Alpha Study Group Blog » Paul http://fpjonesboro.com/alpha First Presbyterian Church of Jonesboro, Georgia Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:32:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Paul’s Journeys – 3 http://fpjonesboro.com/alpha/index.php/2009/07/pauls-journeys-3/ http://fpjonesboro.com/alpha/index.php/2009/07/pauls-journeys-3/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:00:24 +0000 admin http://fpjonesboro.com/alpha/?p=278 Most Christians, if asked, would state that Paul took three journeys to spread his understanding of Christ to the Gentile world. But if pushed to provide an itinerary for each of these missions, most persons would have difficulty issuing a response. Biblical scholars continue to debate the chronology of Paul’s career and how to reconcile apparent contradictions between Paul’s letters and the accounts found in the Acts of the Apostles.

This study will attempt to blend the itineraries found in Acts with Paul’s own words, noting the conflicts when they occur. Participants will deepen their understanding of some of the important communities Paul visited and their issues, which all agree Paul encountered. In addition, cultural and architectural places of interest where Paul and his colleagues traveled are shared.

Bob Stevens will lead this discussion.

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This study will attempt to blend the itineraries found in Acts with Paul’s own words, noting the conflicts when they occur. Participants will deepen their understanding of some of the important communities Paul visited and their issues, which all agree Paul encountered. In addition, cultural and architectural places of interest where Paul and his colleagues traveled are shared.

Bob Stevens will lead this discussion.

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This study will attempt to blend the itineraries found in Acts with Paul’s own words, noting the conflicts when they occur. Participants will deepen their understanding of some of the important communities Paul visited and their issues, which all agree Paul encountered. In addition, cultural and architectural places of interest where Paul and his colleagues traveled are shared.

Bob Stevens will lead this discussion.

]]> http://fpjonesboro.com/alpha/index.php/2009/06/pauls-journeys-1/feed/ 0 Paul 5: The Role of Women in the Church – 2 http://fpjonesboro.com/alpha/index.php/2008/10/paul-5-the-role-of-women-in-the-church-2/ http://fpjonesboro.com/alpha/index.php/2008/10/paul-5-the-role-of-women-in-the-church-2/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:44:16 +0000 admin http://www.blendedsystems.com/fpcj/?p=27 A close look at relevant tests in Paul’s letters encourages us to reconsider common preconceptions about the apostle’s attitude toward women.

Rick Riggle will lead this session

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Rick Riggle will lead this session.

Notes on Paul’s Theology

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]]> http://fpjonesboro.com/alpha/index.php/2008/10/paul-4-the-role-of-women-in-the-church-1/feed/ 0 Paul 3: His Theology http://fpjonesboro.com/alpha/index.php/2008/10/paul-3-his-theology/ http://fpjonesboro.com/alpha/index.php/2008/10/paul-3-his-theology/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:30:18 +0000 admin http://www.blendedsystems.com/fpcj/?p=12 Pauline theology focuses on faith in Christ and a life of loving service to others. So why is it so controversial?

Notes on Paul’s Theology

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Notes on Philemon

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