How to Write a Letter From the Bible
- 1). Write a spiritual salutation to the congregation reflecting the core beliefs of the church. Write, for example, as St. Paul wrote in his salutation to the church at Corinth, "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 1:1)
- 2). Express gratitude for and confidence in the congregation's divine guidance and ability and willingness to follow God's plan. Use as a template, for instance, Philippians 1:6. "I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus."
- 3). Advise readers of new events concerning the church. Express joy and hope in God's mercy, goodness and love in all of the church's enterprises. Emphasize the Gospel imperative to evangelize the Good News.
- 4). Inform the congregation of any areas of concern. Specify issues that need attention. Write in the context of spiritual and religious concerns. Admonish members, if necessary, as St. Paul admonished the church at Rome, for activities unbecoming of Christians.
- 5). Send greetings to members of the congregation. Mention their good works. End with blessings for the church, and expressions of glory and praise to God the Father and Jesus Christ.
