A series of sermons and studies based on Paul's letter to the Galatians - Freedom in Christ.
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Paul’s Life and Letters - Timeline
There are several options for understanding Paul’s life and letters, this is just one interpretation to give you a feel for it. There is no need to critique in detail, but use to help you frame the letters in Paul’s real life story.
|
Year (approx.) |
Main Events in Paul’s Life |
Letters written |
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28 |
Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus |
|
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35 |
Martyrdom of Stephen |
|
|
35 |
Conversion of Saul |
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43-45 |
In Antioch |
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46-48 |
First Missionary Journey – planting churches in Galatia |
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|
50-52 |
Second Missionary Journey – revisited the Galatian churches, joined by Timothy. Went on to establish churches in Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, Athens and Corinth. |
1 & 2 Thessalonians written in Corinth Galatians? |
|
53-57 |
Third Missionary Journey – spent two years in Ephesus, during which the church in Colossae was probably established. Revisiting the churches established earlier. |
1 Corinthians sent from Ephesus 2 Corinthians sent from Macedonia Romans sent from Corinth? |
|
59 |
Journey to Rome |
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|
59 - ?? |
Imprisoned in Rome |
Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon and Philippians written in Rome |
|
?? |
Later journeys |
1 Timothy and Titus |
|
67-68 |
Imprisoned in Rome |
2 Timothy written in prison in Rome |
|
68 |
Executed in Rome |
From Through the Bible in 80 Days by David W Cooke.© 2004 www.biblein80days.co.uk
Resources
New International Study Bible
William Barclay – the Daily Study Bible © 2002
Tom Wright – Paul for Everyone – Galatians and Thessalonians © 2002
Luke Timothy Johnson – The Writings of the New Testament © 1999
Timothy Keller - Galatians – Gospel Matters © 2013