This course provides an introduction and overview of Paul’s letters to the early church. Students will gain a working knowledge of Paul and his letters to refine their ability to interpret Paul’s writings and thereby reflect on the personal and corporate applications.

Class Instructor: Tim Ragan, tragan@sbcfamily.org

EquipU Registrar: equipu@sbcfamily.org

 
Course Syllabus
 

SESSION/WEEK 1

Student Handout
 
Handout: Paul's Ministry Timeline
Handout: Greco-Roman Heirarchy
Video: New Testament Letters, Historical Context
Video: New Testament Letters, Literary Context
Video: The Apostle Paul, Acts 8-12
Video: Paul's Missionary Journeys, Acts 13-20
Video: Did the Apostle Paul really write all his letters?
Video: Bound for Rome, Acts 21-28

SESSION/WEEK 2

Student Notes
Video: Overview of Romans 1-4
Video: Overview of Romans 5-16
Video: The Bible Explained - Romans
Video: How dangerous was travel in the first century Roman Empire?
Video: What does Romans 9 actually teach?

SESSION/WEEK 3

Student Notes - Galatians
Student Notes - 1 and 2 Thessalonians
Video: Overview of Galatians
Video: Galatians Historical Background
Video: The Bible Explained, 1-2 Thessalonians
Video: Overview of 1 Thessalonians
Video: Overview of 2 Thessalonians
Video: Where is Ancient Thessalonica?

SESSION/WEEK 4

Student Notes - 1 Corinthians
 
Video: Overview of 1 Corinthians
Video: The Bible Explained, 1 Corinthians
Video: What is the Gift of Tongues?
Video: Women and Headcoverings
Video: How Can Homosexuality Be Wrong?
Video: Are Women Permitted to Speak in Church?

SESSION/WEEK 5

Student Notes - 2 Corinthians
Video: Overview of 2 Corinthians
Video: What is the Story of Ancient Corinth?
Video: How Long Did Paul Live In Corinth?

SESSION/WEEK 6

Student Notes - Colossians
Student Notes - Ephesians
Video: Overview of Colossians
Video: Overview of Ephesians
Video: Thirty Days in Colassae
Video: Where is Ancient Ephesus?
Video: Why was the Temple of Artemis one of the Wonders of the Ancient World?
Video: Has the ancient city of Colossae been discovered?

SESSION/WEEK 7

Student Notes - Philemon
Student Notes - Philippians
Video: Overview of Philemon
Video: Overview of Philippians
Video: Philippians - Historical Background
 

SESSION/WEEK 8

Student Notes - 1 Timothy
Student Notes - 2 Timothy
Student Notes - Titus
Video: Summary of 1 Timothy
Video: Summary of 2 Timothy
Video: Summary of Titus
Video: How Are Women Saved Through Childbearing?
Video: Can Women Be Pastors Or Deacons?
Video: Can A Woman Preach If Elders Affirm It?
Video: What Did Paul Mean By “I Do Not Permit A Woman To Teach"?
Video: The Pastoral Epistles Aren't Forgeries