Epistle

13

• 1 Romans
• 2 I Corinthians
• 3 II Corinthians
• 4 Galatians
• 5 Ephesians
• 6 Phillipians
• 7 Colossians
• 8 I Thessalonians
• 9 II Thessalonians
• 10 I Timothy
• 11 II Timothy
• 12 Titus
• 13 Philemon

The epistles are similar in form.  They regularly begin by identifying the sender ands recipients and extending greetings.

The body of each letter deals with specific issues that confront the congregation or person to whom Paul is writing.

Personal remarks and greetings appear at the conclusion of the letters.

Some question whether Paul wrote Ephesians, Colossians, 2 Thessalonians, and the three "Pastoral Epistles" I Timothy, II timothy, and Titus.

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The theme of the Romans is that the gospel is the power of God for salvation for both Jews and gentiles. Romans 1:16-17

Paul shows that sin is a universal human condition and that people must live by faith as Abraham had done. Romans c1-3.

Although God's people suffer in this world, Paul assures them that the Spirit intercedes for them with sighs too deep for words. Romans 8:26

The final section of the letter exhorts Christians to present their bodies as living sacrifices remaining obedient to the governing authorities and bearing weaker members of their community. Romans 12-16