Paul & His Letters

Written to: The believers in Rome

In the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed: God justifies Jew and Gentile alike through faith in Christ, and gives new life by his Spirit.

Set out Paul's gospel to a church he had not founded, unite Jewish and Gentile believers, and gain support for a mission to Spain.

Written to: The church of God in Corinth

A church formed by the crucified and risen Christ must live as one holy body, shaped by love rather than status.

Correct division, immorality and disorder, and answer questions the Corinthians sent in writing.

Written to: The church in Corinth and all the saints in Achaia

God's power is made perfect in weakness; true ministry carries the dying and life of Jesus.

Repair a strained relationship, defend Paul's apostleship, and encourage completion of the collection.

Written to: The churches of Galatia

We are justified by faith in Christ, not by works of the Law — and Christ has set us free to live by the Spirit in love.

Oppose teachers requiring Gentile believers to be circumcised and keep the Law, and defend the gospel of grace.

Written to: The saints in Ephesus (and possibly a circular letter)

God saves by grace and creates in Christ one new people, who must walk worthy of that calling.

Celebrate God's eternal plan to unite all things in Christ and call the Church to live out that unity.

Written to: The saints in Philippi with overseers and deacons

Whatever happens, live worthy of the gospel, with the mind of Christ who humbled himself and was exalted.

Thank the church for their gift, encourage joy and unity, and warn against false confidence.

Written to: The saints in Colossae

Christ is supreme over creation and redemption; in him you have been filled — so live the new life.

Counter a teaching that diminished Christ, and show that believers are complete in him.

Written to: The church of the Thessalonians

Keep living to please God; the Lord will return, and those who died in Christ will rise.

Encourage a young persecuted church, defend Paul's conduct, and teach about holiness and the dead in Christ.

Written to: The church of the Thessalonians

Stand firm: the Day of the Lord has not yet come, and God will set things right.

Correct a claim that the Day of the Lord had already come and address idleness.

Written to: Timothy, in Ephesus

Guard the faith and order God's household so the truth of the gospel is upheld.

Instruct Timothy to oppose false teaching and order the household of God.

Written to: Timothy

Do not be ashamed; suffer for the gospel, preach the word, and finish the race.

Encourage Timothy to endure, guard the gospel, and come quickly.

Written to: Titus, in Crete

The grace of God has appeared, training us to live godly lives as we await Christ's appearing.

Direct Titus to appoint elders and teach doctrine that produces good works.

Written to: Philemon, Apphia, Archippus and the church in their house

The gospel reshapes relationships: a slave and his master become brothers in the Lord.

Appeal for Philemon to receive Onesimus "no longer as a slave but more than a slave, as a beloved brother."

Written to: Hebrew believers in Christ

Jesus is God's final word and our great High Priest — so hold fast and do not drift away.

To strengthen Hebrew believers tempted to turn back from Christ to the old covenant, by showing that Jesus is better than angels, Moses, the priesthood, and the sacrifices.