What Sort of Problems Did Paul's Largely Gentile Congregations Have

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Essay

What sort of problems did Paul's largely Gentile congregations have? Why do you think it is that so many of Paul's letters are troubleshooting or problem-solving letters? What sort of image does this leave in your mind when it comes to Paul's churches? Are they much different from churches today?

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