Encountering the New Testament, 4th Edition
A Historical and Theological Survey
series: Encountering Biblical Studies
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Chapter
17. All Things to All People
Discussion Questions
- Cite evidence from the Scriptures that may suggest that Paul was trilingual.
- What was the value of Paul’s three missionary journeys?
- How did Paul address evil in his letters?
- How should the principles of ethics that Paul taught affect Christian living today?
- What are some teachings of Paul that indicate that the Old Testament is still valid today?
Assignment Ideas / Class Activities
- Instruct the student to compare and contrast the introductions of Paul’s letters and make a list of the similarities and differences between the letters in regard to format, themes, etc.
- Use a map projected onto a screen. Have the students identify the key cities on the three missionary journeys, using a different color marker for each journey.
- Ask the class to make a chart that illustrates Paul’s theology by finding applicable Scripture verses for soteriology, Christology, and eschatology.
- Have a panel discussion that addresses the topic of Pauline ethics for today.
- Select an article from a newspaper that presents an ethical issue. Have students write a two-page essay about how Paul’s ethical principles would apply to the issue.