Definition: An "epistle" is a formal letter. There are several epistles in the New Testament.
Pronunciation: i-pis-uhl
Examples:
The Book of James, 1 Paul, and 2 Paul are all general epistles written to all Christians.
What is the Definition of "Epistle?"
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