Exam 2 Flashcards

Question

Pauls defense argument in 2 corinthians

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Paul had to defend himself against the accusation that he was not a very good preacher.

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“Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” | Paul boasts in sufferings...for Christ

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Justification through faith apart from the law

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Christians who insisted that gentile Christians be circumcised and observe other practices that had traditionally identified Jews as the covenant people of God

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Ephesus is located in western Turkey, across the Aegean Sea from Athens. was the capital of the Roman Province of Asia large commercial city. Large theater. Temple to Artemis.

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very similar to Colossians | About 40% of content is similar/parallel

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Can’t figure it out without God’s help God uses Paul & apostles to reveal mystery to church God chose church to reveal Christ to the world

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the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit

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a particular body of faithful people, and the whole body of the faithful. the church

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Located in northern Greece (Macedonia) 100 miles east of Thessalonica – a stop on the Via Egnatia...About 10 miles inland from Neapolis, eastern sea port Farming community / Military Retirement Commune Named after King Philip II – conquered region renowned site of Marc Antony & Octavian (Caesar Augustus), defeated Brutus & Cassius

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Paul’s first church plant on European soil | Philippi is the “birthplace of Western Christianity”

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in the form of God, born into human likeness and died a human death, but was exalted by God to be Lord of all.

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a call to believers to live in the identity of who they are in Christ describes Christ as one who was in the form of God but humbled himself to become human and die on a cross

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opposite of Galatians saying they are good be friend Not addressing problems, but celebrating relationship

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Philippians send “E” to give Paul financial support and he gets sick – almost dies Epaphroditus returns with this letter to give to the Philippians

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United with Christ beyond death Paul is suffering as a prisoner for Christ Imprisonment helps spread the Gospel...

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100 miles east of Ephesus Small-Commercial Town Often connected with Hierapolis & Laodicea Pagan cults & “mystery religions” present ( Jewish & Gentile 61 AD – Earthquake Only reference is in this letter (1:2) – Not in Acts Itinerary

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Ressurection call on the name of the Lord repent and be baptized

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Church is growing & increasing in numbers

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To extend his influence westward

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``` paul to churches paul to individuals anonymous letter to Hebrews letters by James, peter, john, and jude longest to shortest ```

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not being ashamed of the gospel bc the power of God brings salvation to those who believe, in the bible the righteousness of God is revealed that is by faith from first to last The righteous will live by faith.

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understanding of God's saving activity according to which, through Christ, people are placed in a right relationship with God and one another

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Living by the Spirit

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12-15 resolves problems between Jewish Christians & Gentile Christians. Clarify and provide theological depth for the church

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begins to deal with how a Christian ought to live out his salvation

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``` Sexual promiscuity Divisions & Factions, lawsuits among believers marriage and singleness food sacrificed spiritual gifts ressurection ```

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people/church

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no Thanksgiving | Pauls angry letter

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live by the fruits of the spirit rather than the desires of the flesh produced in believers by the Spirit of Christ love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self control

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time of peace | the universal significance of what God has done in Jesus Christ,

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taught the Colossians the truth of God's grace supposedly came to tell Paul about the circumstances in Colosase starts church

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Not only the ONE who brings redemption & salvation into the world, but Jesus is the ruler of the universe All things were created through Him Christ rules over every power & authority

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describes the false teachings that occurred in the early church of Colossae, causing the apostle Paul to write his Epistle to the Colossians.

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``` 1 Thessalonians Wrote a short time after “starting” the church 2nd city he visited in Greece Likely written while in southern Greece Started church & then chased out Timothy delivers the letter for Paul ```

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blessings/benefits of the end times available now | the purpose of letter

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presence, arrival, official visit 17 references in NT – referring to 2nd coming of Jesus It seems that they were actively waiting for the return of Jesus Paul assures them that the “dead in Christ” will rise before Jesus returns. Prayer is essential in this letter

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there is a spirit of dependence that should permeate all we do praying repeatedly and often not giving up on prayer a direct quote from Thessalonians, which focused, among other things, on the Parousia.

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to deal with a special problem that developed after Paul left the city thought the Day of the Lord had already occurred certainty of judgment

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the triumphant day of Christ's return to earth in glory

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will come before the 2nd coming of Christ | the “Lawless One” will declare to be God, and the Lord Jesus will blow him away

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Not unable to work, but unwilling to work. | “Anyone unwilling to work, should not eat.”