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Paul's Prison Epistles — Cell block Letters

Cell Block Letters:

Paul’s Prison Epistles

From the depths of imprisonment, words of encouragement and instruction from the Apostle Paul were sent in a series of letters to communities throughout the Roman Empire. The “Prison Epistles” generally refers to four specific letters written by Paul while he was under arrest in Rome. Each letter is addressed to a specific church or, in the case of Philemon, an individual. While the letters addressed specific needs of first-century Christians and the church, the message of the Epistles is still influential and instructional to Christians living today.

Our study, ‘Cell Block Letters: Paul’s Prison Epistles’ will focus on the letters written to the Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. They were written during Paul’s imprisonment and yet deal with some of the most liberating concepts imaginable. Paul may have been fettered and shackled to a series of Roman guards, but the Word he preached remained unfettered and free. Time spent with these letters will be richly rewarded and equip us for life in multiple dimensions; spiritual, relational, personal, and corporate.

Romans - The Heart of The Gospel

The letter to the Romans stands as the clearest and most systematic presentation of Christian doctrine in all the Scriptures. Paul began by discussing that which is most easily observable in the world—the sinfulness of all humanity. All people have been condemned due to our rebellion against God. However, God in His grace offers us justification by faith in His Son, Jesus. When we are justified by God, we receive redemption, or salvation, because Christ’s blood covers our sin. But Paul made it clear that the believer’s pursuit of God doesn’t stop with salvation; it continues as each of us is sanctified—made holy—as we persist in following Him. Paul’s treatment of these issues offers a logical and complete presentation of how a person can be saved from the penalty and power of his or her sin.

In this letter, Paul invites us to mine the depths of the gospel like never before. As we journey through this book together, we’ll grow to understand God’s righteousness, our unrighteousness apart from him, the significance of God’s Son Jesus Christ, and the implications of the gospel message for our everyday lives.

Whether you are struggling with knowing where you stand with God, or why you have such trouble keeping the commands of God, or why you can’t seem to find that spiritual power you’ve heard so much about, the book of Romans is for you.

Hebrews - JESUS is Greater

The book of Hebrews is the bridge that connects the Old Testament and the New. The entire book is about Jesus and how He is the guarantee of a new and better covenant. Hebrews compares and contrasts Jesus to key historical people and events from the Hebrew Bible. Through these comparisons, we see his superiority. It is essential for every Christian to understand.

The letter to the Hebrews was a ballast to the early Christians, and its themes of practicing stewardship over your spiritual life and your personal relationship with God are still relevant to believers across the globe today. 

God Is Near, You Are Not Alone, Faith Is Important, and Remember Your Purpose!

Majoring In The Minors

Ecclesiastes