The intention of this exercise is for the students to explore these aspects of Paul’s Epistlesfirst by reading the epistles, and then using outside sources. Follow these guidelines:
Worksheet for Reading Paul’s Epistles
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Epistle Name
Destination
Origin / Place of Writing
Date of Writing
Background / Occasion Paul’s relationship with the recipients, circumstances of the writing, etc.
Purpose for the epistle stated by Paul in this epistle (include Scripture reference)
Purpose as suggested by commentators
Brief Outline of Epistle (at least one point per chapter)
Theological significance regarding the key concepts of the Church, and/or the Body of Christ (include Scripture references)
Major Themes (in this epistle) (include Scripture references)
Minor Themes (in this epistle) (include Scripture references)
What themes in this epistle correlate with themes in other epistles?
Other notes and comments