A One Year Chronological Bible Study: November 12-18
In this video, I will discuss the major themes, context, and more complex passages including the following:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark (Mark)
05:27 - The Relationship of Jews and Gentiles and the Promises of the Old Testament
14:44 - Christians Referred to as “The Way”
15:24 - Paul and Barnabas as Zeus and Hermes?
18:36 - The Situation of the Letter to the Galatians
21:18 - Paul’s Conflict with Peter and James
26:58 - Paul’s Use of an Amanuensis (a Secretary/Scribe)
28:18 - The We Sections of Acts
29:05 - Paul Is Not Only a Jew, but Also a Roman Citizen
31:28 - Paul, the Rhetorician
32:08 - Paul Uses Greek Philosophy and Religious Beliefs as a Bridge to Christianity
36:16 - The Situation of 1 & 2 Thessalonians
40:20 - Concerns about Thessalonians Missing the Second Coming of Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:13-17)
48:45 - A Letter from Pliny the Younger to Emperor Trajan Concerning Trials and Punishment for Christians
55:01 - Thanks for Watching
You can get The One Year Chronological Bible (NLT) here:
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Need help with your Bible Study? I recommend the following resources:
The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible
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The ESV Study Bible
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The NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible
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Here are some of the other resources I used to prepare for this lesson:
deSilva, David A. 2018. An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods & Ministry Formation. Second Edition. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic: An Imprint of InterVarsity Press.
Powell, Mark Allan. 2018. Introducing the New Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey. Second Edition. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic: A Division of Baker Publishing Group.
Wright, N. T., and Michael F. Bird. 2019. The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians. London; Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic; SPCK.
Witherington, Ben, III. 2006. 1 and 2 Thessalonians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Pliny. 1931. Letters, Vols. 1 & 2. Edited by T. E. Page, E. Capps, W. H. D. Rouse, and W. M. L. Hutchinson. Translated by William Melmoth. The Loeb Classical Library. London; New York: William Heinemann; The Macmillan Co.
For Commentaries, I always consult the following series and authors:
The New International Commentary on the Old/New Testament
The NIV Application Commentary
The Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament
Pillar New Testament Commentary
Teach the Text Commentary
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