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Apocalypse (Revelation)
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6-part summary of the biblical story
100

Three aspects of Paul's letters

  1. Personal: Often address individuals or churches.
  2. Pastoral: Provide guidance and encouragement.
  3. Situational: Address specific issues in communities.
100

James’ definition of true religion

  • Caring for orphans and widows and living a pure, undefiled life.
100

Apocalypse as a literary genre

  • Symbolic, visionary literature revealing divine truths about the present and future.
100

Revelation 21:1-5

New creation, God dwelling with His people.

100

creation-     - israel-         -Church-New Creation

fall, Jesus

200

Format of Paul’s letters (4-part structure)

  1. Opening greeting.
  2. Prayer/Thanksgiving.
  3. Body (main message).
  4. Closing (blessing/benediction).
200

Transformative function of an apocalypse

  • Encourages faithfulness during trials by offering hope and revealing God’s ultimate victory.
200
  • Revelation 22:1-3
  • River of life and healing of the nations.
200

-      -fall-israel-jesus-      -New Creation

creation, church

300

Function of Prayer/Thanksgiving section

  • Sets the tone, reflects gratitude, and introduces themes of the letter.
300

Three things to know about Revelation

Symbolic imagery conveys deep truths, not literal predictions.

Written to persecuted Christians to encourage perseverance.

Central theme: God’s ultimate triumph over evil.

300

Acts 1:8

  • Key verse outlining the structure: Jesus tells His disciples they will be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
300

creation-fall-         -        -       -New Creation

israel, jesus church


400

Categorization of Letters

  • Prison Letters: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon.
  • Pastoral Letters: 1-2 Timothy, Titus.
  • General Letters: James, 1-2 Peter, 1-3 John, Jude.
400

Faith crisis and Revelation

  • Addresses believers' struggles during persecution, offering hope and assurance of God's reign.
400

themes in acts

resistance, overcoming, growth

400

creation-          -israel-jesus-Church-      -

fall, new creation

500

"Dipsuchoi" ("double-minded")

  • Refers to being spiritually unstable or conflicted in faith and loyalty.
500

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