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Titus

Author

Paul

Titus was his “trouble-shooter” in the ministry

Characteristics

References to many of the major doctrines of the Christian faith are made in this letter, including

1:1 election

2:13 the deity of Christ

2:5 inspiration

2:13 the second coming of Christ

2:14 substitutionary atonement

3:5 regeneration

3:7 justification

2. There is an emphasis on “good works,” (1:16;2:7;2:11-14;3:1;3:4-7;3:8), as similar to 1 Timothy

3. Paul give Titus further instruction for strengthening the church at Crete. This included:

Picking qualified elders

Rebuking false teachers

Teaching and exhibiting sound doctrine in relation to proper Christian domestic behavior

Correcting moral laxity while properly encouraging good works with respect to God’s grace

Establishing proper relationships with the unsaved, especially civil authorities

Using church discipline

Outline

Directors for the Church in the World (1)

Doctrine for the church in the World (2)

Deeds for the church in the world (3)

Philemon

Author

Paul

He led Philemon to Christ

At this time he is an aged missionary and theologian

Characteristics

The doctrine of imputation is clearly illustrated in this letter

Insights are given as to how first century Christians dealt with the issue of slavery

Outline

Praise of Philemon 1-9

Plea for Onesimus 10-25

4 principles of slavery

Christian slaves and masters were in Christ (Gal.3:23)

Christian masters should treat their slaves as a brother in Christ once a slave has accepted Christ (1:16)

Christian slaves were to work deligently as for he Lord. (Eph.6:5-8, Col.3:22-25)

Christian master were to treat their slaves justly and fairly, remembering their accountability to their master in heaven

Hebrews

Author

Unknown

Most likely it was not Paul

In church history, other suggestions for the author have included Barnabus, Clement of Rome, Luke, Silvanus, Philip the Evangelist, Priscilla, and Apollos.

Recipients

Jewish converts in a mixed church (believers and unbelievers)

It appears that the recipients has been introduced to Christ (2:1-4)

There are some who are turning away from Christ

They are being persecuted

Immature in their faith

Characteristics

This epistle presents the doctrine of the priesthood of Christ, including, His present ministry of intercession 2:17-18

This book has six warning passages (2:1-4; 3:7-9; 4:11-12; 5:11-6:9; 10:26-39; 12:18-29) they are passages in which the reactors are sternly warned not to turn away from Christ

3. The author gives several hortatory commands by the use of “let us…”

4. A key word in this book is “better/perfect” used thirteen times to impress upon the reader the superiority of the believer’s position in Christ (1:4;6:9;7:7, 19,22;8:6 (2x); 9:23;10:34; 11:16, 35,40).

5. The “Faith Hall of Fame” can be found in Heb.11

6. The book in rich in its use of the Old Testament, with at least 80 direct references from it

7. The idea of Kingdom receives considerable treatment in the book under such different terms as “kingdom (1:8); “the world to come” (2:5); “God’s house” (3:5); “rest” (3:1); “Sabbath rest” (4:8-9); “what has been promised” (6:12); “a better hope” (7:19); “the city which has foundations (11:10,16); “a home land” (11:14); “a heavenly country” (11:16); “Mount Zion,” “the city of the living God,” “the heavenly Jerusalem,” “the innumerable company of angels…” (12:22-24); “a kingdom which cannot be shaken” (12:28), “the city to come” (13:14)

Types of address

The author confirms these Hebrews Christians in their faith in Christ

The author comforts the Hebrews in their trials and sufferings

The author cautiousness the Hebrews about the danger of apostasy

Apostate

Is one who once professed to be a Christian, and then renounces that profession; a lifestyle of denial; giving evidence of being an unbeliever

Outline

The superior person of Christ the high priest over old covenant mediators (1:1-4:13)

The superior work (ministry) of Christ the high priest over the levitical system (4:14-10:18)

The superior life of faith (10:19-13:20) based on the superior high priest hood of Christ

Benediction and concluding acknowledgement (13:20-25)

Key Verse

1:1-4

12:1-2

12:25

James

Half brother of Jesus

Characteristics

James was most likely the first book written in the New Testament. (It is also a good first book for a new Christian to read).

James liked to use Old Testament characters as illustrations, (Abraham 2:21, Isaac 2:21, Rahab 2:25, Job 5:11, and Elijah 5:17).

3. Many metaphors and similes are made from references to nature or daily activities of man

4. There is a “brotherly” tone to this epistle; the word “brethren” is used 19 times.

5. Literary dependence on the sermon on the mount

Outline

I. Theme: Tests of a Living Faith 1:2-18

II. Six Tests of a Living Faith 1:19-5:20

“Faith is tested by its…)

Response to the Word of God 1:19-27

Reaction to partiality 2:1-13

Production of good works 2:14-26

Production of self-control 3:1-18

Reaction to the worldliness 4:1-5:12

Resorting to prayer 5:13-18

Recourse towards sinning brethren 5:19-20