BibleProject The Drama We Don’t Know - Letters E5
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Jul 13, 2020 Discover the intriguing world of New Testament letters as the hosts explore their unique contexts and the early Christian communities addressed. Delve into the complexities of Paul and Peter's relationships with their audiences, the challenges of interpreting scripture, and the significance of unity amidst conflict. Issues like Gentile inclusion and practices like baptism for the dead add layers of depth. Plus, learn about a new online platform enhancing biblical education and how it can transform personal and communal understanding of faith.
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Reading Letters Holistically
- Stop reading letters as a grab bag of inspiring verses.
- Read the whole letter to understand the context.
Identifying the Purpose of a Letter
- When reading letters, note when the author mentions their purpose or what prompted them to write.
- Paul's letter to the Galatians is a good example, as the purpose is stated clearly.
The Galatians' Different Gospel
- Paul was stunned that the Galatians quickly abandoned Jesus's grace for a "different gospel."
- This "different gospel" was propagated by someone claiming Paul's message wasn't real.