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Being Berean - Understanding context of Gods Word

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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…”

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):

Order	Epistle	Also Known As	Approximate Date	Key Themes / Audience
1	Romans	Epistle to the Romans	~57 AD	Salvation, faith, righteousness for Jews & Gentiles
2	1 Corinthians	First Epistle to the Corinthians	~53–54 AD	Church problems, love, resurrection
3	2 Corinthians	Second Epistle to the Corinthians	~55–56 AD	Defense of apostleship, reconciliation
4	Galatians	Epistle to the Galatians	~48–55 AD	Justification by faith, freedom from the law
5	Ephesians	Epistle to the Ephesians	~60–62 AD	Unity of the church, spiritual armor
6	Philippians	Epistle to the Philippians	~60–62 AD	Joy, humility, unity
7	Colossians	Epistle to the Colossians	~60–62 AD	Supremacy of Christ, warnings against false teaching
8	1 Thessalonians	First Epistle to the Thessalonians	~50–51 AD	Second coming of Christ, holy living
9	2 Thessalonians	Second Epistle to the Thessalonians	~50–51 AD	End times, idleness
10	1 Timothy	First Epistle to Timothy	~62–64 AD	Church leadership & order (Pastoral)
11	2 Timothy	Second Epistle to Timothy	~66–67 AD	Endurance, final instructions (Pastoral)
12	Titus	Epistle to Titus	~62–64 AD	Church organization on Crete (Pastoral)
13	Philemon	Epistle to Philemon	~60–62 AD	Forgiveness, slavery (personal letter)

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.

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Mysteries

In the King James Bible (KJB), the Apostle Paul uses Mystery

Uses the term "mystery" (from the Greek mystērion, meaning a secret or hidden truth now revealed by God) several times across his epistles. These refer to divine truths that were hidden in past ages but revealed through Paul (and sometimes other apostles/prophets) for the Church age.

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.

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