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A series of sermons and studies based on Paul's letter to the Galatians - Freedom in Christ.
Bible Studies
Sermons
Paul’s Life and Letters - Timeline
There are several options for understanding Paul’s life and letters, this is just one interpretation to give you a feel for it. There is no need to critique in detail, but use to help you frame the letters in Paul’s real life story.
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Year (approx.)
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Main Events in Paul’s Life
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Letters written
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28
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Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus
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35
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Martyrdom of Stephen
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35
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Conversion of Saul
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43-45
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In Antioch
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46-48
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First Missionary Journey – planting churches in Galatia
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50-52
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Second Missionary Journey – revisited the Galatian churches, joined by Timothy. Went on to establish churches in Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, Athens and Corinth.
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1 & 2 Thessalonians written in Corinth
Galatians?
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53-57
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Third Missionary Journey – spent two years in Ephesus, during which the church in Colossae was probably established. Revisiting the churches established earlier.
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1 Corinthians sent from Ephesus
2 Corinthians sent from Macedonia
Romans sent from Corinth?
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59
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Journey to Rome
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59 - ??
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Imprisoned in Rome |
Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon and Philippians written in Rome
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??
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Later journeys
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1 Timothy and Titus
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67-68
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Imprisoned in Rome
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2 Timothy written in prison in Rome
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68
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Executed in Rome |
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From Through the Bible in 80 Days by David W Cooke.© 2004. www.biblein80days.co.uk
Resources
New International Study Bible
William Barclay – the Daily Study Bible © 2002
Tom Wright – Paul for Everyone – Galatians and Thessalonians © 2002
Luke Timothy Johnson – The Writings of the New Testament © 1999
Timothy Keller - Galatians – Gospel Matters © 2013
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