Prison Epistles: Colossians, Philemon, Ephesians, and Philippians: BSB Level 1 [BIB 117]

by LeRoy Bartel

Publisher:

Global University

, 2010

Overview

Prison Epistles offers a practical study of the principles Paul wrote to the churches during his imprisonment. The concepts are presented in language that is easy to understand with explanations, illustrations, and applications that make the concepts helpful to students in both their personal lives and ministries.

Key Features

• Berean School of Bible coursebook
• A close-up look at Paul's epistles said to have been written during his house arrest in A.D. 60-61
• Three units, complete with interactive test questions

Contents

Top Highlights

“The proof of our reconciliation is for us to actively practice what we are by position ‘in Christ,’ that is, to live a faithful, holy life as those who have been reconciled to God ‘in Christ.’” (Page 35)

“Second, Paul prayed that the Colossian believers would please the Lord through a growing relationship with Christ, that is, ‘growing in the knowledge of God.’” (Page 27)

“Colossians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Philemon are a group of New Testament letters usually referred to as the prison or captivity letters.” (Page 17)

“Paul’s third request was that God would empower the Colossian Christians with great endurance and patience (1:11” (Page 27)

“Ephesians has contributed to our conviction that everything the believer needs is to be found in Christ. In fact, the central theme of Ephesians is that God has graciously provided everything necessary for an effective life in Christ (1:3).” (Page 75)

Product Details

• Title: Prison Epistles: Colossians, Philemon, Ephesians, and Philippians
• Author: LeRoy Bartel
• Publisher: Global University
• Publication Date: 2006
• Pages: 179

About LeRoy Bartel

LeRoy Bartel is Dean for College of Bible and Church Ministries at Southwestern Assemblies of God University and author of Prison Epistles: Colossians, Philemon, Ephesians, and Philippians.