
This episode discusses the letters of Paul to the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, and Ephesians, focusing on their theological implications and historical context.
Romans, 1–2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians Romans · Written by Paul before he ever visited Rome. · Written to generate support for his desire to carry the Gospel to Spain. · Written as a more detailed (more detailed than Galatians) explanation of the gospel and of his theology · Texts to Consider: Rom 1:8–17; Rom 3:21–26; Rom 15:17–29 1 Corinthians · Written by Paul from Ephesus after he had visited Corinth. · Written to correct and rebuke the Corinthians over division, toleration of sin, eating food sacrificed to idols, abuse of the Lords Supper, asking for financial support for church in Jerusalem, and other factors. · Texts to Consider: 1 Cor 1:10–31; 1 Cor 13:1–13 2 Corinthians · Written by Paul following the reception of his first letter and a “painful visit.” · Written to defend his own ministry in light of the disparagement from the Corinthians and the “Super-Apostles” · Written to press the importance of completing the offering for the hurting church in Jerusalem · Texts to Consider: 2 Cor 2:1–4; 2 Cor 2:12–3:3; 2 Cor 10:7–18; 2 Cor 11:4–6 Galatians · Written by Paul after his first missionary journey, but before the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15) in 48 AD. This, if…
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