Life and Epistles of Paul Day 4 Journey to Rome Prison Epistles

Shipwrecked on way to Rome Remains in rented house 2 years, chained to Roman soldier, awaiting trial. Writes 4 letters Luke & Aristarchus with himSpeaks to King Agrippa

Remains in rented house 2 years chained to a soldier, awaiting trial. Writes 4 letters Ephesians Letters written from Rome during his imprisonment

Epistle to the Ephesians Contains few personal remarks—Doctrinal Contains few personal remarks—Doctrinal Theme: God’s Plan for Man (chap. 1) Theme: God’s Plan for Man (chap. 1) -- Jew and Gentile Lost (ch. 2:1-3) -- God’s mercy, love, grace (2:4-18) -- Saved (church) resulting (2:19—3 ) -- Practical applications (4-6) Note reference to chains (6:20) Note reference to chains (6:20) Tychicus being sent to them (6:21-22) Tychicus being sent to them (6:21-22)

Remains in rented house 2 years awaiting trial. Writes 4 letters Ephesians Colossians Letters written from Rome during his imprisonment

Epistle to the Colossians Written to counteract influence of Greek philosophy and Judaising teachers. Written to counteract influence of Greek philosophy and Judaising teachers. -- Deity & sufficiency of Christ (1:1-20) -- Equality of Gentiles in Christ (1:21-2:5) -- Philos. & O.T. Law unneeded (2:6-23) -- Practical Application (3-4) Note Paul’s reference to his chains (4:18) Note Paul’s reference to his chains (4:18) Tychicus coming with Onesimus (4:7-9) Tychicus coming with Onesimus (4:7-9)

Remains in rented house 2 years awaiting trial. Writes 4 letters Ephesians Philemon Colossians Letters written from Rome during his imprisonment

Philemon Personal letter sent to Philemon, the master of Onesimus, a runaway slave, whom Paul had converted in Rome. Personal letter sent to Philemon, the master of Onesimus, a runaway slave, whom Paul had converted in Rome. Tactful plea for his forgiveness and release Tactful plea for his forgiveness and release Onesimus would come with Tychicus to Colossae where Philemon lived (Col. 4:7-9) Onesimus would come with Tychicus to Colossae where Philemon lived (Col. 4:7-9) Phil. & Ones. would hear Col. 3:22—4:1 Phil. & Ones. would hear Col. 3:22—4:1 Note reference to imprisonment (10,13) Note reference to imprisonment (10,13) Ephesians, Colossians, & Philemon written at the same time and sent by Tychicus. Ephesians, Colossians, & Philemon written at the same time and sent by Tychicus.

Remains in rented house 2 years awaiting trial. Writes 4 letters Ephesians Philemon Colossians Philippians Philippi Letters written from Rome during his imprisonment

Epistle to the Philippians Paul still in chains, awaiting trial (1:12-26) Paul still in chains, awaiting trial (1:12-26) Will report the outcome by Timothy (2:19-23) Will report the outcome by Timothy (2:19-23) He was expecting early release (2:24) He was expecting early release (2:24) Sending Epaphroditus, with epistle (2:25) Sending Epaphroditus, with epistle (2:25) He was seriously ill, but recovered (2:26-30) He was seriously ill, but recovered (2:26-30) Primary purpose of letter to thank them for their gift sent by him (4:10-18) Primary purpose of letter to thank them for their gift sent by him (4:10-18) Also pleads for unity (1:27-2:11; 4:2-3) Also pleads for unity (1:27-2:11; 4:2-3) Epistle of rejoicing in spite of persecution. Epistle of rejoicing in spite of persecution.

Acts closes with Paul’s two year imprisonment in Rome. Acts contains no indication of the outcome of his trial. Acts contains no indication of the outcome of his trial. It does not even report a trial. It does not even report a trial. Paul wrote at least 3 other books that do not fit into the history in Acts: First and Second Timothy and Titus Paul wrote at least 3 other books that do not fit into the history in Acts: First and Second Timothy and Titus Next lesson will suggest possibilities. Next lesson will suggest possibilities.

Pentecost Saul’s Conversion AD 34 AD 30 To Tarsus AD 37 Comes to Antioch AD 42 First Journey AD Second Journey AD Third Journey AD Caesarea Rome AD I Thessalonians AD 52 2 Thessalonians AD 52 1 Corinthians AD 57 2 Corinthians AD 57 Romans AD 58 Paul was probably born about AD 1, so his age would closely match the dates on this chart. AD Galatians (?) Ephesians Colossians Philemon Philippians