4. Epistles of Apostle Paul.

Foreword.

Of all the New Testament holy authors, Apostle Paul — having written some 14 Epistles

— stands out as being the most prolific in expounding instructions on Christian living.

Because of the significance of their contents, they are rightfully regarded as the “second

Gospel,” attracting attention from both thinkers-philosophers and the ordinary faithful. The

Apostles themselves did not ignore the works of their “beloved brother,” who was last to

convert to Christ, yet equal to them in spirit and sanctified gifts (2 Pet. 3:15-16).

Presenting themselves as an important and necessary appendix to the teachings of the

Gospel, the Epistles of the Apostle Paul should be the subject of an attentive and earnest

study of every person that seeks a deeper understanding of the Christian faith. These Epistles

are outstanding in their remarkably elevated religious thoughts, reflecting the Apostle Paul’s

extensive knowledge and scholarship of the Old Testament, which were equal to his profound

understanding of Christ’s New Testament teachings. In trying to express his deep thoughts

and not finding the necessary words in the contemporary Greek lexicon to do this, Apostle

Paul was compelled to create his own expressions by blending existing words to give them a

new meaning. Later, these new words were widely used by Christian writers in their literary

works.