New Testament Dec 2024 English Christian Education Course PDF

New Testament Dec 2024 English Christian Education Course Peter John James and Jude Wrote 2 epistles Wrote 3 epistles Wrote 1 epistle each The Catholic Epistles  Time of Epistle Purpose...

New Testament Dec 2024 English Christian Education Course Peter John James and Jude Wrote 2 epistles Wrote 3 epistles Wrote 1 epistle each The Catholic Epistles  Time of Epistle Purpose Key Lessons Writing Trials shape character, Encourage perseverance through trials Faith without works is dead James 55-60 A.D. Practical faith in action. Control the tongue Heavenly wisdom Obedience Encourage faithfulness Living in the world without being 1 Peter 63-64 A.D. Explain suffering's role spoiled Offer hope. Matching Christ's sacrificial lifestyle Avoid false teachings Warning against false teachers 2 Peter Before 68 A.D. Remain steadfast in faith Encourage growth in faith Live holy and Godly lives Love one another Affirm Jesus Christ's divinity 1 John 90 A.D. Beware of false teachers Encourage love among believers Live righteously Encourage mutual love Walk in truth and love 2 John 90 A.D. Warn against false teachers Do not support false teachers Support true leaders Encourage hospitality 3 John 90 A.D. Reject false leadership Address church leadership issues Show hospitality Contend for the faith Expose false teachers Jude Around 70 A.D. Recognize and avoid false teachers Encourage steadfast faith. Build yourselves up in faith The Epistle of St. James Christianity In Action One of the twelve disciples. known as James the just, James the less, James the son of Alphaeus (Matthew 10:3), and the brother of the Apostle Jude. He was the first Bishop of Jerusalem where he chaired the Jerusalem Council St. James (Acts 12:17, 21:17, 15:13). Christ (Jacob) appeared to St. James after His resurrection (1 Cor 15:7). (The other James= St. Jacob the brother of St. John was killed by Herod – Act 12:1-2)  Recipients of Writing Time: Setting: Writing Style: the Epistle: The Epistle The twelve Trials and Simple was written tribes which persecution. Straightforwa around 55-60 are scattered Faith. rd A.D. abroad," (1:1). Thus Faith and works/acions. Wise Background the epistle is Warning not from sin. addressed to a particular church or geographical region.  The Chapter One: Speaks to us about Epistle of James can "Trials and Tribulations." be summariz Chapter Two: Speaks to us about ed with a "Faith and Works." title for Outline of each chapter. Chapter Three: Speaks to us the epistle about "The Tongue" and "Wisdom." Chapter Four: Speaks to us about "Desires and Judgement." Chapter Five: Speaks to us about "Money and General Advice."   Trials and Tribulations: St. James acknowledges that life is full of challenges and believes that trials are gifts that help shape our character.  Perfection and Completion: St. James focuses on the concept of "perfection," meaning living a life that aligns actions with the values taught by Jesus Christ.  Wisdom: Transformation begins by gaining wisdom, which is the ability to see challenges from a new perspective.  God’s Generosity: God generously grants wisdom to those who ask for it in faith without doubting. Summary of  Poverty and Trust: While poverty causes suffering, it is seen as an opportunity to trust in God. James  Short-term Wealth: Wealth is temporary and will disappear like wildflowers Chapter 1 in the summer heat.  Facing Challenges: When facing difficulties, we should learn from Jesus about God's generosity and love.  New Birth: God gives us new birth through Jesus, transforming us into a new type of people capable of facing suffering with confidence in God.  Action: St. James calls for putting God’s word into action, not just listening to it.  Law of Liberty: The "perfect law of liberty" is love for God and neighbor as explained by Jesus.  Favoritism: Chapter 2 begins by addressing the sin of favoritism, which means showing undue favor to someone at the expense of justice. James teaches that favoritism is inconsistent with pure faith in Jesus Christ.  "My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality."  "Have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?"  Faith and Works: James then moves on to discuss the Summary of importance of faith accompanied by actions.  "What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he James has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him?" (James 2:14) Chapter 2  "If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food," (James 2:15)  "and one of you says to them, 'Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,' but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit?" (James 2:16)   Caution for Teachers: Despite being a leading teacher and Bishop of Jerusalem, James advises: "My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment"  Control of the Tongue: James highlights the importance of controlling one's speech: "If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body."  Wisdom from Above: Summary of  "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of James wisdom."  James contrasts earthly, unspiritual wisdom with heavenly Chapter 3 wisdom: "But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic."  "For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy."  "Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace." (James 3:13-18)  Source of Conflicts: James explains that conflicts and disputes among people arise from their desires and pleasures waging war within them. They covet and envy but cannot obtain, so they fight and quarrel. They do not receive because they ask with wrong motives, to spend on their pleasures.  "Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures." (James 4:1-3) Summary of  Judging Others: James addresses the issue of judging James others, stating that speaking evil against a brother and judging them is equivalent to judging the law, and those Chapter 4 who judge the law are not keepers of the law but judges.  "Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge." (James 4:11)  Knowing and Doing Good: James emphasizes that knowing the right thing to do and failing to do it is a sin.  "Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin." (James 4:17)   Warning to the Rich: James warns the rich of impending miseries and the fleeting nature of wealth.  "Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you!" (James 5:1-6)  Against Swearing Oaths: Advises against making oaths and urges honesty in speech. Summary of  "But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by James heaven or by earth or with any other oath." (James 5:12) Chapter 5  Power of Prayer: Emphasizes prayer's importance for those in trouble, joy, or sickness, and the power of righteous prayer.  "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray... The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."  Avoid Profiting Favoritism from Trials Faith and Tame Your Key Lessons Works Tongue Resist Dangers of Desires Loving and Money pleasures Introduction to the Book of Revelation Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near. The time is near. (Revelation: 1:3) Author: The book of Revelation is inspired by Holy Spirit to the Evangelist St. John. The Apostle Saint John mentioned his own name clearly 4 times in this book. In contrary to the gospel and letters (the disciple that Jesus loved & the elderly) This is because he speaks about prophecies and it is necessary to know the author to whom God revealed these predictions. Also we notice his language (Love, Truth & Light) Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near. (Revelation: 1:3) Understan Avoid Introduction Obey and Avoid: Learn and Read: d Spiritually: Predictions : Be Prepared: to the Book Follow the scripture's Learn the praises Recognize that Do not try to predict Always be watchful of commands and avoid and read the prophecies are the time of the second and persevere Revelation its scripture understood coming; in your warnings. often. when only the faith. fulfilled. Father knows. Historical Background  The Book of Revelation was written on a small island Patmos approximately 25 miles from the coasts of Asia Minor (modern day Turkey). The Apostle wrote it when he was exiled (1:9).  Revelation was revealed around 95 A.D at the end of Domitian's reign.  The Revelation was addressed to the seven Asian churches that were under the guidance of St. John the Evangelist (The Pope of that time). There is a special message for each church, but the book undoubtedly carries a message concerning the life of Church in the whole world in all ages.   The inspired title of the book is "The Revelation of Jesus Christ." The Greek word "Apocalypses" is mentioned and it means "unveiling" or "uncovering" or "revealing.“ or “ ‫اعالن‬ “ Revelation Prophecy Letter An A word Addressed The Title of apocalypse from God to to seven the Book revealing warn or churches in God's comfort His the Roman heavenly people in province of perspective times of Asia. on history crisis. and current events. Purpose  The book of Revelation is the unveiling of the future to see it in the hands of the Lord who controls history and is the Master of it.  The book of Revelation is the removal of the veil to discover the Lord who worked for our salvation and is still working and will still work in the future.   Revelation is the prophetic Scripture in the New Testament. It presents Jesus Christ, the glorified King.  God concluded the Holy Bible with the book of Revelation, offering us a delightful picture: an opened door in heaven, eternal Paradise waiting for Significance human beings, a divine Lord eager to embrace, of the Book heavenly harps, wedding and heavenly ceremony for the sake of man.  "The Revelation" is the book of God's perfect, infinite love towards man. It is the book of hope, the book of victory, the book of liturgy (communal worship) and heavenly hymns, the book of Heaven! Characteristics  The word "throne" is repeated approximately 40 times in this book, so God assures us that He opens the doors of heaven for us to ascend to Him and sit on His right side.  A symbolic book containing approximately 300 symbols. Speaking with symbols indicates that the facts mentioned here cannot be expressed or explained in human language.  (2 Corinthians 12:3-4) “And I know such a man (whether in the body, or apart from the body, I know not; God knoweth), how that he was caught up into Paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter”.  So Numbers, colors, shapes and objects should not be taken literally but as symbols.  7 Perfection and Completion 7 Churches 7 Spirits 7 Stars 7 Golden Lampstands 7 Seals 7 Bowls 7 Trumpets Symbolic 4 (Earthy) Book Angles of the Earth Winds 10 (Width) 10 Horns 12 (Church Related) 12 Disciples 12 Foundations 24 Elders / Preist 12 & 12   Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and his train filled the temple.  Ezekiel 1:1-28 Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the Old & New month, as I was among the captives by the river Testament Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw references/connecti visions of God. ons  Matthew 24 - 25 And as he sat on the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? (Matthew 24:3)  Chapter 1: Jesus Christ in His glory  Chapter 2-3: The Church on earth  Chapters 4-20: The Church’s trip from earth to Heaven.  Chapter 21-22: The Church in Heaven (No mention of evil) And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. Rev 21:23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. Rev 21:24 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it. Rev 21:25 And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there. 12 “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to everyone according to his work. 13 I am the Alpha and Amen. Even the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.” so, come, 14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right Lord Jesus! to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. ….. 20 He who testifies to ‫ تعالى‬.‫امين‬ these things says, “Surely I am coming ‫أيها الرب‬ quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! ‫يسوع‬.   The Bible is not a Biography of the Lord Jesus Christ nor a Historic book of events. The Holy  It is not a human Book containing a particular sect nor a human belief nor an emotional expression of a Book is the personal religion word of God  The Bible is a Truthful Witness declaring the good news that affects our lives, it offers us the person of Christ to Accept Him, Live by Him, and be in Him.  You search the Scriptures, Study the for in them you think you have eternal life; and Bible? these are they which testify of Me. (John 5:39) God Bless You