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Exam 3 Flashcards

1
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Which book had the most impact in the history and theology of the Church?

A

The Book of Romans

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2
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Who was converted after reading Romans?

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Augustine

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3
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Who wrote Romans?

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Paul…(1:1)

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4
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Who wrote the letter for Paul?

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Tertius

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5
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What is the most likely scenario around how Tertius wrote Romans for Paul?

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Most likely Paul dictated and Tertius wrote in longhand

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6
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What is the least likely scenario for Tertius writing Romans for Paul?

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He most likely did not write the letter after Paul simply communicated general themes.

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7
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On what journey was Romans written and when?

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On Pauls third missionary journey around 55-58 AD

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8
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Who delivered the letter for Paul?

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Phoebe

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9
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What is the theme verse of Romans?

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1:16-17…for I am no ashamed of the gospel for it is the power of God unto salvation for everyone who believes. To the Jew and also to the Greek. For in it, Gods righteousness is revealed from faith to faith. The just will live by faith.

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10
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Who were the recipients of Romans?

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Christians in Rome…a church thought to be founded by Peter, but most likely founded by Jews converted in Jerusalem at Pentecost.

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11
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What group made up the church in Rome?

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Jewish Christians until after 49 AD then it was dominated by Gentiles.

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12
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What is the purpose and occasion for writing Romans?

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Likely no single purpose.

Major - preparation for Paul’s journey to Spain
Secondary - Paul may have been aware of problems in the church

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13
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What theological teachings are undeveloped in Romans?

1) The Lords Supper
2) Ecclesiology
3) Eschatology
4) Christology

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1) The Lords Supper
2) Ecclesiology
3) Eschatology
4) Christology

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14
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How many books did Paul write?

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Thirteen

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15
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What book is often credited to Paul but not likely his?

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Hebrews

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16
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What are the books Paul undisputedly wrote?

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Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Philippians
1 Thessalonians
Philemon
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17
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What books are disputed as Paul’s writings?

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Colossians
Ephesians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
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18
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What reasons are given for disputing Paul’s writings?

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Differences in style and theology….but also in the late dates of being accepted in the canon.

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19
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What is an emanuensis?

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A secretary

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20
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What are the three protocol dictation?

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1) word for word
2) thought for thought
3) composed based on general thoughts

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21
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What are the characteristics of writing in the early church?

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1) Literacy rates were extremely low
2) various types of letters were used
3) letters had a standard format
4) use of secretaries was common
5) libraries were not uncommon

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22
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What types of letters were typically written?

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Letters of recommendation
Essays
Legal documents
Letters in literature

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23
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What was the typical structure of a Greco-Roman letter?

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Name of writer
Name of recipient
Greeting
Prayer, Wish, or thanksgiving
Body
Closing
24
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What is the key for interpreting an epistle?

A

Written for a specific purpose, to specific people, at a particular time, and in a historical context

25
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Does an epistle contain theology or is it theology?

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It contains theology

26
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What is the number one rule of interpreting an epistle?

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The text cannot mean what the original author never meant it to.

27
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What is the format of a Greco-Roman letter?

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Prefix
Body
Postfix

28
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What was the makeup of the Roman Church?

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A mixture of Jews and Gentiles but primarily Gentiles. This caused tension because Gentiles had assumed leadership rules.

29
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How did Romans treat Paul’s theology?

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It is not a summary of his theology nor does it expound theology as a purpose.

30
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What is the purpose of Romans?

A

There is no specific purpose

31
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How many books claim Paul’s authorship?

A

Thirteen….not counting Hebrews

32
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How many books dispute/undisputed Pauls authorship?

A

7 are undisputed - 6 are disputed but most likely his anyway

33
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What book is anonymous but often attributed to Paul?

A

Hebrews

34
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How are Paul’s book arranged?

A

Largest to smallest

35
Q

What are the undisputed books of Paul?

A 
Romans
1 / 2 Corinthians
Galatians
Philippians
1 Thessalonians
Philemon
36
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What are the disputed books of Paul?

A 
Colossians
Ephesians
2 Thessalonians
1 / 2 Timothy
Titus
37
Q

Corinth is most often associated with what sin?

A

Sexual immorality

38
Q

According to the professor how many Corinthian letters were written and how do they differ from today’s version?

A

Corinthians A = previous letter
Corinthians B = 1 Corinthians
Corinthians C = missing letter
Corinthians D = 2 Corinthians

39
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What is the purpose of the Corinthian letters?

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1 Cor deals with opposition inside

2 Cor deals with opposition outside

40
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What is the earliest of Paul’s writings?

A

Galatians

41
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Was Galatians written to one church?

A

No - likely several churches in the area

42
Q

What critical issues are addressed in Galatians?

A

Dating of the letter
Recipients
Identity of the opponents
Chronology

43
Q

List the prison epistles?

A 
Ephesians
Colossians
Philemon
Philippians
......2 Timothy was written from prison but considered a pastoral
44
Q

Who brought Paul a gift from the Philippian church?

A

Epaphroditus

45
Q

From what prison were the prison epistles written?

A

Rome

46
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When did Paul visit Colossae?

A

He didn’t …..and it was destroyed by an earthquake just one year after receiving the letter.

47
Q

Why did Paul write Philemon?

A

The encourage Philemon to accept his slave Onesimus after he ran away….but became a Christian under Paul’s ministry.

48
Q

What three issues does Paul teach in Philemon?

A

Accountability
Responsibility
Reconciliation

49
Q

What is the key issue addressed in Thessalonians?

A

The coming of Christ

50
Q

What book makes the only reference to the rapture?

A

1 Thessalonians

51
Q

What are the Pastoral Epistles?

A

1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus

52
Q

How did the pastoral epistles align with Pauls imprisonment?

A

1 Timothy and Titus written after his release….2 Timothy written after his second imprisonment.

53
Q

Which book covers the role of women, church order and qualifications of leadership?

A

1 Timothy

54
Q

What book covers women’s dress code, and their responsibility to train younger women?

A

Titus

55
Q

Which book covers qualifications of a pastor, not being ashamed of the gospel, and scripture being inspired by God?

A

2 Timothy

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