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Encountering Jesus in the New Testament
Directed Reading Worksheet
Chapter Eight: Pauls Letters: Jesus the Universal Lord
Directions: As you are reading through the chapter, fill in the missing information.
Pages 234-238 The Life of St. Paul
1. T or F. (If false, explain why) St. Paul actually wrote thirteen out of the twentyseven New Testament books.
2. Collectively, these six letters are called _________________________________,
or secondary, Pauline letters. List them.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
3. The teaching in these letters, however, represents the kind of thinking Paul would
have used to address ___________________________________ that crept up in
the various __________________________ Christian communities.
4. T or F. (If false, explain why.) The practice of using the masters name to gain
support for ones own teaching was an accepted practice for disciples in the
ancient world.
5. Who was St. Paul?
a. Name _______________________
b. Tribe _______________________
c. Year of birth ________________________
d. Where he lived ______________________
e. Jewish name ________________________
f. Roman name ________________________
g. Trade ______________________________
h. Studied under _______________________
6. T or F. (If false, explain why) Paul was a strict rabbi.

7. On the first journey, Paul and ____________________ established churches in

_____________________________________, _______________________,
______________, and ___________________.
8. ___________________ was the starting point of the second journey.
9. Accompanied by ______________, and later by _______________________, and
_______________, Paul revisited the churches from the first journey, then passed
through ___________________, went to _______________________, and made
his way to Europe preaching in what five cities?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
10. Paul remained in Ephesus for three years. There he probably wrote his letters to
the ____________________________, ___________________________,
_____________________, and the first letter to the _______________________.
11. In early 57, Paul left Ephesus for ______________ and then went to
_______________________ where he likely wrote the second letter to the
__________________________.
12. He eventually made his way to ____________________ where he stayed for three
months and from there wrote to _____________________.
13. T or F. (If false, explain why) Tradition states that Paul traveled to Spain where he
preached the Gospel, returned to Rome, and was beheaded under Nero in 67 AD.
14. The thirteen Pauline letters have traditionally been grouped according to four
categories. List them
a.
b.
c.
d.
15. T or F. (If false, explain why) The Pauline letters are arranged in the Bible from
shortest to longest letters.
16. Pauls letters follow the common style of letter writing in the Greco-Roman world
of his day. His letters contain four sections. List them in order.
a.

b.
c.
d.
Pages 239-249 Letters Written by St. Paul
17. Pauls ___________________________________________________ is the
earliest New Testament writing.
18. T or F. (If false, explain why) Paul was successful in Thessalonica, and he
remained there until Timothy took him to Corinth.
19. Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians, probably in the winter of ____________. In it he
_____________________ the Thessalonians, defends his
_______________________________ of the Gospel, shares news about his
__________________________, and addresses two pressing issues of the time.
List the two issues:
a.
b.
20. _____________________ is the first of Pauls so-called ___________ letters,
filled with profound ____________________________________ and timeless
practical ____________________ on Christian living.
21. It was written from _____________________ in A.D. ____________ to
congregations in central _________________________, which Paul had founded
on his second journey.
22. It addresses some important issues. List four
a.
b.
c.
d.
23. Paul expresses ____________ toward the Jewish- Christian evangelists who
introduced _________________ into his Galatian churches.
24. T or F. (If false, explain why) In his letter to the Galatians, Paul thanks his readers
for their spiritual condition.

25. The doctrinal section of Pauls letter answers his opponents charges. List and
discuss the two ways Paul answers their charges.
a.

b.

26. What is Pauls key theological point?

27. Before the coming of Jesus, the _____________ served a purpose. But now the
_____________________ calls Christians to _______________________ and
_____________________________. The new law of love requires
_____________________________.
28. _____________________ incorporates us into Gods family.
29. For all of you who were ____________________ into Christ have
___________________ yourselves with Christ.
30. T or F. (If false, explain why) Being set free from the Law by faith in Christ does
not mean license to do whatever we want to do.
31. What is the meaning of Christian freedom?
32. What is the meaning of Christian life?
33. Paul tells us that the works of the flesh are obvious and bar entry into Gods
kingdom. What are they? Write them all out.

34. In ___________ we learn that Paul in A.D. _________________, had a vision

that he interpreted as a divine invitation to preach the Gospel in
__________________________

35. A notable convert in Philippi was ___________________, a

______________________________, who conversed with Paul near a small
river, a place of _____________________.
36. Another notable incident in Philippi recorded in __________ involved Pauls
_________________________________________ from a
_________________________________ slave girl.
37. When her owners could no longer profit from her _________________________
skills they dragged Paul and ____________ before the local authorities and
charged them with being _________________________________. They were
_______________________, ________________________, and
_____________________________.
38. T or F. (If false, explain why) Miraculously an earthquake jarred open Paul and
Silas prison door, they escaped.
39. T or F. (If false, explain why) It is not clear from which city and when Paul wrote
the letter to the Philippians.
40. Though he is suffering, Paul is joyful. Explain why.

41. With the above established, we may add two other relevant facts. What are they?
a.
b.
42. Traditionally, scholars believed Paul penned Philippians from ____________, but
today a growing number think it is likely that Paul was in ___________________
around A.D. _______when he wrote Philippians.
43. List the 8-part outline of Pauls letter.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.

44. The reference to ___________________ (______________________) and

________________ (__________________) in 1:1 is the __________________
New Testament reference to these two offices.
45. List the three themes Paul introduces in the thanksgiving.
a.
b.
c.
46. List the four key words in the letter.
a.
b.
c.
d.
47. Paul encourages the Philippians to stand firm ___________________________
_______________________________________
48. What is the heart of Pauls letter? ___________________________
49. Paul informs the Philippians that he plans to send two individuals to them. Name
them.
a.
b.
50. Paul launches into an attack of some _____________________________ who
have infiltrated the community.
51. Who were these evil teachers and what were they trying to do?

52. Identify Philippians 4:4. _________________________________________

_____________________________
53. According to Paul, what is the key to a holy life?
54. What is Pauls purpose in writing to Philemon?
55. ________________, a Roman colony near Athens in Greece, was a prosperous
seaport, with a reputation for permitting every known ____________ imaginable.

56. The expression _________________________________________________

meant that a person was very ________________________.
57. ____________________ made up two-thirds of the population.
58. T or F. (If false, explain why) Paul established a church in Corinth.
59. When Paul was in Ephesus during his third journey, he received bad news from
Corinth. What was it?
60. T or F. (If false, explain why) Paul wrote a letter to the Corinthians warning them
about immorality.
61. List the four factions.
a.
b.
c.
d.
62. To all these groups, Paul had a simple answer: __________________________
________________________________
63. List three issues that Paul addresses about practical issues.
a.
b.
c.
64. The divisions in the Corinthian Church even spilled over into the way the
________________________ was celebrated.
65. List three issues Paul addresses about Christian worship.
a.
b.
c.
66. Paul also provided the earliest __________________________________ about
Jesus resurrection, an important passage for understanding this great event.

67. For St. Paul, _______________ is the secret to Christian life, outranking all other
virtues.
68. T or F. (If false, explain why) Paul wrote a total of three letters to the Corinthians.
69. What major problem does St. Paul address in 2 Corinthians?
70. T or F. (If false, explain why) The Corinthians responded to Pauls words and
rejected the false teachers.
71. The body of 2 Corinthians deals with five topics. List them.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
72. __________________ is Pauls letter of introduction to the Christians living in
Rome.
73. T or F. (If false, explain why) Paul had previously visited Rome and established a
church there.
74. The letter to the Romans is Pauls ___________________ letter and his deepest
__________________________________.
75. What is the central theme of the letter?
76. Christs sacrificial act has brought us:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
77. We must live as Gods children. To do this, we live in __________________ of
others.

78. Five key points developed in the body of Romans include:

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Pages 249-254 Deuteropauline Letters
79. List the six letters that might have been written by a close disciple of Pauls.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
80. What misunderstandings were addressed in 2 Thessalonians.

81. T or F. (If false, explain why) Some converts were so confused they continued to
work.
82. What does the term pseudonymous mean?
______________________________________________________
83. The readers are told that Jesus will not come again until certain ___________ take
place.
84. ___________________ and _____________________ are the weapons Christians
need to prepare themselves for this return.
85. What does Paul say should be done to the non-workers? What is the purpose
behind it?

86. T or F. (If false, explain why) Colossians, Philippians, Philemon, and Ephesians
are referred to as the Captivity Letters.

87. _____________________ was a textile town 110 miles east of Ephesus.

88. Why was the letter to the Colossians written?

89. What is the key doctrinal point of the letter?

90. Many scholars have concluded that the letter was originally a ________________
_________________ meant to be read by many different churches in Asia Minor.
91. Ephesians presents a developed Pauline theology on the Church imaged both as
a.
b.
92. List the two main divisions in Ephesians.
a.
b.
93. List the three pastoral letters
a.
b.
c.
94. Why are they called pastoral letters?
95. Explain how these letters differ from previous letters.
96. 1 Timothy and Titus are very close in theme and content. Some of their key
teachings and themes are
a.
b.
c.
d.
97. Choose two of the previous mentioned themes and discuss them.

98. ____________________ is affectionately called _________________________

99. Timothy headed up the Church in _____________________.
100. Who was Jesus Christ for Paul of Tarsus?