the general letters
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THE GENERAL LETTERS. By TasFioya. General Letters. There are 8 books in General Letters. They are Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John and Jude. Hebrews. Writer: Barnabas Another possibility is Apollos . When: A.D. 70 Chapters: 13 Chapters - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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THE GENERAL LETTERSBy TasFioya
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General Letters
There are 8 books in General Letters. They are Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2
Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John and Jude.
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Hebrews Writer: Barnabas
Another possibility is Apollos. When: A.D. 70
Chapters: 13 Chapters Theme: The superiority of Jesus.
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Characteristics Portrait of Jesus Christ seen through the Old
Testament Superiority of Jesus over the prophets,
angels, Moses and priests. Message that Jesus Christ is greater than all.
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James Writer: James
It is assumed that the James who wrote this book is was the brother of Jesus and the
leader of the church in Jerusalem. When: A.D. 45
Chapters: 5 Chapters Theme: Christianity in action.
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Characteristics
Reflect sermonic style of both Greek philosophers and Jewish rabbis.
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1 Peter Writer: Peter When: Between
A.D. 64 & 68
Chapters: 5 Chapters Theme: Hope in the midst of suffering.
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Characteristics The presence of hope in the middle of
suffering How to live as a Christian Jesus is held as their hope, savior and
example, and their Lord. This chapter is written to Christians who
were suffering because they believe in Jesus.
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2 Peter Writer: Peter
When: Near the time of Peter’s death. A.D. 68
Chapters: 3 Chapters Theme: Be eager and on
your guard.
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Characteristics To grow in the Christian
virtues Between the character and
teaching of true apostles and false teacher
Second coming of Jesus Written for believers
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1 John Writer: John When: A.D. 80 Chapters: 5 Chapters Theme: Walking in the light.
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Characteristics
Distillation about John, now an old man who wants people to remember about faith.
The essence that God is light. Message: Friendship with God and with
others.
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2 & 3 John Writer: John When: A.D. 80s Chapter: 1 for 2 John and 1 for 3
John Theme: hospitality for teachers
who are itinerant (traveling from place to place).
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Characteristics John’s concern in his first epistle for the
truth. Message: To follow God’s commands
and not to listen to false teacher.
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Jude Writer: Jude When: A.D. 65 or 80 Chapter: 1 Chapter Theme: Contend for the faith.
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Characteristics
Quotes from the Old Testament and the Apocrypha.
Christians are to “contend for the faith” and they are to do against false teacher.
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THANK YOU!KEEP CALM
andPRAISEGOD!!!
SWAGGYYYYY