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Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey
Chapter 20
- What are three key features of the city of Ephesus?
- Why might Paul place so much emphasis on the power and supremacy of Christ in the Ephesian letter?
- Who are the three enemies addressed in Philippians?
- What are two key assertions about Christ in Colossians 1:15-20?
- What are two features of the Colossian heresy?
- Describe the relationships among Philemon, Onesimus, and Paul?
Chapter 21
- What are three key features of the city of Thessalonica
- What are four ways Paul encourages the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians?
- What are the major purposes of 2 Thessalonians?
- What are the major reasons for writing 1 Timothy?
- What are the major reasons for writing 2 Timothy?
- What are the major reasons for writing Titus
References:
Elwell, W. A., & Yarbrough, R. W. (2013). Encountering the New Testament: A historical and theological survey (3rd ed.). Grand Rapids: MI. Baker Academic.
