Grace Living

Bible Study Tips: Key Words, Repetition, and Defining Terms Using examples drawn from across Paul’s epistles Takeaway:   Three simple tools—noticing key words, watching for repetition, and defining terms—can transform how you read Paul’s letters. These tools slow your study down, sharpen your observation, and help you see Paul’s doctrinal flow with clarity, especially from a Mid‑Acts perspective. 🔍 1. Noticing Key Words Key words are terms that carry doctrinal weight or reveal the author’s emphasis. In Paul’s epistles, these often relate to grace, identity, gospel, mystery, walk, and edification. Examples across Paul’s letters: - Romans 3–5 — “Justified,” “faith,” “grace”     These words anchor Paul’s teaching that righteousness is apart from the law and received by faith. - Ephesians 1 — “In Christ,” “heavenly places,” “sealed”     These terms highlight the believer’s position and blessings in the Body of Christ. - Colossians 1 — “Mystery,” “bod...