Exam 2 - New Testament

Question 1

the main message of Acts

Answer 1

The Gospel spreading by the power of the Holy Spirit against persecution

Question 2

what is the difference between prescription and description

Answer 2

Description is what was true, prescription is what we are to do. Prescriptive texts are more applicable to us, they’re not mere history

Question 3

argument for seeing pentecost as descriptive

Answer 3

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)

Question 4

the theological purpose of Pentecost

Answer 4

opening the floodgate of the spirit

Question 5

purpose of the mini pentecosts

Answer 5

continuity

Question 6

what does acts have to teach us about the church

Answer 6

two-tiered structure; elders and deacons(no different than bishops); in the church age, there is one people of God

Question 7

the righteousness of God in Roman 1:17

Answer 7

Alien righteousness - it’s not God’s righteousness or saving action, but it’s an alien righteousness that we receive by faith

Question 8

Why does Paul mention the Jews and Gentiles in Romans 1?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Why Paul brings up a doer of the law?

Answer 9

Grace is not a get out of jail free, do not presume on God’s kindness. Addressing presumption

Question 10

The gentile in Romans 2

Answer 10

the gentile is a believer

Question 11

The nature of inerrancy

Answer 11

it’s hermeneutical applicability. it doesn’t allow the bible to affirm a contradiction

Question 12

the identity of the “I” in Romans 7

Answer 12

non-christian, pre-christian experience

Question 13

Can Christians obey the law?

Answer 13

yes but not perfectly

Question 14

The purpose of the law in the Christian life?

Answer 14

the law is not the means by which we pursue sanctification

Question 15

The dilemma Paul is trying to solve in Romans 9

Answer 15

promises of God made to Israel

Question 16

The nature of his answer to the dilemma in Romans 9

Answer 16

the promises aren’t broken. the promises were never made to every single genetic son of Abraham

Question 17

The key theme of 1 Corinthians

Answer 17

Unity

Question 18

The key principles of unity

Answer 18

1. Respect leaders but do not worship them
2. prioritize the gospel
3. prioritize purity and repentance

Question 19

The purpose of 1 Corinthians 13

Answer 19

I DON’T KNOW

Question 20

Main message of 2 Corinthians

Answer 20

suffering magnifies the gospel

Question 21

textual unity of 2 Corinthians

Answer 21

tone changes in chapter, took long time to write letter

Question 22

Paul’s thorn in his flesh

Answer 22

intentionally vague - physical ailment or spiritual temptation - both there to keep you humble

Question 23

Main message of Galatians

Answer 23

salvation is by faith alone

Question 24

The role of Paul’s story in defense of the gospel

Answer 24

got it from God directly, know it’s the true Gospel

Question 25

The two questions of Galatians

Answer 25

How are we made right with God? Who the people of God are, what makes one a part of the new covenant community?

Question 26

the logic of the Spirit in Galatians

Answer 26

received by faith not by works

Question 27

Paul’s argument in Galatians 4

Answer 27

parallel argument to Romans 9 - being genetically related to Abraham won’t make you a true child of Abraham - circumcision is not the means that you are included with the people of God. Circumcision and genetic relationship is not what makes you a child of Abraham

Question 28

Paul’s argument from the story of Abraham

Answer 28

order of circumcision - abraham was already justified before he was circumcised

Question 29

Authorship of Ephesians

Answer 29

self-contradictory

Question 30

Main message of Ephesians

Answer 30

God saved us, so act like it!

Question 31

purpose of predestination in Ephesians 1

Answer 31

God is for his glory and he saves us in love

Question 32

possible rhetorical point of Ephesians 5

Answer 32

Paul address the patriarchy (probably) by affirming the differences in men and women, he doesn’t erase them but highlights the unique roles for men and women from God

Question 33

Christology of Philippians 2

Answer 33

Jesus is God, Jesus becomes man, and Jesus is human

Question 34

purpose of Philippians 2 in the flow of Philippians

Answer 34

Unity through humility

Question 35

the three pieces of a word

Answer 35

sense, sign, reference

Question 36

meaning of ‘firstborn’ in Colossians 1

Answer 36

preeminence

Question 37

purpose of mentioning the second coming of Jesus

Answer 37

vigilance and encouragement (hope)

Question 38

pieces of conversion

Answer 38

repentance, faith, perseverance

Question 39

what it means to be a one-woman man

Answer 39

it doesn’t mean you have to be married, sexual purity after salvation

Question 40

how paul argues for complementarianism in 1 Timothy 2

Answer 40

appeals to the created order, appeals to the differences in terms of gifting and the temptation that come alongside those. Men and women do different things well and should occupy particular roles in the church