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General Letters: Understanding & Applying Biblical Teachings

Explore the teachings of Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Jude. Learn about Jesus' superiority, Christian virtues, hope in suffering, light vs. darkness, and how to contend for the faith. Dive into the rich themes and characteristics of each book.

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General Letters: Understanding & Applying Biblical Teachings

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  1. THE GENERAL LETTERS By TasFioya

  2. 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.

  3. Hebrews • Writer: Barnabas • When: A.D. 70 • Chapters: 13 Chapters • Theme: The superiority of Jesus.

  4. Characteristics • Portrait of Jesus Christ seen through the Old Testament • Superiority of Jesus over the prophets, angels, Moses and priests.

  5. James • Writer: James • When: A.D. 45 • Chapters: 9 Chapters: • Theme: Christianity in action.

  6. Characteristics • Reflect sermonic style of both Greek philosophers and Jewish rabbis.

  7. 1 Peter • Writer: Peter • When: A.D. 64 & 68 • Chapters: 9 Chapters • Theme: Hope in the midst of suffering.

  8. 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.

  9. 2 Peter • Writer: Peter • When: A.D. 68 • Chapters: 4 Chapters • Theme: Be eager and on your guard.

  10. Characteristics • To grow in the Christian virtues • Between the character and teaching of true apostles and false teacher • Second coming of Jesus

  11. 1 John • Writer: John • When: A.D. 80 • Chapters: 7 Chapters • Theme: Walking in the light.

  12. Characteristics • Distillation about John, now an old man who wants people to remember about faith. • The essence that God is light.

  13. 2 & 3 John • Writer: John • When: A.D. 80s • Chapter: 1 for 2 John and 1 for 3 John • Theme: hospitality for itinerant teachers

  14. Characteristics • John’s concern in his first epistle for the truth.

  15. Jude • Writer: Jude • When: A.D. 65 or 80 • Chapter: 1 Chapter • Theme: Contend for the faith.

  16. 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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