The Epistles - Early Church History
Biblical answers to questions relating to the Epistles.
The Epistles
Romans: When, Where, and Why?15Paul did not establish the church in Rome, nor had he visited it by the time of his letter, though he was well aware of its growth and impact.text
The World: Love It or Hate It?11Have you ever wondered why the Bible seems to be guilty of double-talk when speaking of "the world"?text
Feeling Stagnant? Are You Running the Race?10In Hebrews 12:1–2, the author of Hebrews compares living the spiritual live to running a race. Now imagine running a race with barbells on your shoulders or wearing scuba diving equipment. While that sounds ridiculous, it’s essentially what many Christians try to do when they hold onto sin in their lives!text
Why Were the Epistles Written?7The Epistles make up a significant part of the New Testament. What purpose do they serve?text
Who Wrote the Epistles?7Some scholars have argued that the practice of writing a letter in someone else's name (“pseudonymity”) was culturally accepted in NT times.text
Building Faith on the Wrong Foundation?4One reason people fall away from the faith is because they have built their faith on the wrong foundation. This even happened with first-century believers.text
Peter's Letters: Evidence of a Radical Change?3Did Peter ever radically change? Did he learn self-control? His letters show that he did.text
Should “Peace” Guide Our Decisions?2Colossians 3:15 is a text that is constantly misunderstood by well-meaning Christians. Paul writes, “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.” Some have accurately pointed out that the Greek word for “rule” means to act as arbiter or judge. They see this verse as a tool for knowing God’s will for our lives.text
Is the Bible Misogynistic?1Does the Bible teach the suppression of women?video
Recovery through Sanctification?1Christ's New Testament church was born into a sin-warped, dark-hearted world of mixed-up marriages, sin-scarred lives, and confused families.text
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