Ephesus/Corinth/Athens

「If others partake of this right over you, do not we yet more? Nevertheless we did not use this right; but we bear all things, that we may cause no hindrance to the gospel of Christ.」

Believers are called to imitate God's holiness and love, as beloved children.

How does Paul in Romans argue the relationship between justification by faith and the old law?

Are faith and law opposed or complementary?

「seeing that ye seek a proof of Christ that speaketh in me; who to you-ward is not weak, but is powerful in you:」

A demonic entity that troubles people; in Tobit it is driven away by smoke from fish organs, showing God's power over evil.

Where does the Bible's authority come from?

2 Timothy on Scripture as God-breathed

「So then let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may edify one another.」

God's presence and favor; turning away His face signifies blessing or rejection, linked to one's treatment of the poor.

Do 2 Timothy 3:16-17 support 'Sola Scriptura'?

Key verses for sufficiency of Scripture, but what role do tradition and reason play in Reformation debates?

「but when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away.」

Believers are rooted and built up in Christ, established in faith, and abounding in thanksgiving as they were taught.

How is Romans 8:28 'all things work together for good' real in suffering?

God's 'working together' in brokenness often demands a long view.

「For the body is not one member, but many.」

Trust and loyalty toward the Lord Jesus and the saints, foundational to Christian belief and fellowship.

Does 'justification by faith' mean works are completely irrelevant?

Romans 3:28 is a core Protestant doctrine, often misinterpreted as excluding all works.

「For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not yea and nay, but in him is yea.」

Persistent devotion to prayer, combined with watchfulness and thanksgiving, a key spiritual discipline Paul emphasizes for the Colossian believers.

What does biblical inerrancy mean, and how do we account for diverse literary styles?

Faithful to the text and its genres—the interpretive balance.

「and being made free from sin, ye became servants of righteousness.」

The revealed mystery of God is Christ Himself, in whom all treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden.

How does Paul in Romans argue the relationship between justification by faith and the old law?

Are faith and law opposed or complementary?

「But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, and he himself is judged of no man.」

The new self, being renewed in knowledge after the image of the Creator, replacing the old self and its deeds.

Does Ephesians 2:8-9’s “grace through faith” exclude any role for works in salvation?

How can grace be both freely given and require response?

「Know ye not that your bodies are members of Christ? shall I then take away the members of Christ, and make them members of a harlot? God forbid.」

The Holy Spirit's act of renewing the soul, central to salvation, referred to as 'washing of regeneration' in Titus.

In 1 Corinthians 13, every description of love is in the present tense in Greek — what kind of love is this?

Greek love-verbs stay in the present — what does this imply for daily practice?

「But he that hateth his brother is in the darkness, and walketh in the darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because the darkness hath blinded his eyes.」

God's unveiling of hidden truth, especially the gospel mystery to apostles and prophets.

In 1 Corinthians 13, every description of love is in the present tense in Greek — what kind of love is this?

Greek love-verbs stay in the present — what does this imply for daily practice?

「Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So shall thy seed be.」

The merciful act of giving to the poor, portrayed in Tobit as a key expression of piety and deliverance.

Does the Eucharist repeat the sacrifice of Christ?

Examining the institution of the Lord's Supper in 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 and the nature of the sacrifice in Catholic Eucharist.

「Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.」

The good news of salvation through Jesus Christ, the core message for which believers labor together.

Which better discerns God's will—personal Bible reading or communal study?

Tension and complementarity between meditation and community.

「But far be it from me to glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world hath been crucified unto me, and I unto the world.」

In Tobit, almsgiving is a righteous act that purges sin and delivers from death, central to a life of faith.

In Ephesians 2:8-9, if salvation is 'by grace,' why emphasize it is 'not from yourselves'?

The relationship between divine grace and human responsibility

「for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.」

Title for Jesus Christ and God the Father, indicating the source and agent of salvation, used frequently in Titus.

How does justification by faith differ from works?

Paul's teaching on justification by faith in Romans

「but, when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me」

The assembly of believers, the body of Christ, showing God's wisdom to heavenly powers.

Does Ephesians 2:8-9 on justification by faith exclude the role of works?

Faith is the start, not the finish—genuine faith inevitably bears fruit.

「Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.」

The righteousness that comes from God through faith in Christ, not by law-keeping.

Does Ephesians 2:8-9 on justification by faith exclude the role of works?

Faith is the start, not the finish—genuine faith inevitably bears fruit.

「giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father;」

The everlasting life promised by God before time, granted through Christ to believers, the basis of Christian hope.

1 Corinthians 13 says love never ends — how does this fit with eternal punishment?

Is God's love universal? Does eternal punishment conflict with love's nature?

「But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherisheth her own children:」

Spiritual discipline of making requests known to God with thanksgiving, essential for communion with Him.

How does "Sola Scriptura" function in practice for Christians today?

When tradition and individual interpretation collide, how is biblical authority defined?

「The old man said, “He deserves it.”」

In Johannine epistles, the divine reality that believers are to love, follow, and testify to, central to Christian life.

Does the Eucharist repeat the sacrifice of Christ?

Examining the institution of the Lord's Supper in 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 and the nature of the sacrifice in Catholic Eucharist.

「who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works.」

Christ's complete obedience culminating in his sacrificial death on the cross.

How do Sacred Tradition and Scripture work together in the life of the Church?

One faith, two channels—an ancient conversation.

「For we also once were foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.」

Gentile believers share equally with Jewish believers in God's promises in Christ.

In Ephesians 2:8-9, if salvation is 'by grace,' why emphasize it is 'not from yourselves'?

The relationship between divine grace and human responsibility

「But if there is no resurrection of the dead, neither hath Christ been raised:」

Moral fruits that demonstrate the reality of saving faith and glorify God, a key exhortation in Titus.

What is the dialectic between grace and works?

The rich meaning of salvation by grace in Ephesians

「Else if thou bless with the spirit, how shall he that filleth the place of the unlearned say the Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he knoweth not what thou sayest?」

Believers are raised with Christ and seated with Him, seeking heavenly things since their life is hidden with Christ in God.

How do grace and works balance in Ephesians 2:8-9?

This passage emphasizes salvation by grace, but what role do works play in the Christian life?

「Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.」

The entire fullness of God's nature dwells bodily in Christ, and believers are made complete in Him.

Does justification by faith alone make works irrelevant? Why or why not?

Pauline theology's core—the relationship between faith and works.