New Testament Survey

NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY

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INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT TESTAMENT

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THE BOOK OF MATTHEW

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THE BOOK OF MARK

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THE BOOK OF LUKE

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THE BOOK OF JOHN

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THE BOOK OF ACTS

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THE BOOK OF ROMANS

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THE BOOK OF FIRST CORINTHIANS

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THE BOOK OF SECOND CORINTHIANS

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THE BOOK OF GALATIANS GALATIANS

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THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS

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THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS

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THE BOOK OF COLOSSIANS

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THE BOOK OF FIRST THESSALONIANS

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THE BOOK OF SECOND THESSALONIANS

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THE BOOK OF FIRST TIMOTHY

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THE BOOK OF SECOND TIMOTHY

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THE BOOK OF TITUS

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THE BOOK OF PHILEMON

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THE BOOK OF HEBREWS HEBREWS

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THE BOOK OF JAMES

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THE BOOK OF FIRST PETER

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THE BOOK OF SECOND PETER

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THE BOOK OF FIRST JOHN

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THE BOOK OF SECOND JOHN

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THE BOOK OF THIRD JOHN

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THE BOOK OF JUDE

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THE BOOK OF REVELATION REVELATION

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INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAM TESTAMENT ENT

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NEW NEW TEST TESTAM AMEN ENT T OVE OVER RVIEW VIEW

A. It naturally naturally divides divides itself. itself. (Matthew (Matthew 1:21-23, 1:21-23, 2:16-18, 4:13-14) 4:13-14) B. The dominating dominating idea of the New Testament estament is fulfillment is fulfillment . C. Records the initiation initiation of Christ’s Christ’s public ministry ministry.. (Matthew 3:15; Mark 3:15; Luke 4:21) 1. All this this is happeni happening ng to to fulfi fulfill. ll. 2. The disciples disciples had had found the the Anointed Anointed One One they had had read about in the Old Testament. estament. 3. The Christ Christ of the the New Testam Testament ent is the the answer to to the Old Testament. estament. D. Without Without the the New Testam Testament ent the bible bible is a book of of – 1. Unexpl Unexplain ained ed Cerem Ceremoni onies. es. (5 (5 books books of law) law) 2. Unachi Unachieved eved Purpo Purposes ses.. (12 histor historica icall books) books) 3. Unappea Unappeased sed Longi Longings ngs.. (5 books books of of poetry poetry)) 4. Unfulf Unfulfill illed ed Prophec Prophecies ies.. (17 books books of prophec prophecy) y) E. The new complet completes es the old. old.

FO R PASTORAL EPISTLES TIMOTHY – PHILEMON NI E

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CHRI TIAN CHURCH

HEBREW

PISTLES

CHURCH

HRISTIAN PISTLES

THE OMANS – II R OMANS – II THESSALONI

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EVELATION HEBREWS – R – R EVELATION

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BEGINS WITH A GREAT DOCTRINAL TREATISE

BEGINS WITH A GREAT DOCTRINAL TREATISE

OF GOD

FI E HISTORIC

THE MATTHEW

L BOOKS

MARK

LUKE

THE ACTS OF

HE APOSTLES

THE FOU DATION TION

T E NEW TESTAMENT TESTAMENT FORMS A ARCHWA ARCHWAY OF WRITTEN TRUT TRUT H

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THE THE GO GOSP SPEL EL RECO RECORD RDS S

A. Why are there there four gospel records? records? 1. For co conte ntent – a) The four records records give give us a full full descriptio description n of Christ Christ that is is complete complete and heart heart satisfying. b) To show four diffe different rent portraits portraits of Christ Christ.. [As seen in Ezekiel] Ezekiel] c) More than than one view view of Christ Christ is is needed to express express His His true nature. nature. 2. For For comm commun unic icat atio ion n – a) They are directed directed toward different different audiences. audiences. b) To specific specific people people groups groups and to all people people as a whole. 3. For clar clarit ity y – a) Though each each record record may stand alone alone together together they clarif clarify y and complete complete one one another. 4. For For con confi firm rmat atio ion n – a) These records records are four four independent independent witnesses witnesses verify verifying ing the same truths truths without without contradictions. 5. For quan quanttity ity – 1) Half Half of the New Testamen estament. t. 1)

Emph Emphas asis is is is plac placed ed on on the the gosp gospel el reco record rds. s.

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89 cha chapt pter er fro from m Matt Matthe hew w thro throug ugh h John. John.

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4 chapt chapter erss deal deal wit with h Chri Christ st’’s 30 yea years rs..

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85 cha chapt pter erss deal deal wit with h the the last last 3 year years. s.

2) Emphas Emphasis is is on on His publi publicc minist ministry ry.. 1)

27 cha chapt pter erss deal deal wit with h the the last last eig eight ht day dayss or passion week of week of His life.

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Scrip criptture ure par paralle allells.

3) Four Four is the number number of the the eart earth. h.

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COMPARISONS OF T

E GOSPEL RECORDS

MATTHEW

MARK

LUKE

JOHN

ING OF THE JEWS K ING

OBEDIENT SERVANT

THE PERFECT MAN

THE DIVINE SON

LION

OX

MAN

EAGLE

SON OF DAVID

NO GENEALOGY

SON OF MAN

SON OF GOD

JEWS

OMANS R OMANS

GREEKS

WORLD

TEACHINGS

MIRACLES

PARABLES

CONVERSATIONS

THE TWELVE APOSTLES

SIMON PETER

PHILIP

THADDEUS

A NDREW

THOMAS

SIMON

JAMES

MATTHEW

JUDAS

JOHN

JAMES (ALPHEUS)

BARTHOLOMEW

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THE BOOK OF MATTHEW JESUS CHRIST, THE KING OF THE JEWS

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AUTHOR

A. Matt Matthe hew w – Gift – Gift of God. 1. Also Also know known n as as Lev Levi. i. 2. Public Publican an – Tax Tax colle collecto ctorr for for Rome. Rome. 3. His intr introdu oducti ction on to Chri Christ. st. (9:9 (9:9-1 -11) 1) 4. His remembe remembers rs who he was. was. (10:2(10:2-3) 3) 5. He was a man of of wealth wealth who left all to to follow follow Christ Christ.. II.

DATE

A. AD 50 1. First First gospel gospel record record writte written. n. 2. Written ritten parti particul cularl arly y to a Jewish Jewish audience. audience. II III I. THEME

A. The pro promi mise sed d King King.. 1. After 400 400 years of no open revelati revelation, on, there there needed to be a writt written en declaration declaration of the the person of Christ. 2. To the Jews Jews first first then then also also to the the Gentile Gentiles. s. 3. The Jews Jews were looking looking for for a King King to take take them away away from from the Roman Roman Empire. Empire. B. Matthew’ Matthew’ss declarati declaration on is two-fold. two-fold. 1. He is is the the Kin King g of the the Jews Jews.. a) The The Son Son of of Davi David. d. (2: (2:11-2) 2) (1) Referr Referring ing more more to to His His linage. linage. (2) Herod Herod knew knew all all about about this this prop prophecy hecy.. 2. Redee Redeeme merr of of the the wor world ld.. a) The Son Son of Abraham Abraham.. (Genes (Genesis is 12:112:1-3) 3) (1) Christ Christ being born, born, the Son Son of God and Abraham, Abraham, is the blessin blessing g to all people. people. IV. IV. KEY WO WOR RDS

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B. King Kingdo dom. m. (56 (56x) x)

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KEY VERSE

A. Matt Matthe hew w 1:21 1:21 – And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

VI. OUTLINE INE

A. The detour detour in Galile Galilee. e. 1. What What Jes Jesus us taugh taught. t. (5(5-7) 7) 2. What What Jes Jesus us wro wroug ught ht.. (8-1 (8-10) 0) 3. What What people people thought thought.. (11-1 (11-18) 8) B. The clim climax ax in in Judea Judea.. 1. The The pres presen enta tati tion. on. (19(19-25) 25) 2. The The cruci crucifi fixi xion. on. (26(26-27) 27) 3. The The res resur urre rect ctio ion. n. (28) (28)

VII. SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES

A. The portra portrait it of a Lion. Lion. B. Matthew Matthew emphasized emphasized the great great sermons sermons of Christ. Christ. 1. Serm Sermon on on on the the Moun Mount. t. (5(5-7) 7) a) Thes Thesiis (5: (5:20 20)) b) Setting – (1) Jesus. (2) (2) The The disc discip iple les. s. (3) (3) A mixe mixed d cong congre rega gati tion on.. 2. The The Beat Beatit itud udes es – a) Salt Salt of the the ear earth th.. b) b) Murd Murder er and and ang anger er.. c) Tempt emptat atio ion. n. d) Divorc orce. e) Forgi orgive vene nesss. f) Lovi Loving ng enem enemiies. es. g) Giving. h) Prayer. 8


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i) Fasting. j) j) Treas reasur ures es in hea heave ven. n. k) Worry. l) Judging. m) Asking Asking and and receivi receiving. ng. n) Fals Falsee prop prophe hets ts.. o) Foun Founda dati tion ons. s. 3. Para Parabl bles es of of the the King Kingdom dom.. (13) (13) 4. The Woes Woes to to the Phar Pharis isees ees.. (23:13 (23:13-39 -39)) a) All All dam damna nati tion on is bad. bad. b) What they they were doing with with their hypocris hypocrisy y was blinding blinding people people to hell. (23:24-28, (23:24-28, 33, 37) 5. Oliv Olivet et Disc Discour ourse se.. (24-2 (24-25) 5) 6. Key Key. (24: 24:3) a) When When shal shalll thes thesee things things be? b) What What shall shall be the the sign sign of your your comi coming? ng? 7.

The firs firstt mentio mention n of the the Church. Church. (16: (16:1313-18) 18) a) Christ Christ is the head of the the Chur Church. ch. b) Christ Christ is is the buil builder der of of the Chur Church. ch. (1) (1) Men Men do not not buil build d Chur Church ches es..

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The genealo genealogy gy of of Chris Christ. t. (1:1 (1:1-17 -17)) a) Jose Joseph ph’’s Linea Lineage ge.. b) The Script Scripture ure protects protects the birth birth of Christ Christ..

VIII.CHRIST IN THE BOOK

A. Emmanue Emmanuel. l. (1:22(1:22-23) 23) B. Greater Greater than than Jonah Jonah and Solomon. Solomon. (12:41(12:41-42) 42)

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THE BOOK OF MARK JESUS CHRIST, THE LOWLY SERVANT

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AUTHOR

A. Mark. 1. The The cou cousi sin n of of Bar Barnab nabas as.. 2. His His moth mother er was was nam named ed Mary Mary.. 3. Likely Likely the younge youngest st of of the the write writers. rs.

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A. AD 68 1. Prob Probabl ably y writ writte ten n in Rom Rome. e. II III I. THEME

A. Christ Christ the the suffe suffering ring servant. servant. 1. Mark stress stresses es the works works and actions actions of Christ Christ rather rather than than the teachings teachings of Christ. Christ. a) The Roman Roman readers readers were doers doers before before they were thinker thinkers. s. 2. Mark declared declared that Christ Christ’’s works works declared declared who He was. (2:10)

IV. IV. KEY WO WOR RDS

A. And. And. (128 (1286x 6x)) B. Straig Straightw htway ay.. (19x) (19x) C. Immedi Immediate ately ly.. (17x) (17x)

V.

KEY VERSES

minister, A. Mark Mark 10:4 10:45 5 – For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. B. Mark Mark 16:1 16:15 5 – And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

VI. OUTLINE INE

A. The might mighty y works. works. (1:1 (1:1-8: -8:30) 30) B. The tragi tragicc enigma. enigma. (8:3 (8:31-1 1-15:4 5:47) 7) 10


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C. The fina finale le.. (16) (16) 1. Rise Risen. n. (16: (16:11-8) 8) 2. Appea Appeari ring ng.. (16: (16:99-18 18)) 3. Asce Ascend ndin ing. g. (16 (16:1 :19) 9) 4. Worki orking ng.. (16: (16:20 20))


A. The port portra rait it of of a Ox. Ox. B. Shortest Shortest gospel gospel record record – Even Even the stories stories are condensed. condensed. C. The nativity nativity and genealogy genealogy of Christ Christ are not not given. given. D. Many miracles miracles emphasiz emphasized ed Christ’ Christ’s power in action action – 1. Power Power over over nat natur ure. e. (4:3 (4:355-41 41)) 2. Power Power over over demo demons ns.. (5:1 (5:1-2 -20) 0) 3. Power Power over over deat death. h. (5: (5:2121-43) 43) 4. Power Power over diseas disease. e. (5:25(5:25-34) 34) 5. Power Power to to deleg delegate ate His His powe powerr. (6:7) (6:7)


A. The Holy Holy One of God. God. (1:4 (1:4)) B. The Son Son of the Most Most High High.. (5:1) (5:1) C. Our Our Ran Ranso som. m. (10: (10:5) 5)

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THE BOOK OF LUKE JESUS CHRIST, THE SON OF MAN

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AUTHOR

A. Luke – 1. The The bel belov oved ed phys physic icia ian. n. 2. He was a Gentile Gentile who wrote wrote particular particularly ly to the Gentil Gentiles es and individual individually ly to one man man by the name of Theophilus. 3. He is is a wri write terr of deta detail ils. s. a) He put everyt everything hing in a order that Theophilus Theophilus would would understan understand. d. II.

DATE

A. AD 60 1. Luke’s Luke’s first first treatis treatise. e. [Acts [Acts is his later later treati treatise] se]

II III I. THEME

A. Behol Behold d the the Man. Man. 1. We never want to emphasize emphasize Christ’ Christ’s humanity without without also also showing His deity deity. 2. He is the the God God-M -Man an.. a) Luke Luke knew knew all all about about the human human body body. b) If Christ Christ did not not take on a human human body, body, He could not die for our our sins. sins. c) He is is the Medita Meditator tor betwee between n God and and man. man. B. The proof proof of Christ’ Christ’ss humanity humanity.. 1. This book book is written written proof proof of His birth, birth, boyhood, boyhood, and manhood. manhood. (1:31, (1:31, 2:37, 52, 4:16-22) 2. He grew up with with such normal normal humanity humanity that that people people only thought thought of Him Him as Joseph’ Joseph’ss son. (notice the normality) C. The perfecti perfection on into into His humanity humanity.. (23:4) (23:4) 1. The Greeks Greeks were all all about humanity humanity,, so they were were intereste interested d in the perfect perfect man. man. That was their goal. 2. Jesus Chris Christt is first first our Savior Savior,, but He is also also our supreme supreme example. example. a) People People die and and go to to hell trying trying to be be like Christ. Christ. b) He is is our our exampl examplee for for life life.. 12


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D. The purpo purpose se of His His humanit humanity y. 1. To prov provid idee redem redempt ptio ion. n. 2. He took took on human humanity ity with with a purpos purpose. e. (9:51 (9:51)) 3. He knew why He was was born. born. (22:37 (22:37)) E. To prove Himself Himself to be the faithful faithful High High Priest. Priest. (Hebrews (Hebrews 2:9, 14, 16-18) 16-18) 1. The High Pries Priestt went before before God as a represe representati ntative ve of the children children of Israel. Israel. 2. He is a faithful faithful High Priest Priest who gives gives us peace. (24:18, (24:18, 32) IV. IV. KEY WO WOR RDS

A. Son Son of of Man Man.. (25 (25x) x)

V.

KEY VERSE

A. Luke Luke 19:1 19:10 0 – For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Good tidings tidings – A Saviour Saviour.. (1:1-4:13) (1:1-4:13) B. In the the spirit spirit – Galilee. Galilee. (4:14-9:50) (4:14-9:50) C. He set set His His face face – Jerusal Jerusalem. em. (9:51(9:51-19:44) 19:44) D. This is is the heir – Kill Him. (19:45-27:6 (19:45-27:66) 6) VII. SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES

A. The portra portrait it of a Man. Man. B. Luke give givess great great attent attention ion to deta detail. il. 1. Hist Histor oric ical al.. 2. Medical. 3. Biog Biogrraphi aphica cal. l. a) He uses more more terminolo terminology gy about Christ Christ’’s genealogy genealogy than Matthew Matthew.. C. Emphasis Emphasis is given to the universal universal need of salvat salvation. ion. 1. God’s God’s plan for all time time has been the univers universal al offering offering of salvation salvation to all all people. (3:6) (3:6) 2. The grea greatt joy joy came came to all all peopl people. e. (2:10 (2:10)) D. Emphasis Emphasis is laid on Christ’ Christ’ss sympathy sympathy on those typically typically overlooked. overlooked. 1. The Poor – a) Don’t Don’t do things things for those those you know know will give give you something something back. back. (14:12-13, (14:12-13, 16:19-20) 13


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2. Women. 3. Outcasts – a) Christ Christ recei receives ves her her worshi worship. p. (7:36(7:36-39) 39) b) True True Christ Christ likenes likenesss is speaking speaking to the outcasts outcasts.. E. In His humanity humanity,, Christ Christ dependence dependence on God is shown shown in two two ways – 1. In His His nee need d for for pray prayer er.. a) Praye Prayerr is all all through throughout out the the book book of Luke. Luke. b) It is a habit habit of the true true Christi Christian an life. (5:16, (5:16, 6:12, 6:12, 9:18, 28-29, 28-29, 11:1) 11:1) c) Christ Christ provided provided for us the greate greatest st example example of prayer prayer.. (22:44) (22:44) 2. In His His need need for for the the Holy Holy Spirit Spirit.. a) The Holy Spirit Spirit has everythin everything g to do with the the coming of Jesus Christ Christ.. F. Luke records records the genealogy genealogy of Christ Christ through through the line line of Mary Mary. 1. Jesu Jesuss of Naza Nazare reth th.. (4: (4:34) 34) 2. A Light Light to to the the Genti Gentiles les.. (2:3 (2:32) 2) 3. The Frien Friend d of sinner sinners. s. (7:34) (7:34) [dero [derogat gatory ory]] a) He starts starts with with Jesus Jesus and goes goes backwards backwards because because Luke Luke is emphasi emphasizing zing His His humanity. VIII.CHRIST IN THE BOOK

A. Jesus Jesus of Nazare Nazareth. th. (4:3 (4:34) 4) B. A Ligh Lightt to the the Gentile Gentiles. s. (2:32 (2:32)) C. Friend Friend of sinn sinners ers.. (7:3 (7:34) 4)

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THE BOOK OF JOHN JESUS CHRIST, THE SON OF GOD

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AUTHOR

A. John John of Zebed Zebedee ee – 1. The broth brother er of James James.. [the [the other other son of thun thunder der]] 2. Form Formal ally ly a fis fisher herma man. n. 3. The disciple Jesus loved. (21:20) [beloved] 4. That other disciple. (20:3-4) [indirect references]

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DATE

A. AD 85 1. The last last of of the gosp gospel el recor records ds to be be writte written. n.

II III I. THEME

A. That ye ye might might belie believe. ve. (20:3 (20:31) 1) 1. Every word word is selected selected and and directed directed towards towards securing securing a verdict verdict – Personal Personal faith faith in Jesus Christ. B. The The Deit Deity y of Chri Christ st.. 1. The The eter eterna nall God God.. 2. The expres expresss image image of God. God. (1:17(1:17-18) 18) 3. Christ Christ is is equal equal with with God the Fath Father er.. (10:30) (10:30) a) How Jesus Jesus is is equal equal to God. God. (5:17) (5:17) 4. Christ Christ is exclusive exclusively ly the Savior Savior of the the World. World. (1:29, (1:29, 5:39-40) 5:39-40)


A. Belie Believe ve.. (98x) (98x) B. World orld.. (78x (78x)) C. My Fath Father er.. (35 (35x) x) D. Glor Glorif ifie ied. d. (42x (42x)) E. Know Know.. (55 (55x) x) F. Verily / Verily. erily. (25x) (25x)

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A. John John 20:3 20:31 1 – But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Prol Prolog ogue. ue. (1:1(1:1-18 18)) B. The public public ministry ministry of Jesus Jesus to the the Jews. (1:19-1 (1:19-12:50) 2:50) C. The private private ministry ministry of Jesus to His own. own. (13:1-17:26 (13:1-17:26)) D. The physical physical climax climax – Tragedy Tragedy and triumph. triumph. (18:1-20:3 (18:1-20:31) 1) VII. SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES

A. The portra portrait it of a Eagle. Eagle. B. John John takes takes us back back to eter eternit nity y past. past. C. Inexpressib Inexpressible le truth truth is clothed clothed in the simple simplest st words. words. •

75% of of the word wordss in John John are are only one syll syllabl ablee and four four lette letters rs or less less..

D. John lays emphasis emphasis on Christ’s Christ’s conversations conversations rather rather than His teachings. teachings. E. John records records personal personal appeals appeals to to believe believe in Christ. Christ. VIII.CHRIST IN THE BOOK

A. The Bread Bread of lif life. e. B. The Lig Light ht of of the the world world.. C. The Door Door of of the the sheep sheep.. D. The good good Shep Shephe herd rd.. E. The Resu Resurre rrecti ction on and and the the Life. Life. F. The Way Way,, the Trut Truth, h, and the the Life. Life. G. The true true Vine. ine. H. The The Word. ord.

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THE BOOK OF ACTS THE BEGINNING OF THE CHURCH

I.

AUTHOR

A . Lu k e . 1. Second Second trea treatis tisee writte written n to Theoph Theophilu ilus. s. 2. Paul is is in prison prison and and near death, death, Luke Luke has been been with him throughout throughout many of his journeys. 3. He hear heard d first firsthand hand of all all that that went went on.

II.

DATE

A. AD 62 1. Probably Probably writt written en from from Rome because Luke lived lived with with Paul. Paul.

II III I. THEME

A. The continu continuing ing Christ Christ.. 1. Some Some may may ent entit itle le thi thiss book book – The – The acts of the continuing of Christ. 2. How does does Christ’ Christ’ss work work continue continue in His physi physical cal absence? absence? a) Through Through the the power power of the the Holy Holy Spirit Spirit.. (1:8) (1:8) (1) On the day day of Pentecos Pentecostt the Holy Holy Spirit Spirit empowere empowered d the believer believers. s. b) Through Through local local churc churches hes.. (2:41 (2:41)) B. Two keynot keynotes es – 1. Evangel Evangelism ism – The The procla proclamat mation ion of the the gospel gospel.. 2. Church-plant Church-planting ing – The establis establishment hment of local churches churches.. (14:19-23) (14:19-23) a) They They pre preach ached ed the the gos gospe pel. l. b) b) They They taugh taughtt oth other ers. s. c) They They confirm confirmed ed the souls souls of of the disci disciple ples. s. d) They They exhor exhorte ted d the them. m. e) They They ordai ordained ned elde elders rs.. f) They They pray prayed ed with with fast fastin ing. g. g) They They comme commende nded d them them to the Lord. Lord.

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A. Witnes itness. s. (10x (10x)) B. Apos Apostl tles es.. (30x (30x)) C. Powe Powerr. (11x (11x)) D. Chur Church ch.. (18x (18x)) E. Holy Holy Spirt Spirt / Holy Holy Ghos Ghost. t. (70x) (70x)

V.

KEY VERSE

power, after that the Holy Ghost Ghos t is come upon you: yo u: and ye A. Acts Acts 1:8 1:8 – But ye shall receive power, shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Renewed offe offerr to the the Jews of of the homeland. homeland. (2-12) (2-12) B. Renewed offe offerr to the the Jews of of the dispers dispersion. ion. (13-27) (13-27)


A. Special Special divisions divisions in the book book of Acts. 1. Geog Geogrraphi aphica call – a) Jeru Jerusa sale lem. m. (1-7 (1-7)) b) Judea Judea and Samari Samaria. a. (8-12) (8-12) c) Utterm Uttermost ost part partss of the the earth. earth. (13(13-28) 28) 2. Churches – a) Jeru Jerusa sale lem. m. (1(1-12 12)) b) b) Anti Antioc och. h. (13(13-26) 26) c) Rome Rome.. (27 (27--28) 28) 3. Characters – a) Pete Peterr. (1-1 (1-12) 2) b) b) Paul Paul.. (13(13-28 28)) B. Remember Remember that Acts is is a transiti transition on period. period. 1. These events events happened happened before before we we had the finished finished written written Word of God.


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1. Christ Christ’’s full full title. title. (5x) (5x) a) Used for the first first time in this this book. (16:21) (16:21) 2. Why thi this tit titlle? a) Lord Lord meaning meaning in posi positio tion n and author authority ity.. b) Jesus is speaking speaking of His incarnat incarnation ion and humanity humanity. c) Christ Christ is speaking speaking of His deity/redem deity/redemption ption.. B. The Prince Prince of Life Life.. (3:15 (3:15))

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THE BOOK OF ROMANS GOD’S SALVATION FOR SINNERS

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AUTHOR

A. Paul. 1. A servant servant of Jesus Jesus Christ Christ.. 2. Bond Bond slav slavee / willin willing g serv servant ant.. B. Called Called to be be an Apostle Apostle.. 1. God gave gave him him this this partic particula ularr offic office. e. C. Separa Separated ted unto unto the the gospel gospel of God. 1. This This is never never said said of of any any other other man. man. a) He knew knew Jewi Jewish sh leg legal alis ism. m. b) He knew knew the Roman Roman way way of of life life.. c) He knew knew Hell Helleni enisti sticc Greek Greek cult culture ure.. d) He was was unique uniquely ly prepa prepared red for for all all of this. this. II.

DATE

A. AD 56 1. Wr Written itten from from Corinth, Corinth, Paul Paul expresses expresses his his desire desire to meet them them in Rome. Rome. (1:13-15, (1:13-15, 15:22-28) II III I. THEME

A. Righteousnes Righteousnesss By Faith Faith In Jesus Jesus Christ Christ (1:18-19, (1:18-19, 3:22) 3:22) 1. Its the the only only option option for for escapi escaping ng the wrath wrath of God. God. B. The greatest greatest doctri doctrinal nal treatis treatisee of salvation salvation.. 1. The why of Salvation. (1:3) a) Becaus Becausee we are are all all conde condemned mned in sin. sin. 2. The way of Salvation. a) It is is by faith in Jesus Jesus Christ Christ and not by works. works. (4:1-5) (4:1-5) C. The work of work of Salvation. 1. It tells tells what what salv salvati ation on accomp accomplis lishes hes.. IV. IV. KEY WO WOR RDS

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A. Fait Faith. h. (39 (39x) x) B. Righ Righte teous ousne ness ss.. (39x) (39x) C. Grac Grace. e. (24x (24x)) D. All All. (54 (54x) x) E. Spir Spirit it.. (29x (29x))

V.

KEY VERSE

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of A. Romans Romans 1:161:16-17 17 – For God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, Th e just shall live by faith.

VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Doctrinal Doctrinal – How the gospel gospel saves saves the sinner sinner.. (1-8) B. National National – How the gospel gospel relates relates to to Israel. Israel. (9-11 (9-11)) C. Practical Practical – How How the gospel gospel bears bears on conduct conduct.. (12-15) (12-15)


A. In this book, we see a clear picture picture of the spiritual spiritual condition condition of Israel. Israel. (9-11) (9-11) 1. Sele Select cted ed – Pas Past. t. (9: (9:66-29 29)) 2. Reject Rejected ed – Pres Present ent.. (9:3 (9:30-1 0-10:2 0:21) 1) 3. Accept Accepted ed – Future Future.. (11:1 (11:1-36 -36)) B. This book book has a strategic strategic positi position on in the New Testament. estament. 1. It is the the doctrinal doctrinal interpret interpretation ation of the the gospel gospel presented presented and declared declared in Matthew Matthew to to Acts. C. This epistle epistle was was delivered delivered by a woman woman named Phebe. Phebe. (16:1-2) (16:1-2) D. Paul speaks, speaks, as Moses Moses did for Israel, Israel, to be accursed accursed for them. them. He is the only other other person person in Scripture to do this. (9:1-3) E. Contains Contains one of the the greatest greatest passages passages on salvation salvation in in the Bible. Bible. (10) VIII.CHRIST IN THE BOOK

A. He is our righteo righteousness usness.. (10:3-4) (10:3-4) B. He is the the propitiati propitiation on for our our sins. sins. (3:24-25) (3:24-25) 1. This means means that Christ Christ is the satisf satisfaction action for for the angered angered holiness holiness of God. God. 21


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C. He is the the stumbling stumbling Stone Stone and the Rock of offense offense.. (9:33) (9:33)

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THE BOOK OF FIRST CORINTHIANS PROBLEMS IN THE EARLY EARLY CHURCH

I.

AUTHOR

A. Paul. 1. This church church in Corinth Corinth was was in the midst midst of a very very wicked wicked city. city. (Acts 18:1-18 18:1-18)) II.

DATE

A. AD 55 1. I & II Corinthians Corinthians were were written written just just prior prior to the book of of Romans. Romans. II III I. THEME

A. Carnal Carnal Chris Christia tians. ns. (3:1(3:1-3) 3) 1. They are condu conducti cting ng themse themselve lvess as old old men. a) To be be fle flesh shly ly.. b) The oppos opposite ite of being being spir spiritu itual. al. 2. Carnal Carnality ity will will show show itself itself in in three three ways ways – a) Contention Contention in the the church church family family. (1:10-1 (1:10-11) 1) b) In condoni condoning ng of of sin. sin. (5:1-2 (5:1-2)) c) Carelessnes Carelessnesss in worship worship and conduct. conduct. (8:9,12-1 (8:9,12-13, 3, 10:31-32, 10:31-32, 11:17-28 11:17-28)) IV. IV. KEY WO WOR RDS

A. Spir Spirit it.. (28x (28x)) B. Body Body.. (33x (33x)) C. Gift Gifts. s. (8x) (8x) D. Cros Cross. s. (2x) (2x) E. Resur Resurre rect ctio ion. n. (4x) (4x) V.

KEY VERSE

A. I Corin Corinthi thians ans 15:5715:57-58 58 – But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

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VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Reproof concerning concerning schisms. schisms. (1-9) B. Replies Replies concer concernin ning g problems problems.. (7-15) (7-15) VII. SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES

A. Key Key chapt chapter erss – 1. Char Chariity. ty. (13 (13)) a) The emph emphasi asiss on char charity ity.. (13:1(13:1-2) 2) b) Charity Charity is the one thing thing that that gives gives value to Christian Christian service. service. 2. Resu Resurr rrec ecti tion on.. (15) (15) a) The emphas emphasis is on the resur resurrec rectio tion. n. (15:12(15:12-18) 18) B. Key Key sub subje ject ctss – 1. The preach preaching ing of the the cross. cross. (1:1 (1:18-2 8-24, 4, 9:16, 9:16, 15:1) 15:1) 2. Christ Christian ian liber liberty ty.. (9:19-2 (9:19-23, 3, 10:23, 10:23, 33) a) Not everyt everythin hing g is is exped expedien ient. t. b) b) All All thin things gs edi edify fy not not.. 3. Purity Purity of the the body. body. (6:13(6:13-20, 20, 9:269:26-27) 27) 4. The memor memorial ial supper supper.. (11:1 (11:17-3 7-34) 4) 5. Tongue ongues. s. (13 (13:8 :8-1 -14: 4:22 22)) ★

This church did not have problems with hearsay but rather with carnality.


A. He is the the power power and and wisdom wisdom of of God. God. B. He is the first first fruits fruits of them that that sleep. sleep. C. He is the last last Adam. Adam. (15:4 (15:45) 5)

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THE BOOK OF SECOND CORINTHIANS PAUL’S DEFENSE OF HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY

I.

AUTHOR

A. Paul. 1. Written ritten to the the churc church h at Corint Corinth. h. 2. He wrote wrote to the church church again again because because he received received one good report report and and one bad report. report. II.

DATE

A. AD 5656-5 57 II III I. THEME

A. The ministr ministry y. (3:6, (3:6, 9, 4:1-2, 4:1-2, 5:20, 6:1) 1. Paul’ Paul’ss mini ministr stry y is is defen defended ded.. 2. The belie believer’ ver’ss minist ministry ry is is descri described. bed. a) Every believer believer is is a minister minister of Jesus Jesus Christ. Christ. IV. IV. KEY WO WORD

A. Glor Glory y. (28x (28x))

V.

KEY VERSE

A. II Corint Corinthia hians ns 4:5 – For For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.

VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Paul’s Paul’s account of of his ministr ministry y. (1-5) 1. As to the the moti motive ve.. 2. As to the the mes messa sage ge.. B. Paul’s Paul’s appeal appeal to to his converts. converts. (6-9) (6-9) 1. Concer Concernin ning g thing thingss spiri spiritua tual. l. (6-7 (6-7)) 2. Concer Concernin ning g thing thingss mater material ial.. (8-9 (8-9)) C. Paul’s Paul’s answer answer to his critics critics.. (10-13) (10-13) 1. The crit critics ics and thei theirr prete pretensi nsions ons.. 25


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2. The apostl apostlee and and his his credent credential ials. s.


A. Five Five keys keys to the the minis ministry try – 1. A complete complete view view of the the ministr ministry y. (6:4-10, (6:4-10, 4:8-12) 4:8-12) 2. A compassionat compassionatee heart. heart. (2:4, (2:4, 4:15, 4:15, 6:11, 6:11, 11:2, 11:2, 12:15) 12:15) 3. A clea clearr motive. motive. (4:5(4:5-7, 7, 5:14-1 5:14-15, 5, 6:3, 6:3, 10:18) 10:18) 4. A concise concise message. message. (1:12, (1:12, 5:21, 11:3-4) 11:3-4) [Simpl [Simplicity icity and and godly sincerit sincerity] y] 5. A clean clean life. life. (6:14 (6:14-7: -7:1) 1) [Fles [Flesh h and spirit] spirit] VIII.CHRIST IN THE BOOK

A. The Image Image of of God. God. (4:4) (4:4) B. The Treasu Treasure re in earthly earthly vessels. vessels. (4:6-7) (4:6-7) C. God’s God’s unspeaka unspeakable ble Gift. Gift. (9:1 (9:15) 5)

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THE BOOK OF GALATIANS SET FREE FROM BONDAGE

I.

AUTHOR

A. Paul. 1. Firs Firstt epis epistl tlee writ writte ten. n. 2. Written ritten to to the churc churches hes of of Galati Galatia. a. (1:2) (1:2) II.

DATE

A. AD 48 II III I. THEME

A. Libe Libert rty y in Chri Christ st.. 1. Free from from the the law. law. (2:16, (2:16, 3:1-2, 3:1-2, 4:9-11) 4:9-11) [the [the penalty penalty of sin] sin] 2. Free from from the the dominion dominion of the the flesh. flesh. (2:20) (2:20) [the [the power of sin] sin] 3. Free from from this this present present evil evil world. world. (1:4) (1:4) [the [the presence presence of sin] sin] IV. IV. KEY WO WOR RDS

A. Law Law. (31 (31x) x) B. Fait Faith. h. (22x (22x)) C. Free Free.. (4x) 4x) D. Libe Libert rty y. (4x (4x)) E. Fles Flesh. h. (18 (18x) x) F. Spir Spirit it.. (15x (15x))

V.

KEY VERSE

A. Gala Galati tians ans 5:1 5:1 – Stand – Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

VI. OUTLINE INE

A. The authenti authenticity city of the the gospel. gospel. (1-2) (1-2) B. The super superior iority ity of of the gospel gospel.. (3-4) (3-4) C. The true true libert liberty y of the gospe gospel. l. (5-6) (5-6)

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A. A strong strong relationsh relationship ip to the the book of James. James. 1. These are the the first first two two New Testament estament books books written written.. 2. They both deal with with works works in relatio relation n to salvation. salvation. B. Many Many sharp sharp contras contrasts. ts. 1. Law Law and and cros cross. s. 2. Fles Flesh h and and spir spirit it.. 3. Bonda Bondage ge and liber liberty ty.. C. Stro Strong ng stat statem ement ents. s. 1. Every Every sent sentenc encee is is a thunder thunderbol bolt. t. D. A clean clean salva salvatio tion n message. message. 1. Fait Faith h with without out work works. s. 2. Lacks Lacks any any prai praise se or comm commenda endatio tion. n. VIII.CHRIST IN THE BOOK

A. He is the One One Who Who sets sets us free! free! B. He is the the Promise Promised d Seed. Seed. (3:19, (3:19, 4:4) 4:4)

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THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS CHRIST AND THE CHURCH

I.

AUTHOR

A. Paul 1. Abou Aboutt 65 65 yea years rs old. old. 2. Imprisoned Imprisoned in Rome. Rome. [most [most likely likely on house arrest] arrest] 3. Written ritten to to the church church at Ephes Ephesus. us. (Acts (Acts 19-2 19-20) 0)

II.

DATE

A. AD 61 1. Paul’ Paul’ss greate greatest st priso prison n masterp masterpiece iece.. II III I. THEME

A. Unio Union n with with Chris Christ. t. B. To encourage encourage and instruct instruct a young young church in in a wicked city city.. 1. Paul Paul left left in AD 55-56 55-56.. C. To teach the the full truth of our union union with with Christ. Christ. 1. Paul Paul uses uses thre threee illus illustra tratio tions ns – a) A body body.. (1: (1:2020-23) 23) b) b) A bui build ldin ing. g. (2:1 (2:199-22 22)) c) A brid bride. e. (5:2 (5:222-23 23)) 2. Never think of yoursel yourselff apart apart from from Jesus Jesus Christ. Christ.


A. In Chri Christ st.. (10 (10x) x) B. In Him. Him. (2x) (2x) C. Rich Riches es.. (5x) (5x) D. Heavenl Heavenly y places places.. (4x) (4x)

V.

KEY VERSE

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it A. Ephes Ephesia ians ns 2:8 2:8-1 -10 0 – For is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship,

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created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Our weal wealth th in Chri Christ. st. (1-3 (1-3)) 1. Unli Unlimi mite ted d rich riches es.. a) Therefore ore… B. Our walk walk in Christ Christ.. (4-6) (4-6) 1. Unlimi Unlimited ted respon responsib sibili ility ty.. VII. SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES

A. Ephes Ephesia ians ns is the the grand canyon of Scripture. 1. Broader Broader and deeper deeper than any any other other New Testament estament book. book. B. Paul’ Paul’ss priso prison n praye prayers. rs. 1. Prayer Prayer for enligh enlighten tenmen ment. t. (1:15 (1:15-23 -23)) 2. Prayer Prayer for empower empowermen ment. t. (3:1 (3:14-2 4-21) 1) C. The who whole le arm armor or of of God. God. 1. Gird Girdle le of trut truth. h. 2. Breast Breastpla plate te of righte righteous ousnes ness. s. 3. Feet Feet shod shod with with the the gosp gospel el of of peace. peace. 4. Shield Shield of faith. faith. [Satan [Satan is powerle powerless ss against against faith] faith] 5. Helm Helmet et of salv salvat atio ion. n. 6. Swor Sword d of the the Spi Spiri rit. t. VIII.CHRIST IN THE BOOK

A. He is the Head Head of of the the church church.. B. He is is the the chief chief Corn Corners erston tone. e. C. He is the Bridegro Bridegroom om that that loves loves His church. church.

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THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS REJOICING IN CHRIST

I.

AUTHOR

A. Paul. 1. Written ritten durin during g his impri imprison sonment ment in in Rome. Rome. 2. He is send sendss Timo Timothy thy and and Epaphr Epaphrodi oditus tus.. II.

DATE

A. AD 6262-6 63 1. Written ritten to to the chur churches ches in Phil Philipp ippi. i. II III I. THEME

A. Joy in Jesus Jesus Christ Christ.. 1. This book is Paul’s Paul’s love letter letter to the the Philippi Philippians ans – a) Informal. b) b) Affe Affect ctio iona nate te.. c) Personal. al. B. This book is written written to encourage encourage believer believerss to give Christ Christ His proper proper place and to find find joy in Him. (1:20-21) IV. IV. KEY WO WOR RDS

A. Rejo Rejoic ice. e. (9x (9x)) B. Joy Joy. (6x (6x)) C. In Chri Christ st.. (8x (8x)) V.

KEY VERSE

A. Phil Philip ippi pians ans 4:4 4:4 – Rejoice Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Christ Christ our life. life. (1:2 (1:21) 1) B. Christ Christ our patter pattern. n. (2:5 (2:5)) C. Christ Christ our goal. goal. (3:8 (3:8-10 -10))

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D. Christ Christ our suffi sufficiency ciency.. (4:6-7, (4:6-7, 13)


A. This This book book cont contai ains ns – 1. No Old Old Tes Testa tame ment nt quo quote tes. s. 2. No great great doctrinal doctrinal issues issues dealt dealt with with specifica specifically lly.. 3. 65 vocabul vocabulary ary word wordss used only only in in Philip Philippia pians. ns. B. More personal personal than than Ephesians Ephesians and more more peaceful peaceful than Galatia Galatians. ns. C. Practical Practical teaching teaching,, not a doctrinal doctrinal treatis treatise. e. D. Three famous famous stori stories es are attache attached d to this this book – 1. Lydia ydia the sell seller er of purple purple.. (Acts (Acts)) 2. Paul Paul and and Sil Silas as in in pris prison on.. 3. The conver conversio sion n of the Phili Philippi ppian an jailer jailer.. VIII.CHRIST IN THE BOOK

A. He becam becamee a serva servant. nt. (2:7) (2:7) B. He is the the One Who is is highly highly exal exalted ted.. C. He is the the One with with the name name above above every name. (2:9) (2:9)

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THE BOOK OF COLOSSIANS CHRIST IS ALL AND IN ALL

I.

AUTHOR

A. Paul. 1. Wr Written itten to the the church church at Colosse. Colosse. (Tri-ci (Tri-city) ty) II.

DATE

A. AD 61 1. Written ritten in Rome Rome from from prison prison.. 2. Delive Delivered red by by Tych Tychicu icuss and Ones Onesimu imus. s. a) Onesimus Onesimus was was the runaway slave that Paul won won to the Lord. Lord. (1) He may may have have carried carried the the lette letterr to Phil Philipp ippi. i.

II III I. THEME

A. Comple Complete te in Chri Christ. st. (2:8 (2:8-10 -10)) 1. Comple Complete te means means lack lacking ing noth nothing ing.. (2:10 (2:10)) B. The all all suffic sufficien iency cy of Chri Christ. st. 1. If Christ Christ is is all we we need in Heaven, He must be all we we need on earth. C. All the fullness fullness of God God is in Christ. Christ. (1:15-19; (1:15-19; 2:9; 3:11) 3:11) D. All the the fullness fullness of Christ Christ is for for us. (1:27-29 (1:27-29)) 1. Beware of any philosophy philosophy that that is not after after Christ Christ.. (2:8) (2:8) IV. IV. KEY WO WOR RDS

A. All All. (16 (16x) x) B. Full Full / Fuln Fulnes ess. s. (3x (3x)) C. Comp Comple lete te.. (2x) (2x) D. Perf Perfec ect. t. (2x) (2x)

V.

KEY VERSE

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after A. Colos Colossi sian anss 1:8 1:8 – Beware the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

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VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Doctrinal Doctrinal – That ye ye may be filled. filled. (1-2) (1-2) B. Practical Practical – That ye ye may walk walk worthily worthily.. (3-4) (3-4) VII. SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES

A. Paul preaches preaches the person person of Christ Christ in answer answer to false philosop philosophies. hies. 1. Jewish Jewish legal legalism ism.. (2:11, (2:11, 14, 16-17 16-17,, 3:11) 3:11) 2. Ascet Ascetic icis ism. m. (2:2 (2:200-23) 23) 3. Angel Angel wors worshi hip. p. (2:1 (2:18) 8) 4. The glori glorific ficati ation on of human human knowle knowledge dge.. (2:3, (2:3, 8, 18) 5. Paul presents presents the the answer and the the solution solution (1-2) before before discussin discussing g the problems problems (3-4). (3-4).


A. He is the the hope hope of glory glory.. (1:27) (1:27) B. He has the the treasures treasures of wisdom wisdom and knowled knowledge. ge. (2:3) (2:3) C. He is all all the the fullne fullness ss of God. (1:1 (1:19) 9) D. He is the spoiler spoiler of principali principalities ties and power power.. (2:14-15) (2:14-15)

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THE BOOK OF FIRST THESSALONIANS JESUS CHRIST IS COMING AGAIN

I.

AUTHOR

A. Paul. 1. Paul and Silas Silas planted planted this this church church in Thessaloni Thessalonica. ca. (2:18 (2:18 cf Acts 17:1-10) 17:1-10) II.

DATE

A. AD 52 1. One of the earli earliest est of of Paul’ Paul’ss epistl epistles. es. II III I. THEME

A. Hope Hope in Chri Christ st.. 1. Paul Paul remem remember bered ed thei theirr work work by by fait faith. h. 2. Paul Paul remem remember bered ed thei theirr labor labor of love love.. 3. Paul Paul remem remember bered ed their their patience patience of hope. hope. B. The main purpose purpose for this this letter letter is to correct correct misconceptio misconceptions ns about the second second coming. coming. (4:13-17) C. The doctrine doctrine of the second coming coming of Christ Christ when rightly rightly understo understood od brings two two precious precious possessions to the believer – 1. Hope. (4:13) 2. Comf Comfor ort. t. (4:1 (4:18) 8) IV. IV. KEY WO WOR RDS

A. Comi Coming ng.. (4x (4x)) B. Comf Comfor ort. t. (4x) (4x) C. Hope Hope.. (4x) (4x) V.

KEY VERSE

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with A. I Thes Thessal saloni onians ans 4:16 4:16 – For the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first.

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VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Looking back – How How they were saved. saved. (1-3) (1-3) 1. Exem Exempl plar ary y conv conver ersi sion on.. (1) (1) 2. Exem Exempl plar ary y evan evange geli lism sm.. (2) (2) 3. Exem Exempl plar ary y after after-c -car are. e. (3) (3) B. Looking Looking on – How How they shou should ld live. live. (4-5) (4-5) 1. Conduct Conduct and callin calling. g. (4:1-1 (4:1-12) 2) 2. Comfor Comfortt and and chall challenge enge.. (4:13 (4:13-5: -5:2) 2) 3. Concor Concord d and constan constancy cy.. (5:12 (5:12-24 -24)) VII. SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES

A. There are no Old Testam Testament ent quotes - probably probably because because they are all Gentiles. Gentiles. 1. The greatest greatest Bible teaching teaching on the rapture rapture.. (4:13-18) (4:13-18) a) Rapture means to be caught up. up. B. Two phases phases to to the seco second nd coming coming – 1. The Rapture Rapture – Christ’ Christ’ss coming coming in the clouds clouds for the the saints. saints. [secret [secret phase] phase] 2. The Revelatio Revelation n – Christ Christ coming coming to earth earth with with the saints. saints. [open [open phase] phase] VIII.CHRIST IN THE BOOK

A. He is is the the coming coming Christ Christ.. 1. His coming coming is immine imminent. nt. (5:1-6 (5:1-6))

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THE BOOK OF SECOND THESSALONIANS CHRIST HAS NOT COME YET

I.

AUTHOR

A. Paul. 1. He wrote wrote this epistle epistle to to the Thessalo Thessalonians nians from from Corinth Corinth just a few months months after after the first epistle. II.

DATE

A. AD 52 II III I. THEME

A. Waiting aiting and work working ing.. 1. Waiting aiting – This This is pati patienc ence. e. (3:5) (3:5) 2. Working orking – This This is is perse persever verance ance.. B. The sum of our our task until until Jesus Jesus comes is is to work while while we wait. wait. C. The Thessaloni Thessalonians ans thought their their persecution persecution was the Tribul Tribulation. ation. IV. IV. KEY WO WOR RDS

A. Work. ork. (7x) (7x) B. Reveal. V.

KEY VERSE

A. II Thessa Thessalon lonian ianss 2:15 2:15 – Therefore, – Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Comfort Comfort from the the hope of Christ’ Christ’ss return. return. (1) B. Caution Caution on the time time of Christ’ Christ’ss return. return. (2) C. Command in light light of Christ’ Christ’ss return. return. (3) (3) VII. SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES

A. Key teaching teaching on the antichrist antichrist.. (2)

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1. The antic antichri hrist st is is not a sys system tem,, he is a pers person. on. a) Part Part of of the the evil evil trin trinity ity.. (1) Satan. (2) Anti Antich chrrist. ist. (3) (3) Fals Falsee Prop Prophe het. t. b) Titles – (1) (1) Man Man of of sin. sin. (2:3 (2:3)) (2) (2) Son Son of of per perdi diti tion. on. (2:3 (2:3)) (3) (3) The The W Wic icke ked d one one.. (2: (2:8) 8) (4) He is Satan-contro Satan-controlled lled and and exalts exalts himself himself as God. (2:9-11) (2:9-11) c) Satan will empower empower him to do signs and lying lying wonders wonders..


A. He is the the coming coming Judg Judgee (1:6-9 (1:6-9)) B. He is call called ed the Lord Lord of of Peace Peace (3:16) (3:16)

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THE BOOK OF FIRST TIMOTHY GODLINESS AND PASTORAL CARE

I.

AUTHOR

A. Paul. 1. Wr Written itten to to Timothy Timothy,, whom he had left left in Ephesus Ephesus to care care for the the churches. churches. II.

DATE

A. AD 6262-6 63 1. Writt ritten en in Maced Macedoni onia. a. II III I. THEME

A. Instruction Instruction for the the Pastor Pastor and and the Church. Church. 1. Paul Paul gives gives speci specific fic inst instruc ructio tions ns for for – a) Past Pastor ors. s. (3: (3:11-7) 7) b) b) Deac Deacons ons.. (3:8 (3:8-1 -13) 3) c) Men. Men. (2:1 (2:1-8 -8)) [pr [pray ayer er]] d) Women. omen. (2:9 (2:9-12 -12,, 5:14 5:14-16 -16)) e) Serv Servan ants ts.. (6:1 (6:1)) f) Maste asterrs. (6:2) 6:2) g) Rich Rich peo peopl ple. e. (6: (6:17 17-1 -19) 9) IV. IV. KEY WO WOR RDS

A. Char Charge ge.. (6x) (6x) B. Doct Doctri rine ne.. (8x) (8x) C. Godl Godlin ines ess. s. (8x) (8x) D. Faithf Faithfuln ulness ess.. (5x) (5x) V.

KEY VERSE

But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave A. I Tim Timot othy hy 3:1 3:15 5 – But thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

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VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Personal Personal Charge Charge to Timoth Timothy y. (1) 1. Whole Whole fait faith h and and a good good conscie conscience. nce. B. Practical Practical Instru Instruction ction for the the Church. Church. (2-6) (2-6) VII. SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES

A. Timothy was Paul’s Paul’s most intimate friend friend and co-laborer. co-laborer. (1:2) 1. His salv salvati ation on and call. call. (Acts (Acts 14:1914:19-20, 20, 16:1-5 16:1-5)) 2. His His you youth th.. (4: (4:12 12)) a) He was was prob probabl ably y a 30-3 30-35 5 year year old old man. man. 3. His His Chris Christi tian an life life.. (6:1 (6:11) B. Two fait faithfu hfull sayin sayings gs – 1. Salvat Salvation ion by by faith faith in in Christ Christ.. (1:15) (1:15) 2. Servic Servicee by faith faith in in Chris Christ. t. (4:9 (4:9)) a) The The grea greatt quest questio ion n is – Why Why?? C. The antidote antidote of Paul’ Paul’ss teaching. teaching. (4:16) (4:16) 1. Pers Persona onall godl godlin ines ess. s. 2. Soun Sound d doct doctri rine ne.. VIII.CHRIST IN THE BOOK

A. He is the Medi Mediator ator.. (2:5) (2:5) B. He is the myste mystery ry of of godlines godliness. s. (3:16) (3:16) C. He is King of of kings kings and Lord of of lords. lords. (6:15) (6:15)

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THE BOOK OF SECOND TIMOTHY FAITHFULNESS TO THE WORD OF GOD

I.

AUTHOR

A. Paul. 1. This is his his final final epistl epistlee from from the prison prison in Rome. II.

DATE

A. AD 6363-6 64

II III I. THEME

A. Final Final Instru Instructi ctions ons.. 1. This letter letter is filled filled with tones tones of urgency urgency,, tenderness, tenderness, and and triumph. triumph. a) Do not not fear fear afflic afflictio tions. ns. (1:7) (1:7) b) Commit Commit the fait faith h to othe others. rs. (2:2) (2:2) c) Contin Continue ue in peri perilou louss times times.. (3:14) (3:14) d) Preach Preach the Word. ord. (4:1(4:1-5) 5) e) Come Come to me me shortl shortly y. (4:9, (4:9, 13, 13, 5:6) 5:6) ★

Paul shows us how a Christian ought to die.


A. Endu Endure re.. (4x (4x)) B. Suf Suffer fer. (4x) (4x) C. Char Charge ge.. (2x) (2x) D. Word. ord. (4x) (4x) V.

KEY VERSE

A. II Timot Timothy hy 3:16-1 3:16-17 7 – All All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. VI. OUTLINE INE

A. The true true pastor pastor and and present present testing testings. s. (1-2) (1-2)

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B. The true true pastor pastor and and age-end age-end troubles. troubles. (3-4) (3-4)


A. The metap metaphor horss for the the minist ministry ry – 1. A Soldier – Soldier – A man of discipline and a nd obedience. (2:3) 2. A Athlete – A knowledge of rules. Farmer – A life 3. A Farmer – life of work, patience, and faith. B. The ministr ministry y of the minis minister ter.. (2:2) (2:2) 1. This This is the the patter pattern n for the the minis ministry try.. C. The messa message ge of the the minis minister ter.. 1. We have no other other messag messagee than God’s God’s message. message. 2. We are are to decl declare are what what He has said. said. VIII.CHRIST IN THE BOOK

A. He is the Lord Lord the righteous righteous Judge. Judge. (4:6-8) (4:6-8)

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THE BOOK OF TITUS SETTING IN ORDER THINGS THA THAT T ARE WANTING WANTING

I.

AUTHOR

A. Paul. 1. Wr Written itten to Titus, Titus, whom he he left on the island island of Crete. Crete. II.

DATE

A. AD 6262-6 63 1. Written ritten shor shortly tly afte afterr I Timo Timothy thy.. II III I. THEME

A. Good Good work works. s. 1. High doctrine doctrine with with low conduct is is intolerable intolerable to New Testame Testament nt Christianit Christianity y. 2. Works orks speak speak louder louder than than words. words. (1:1 (1:16) 6) 3. Our work workss make make our fait faith h attrac attractiv tive. e. (2:1) (2:1) a) Becoming means Becoming means attractive. b) Works do not not bring salvati salvation on but they they are the fruit fruit of salvati salvation. on.


A. Doct Doctri rine. ne. (4x) (4x) B. Good Good work works. s. (4x) (4x) V.

KEY VERSE

A. Titus itus 1:5 1:5 – For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set s et in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in ever y city, as I had appointed thee. VI. OUTLINE INE

A. As to elders elders in the the assembly assembly.. (1) B. As to class classes es in parti particul cular ar.. (2) C. As to to member memberss in genera general. l. (3) (3)

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A. The book of Titus Titus complete completess the messages messages of I & II Timoth Timothy y. 1.

Protec Protectt the gospel gospel.. (I Timot Timothy hy 6:20) 6:20)

2.

Preach Preach the the gospe gospel. l. (II (II Timo Timothy thy 4:2) 4:2)

3.

Practi Practice ce the the gosp gospel. el. (2:11 (2:11-12 -12))


A. He is the Bles Blessed sed Hope. Hope. (2:13) (2:13) B. He is is our our Redeem Redeemer er.. (2:14 (2:14)) C. He is the the One who who justif justifies ies.. (3:7) (3:7)

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THE BOOK OF PHILEMON REQUEST FOR FORGIVENESS

I.

AUTHOR

A. Paul. 1. Writt ritten en to Phil Philem emon. on. a) He live livess near near Colo Coloss sse. e. b) He is a well well to-d to-do o Christ Christian ian frie friend. nd.

II.

DATE

A. AD 61 1. Written ritten from from a prison prison in Rome Rome.. II III I. THEME

A. Forgiv Forgivene eness ss and restora restoratio tion. n. 1. Onesimus, Onesimus, Philemon Philemon’’s slave, slave, had run away away to Rome and and Paul led him him to Christ Christ and sent him back to his master. 2. Forgiv Forgivenes enesss – Based on a satisfa satisfacto ctory ry paymen payment. t. 3. Restor Restorati ation on – Base Based d on a new posi positio tion. n.


A. Love Love.. (3x (3x)) B. Bese Beseec ech. h. (2x) (2x)

V.

KEY VERSES

A. Phil Philem emon on 1010-1 11 – I I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me. VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Paul’s Paul’s praise praise of Philem Philemon. on. (4-7) (4-7) B. Paul’s Paul’s plea plea for for Onesim Onesimus. us. (8-17) C. Paul’s Paul’s pledge pledge and and assuran assurance. ce. (18-22) (18-22)

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A. The shortest shortest of of all of Paul’s Paul’s epistles. epistles. B. Every appeal is based based on love love between between friends friends.. C. We find a supreme supreme example example of Christ Christian ian courtesy courtesy.. VIII.CHRIST IN THE BOOK

A. He is the the One who who pays the the debt that that we owe. owe. (18)

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THE BOOK OF HEBREWS CONSIDER JESUS CHRIST, OUR HIGH PRIEST

I.

AUTHOR

A. Probabl Probably y Paul Paul or Apol Apollos los.. 1. Wr Written itten to to people who who would have a underst understanding anding of the Old Testame Testament. nt. II.

DATE

A. AD 67 1. The content content reveals reveals the the audience audience is is Hebrew Hebrew Christ Christians. ians. II III I. THEME

A. Jesus Jesus Chri Christ st Is Is Bette Betterr – 1. He is is bette betterr than than the the angel angels. s. (1:4 (1:4-14 -14)) 2. He is is bett better er than than Mos Moses es.. (3:3 (3:3)) 3. He is is bette betterr than than Aaron. Aaron. (5:1-4 (5:1-4)) 4. He is is bette betterr than than Melc Melchis hisedec edec.. (7:17 (7:17)) 5. He is is bette betterr than than all all thin things. gs. (1:8) (1:8)


A. Prie Priest st.. (26x (26x)) B. Bloo Blood. d. (22x (22x)) C. Bett Better er.. (13x (13x)) D. Sacr Sacrif ific ice. e. (8x) (8x) E. Fai Faith. th. (32x (32x)) V.

KEY VERSE

Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an A. Hebr Hebrew ewss 8:1 8:1 – Now high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens.

VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Jesus – The new new and better better Deliver Deliverer er.. (1-7) B. Calvary Calvary – The new and better better covenant covenant.. (8:1-10:18 (8:1-10:18)) 47


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C. Faith – The true true and better better principle. principle. (10:19(10:19-13:25) 13:25)


A. Hebrews Hebrews is the Holy Spirit’ Spirit’ss commentary commentary on the book of Leviticus. Leviticus. B. Referred Referred to as the the fifth fifth gospel record. record. C. Gives us a grand grand portrait portrait of Christ Christ with the Old Testament estament as the backdrop. backdrop.


A. He is our our great High Pries Priest. t. (2:16-18, (2:16-18, 4:14) 4:14)

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THE BOOK OF JAMES FAITH FOR LIVING

I.

AUTHOR

A. James. 1. Wr Written itten to the the scatter scattered ed Jewish Jewish leaders. leaders. (1:1) 2. He is is the the half half brothe brotherr of Christ Christ.. II.

DATE

A. AD 4040-4 45 1. This is perhaps the the very earlies earliestt written written books of the New Testament. estament. II III I. THEME

A. Faith Faith in in our daily daily walk walk.. 1. This is the book book of of practica practicall Christ Christianit ianity y. 2. It shows shows the conduct conduct is just just as as importa important nt as creed. 3. Ther Theree are are two two pur purpo pose sess – a) To teach teach true true Christ Christian ian behavi behavior or.. b) To show that that we demonstrat demonstratee our faith faith by our works. works. (2:18-2 (2:18-23) 3)


A. Work / Works. orks. (16x) (16x) B. Fait Faith. h. (16x (16x))

V.

KEY VERSE

A. Jame Jamess 1:2 1:22 2 – But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Enduran Endurance ce of temp temptat tation ion.. (1) B. Impart Impartial ial benevol benevolence ence.. (2) (2) C. Control Control of the tongue tongue.. (3) (3) D. Godliness Godliness in all all things. things. (4:1-6) (4:1-6)

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A. The Proverbs Proverbs of the New New Testam Testament. ent. (4:17) (4:17) B. James is someti sometimes mes called called the Amos Amos of the New Testam Testament. ent. •

54 imp imper erat ativ ives es.. [thu [thund nder erbo bolt lts] s]

C. Paul emphases emphases justifica justification tion before before God; James emphases emphases demonstrati demonstration on before men. D. John John is the Apostl Apostlee of love of love,, Paul is the Apostle of faith, faith, Peter is the Apostle of hope of hope,, but good works. works. James is the Apostle of good VIII.CHRIST IN THE BOOK

A. He is the One One Who Who draws draws us nigh. nigh. (4:6-8 (4:6-8))

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THE BOOK OF FIRST PETER TRIALS AND HOPE OF HIS RETURN

I.

AUTHOR

A. Peter. er. 1. Written ritten to to strengt strengthen hen the the breth brethren ren.. II.

DATE

A. AD 6464-6 65 1. Written ritten near near the the end of Pete Peter’ r’ss life. life. II III I. THEME

A. Hope for for suffer suffering ing sain saints. ts. 1. Rome under under Nero Nero was seeking seeking to stamp stamp out out Christi Christianity anity.. 2. How How do we have have a livi living ng hop hope? e? a) Becaus Becausee of the resurr resurrect ection ion.. (1:3) (1:3) b) Becaus Becausee of our our reser reservat vation ion.. (1:4) (1:4) c) Because Because of the the return return of our Lord Lord Jesus Jesus Christ. Christ. (1:5-7) (1:5-7)


A. Trial rial.. (2x (2x)) B. Joy Joy. (2x (2x)) C. Hope Hope.. (4x) (4x) D. Grac Grace. e. (8x) (8x) E. Glor Glory y. (12 (12x) x) V.

KEY VERSE

A. I Pet Peter er 1:7 1:7 – That – That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. VI. OUTLINE INE

A. The living living hope – And what goes goes with with it. (1:3-2:10 (1:3-2:10))

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B. The pilgrim pilgrim life life – And And how to live live it. (2:11(2:11-4:1 4:11) 1) C. The fiery fiery trial trial – And And how to bear bear it. (4:12-5:1 (4:12-5:11) 1) VII. SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES

A. Grea Greatt them themes es – 1. The suffer suffering ing of Christ. Christ. (1:11 (1:11,, 2:21, 2:21, 3:18, 4:1, 5:1) 5:1) 2. The Word of of God. God. (I Peter Peter 1:231:23-25) 25) 3. Marr Marria iage ge.. (3:1 (3:1-7 -7)) 4. The The seco second nd comin coming. g. (5: (5:4) 4) 5. Comfor Comfortt in suffer suffering ing.. (5:7 (5:7))


A. He is the One One whom we love love though we have have not seen seen Him. (1:8) (1:8) B. He is is preci precious ous.. (2:7 (2:7)) C. He is the the Shepherd Shepherd and Bishop Bishop of our souls. souls. (2:25)

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THE BOOK OF SECOND PETER TRUE AND FALSE PROPHECY

I.

AUTHOR

A. Peter. er. 1. Written ritten to to strengt strengthen hen the the breth brethren ren.. II.

DATE

A. AD 67 1. Wr Written itten to believe believers rs of like like precious precious faith. faith. II III I. THEME

A. Counterfeits Counterfeits and the coming coming Christ. Christ. 1. Purp Purpos oses es of of this this epi epist stle le – a) To expose expose the the false false teach teachers ers.. (2:1) (2:1) b) To warn warn against against coming coming apostas apostasy y. (2:2-3) (2:2-3) c) To silence silence the scoffer scofferss by reaffirmi reaffirming ng the coming coming of Christ. Christ. (3) d) To stir stir up believer believerss by remembrance. remembrance. (1:13, (1:13, 3:1)


A. Remem Remembr branc ance. e. (4x) (4x) B. Prop Prophec hecy y. (4x) (4x) C. Dili Dilige gence nce.. (2x) (2x)

V.

KEY VERSE

A. II Pete Peterr 1:16 1:16 – For For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

VI. OUTLINE INE

A. The true knowledge – In which to grow. (1) B. The fals alse teachers – Who were to come. (2) C. The sure ure promise – For age-end days. (3)

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A. The depths depths of the the backslider backslider.. (1:5-11) (1:5-11) 1. He is is blin blind d spir spirit itua uall lly y. 2. He canno cannott see see afar afar off. off. 3. He has forgot forgotten ten that that he was was purg purged ed from from sin. sin. B. A more sure sure word word of prophecy prophecy – the the Bible. Bible. (1:16-21) (1:16-21)


A. Christ Christ is not willing willing that that anyone anyone should should perish. perish. (3:9) B. He is the One One coming coming as a thief thief in the the night. night.

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THE BOOK OF FIRST JOHN FELLOWSHIP OF GOD AND HIS CHILDREN

I.

AUTHOR

A. John. 1. A son of Zebed Zebedee. ee. (Matth (Matthew ew 4:31 4:31)) 2. The The belo belove ved d disc discip iple le.. 3. Pastor Pastored ed in Ephe Ephesus sus for a period period of of time. time.

II.

DATE

A. AD 8585-9 90 1. He is the the only only living living Apostle Apostle at at the time time.. II III I. THEME

A. Fellowship Fellowship with with God and assuran assurance ce of eternal eternal life. life. 1. To promo promote te full fullnes nesss of of joy joy. 2. To pre preven ventt sin sin.. (2: (2:1) 1) 3. To prote protect ct sai saint nts. s. (2: (2:26 26)) 4. To prov provide ide assura assurance. nce. (5:13) (5:13)


A. Child Childre ren. n. (1 (11x) B. Fell Fellow owsh ship ip.. (3x) (3x) C. Love Love.. (23 (23x) x) D. Spir Spirit it.. (8x) (8x) E. Fath Father er.. (13 (13x) x) F. Abide. (3 (3x) G. Works orks.. (2x) (2x)

V.

KEY VERSE

A. I Joh John n 5:1 5:13 3 – These – These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

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VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Truth Truth vers versus us error error – How to know and abide. abide. 1. The light light versu versuss the darknes darkness. s. (1:5(1:5-2:1 2:11) 1) 2. The fath father er versu versuss the world. world. (2:1 (2:12-1 2-17) 7) 3. The antic antichri hrist st versu versuss the Chris Christ. t. (2:18 (2:18-28 -28)) 4. Good Good works works versu versuss evil evil works. works. (2:2 (2:29-3 9-3:24 :24)) 5. The Holy Holy Spir Spirit it versu versuss error error.. (4:1-6 (4:1-6)) 6. Love Love versus versus pious pious pret pretens ense. e. (4:7 (4:7-21 -21)) 7. The GodGod-bor born n versus versus othe others. rs. (5:1-2 (5:1-21) 1) VII. SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES

A. This book book in a sense is is a sequel to to the Gospel Gospel of John. John. (John 20:30-31 20:30-31)) B. John gives gives us the the identifyi identifying ng marks marks of a believer believer – 1. Obed Obedie ienc nce. e. (2: (2:33-6) 6) 2. Love Love.. (3:1 (3:144-19 19)) 3. The The mark mark of the the tru truth th.. (4:1 (4:1-6 -6)) 4. The The Hol Holy y Spi Spiri rit. t. (4:1 (4:13) 3) 5. The witnes witnesss for for Him. Him. (5:9 (5:9-14 -14)) VIII.CHRIST IN THE BOOK

A. Word of Life Life.. (1:1 (1:1))

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THE BOOK OF SECOND JOHN TRUTH AND THE CHRISTIAN

I.

AUTHOR

A. John. 1. The elder der. II.

DATE

A. AD 90 1. Written ritten to to the elect elect lady lady and and her chil childre dren. n. II III I. THEME

A. The The tr truth. uth. 1. Walki alking ng in in the the trut truth. h. (5) (5) a) The truth truth is not something something we know, know, it is something something we live. 2. Abid Abidin ing g in the the trut truth. h. IV. IV. KEY WO WOR RDS

A. Truth ruth.. (4x (4x)) B. Love Love.. (4x) (4x) C. Comma Commandm ndmen ent. t. (3x) (3x) D. Walk. alk. (1x) (1x) V.

KEY VERSE

A. II John John 4 – I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment comman dment from the Father. Father. VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Practical Practical aspect aspect – Walk Walk in love. love. (4-6) (4-6) B. Doctrinal Doctrinal aspect – Watch Watch against against error error. (7-11) (7-11) VII. SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES

A. We find in this this book, the the test for for what is is true. (9) (9)

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A. Christ Christ Himsel Himselff is trut truth. h.

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THE BOOK OF THIRD JOHN SPIRITUAL HEALTH AND PROSPERITY

I.

AUTHOR

A. John. II.

DATE

A. AD 90 1. Written ritten to a man man named named Gaiu Gaius. s.

II III I. THEME

A. Walking alking in in the trut truth. h. (5) (5) 1. A fervent fervent fellows fellowship hip and and relations relationship hip with with Chris Christ. t.


A. Truth ruth.. (5x (5x)) B. Walk. alk. (1x) (1x) V.

KEY VERSE

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. A. III III Joh John n 4 – I VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Gaius – Service Service in in truth truth and love. love. (2-8) (2-8) B. Diotrephes Diotrephes – Evil Evil by pride and and strife. strife. (9-1 (9-11) 1)


A. Gaiu Gaius. s. (2(2-6) 6) 1. Well ell belo belove ved. d. 2. Spir Spirit itua uall lly y prosp prosper erou ous. s. 3. Faithf Faithful, ul, char charita itable ble and and hospi hospitab table. le. B. Diot Diotre rephe phes. s. (7-1 (7-11) 1) 1. Love Lovess pree preemi mine nenc nce. e. 2. Speak Speakss mal malic icio ious us wor words ds..

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3. Oppos Opposed ed leade leaders rshi hip. p. C. Demet Demetri rius us.. (12) (12) 1. He had had a goo good d repo report rt of of all all men. men. VIII.CHRIST IN THE BOOK

A. He is the only One One who should have preemine preeminence nce in the church. church. (Colossians (Colossians 3:18) 3:18)

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THE BOOK OF JUDE EARNESTLY CONTEND FOR THE FAITH

I.

AUTHOR

A. Jude. 1. Step-b Step-brot rother her of Jesus Jesus Christ Christ.. II.

DATE

A. AD 70

II III I. THEME

A. Duty Duty and and danger danger.. (3) (3) 1. Our duty duty – Cont Contend end for for the the fait faith. h. (3) (3) a) How? How? (2020-23) 23) 2. Our danger danger – Men crept crept in in unawar unawares. es. (4) a) Exam Exampl ples es.. (11) (11) (1) Cain – He didn’t didn’t want want to do it God’s God’s way. way. (2) Balaam Balaam – He was a prophe prophett for for hire hire.. (3) Core Core – He would would not not submit submit to to authori authority ty..


A. Ungod Ungodly ly.. (3x (3x)) B. Remem Remember ber.. (1x) (1x) C. Judg Judgme ment nt.. (2x) (2x)

V.

KEY VERSE

A. Jude 3 – Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.

VI. OUTLINE INE

A. Why to contend – Aposta Apostate te teachers. teachers. (3-16) (3-16)

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B. How to contend – Our true resourc resources. es. (17-23) (17-23)


A. Serves as as a corridor leading leading from from the church church age into the revelatio revelation n of Christ. Christ. B. Reference Reference is made to seven seven Old Testam Testament ent events and and characters characters – 1. Micha Michael el and and Mos Moses es.. (9) (9) 2. Enoch. ch. (14) VIII.CHRIST IN THE BOOK

A. He is the the One who who is able able to keep you from from falling. falling. (24) (24) B. He is the only only wise wise God God our Savior Savior.. (25)

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THE BOOK OF REVELATION UNCOVERING THE GLORY OF JESUS CHRIST

I.

AUTHOR

A. John. 1. Wr Written itten from exile on the isle of Patmos. Patmos. (1:9-10) (1:9-10) II.

DATE

A. AD 9595-9 96

II III I. THEME

A. Last Last thin things gs.. 1. The last last days days of the chur church ch age. age. (4:1 (4:1)) 2. The last last week of of prophecy prophecy for Israel. Israel. [The seven-year seven-year Tribulati Tribulation] on] 3. The last last days of Satan’s Satan’s decepti deception. on. (20:1-7 (20:1-7)) 4. The last last judge judgemen mentt of the the wicked wicked.. (20:15 (20:15)) 5. The last last days days of this this earth earth.. (21:1 (21:1)) 6. The last last words words of the Lord Lord Jesus. Jesus. (22:7, (22:7, 12, 20) [promise] [promise]


A. Lamb Lamb.. (29x (29x)) B. Thro Throne ne.. (44 (44x) x) V.

KEY VERSE

A. Revel Revelat atio ion n 1:19 1:19 – Write – Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter. hereafter. VI. OUTLINE INE

A. The things things which thou hast hast seen. (1) 1. Prolog Prologue ue – The commun communica icatio tion n of Christ. Christ. (1:1(1:1-8) 8) 2. The visio vision n of the glori glorifie fied d Christ. Christ. (1:9 (1:9-20 -20)) B. The thin things gs whic which h are. are. (2-3 (2-3)) 1. The The sev seven en chu churc rche hess –

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a) Ephe Ephesu sus. s. (2:1 (2:1-7 -7)) b) b) Smyr Smyrna. na. (2:8 (2:8-1 -11) 1) c) Perg Pergam amos os.. (2:1 (2:122-17) 17) d) Thya Thyati tira ra.. (2: (2:18 18-2 -29) 9) e) Sard Sardis is.. (3: (3:11-6) 6) f) Phil Philade adelp lphi hia. a. (3:7 (3:7-1 -13) 3) g) Laod Laodic icea. ea. (3:1 (3:144-22 22)) C. The things things which which shall shall be hereafter hereafter.. (4-22) (4-22) 1. The thro throne ne set set in in heaven heaven.. (4:1(4:1-5:1 5:14) 4) a) The The heave heavenl nly y door door.. (4:1 (4:1)) b) The heavenl heavenly y thro throne. ne. (4:2-5 (4:2-5)) c) The twen twentyty-fou fourr elders elders.. (4:4, (4:4, 10-11 10-11)) d) The four four livin living g creatur creatures. es. (4:6 (4:6-1 -11) 1) e) The sevenseven-sea sealed led scroll scroll.. (5:1(5:1-14) 14) 2. The The seven seven seal seals. s. (6: (6:11-8: 8:1) 1) a) Seal Seal one one – White White hors horse. e. (6:1 (6:1-2) -2) b) Seal Seal two two – Red Red hors horse. e. (6:3 (6:3-4) -4) c) Seal Seal three three – Black Black hors horse. e. (6:5 (6:5-6) -6) d) Seal Seal four four – Pale Pale horse. horse. (6:7-8 (6:7-8)) e) Seal Seal five five – Souls Souls of marty martyrs. rs. (6:9 (6:9-1 -11) 1) f) Seal Seal six six – Worl Worldwi dwide de chaos chaos.. (6:12(6:12-17) 17) (1) (1) Firs Firstt inte interv rval al.. (7:1(7:1-17 17)) (a) (a) Seal Sealin ing g of the the 144,00 144,000. 0. (7:1 (7:1-8 -8)) (b) Saved Saved Gent Gentile ile multit multitude. ude. (7:9-1 (7:9-17) 7) g) Seal Seal seven seven – Sile Silence nce in in heaven heaven.. (8:1) (8:1) 3. The seven seven trum trumpet pets. s. (8:6 (8:6-1 -11:1 1:19) 9) a) Trump Trumpet et one – Hail Hail,, fire, fire, and bloo blood. d. (8:7) (8:7) b) Trumpet Trumpet two – Mountain Mountain burning burning with with fire. fire. (8:8-9) (8:8-9) c) Trumpet Trumpet three three – Star Star called called Wormwood. ormwood. (8:10-1 (8:10-11) 1) d) Trumpet Trumpet four four – Sun, Sun, moon, moon, and stars stars darkened. darkened. (8:12-1 (8:12-13) 3) e) Trumpet Trumpet five five (First (First Woe) – Locust Locust plague. plague. (9:1-12) (9:1-12) f) Trumpet Trumpet six (Second (Second Woe) – Armies Armies loosed. loosed. (9:13(9:13-21) 21) (1) Second Second interv interval. al. (10:1(10:1-11 11:13 :13)) (a) The migh mighty ty angel angel and and seven seven thunde thunders. rs. (10: (10:1-7 1-7)) 64


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(b) John John and the little little book. book. (10: (10:8-1 8-11) 1) (c) (c) The The two witn witnes esse ses. s. (11: (11:11-13 13)) g) Trumpet Trumpet seven seven (Third (Third Woe) Woe) – Kingdom anticipa anticipated. ted. (11:14-1 (11:14-19) 9) 4. The seven seven pers personag onages. es. (12:1(12:1-13: 13:18) 18) a) Person Person one one – The sun-c sun-clot lothed hed woman. woman. (12: (12:1-2 1-2)) b) Person Person two two – The great great red red dragon. dragon. (12:3-4) (12:3-4) c) Person Person thre threee – The manman-chi child. ld. (12: (12:5-6 5-6)) d) Person Person four four – Michael Michael the the Archangel. Archangel. (12:7-1 (12:7-12) 2) e) Person Person five five – The The Jewish Jewish remnan remnant. t. (12:13 (12:13-17 -17)) f) Person Person six six – The The Beast Beast out of of the Sea. Sea. (13: (13:1-1 1-10) 0) g) Person Person seven – The Beast Beast out out of the the Earth. Earth. (13:11-18) (13:11-18) (1) (1) Thir Third d Inter Interva val. l. (14: (14:11-20 20)) (a) The Lamb Lamb and and the the 144,000. 144,000. (14:1(14:1-5) 5) (b) Announc Announceme ement nt of the the three three angels. angels. (14:6 (14:6-1 -11) 1) (c) The bles blessed sed dead dead who who die in in the Lord Lord.. (14:12 (14:12-13 -13)) (d) (d) The The harv harves est. t. (14: (14:1414-16 16)) (e) (e) The The vin vinta tage ge.. (14: (14:1717-20 20)) 5. The seven seven vials. vials. (15:1(15:1-16: 16:21) 21) a) Prepar Preparati ation on for the the Seven Vial Vialss (15:1-8 (15:1-8)) (1) Vial one – Mali Malignan gnantt sores sores.. (16:1 (16:1-2) -2) (2) Vial two – Sea turn turned ed to bloo blood. d. (16:3 (16:3)) (3) Vial thre threee – Rivers Rivers turne turned d to blood. blood. (16:4 (16:4-7) -7) (4) Vial four four – Scorc Scorchin hing g heat. heat. (16:8 (16:8-9) -9) (5) Vial five five – Darkne Darkness. ss. (16:10 (16:10-1 -11) 1) (6) Vial six six – River River Euphra Euphrates tes drie dried d up. (16:1 (16:12) 2) (a) (a) Four Fourth th Inte Interv rval al.. (16:1 (16:133-16 16)) i) Unclean Unclean Spirit Spiritss Like Like Frog Frogs. s. (16: (16:3-1 3-16) 6) (7) Vial seven – Great Great earthqua earthquake ke and hail. (16:17-21) (16:17-21) 6. Judgme Judgment nt of of Babyl Babylon. on. (17:1(17:1-18: 18:24) 24) a) Eccles Ecclesias iastic tical al Babyl Babylon. on. (17: (17:1-1 1-18) 8) b) Commer Commercia ciall Babylo Babylon. n. (18:1 (18:1-24 -24)) 7. The retur return n of the Lord Lord Jesus Jesus Chris Christ. t. (19:1(19:1-21) 21) a) Rejoici Rejoicing ng in heaven. heaven. (19:1(19:1-6) 6) b) The marr marriag iagee of the the Lamb. Lamb. (19:7(19:7-10) 10) 65


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c) The Second Second Advent Advent.. (19:1 (19:11-1 1-16) 6) d) The Battl Battlee of Arma Armaged geddon. don. (19: (19:1717-21) 21) 8. The Millenni Millennial al Kingdom Kingdom and and Great Great White White Throne. Throne. (20:1-15) (20:1-15) a) Sata Satan n boun bound. d. (20: (20:11-3) 3) b) The first first resu resurre rrecti ction. on. (20:4 (20:4-6) -6) c) Sata Satan n loos loosed ed.. (20: (20:77-10) 10) d) Great White White Throne Throne Judgment. Judgment. (20:11-15) (20:11-15) 9. The eterna eternall state. state. (21:1(21:1-22: 22:5) 5) a) The New New Heaven Heaven and New New Earth Earth.. (21:1(21:1-8) 8) b) The descent descent of the the Holy Holy Jerusal Jerusalem. em. (21:9(21:9-10) 10) c) A descriptio description n of outside outside the city city.. (21:9-10) (21:9-10) d) A descriptio description n of inside inside the city. city. (21:22-22: (21:22-22:5) 5) 10. Epilogue. Epilogue. (22:6-2 (22:6-21) 1) VII. SPECIAL FEATURES FEATURES

A. This revelatio revelation n moves back and forth forth between scenes scenes in heaven heaven and earth. B. The seven churches churches were literal literal local churches, churches, but representat representatives ives of the entire entire church age. VIII.CHRIST IN THE BOOK

A. The dominate dominate picture picture in this book is Christ Christ as the Lamb Lamb of God. (5:5-12) (5:5-12)

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