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Being Berean
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“Be a Berean”
Rightly Dividing the Word in 2 Timothy 15, is to be similar to being Berean and end in the same result. As a believer in the Body of Christ, your faith will increase and personal love for Christ in your life will grow.
[2Ti 2:15 KJV] 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Being a Berean refers to the positive example of the Jewish people in the synagogue at Berea (in Macedonia) described in Acts 17:10-12 of the New Testament. They are praised as “more noble” (or “fair-minded” / “open-minded”) than the Jews in Thessalonica because of how they responded to the gospel message preached by the Apostle Paul and Silas. These Jewish men had an in-depth understanding of the Old Testament and the Gospel that Paul taught with the mysteries revealed to him added to what they understood.
Today, “being Berean” is a common encouragement in Christian circles. It means:
- Don’t accept every teaching, sermon, book, or idea at face value — even from respected leaders.
- Test everything against the Bible with an open but discerning heart.
- Study Scripture regularly and eagerly for yourself.
- Approach God’s Word with humility, expecting it to shape your beliefs.
- Danwillie Blogger and Believer in Christ.: At 75, I have been blogging since Al Gore invented internet. When I was 9, a lady, Mrs Slayter lead me to Christ. At that time I had little knowledge other than I was a sinner and Christ provided my a path to heaven. Every day, I thank God for Mrs Slayter.
13 Epistles by Paul
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Paul's Epistles (Letters)
Paul's Epistles (Letters) in the New Testament The Apostle Paul wrote 13 letters that are universally accepted as part of the New Testament canon. These are traditionally grouped as the Pauline Epistles.
The 13 Accepted Pauline Epistles (in canonical order):
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Order
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Epistle
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Also Known As
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Approximate Date
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Key Themes / Audience
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1
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Romans
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Epistle to the Romans
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~57 AD
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Salvation, faith, righteousness for Jews & Gentiles
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2
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1 Corinthians
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First Epistle to the Corinthians
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~53–54 AD
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Church problems, love, resurrection
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3
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2 Corinthians
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Second Epistle to the Corinthians
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~55–56 AD
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Defense of apostleship, reconciliation
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4
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Galatians
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Epistle to the Galatians
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~48–55 AD
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Justification by faith, freedom from the law
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5
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Ephesians
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Epistle to the Ephesians
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~60–62 AD
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Unity of the church, spiritual armor
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6
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Philippians
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Epistle to the Philippians
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~60–62 AD
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Joy, humility, unity
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7
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Colossians
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Epistle to the Colossians
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~60–62 AD
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Supremacy of Christ, warnings against false teaching
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8
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1 Thessalonians
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First Epistle to the Thessalonians
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~50–51 AD
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Second coming of Christ, holy living
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9
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2 Thessalonians
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Second Epistle to the Thessalonians
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~50–51 AD
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End times, idleness
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10
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1 Timothy
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First Epistle to Timothy
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~62–64 AD
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Church leadership & order (Pastoral)
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11
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2 Timothy
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Second Epistle to Timothy
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~66–67 AD
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Endurance, final instructions (Pastoral)
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12
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Titus
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Epistle to Titus
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~62–64 AD
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Church organization on Crete (Pastoral)
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13
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Philemon
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Epistle to Philemon
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~60–62 AD
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Forgiveness, slavery (personal letter)
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Notes:
- Pastoral Epistles: 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus are often grouped together because they focus on church leadership and pastoral care.
- Prison Epistles: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon were likely written while Paul was in prison.
- Hebrews: This letter is not included in the list above. In the past it was sometimes attributed to Paul (making 14 letters), but most modern scholars do not believe Paul wrote it. It is anonymous.
These 13 letters form the core of Pauline theology and make up a significant portion of the New Testament. They are presented in the Bible roughly from longest to shortest (with a few exceptions).
- Danwillie Blogger and Believer in Christ.: At 75, I have been blogging since Al Gore invented internet. When I was 9, a lady, Mrs Slayter lead me to Christ. At that time I had little knowledge other than I was a sinner and Christ provided my a path to heaven. Every day, I thank God for Mrs Slayter.
Romans Key Points
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Summary of Key Themes in Romans
The Epistle to the Romans is Paul’s longest and most systematic letter. It is often considered his theological masterpiece, laying out the gospel in a logical, comprehensive way. Written around AD 57 to a mixed Jewish-Gentile church in Rome that Paul had not yet visited, it explains how God makes sinners right with Himself and what that means for daily life.Major Themes (in the order they unfold in the letter)
- Universal Sin and Guilt (Chapters 1–3)
- All humanity—Gentiles and Jews alike—is under sin and God’s judgment.
- No one is righteous by their own efforts; the Law exposes sin but cannot remove it.
- “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (3:23).
- Justification by Faith Alone (Chapters 3–5)
- Central theme of the letter.
- Righteousness comes as a free gift through faith in Jesus Christ’s atoning death, not by works of the Law.
- Abraham is the prime example: justified by faith before the Law or circumcision.
- Peace with God, access to grace, and hope of glory result from this justification.
- Danwillie Blogger and Believer in Christ.: At 75, I have been blogging since Al Gore invented internet. When I was 9, a lady, Mrs Slayter lead me to Christ. At that time I had little knowledge other than I was a sinner and Christ provided my a path to heaven. Every day, I thank God for Mrs Slayter.
About Being Berean
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Being a Berean and Rightly Dividing the Word
Rightly Dividing the Word in 2 Timothy 2:15, is to be similar to being Berean and end in the same result. As a believer in the Body of Christ, your faith will increase and personal love for Christ in your life will grow.
[2Ti 2:15 KJV] 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Take note at bottom of the page the other verses that make up the context.
Being a Berean refers to the positive example of the Jewish people in the synagogue at Berea (in Macedonia) described in Acts 17:10-12 of the New Testament. They are praised as “more noble” (or “fair-minded” / “open-minded”) than the Jews in Thessalonica because of how they responded to the gospel message preached by the Apostle Paul and Silas. These Jewish men had an in-depth understanding of the Old Testament and the Gospel that Paul taught with the mysteries revealed to him added to what they understood.
Key Bible Passage (Acts 17:10-12, CSB)
“As soon as it was night, the brothers and sisters sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. Upon arrival, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. The people here were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, since they received the word with eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. Consequently, many of them believed…”
- Danwillie Blogger and Believer in Christ.: Danwilllie here. with another writing on What I think is important in the Word of God. Keep in mind, my only goal is to get you to read the Word. As a dispensational progressive writer I understand that reading Gods Word in a growth thing and your interpretation may be different then mine. But we must agree Salvation in our position is thru our belief in Christ death, burial, and Resurrection.
Prophecies fulfilled by Christ
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Prophecies fulfilled by Christ
In being a berean these prophecies were used to analysis Paul's teaching. Here is a clear, organized list of major Old Testament prophecies from the King James Bible that were fulfilled by Jesus Christ, along with their New Testament fulfillments.
The New Testament writers frequently point these out to demonstrate that Jesus is the promised Messiah. While scholars identify hundreds of prophecies and typological references fulfilled in Christ (some counts exceed 300 when including broader themes), the following are among the most direct and widely recognized. I have quoted key verses directly from the King James Version (KJV).
Prophecies of His Birth and Early Life
1. Born of a virgin Prophecy (Isaiah 7:14): “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Fulfillment: Matthew 1:22-23 (the virgin birth of Jesus; note the spelling “Emmanuel” in the NT quotation).
2. Born in Bethlehem Prophecy (Micah 5:2): “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” Fulfillment: Matthew 2:1, 4-6; Luke 2:4-7 (Jesus born in Bethlehem).
3. Flight to Egypt Prophecy (Hosea 11:1): “When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.” Fulfillment: Matthew 2:14-15 (“Out of Egypt have I called my son”).
4. Massacre of the children Prophecy (Jeremiah 31:15): “Thus saith the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not.” Fulfillment: Matthew 2:16-18 (Herod’s slaughter of the innocents).
- Danwillie Blogger and Believer in Christ.: At 75, I have been blogging since Al Gore invented internet. When I was 9, a lady, Mrs Slayter lead me to Christ. At that time I had little knowledge other than I was a sinner and Christ provided my a path to heaven. Every day, I thank God for Mrs Slayter.