Features of Pauline EpistlesOnline version matching letter to distinct feature by Julie Jackson 1 Romans 2 1 Corinthians 3 2 Corinthians 4 Galatians 5 Philippians The most carefully organized presentation of Pauline theology we have Theme: the Righteousness of God Equal opportunity wrath, equal opportunity salvation The ongoing role of Israel in salvation The diversity of church leaders in Chapter 16 Important theme: Unity in the church Important issue: eating food offered to idols Paul's words on spiritual gifts Description of the church as the body of Christ Paul's writing on love (agape) Some scholars think it is a composite of several letters Important theme: reconciliation Paul's boast/defense against the super apostles Fundraising letters for the collection for Jerusalem Paul is opposing the "Judaizers" who want the Gentile Galatians to be circumcised The letter contains no "thanksgiving" section Paul's autobiographical defense of his gospel Justification comes through faith/faithfulness of Christ, not through works of Torah Christians are free from the law but slaves to one another The fruit of the spirit Paul's warm relationship and special financial arrangement with the church Written from prison, which inspires reflections on life and death Theme: Joy The Christ Hymn in Chapter 2
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