A Biblical Vision, Part II: Mastering the New Testament Witness to Christ

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A B i b l i ca l Vi s i on, Par t I I : Mas ter i ng the New Tes tament Wi tnes s to Chr i s t

(3) The Epistles: The Interpretation and Application of Christ

The upward movement of the Church to the risen and ascended Lord as head of the Church and Lord of the harvest

The Pauline Epistles: “In Christ”

(a) Romans – redemption in Christ

(b) 1 Corinthians – sanctification in Christ

(c) 2 Corinthians – triumph in Christ

(d) Galatians – freedom in Christ

(e) Ephesians – union with Christ

(f) Philippians – joy in Christ

(g) Colossians – completion in Christ

(h) 1 Thessalonians – expectation in Christ

(i) 2 Thessalonians – glorification in Christ

(j) 1 Timothy – faithfulness in Christ

(k) 2 Timothy – soundness in Christ

(l) Titus – steadfastness in Christ

(m) Philemon – compassion in Christ

The General or Catholic Epistles: Exhortations to follow Christ

(n) Hebrews – the exhortation to perseverance in Christ