PAUL’S PRISON EPISTLES
STUDY GUIDE 1.3
Lesson 1: Paul’s Imprisonment
Section 3: Theological Unity


OUTLINE FOR TAKING NOTES

III. Theological Unity

A. King of Creation

  1. Sovereignty

  2. Honor

  3. Determination

B. Union with Christ

C. Ethical Living

  1. Christ as King

  2. United to Christ

Summary

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What is the special unifying doctrine that is more pronounced in the prison epistles than other Pauline epistles, according to Dr. Kidd?

2. How does Dr. Kidd explain the meaning of Christ’s “sovereignty”?

3. Explain the teaching of Ephesians 1:20-22.

4. According to Dr. Kidd, what is the greatest reason that Christ deserves honor and praise?

5. Explain the Jewish perspective of the ages and the coming of the kingdom.

6. Explain Paul’s view of the ages and the coming of the kingdom.

7. Explain the teaching of Philippians 3:20-21.

8. Explain the results of our union with Christ.

9. To what kind of teaching did Paul dedicate more time in his writings?

10. Explain the teaching of Philippians 2:1-3 and 2:12-13.


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. How does the teaching about Christ’s absolute sovereignty affect your personal life?

2. How does the teaching about our union with Christ affect you personally?

3. How does it affect you personally to know that your citizenship is in heaven and that you are seated with Christ in the heavenly places?

4. How do you understand Philippians 2:12-13?

5. In what ways are you “putting to death your earthly nature” (Col. 3:5-10)

6. What is the most significant insight you have learned from the study of this lesson?