collection for the saints, Paul's credentials.

Galatians The Gospel of Grace Biographical explanation, Doctrinal exposition, Practical application.

Ephesians The Church Body Christian privileges and responsibilities.

Philip-pians Joy in the Midst of Trouble Afflictions, Humility, Knowledge, Peace.

Colos-sians Christ is Supreme What Christ did for us, What Christ does thru us.

1st Thes-salonians Encourage-ment Thessalonians history, Looking to the future.

2nd Thes-salonians Comfort and Correction Persecutions, the Day of the Lord, Exhortations.

1st Timothy Leadership Manual False doctrine, Proper worship, False teachers, Duties to others, Proper motives.

2nd Timothy Spiritual War Persevere in present testings, Persevere in future testings.

Titus Running the Church Appoint elders, Set things in order.

Philemon Return of a Slave A Prayer, a Petition, a Promise.

Hebrews The Superiority of Christ Superiority of Christ's person, Superiority of Christ's work, the Christian walk.

James Working Faith The Development, Works, and Power of Faith.

1st Peter Response to Suffering Holiness, Harmony, Humility

2nd Peter Problems with Defectors Holiness, Heresy, Hope.

1st John Fellowship Basis of fellowship, Behavior of fellowship.

2nd John Walking in Truth Practice the truth, Protect the truth.

3rd John Hospitality Gratitude to Gaius, Dangers of Diotrephes.

Jude Contend for the Faith Description of false teachers, Defense against false teachers.

Revelation The Culmination of History Jesus, Seven churches, Seals, Trumpets, Bowls, the Millennium, the Final State.

Letters of the early church, including the book of Revelation. Except for Revelation, the titles are based on either the author or the people addressed. Each title above will lead to more detail on that book.

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