3. The Life of St Paul can be described by 3 missionary journeys all described in the book of Acts. 2Corinthians 11:22-29

5.  46-48AD  Major event: In 51 AD, Saint Paul took part in the Apostolic Council in Jerusalem in ACTS 15 where he opposed the necessity for gentile Christians to follow the traditions of Mosaic law (circumcision)

7.  The second journey lasted from 49-52AD  Found in Acts 16-17  crossed over to Macedonia, where he founded congregations in Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea  In Lystra, Saint Paul gained his favorite disciple Timothy, and from Troas he continued the journey with the recently joined Apostle Luke

9.  Took place from 53 to 58AD  stopping at Ephesus, where he preached daily for two years in the school of Tyrannus  He wrote his letter to the Galatians and his 1st letter to the Corinthians  Wrote epistles to the Romans

11. Romans ◦ Book about righteousness through practice and living by faith ◦ Key verse: Romans 1:16-17  16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” ◦ The message: to address the conflict between the Jews and the converts into Christianity ◦ Addresses those who demand that the Jewish religion be adopted, than practical living (ch. 12-16)

12. 1 st Corinthians ◦ The focal point is Our Lord Jesus Christ ◦ Lived among the Corinthians for 18 months 53 AD (written 57 AD) ◦ Message: Addresses divisions among them- Ch.1- 4, Moral decline, social problems, worship problems, afterlife 2 nd Corinthians ◦ Few months after previous letter ◦ Message: See the life of service in St Paul ◦ Ch. 4,6, 11 explains sufferings Defended his apostleship – Apostolic succession

13. Galatians: The Law and the New Life ◦ Written: either following 2nd missionary journey (55AD) or during the 3 rd missionary journey Message: Addressing the call to adopt Judaism ◦ Addresses faith in the cross and to enter into new life

14. Ephesians: The Church the Body of Christ Message: Being rich in Christ; the Mystery of Christ and the Church, unity with Christ and in the church ◦ Church founded by St Paul on second missionary journey in 54 AD ◦ Very mature church Philippians: Joy ◦ Written: 63 AD during his first imprisonment ◦ This church is the first church in Europe established in 52 AD ◦ Was imprisoned with Silas ◦ Message: to thank them for their love for sending a gift, and to address their sorrow

15. Colossians: Christ the head of the church- Most likely never visited  Church established by Epaphras  Message: addressing heresies (worship of angels), spiritual maturity Philemon: Christian Conduct  Later became bishop of Colosse  Message: Christian spiritual behavior, wisdom, and Fatherhood  To Philemon to receive his former salve Onesimus who had previously stolen from him

16. 1 Thessalonians: The Second Coming of Christ  The first of his writings: written around 52-53 AD  Church was established during his 2 nd missionary journey Message: Persecuted church so he wanted to comfort them with the Second Coming of Christ  Because he sent Timothy to them, he addressed his fatherhood to them so they don’t feel neglect 2 Thessalonians: Victory of the son of Perdition (Antichrist)  Written a few months after 1 st letter Message: to correct misunderstanding of His 2 nd Coming; that’s why he tells them about the coming first of the antichrist

17. 1 Timothy: Conduct of the Servant ◦ Written after first imprisonment (64-65AD) ◦ Message: Discipleship to St Timothy who was Greek  2 Timothy ◦ Written during imprisonment shortly before his death 67-68AD ◦ Message: to get Timothy to come quickly along with St Mark ◦ For entire struggling church to endure with patience and strength

18. Titus: Ecclesiastical Work ◦ Written 63-64AD after his first captivity ◦ To address false teachers and corruption, people who are trying to call people to adopt Judaism Hebrews: Christ the Holiest of All ◦ He didn’t mention his name so Jewish fanatics wouldn’t be driven away Message: written to comfort Christians coming from Jewish origins who were kicked out of the synagogue and forbidden from the Jewish priesthood/Christ’s work as priest in heaven