Test-Ch 16-19 New Testament Era/The Epistles -- 30 Days to understanding the Bible

Gospel Era Storyline summary:
Jesus comes in of the Old Testament of a savior and offers and the true kingdom of God. While some accept Him, most Him, and He is crucified, buried, and resurrected.

The four main divisions of the Gospel Era:
1.
2.
3.
4. &

The four main divisions and descriptions:
1. : to
2. :
3. :
4. & :

Gospel Era Storyline Summary:
Jesus comes in of the Old Testament of a savior and offers and the true kingdom of God. While some accept Him, most Him, and He is crucified, buried, and resurrected.

Gospel Era -- Figure -- Location -- Storyline Summary:
Era

, ,
comes in of Old Testament of a savior and offers and the true kingdom of God. While some accept Him, most Him and He is crucified, buried, and resurrected.

The Church Era-- 1-12

Church Era Storyline Summary:
, shortly after the of Jesus, is used by God to the , God's next major for man.

The four major subjects of the Church Era:
1.
2.
3.
4.

The four major subjects of the Church Era & descriptions:
1. -- of the (Acts 1-5)
2. -- of the (Acts 6)
3. --The (Acts 7)
4. --A to the (Acts 8-12)

Church Era Storyline Summary:
, shortly after the of Jesus, is used by God to the , God's next major for .

The Missions Era - 13-

The Missions Era Storyline Summary:
the church into the during the next to .

The four major subjects of the Missions Era:
1. Journey
2. Missionary
3.
4. and

The four major subjects of the Missions Era:
1. Missionary Journey-- for years (Acts 13-14)
2. Missionary Journey-- for years (Acts 15-17)
3. Missionary Journey-- for years (Acts 18-21)
4. and -- for years (Acts 22-28)

The Missions Era Storyline Summary:
the into the Empire during the next decades.

The Epistles: -

How many Books of the New Testament are Historical and which books are they?
--Historical Books
, , , ,

How many Books of the New Testament are the Pauline Epistles and which books are they?
- Pauline Epistles
, 1 & 2 , , , , , 1 & 2 , 1 & 2 , ,

How many Books of the New Testament are the General Epistles and which books are they?
- General Epistles
, , 1 & 2 , 1, 2, & 3 , ,

Overview Summary of the Epistles:
The Epistles are to and to to them and them in the Christian Faith.

The four main topics of the Epistles:
1. The of the
2. to
3. to
4.

The four main topics of the Epistles:
1. The of the : , then
2. Epistles to : to
3. Epistles to : to and
4. Epistles: to the

Books and their Descriptions of the 2nd major topic of the Epistles-Pauline Epistles to Churches:
: heavily doctrinal, with the most complete doctrine of by grace through faith in all the Bible.
1 & 2 : heavily practical, dealing with a series of specific in the Corinthian church.
: written to some of Paul's first converts, refuting .
: deals with the believer's in Christ and its practical implications.
: a warm letter of despite trials.
: the of Christ is its major theme.
1 & 2 : very personal letters dealing with specific issues in the Thessalonian church, including and living.

Books and their Descriptions of the 3rd major topic of the Epistles-Pauline Epistles to Individuals:
1 & 2 : two letter to a young pastor in . The first letter him on local church issues, and the second him to remain strong in the faith in the midst of trials.
: written to the pastor of the church on the Island of , it deals largely with local church issues, including the for church leaders.
: written to a owner, it urges lenient treatment of a runaway who has become a Christian and is returning to his Christian master.

Books and their Descriptions of the 4th major topic of the Epistles-General Epistles:
: heavily , this book draws largely on Old Testament truth in teaching the New Testament truth to a Jewish audience.
: an incisive and practical treatment of the proper outworking of Christian in everyday life.
1 & 2 : written to believers scattered through out Asia and Galatia, it deals with the proper response to and opposition.
1, 2, & 3 : letters from the apostle John dealing with the of God and its outworking in Christians' lives.
: a brief but powerful book against ungodly living.
: a giant of a book, heavily prophetical, dealing with the nature and chronology of the .

The four main distinctions to consider in studying the Epistles:
1. The of the --, then
2. Pauline Epistles to --Letters to
3. Pauline Epistles to --Letters to and
4. Epistles--Letters to the