Pauline Epistles has been one of the most edifying classes I have ever taken. It means a lot to me to finally study and understand Paul’s background and the background of the first century church. There is a number of good things I can say about the class. I Think the Polhill book is the best part about the class because It’s really easy to understand and He does a great job of revealing the background and the meaning of each of the letters of Paul. It is definitely a book that I will keep and refer back to in my ministry studies. The group seminar that we did was another very important part of the class for me because I was broken on my superficial knowledge of scripture and Pauline style. The project has caused me to study more fervently.
Another thing that I really loved about the class was doing the paper. Not that I enjoy papers but the passage really meant a lot to me. I did my paper over the 2 Cor 11:26-33, which is the hardship catalogue. I don’t know how well of a paper I presented but I do know that the passage had an important effect on my heart and I pray that I can apply what I have learned to my life and ministry. I understand that being a servant of Christ may cost be everything but it would truly be worth it for the glory of God.
Stephen Foust
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