Exam 1 New Testament

Question 1

Genre

Answer 1

A classification of literary composition characterized by particular elements of form and content

Question 2

List and define the four genres found in the New Testament:

Answer 2

Gospel: the record of the words & deeds of Jesus designed to proclaim the redemption available in Jesus Christ
Epistle: apostolic letters
Narrative: a story or an account
Apocalyptic: prophetic revelatory literature

Question 3

List the dates covered in NT literature:

Answer 3

Gospels: 6/4 BCE to 33 CE Acts: 33 to 62 CE
Pauline Epistles: 50 to 67 CE General & Johannine: 47 to 90 CE

Question 4

Discuss two assumptions that shape how one reads scripture:

Answer 4

General and special revelation.

Question 5

Covenant

Answer 5

A covenant is an agreement or compact between individuals or in scripture between God and individuals or people.

Question 6

Name the three covenants God made with Jesus’ ancestors providing the book and chapter of reference for each:

Answer 6

Abrahamic Covenant Genesis 12 established a people apart from God.
Mosaic Covenant Exodus 19:24 Established Israel as a nation with one God
Davidic Covenant 2 Samuel 7 promised a king from Israel who would rule the world in peace and righteousness.

Question 7

Name the 4 empires that existed between old and new Testament eras and identify the contribution each empire made to life in NT times:

Answer 7

Babylon: Preserved Judah as a people the Jews contrasts with the Assyrians and Israel
Persia: Allowed the Jew to return and rebuild the walls and temple
Greece Hellenization and the Septuagint
Rome: Pax Romana roman peace a common language with roads for safe travel

Question 8

Hellenization

Answer 8

Hellenism is the adoption of greek culture, religion, language, and identity by non greeks.

Question 9

Parisees

Answer 9

Seeing a weakening of commitment to the mosaic law under Antiochus attempts to Hellenize the Jews, a group of holy men formed a party committed to guard the purity of Judaism they degenerated into rigid legalists known for their commitment to keeping laws of anything and ritual purity.

Question 10

Sadducees

Answer 10

• Sadducees a party of aristocratic worldly-minded priests from the leading families of the nation. They kept the letter of the law but denied resurrection and future retribution. They welcomed Hellenistic culture.

Question 11

Scribes

Answer 11

copyists of the law they became experts in it and were often called lawyers their expertise in the law gave them influence in Jewish culture

Question 12

Synagogues

Answer 12

beginning in the Jewish homes during the exile these gathering places were dedicated to worship prayer and teaching of the torah after the exile they became a religious institution wherever Jews lived in large numbers

Question 13

Sealots

Answer 13

: a militant Jewish religious pollical party that wanted to expel the romans

Question 14

Sanhedrin

Answer 14

: A 70-member aristocratic body which ruled in religious and civil matters in Jerusalem until its fall in 70 AD its roots began in the era of Ezra-Nehemiah and was active in Christ’s day it was governed by a high priest

Question 15

Disciples

Answer 15

a student learner or pupil the gospel writers adopted the word to describe those who followed Jesus. Within the larger group of disciples Jesus appointed 12 whom he named apostles (Luke 6)

Question 16

Herod

Answer 16

the family that ruled over parts of Palestine under Caesar’s rule

Question 17

Pontius Pilate

Answer 17

the roman procurator who ruled in Judea during part of Jesus’ life.

Question 18

Inductive Bible Study:

Answer 18

: it is a systematic method of bible study that begins with observing what the text says, then bases interpretation on the actual data of the text and applies the passage only in ways the text demands and allows.

Question 19

Name the three steps in inductive bible study:

Answer 19

Observing what is there, Interpretation what did it mean, and application what does it mean I should do.

Question 20

Name the 7 periods if Jesus’ ministry as given in class:

Answer 20

• Beginning galilee,
• Early Judean,
• Great Galilean,
• Withdrawal,
• Later Judean,
• Perean
• Passion week.

Question 21

state the approximate times given in class for each period of Jesus’ life. Include significant events and how they assist in understanding the story of Jesus

Answer 21

Beginning Galilee: Several Months
Early Judean: Several Months
Great Galilean 18 months
withdrawl 6months
later judean 3 months
petrean 4 months
passion week 8 days

Question 22

Write the definition given below for who Jesus Christ is, word for word, must be the exact match:

Answer 22

Jesus Christ is the undiminished deity and complete humanity united in one being forever.

Question 23

Provide the four primary book and chapter references given in class to support the definition from obj 1 and explain how these passages contribute to our understanding of Jesus’ identity.

Answer 23

Passage: colossians 2:9 Is the summary statement which gives the true definition of Jesus
Passage 2: his diety is expanded on in john 1: 1,14 and 2:30-31, deity is demonstrated in his actions and claims
passage 3: his humanity is expanded upon in philippians 2: 6-11 presented jesus as a real man possesses by human limitations and emotions. passage 4: The question of why is answered in hebrews 1”1-3

Question 24

Parable

Answer 24

Imaginary story that in its details, could actually have happened. the purpose of the story is to illustrate and inculcate some higher spiritual truth

Question 25

Name and explain the two purposes of a parable

Answer 25

purpose of the parables is states in matt 13:11 and mark 4:12 and luke 8:10 and it is to reveal truth to those who desire it and to conceal the truth from those who do not.

Question 26

list and explain three essential elements of interpreting and studying the bible:

Answer 26

Distinguishing between body and the soul of the parable, they may not carry the same spiritual meaning
define the scope of initial truth the parable is intended to convey
carefully study the context of a parable to determine why it is told.

Question 27

list the synoptic gospels:

Answer 27

matthew, mark, luke

Question 28

Define synoptic

Answer 28

Means, “See together”

Question 29

expllain why the synoptics are similar. include a brief understanding of Q and markan priority

Answer 29

they all tell a simular story, they use common sources and markan priority. they draw from mark. mark and Q both mark a second source. Quelle means source in german, a mystery source.

Question 30

explain why the four genres differ

Answer 30

four different writers offer four different perspectives and four different purposes are emphasized.

Question 31

write johns two fold purpose and name the passage where he stated it.

Answer 31

christ is the son of god 1-12 that believing you may have life in his name 13-21

Question 32

match the summarizing idea with the title of each book of the gospels

Answer 32

matthew: the king offered the kingdom and the jews rejected it
mark: jesus, God’s servant came to serve and save us
luke: God became a human to teach us and save the world from our sins
John: Jesus is God’s son and he came to give us eternal life

Question 33

Textual Criticism

Answer 33

the study of a literary work that aim to establish the original text

Question 34

Name the two passages where significant textual questions still exist

Answer 34

Mark 16, JOhn 7:53 8:11
Matt 18:11 John 5:4

Question 35

explain how the science of textual critisism can assist you to trust the bible.

Answer 35

helps you to know where it came from, much time and effort was puts towards it without throwing it together, good idea that what they wrote is what we read now.

Question 36

explain why a study of the canon is important

Answer 36

it increases confidence in the NT writings, broadens the understanding and application of the treasure had in these books, and it makes us better informed concerning the most influential body of history.

Question 37

list and explain four tests of canonicity

Answer 37

Apostolic authorship- Authority of Jesus/ apostles authenticates the writing either directly/indirectly
universal eclesiastial acceptance: did the early church use the book in its worship and order?
doctrinal consistency: integrity/ consistency with OT teachings and with other NT writings.
The message of the book: scriptual and moral soundness.