Encountering the New Testament, 4th Edition
A Historical and Theological Survey
series: Encountering Biblical Studies
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Chapter
21. Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus
Discussion Questions
- What was Paul’s purpose in writing to the new church at Thessalonica?
- Why are 1–2 Timothy and Titus called the Pastoral Epistles?
- Why do you think references to God are so frequent in 1–2 Thessalonians?
- What reasons might modern critics have for trying to disprove Pauline authorship of the Pastoral Epistles?
Assignment Ideas / Class Activities
- Have the class break up into groups. Give each group a section of 1–2 Thessalonians to scan and note the references to God. Have the groups report to the entire class.
- Have the students scan Titus to find the practical advice Titus was given by Paul. Write the students’ responses on the board.
Assets
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The Spread of Christianity (p. 312)Download
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Paul's Fourth Missionary Journey? (p. 318)Download
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First and Second Thessalonians in Early Christianity (p. 310)Download
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Christ’s Appearing and Eternal Consequences (p. 315)Download
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Paul’s Last Years (p. 317)Download
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Qualifications for Pastors (p. 319)Download
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The Pastoral Epistles in Early Church History (p. 321)Download
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Focus 21: Two Young Believers Stand Firm (p. 321)Download
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Women in the New Testament (1 Tim. 2) (p. 323)Download