Exam 2 Flashcards
What are the characteristics of an epistle?
It is Greek for letter
1/3 of the NT
Written for a specific occasion
Teach Christians what to believe, and how to live
What are the five parts of the form of an epistle?
- Salutation or greeting
- Expression of thanks or commendations
- Main body
- Greeting to specific individuals
5 Closing
What are the literary forms found in the epistles?
Parenesis, Diatribe, Hymn, Confession (Creed), Domestic code, Virtue, Doxology, Proverb
How does Paul relate to the three main cultures of his day?
Jewish Heritage and training
Hellenistic culture
Roman citizenship
What is the key concept of Galatians?
Liberty
What is the problem regarding the destination of this epistle?
Where exactly is Galatia he was writing to
According to the South Galatian view, when did Paul found these churches to which he wrote?
On his first journey
According to the North Galatian view, when did Paul found them?
On his second or third journey
According to the view presented in class, when did Paul write this epistle?
Before or after the Jerusalem Council?
49 A.D.
Before the Jerusalem Council
What is the occasion and purpose of this epistle?
The occasion is the introduction to the Judaizers
The purpose is:
1. the rebuke the teachings of the Judaizers
2. to reinforce to gospel of grace alone
3. to argue for Pauls apostleship
What are the general implications of the gospel of grace for living as a Christian (5:1-6:10)?
Those who become Christians by grace must live as Christians by grace. Legalism is the opposite of grace.
What was the occasion and purpose of 1 and 2 Thessalonians?
The occasion is the two reports that timothy brought back from Thessalonica
The purpose is -
1 Thessalonians:
1. to encourage them in the face of persecution
2. to refute charges against Pual by his enemies in thesssolonica
3. to correct certain misunderstandings/ errors regarding belefs and bahaviors
What was the occasion and purpose of 1 and 2 Thessalonians?
The occasion is: the two reports that timothy brought back from Thessalonica
The purpose is -
1 Thessalonians:
1. to encourage them in the face of persecution
2. to refute charges against Paul by his enemies in Thesssolonica
3. to correct certain misunderstandings/ errors regarding beliefs and behaviors
2 Thessalonians
1. Matters of belief regarding vents leading to the return of Christ
2. Matter of behavior associated with an improper understanding of the return of Christ.
What three terms did Paul often use in his commendation to those to whom he wrote (1 Thess 1:3)?
Faith, Hope, and Love
Which of these did Paul omit in 2 Thessalonians and why?
Paul omitted Hope.
