Exam 2 - New Testament Flashcards
the main message of Acts
The Gospel spreading by the power of the Holy Spirit against persecution
what is the difference between prescription and description
Description is what was true, prescription is what we are to do. Prescriptive texts are more applicable to us, they’re not mere history
argument for seeing pentecost as descriptive
Uniqueness of event, granular introduction, how it relates to Paul in his epistolary literature (Reversal of Tower of Bable, God pouring out his Spirit, Luke’s Introduction, Paul said not all speak in tongues)
the theological purpose of Pentecost
opening the floodgate of the spirit
purpose of the mini pentecosts
continuity
what does acts have to teach us about the church
two-tiered structure; elders and deacons(no different than bishops); in the church age, there is one people of God
the righteousness of God in Roman 1:17
Alien righteousness - it’s not God’s righteousness or saving action, but it’s an alien righteousness that we receive by faith
Why does Paul mention the Jews and Gentiles in Romans 1?
Jews had a special role to play in redemptive history, Gentiles should respect them for that. Jews can’t see themselves as superior members of the church because the Gentiles are wrapped into the vine
Why Paul brings up a doer of the law?
Grace is not a get out of jail free, do not presume on God’s kindness. Addressing presumption
The gentile in Romans 2
the gentile is a believer
The nature of inerrancy
it’s hermeneutical applicability. it doesn’t allow the bible to affirm a contradiction
the identity of the “I” in Romans 7
non-christian, pre-christian experience
Can Christians obey the law?
yes but not perfectly
The purpose of the law in the Christian life?
the law is not the means by which we pursue sanctification
The dilemma Paul is trying to solve in Romans 9
promises of God made to Israel
The nature of his answer to the dilemma in Romans 9
the promises aren’t broken. the promises were never made to every single genetic son of Abraham
The key theme of 1 Corinthians
Unity
The key principles of unity
- Respect leaders but do not worship them
- prioritize the gospel
- prioritize purity and repentance
The purpose of 1 Corinthians 13
I DON’T KNOW
Main message of 2 Corinthians
suffering magnifies the gospel
textual unity of 2 Corinthians
tone changes in chapter, took long time to write letter
Paul’s thorn in his flesh
intentionally vague - physical ailment or spiritual temptation - both there to keep you humble
Main message of Galatians
salvation is by faith alone
The role of Paul’s story in defense of the gospel
got it from God directly, know it’s the true Gospel
