Understanding New Testament Letters

The video explores the 21 letters in the New Testament, focusing on the apostle Paul's contributions. It discusses the collaborative process of writing these letters, their intended oral delivery, and their literary structure. The video uses Paul's letter to the Ephesians as an example to illustrate how these letters are organized and how to interpret them by identifying key themes and transitions.

How many letters from early Christian leaders are found near the end of the Bible?

• 33

• 27

• 21

• 13

Who wrote the most letters among the early Christian leaders?

• John

• Paul

• Peter

• James

What was a common practice for Paul when writing his letters?

• Writing alone in his study

• Using only old material

• Writing without any drafts

• Collaborating with his teammates

What is the main reason for writing the body of a New Testament letter?

• To offer a prayer of thanks

• To convey the main message or instruction

• To provide travel plans

• To introduce the author

What is the central idea introduced in the opening prayer of Paul's letter to the Ephesians?

• The history of Israel

• God's plan to unite all things in Heaven and Earth in Messiah Jesus

• The importance of faith

• The role of the church

How does Paul help readers follow the progression of thought in his letters?

• By repeating the same idea

• By including transition words

• By using illustrations

• By writing in short sentences

What is the theme that unites all paragraphs in chapters 1 through 3 of Ephesians?

• The role of the apostles

• God's unified new humanity in Jesus

• The history of the early church

• The importance of prayer

What does Paul emphasize in the second half of the letter to the Ephesians?

• The role of the church leaders

• The history of Israel

• The importance of missionary work

• The need for unity and love among believers

What is a significant transition word used by Paul in his letters?

• Moreover

• Nevertheless

• However

• Therefore

What is a helpful method to understand New Testament letters?

• Reading them in reverse order

• Breaking them down into smaller parts

• Focusing only on the opening and conclusion

• Ignoring the transition words