New Testament Warm-Ups: Answers 17-27
Earlier today I started posting the answers to the New Testament Warm-Up questions. Here is the next set of answers…
17. What books appear in the Bible after Acts of the Apostles?
The 9 epistles sent by St. Paul to different Christian communities.
18. How are these epistles arranged?
They are arranged roughly in order of length, from the longest to the shortest.
19. What are the names of the cities/communities to which Paul writes?
Romans (City of Rome)
1 & 2 Corinthians (City of Corinth)
Galatians (The region of Galatia)
Ephesians (City of Ephesus)
Philippians (City of Philippi)
Colossians (City of Colossae)
1 & 2 Thessalonians (City of Thessalonica)
20. From where did Paul write the epistle to the Philippians?
He wrote it from prison (or while under house arrest).
21. What city was he in most likely at the time?
Rome.
22. Why did Paul write his letter to the Philippians?
Paul’s primary purpose in writing this letter was to thank the Philippians for the “gift” they sent him (probably money), which they sent to him upon hearing of his incarceration.
23. Who probably delivered this letter for Paul?
A man by the name of “Epaphroditus”. This man was the emissary from the Philippian congregation. He was quite sick and near death during his time with Paul.
24. What are the main themes of the letter to the Philippians?
Joy, regardless of the circumstances, through Jesus Christ.
25. What Christian hymn does Paul quote in the letter in Chapter 2?
He quotes the song known as “The Carmen Christi” (Latin for “hymn of Christ”): “Though he was in the form of God…”
26. What is the main theme behind the letters to the Thessalonians?
Christ’s Second Coming.
27. What claim-to-fame do the Thessalonian letter have?
It was most likely the first piece of the New Testament to ever be written.
I’ll post some more answers tomorrow. Happy Lord’s Day!
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