Epistle
What is an epistle: a church steeple, a letter, or a thistle?
A letter
The book of Romans was written to the church in which city?
Rome
Which church in Macedonia received two letters from Paul?
Thessalonica
One reason Paul wrote was to train Christians in how they should live to please God. How should Christians act according to Ephesians 4:32?
With kindness, love, and forgiveness.
Who received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost?
Disciples
How many epistles did Paul write: 9, 11, or 13?
13
What church in Achaia received two letters from Paul?
Corinth
Paul also sent letters to individual people. Which person did Paul consider a son in the faith: James, Philemon, or Timothy?
Timothy
Paul also wrote about ways Christians should NOT treat each other in Ephesians 4:32. What behaviors are not pleasing to God?
Being hateful, angry, and unforgiving
What is making others suffer mockery or punishment because of their beliefs?
Persecution
Who did Paul write letters to? These were the categories under “To” on the Class Notes.
Churches and individual people.
Which epistle was written to several churches in a region rather than one specific city?
Galatians
Which person was a church leader on the island of Crete: Silvanus, Timothy, or Titus?
Titus
How did Paul encourage the church in Philippi?
He thanked God for them and prayed for them.
Who began persecuting Christians in various towns by hunting them down and arresting them?
Saul/Paul
Who inspired the writing of the epistles that are now part of the Bible?
God
Which church in Macedonia received one letter with encouragement from Paul?
Philippi
Our memory verse, Romans 1:16, is an example of which reason Paul wrote his letters: correction, teaching, or encouragement?
Teaching
Why are Paul’s epistles part of the New Testament?
They are inspired by God.
Who changed from being a persecutor of believers to a believer himself?
Saul/Paul
What did Paul usually call himself in his letters: an apostle of Jesus, a Pharisee, or a sinner?
An apostle of Jesus.
Name one of the churches in Asia that received a letter from Paul
Ephesus, Colossae.
What reason did Paul have to write to the Galatian churches: correction, teaching, or encouragement?
Correction
Besides the people and churches Paul wrote to, who else can benefit from the teaching, correction, and encouragement in Paul’s letters?
ching, correction, and encouragement in Paul’s letters?
What did James say is dead without works?
Faith