Exam 3

Question 1

Romans

Answer 1

The letter to the Romans stands as the clearest and most systematic presentation of Christian doctrine in all the Scriptures.

Written by Paul

Question 2

Corinthians I / II

Answer 2

Prior to his conversion as a persecutor of the Church
Even had a part in stephen’s martyrdom (Acts 8)
While on the road to Damascus - has a vision / encounter of Christ and is blinded
Paul is called to be an Apostle to the Gentiles

Question 3

Ephesians

Answer 3

His message
Unity in the Church
Be in submission to one another as Christ submitted himself
Stand against the enemy not each other

Question 4

Philippians

Answer 4

Paul is in prision
He will be released
TImothy, Paul’s co-worker continues the ministry
Paul loves and encourages the Philippians
Philippi: A Roman city with Privileges of Roman citizenship
Believers partner financially with Paul in ministry from the beginning
Believers send Epaphroditus with a gift for Paul

Question 5

Thessalonians

Answer 5

City in greece

Eschatos - “last thing”
Eschatology - study of last things (end times)
Telos - “the end”

Teaching about “The End” is meant to bring comfort and hope not fear and division

Question 6

Hebrews

Answer 6

More of a sermon than a letter
Meant to be read aloud or spoken
Doesnt follow hellenistic form
Excellent Greek
Vocab / structure
Carefully constructed 
Date - Mid 60s
There is no mention of Temple’s destruction in 70

Question 7

James

Answer 7

Theme: Faith and Actions work together

More wisdom literature than epistle
Practical Advice for living
Jewish Influence
Written to Jewish Christians
Some Canon Issues
Felt it was too Jewish 
Rejected by Luther / Reformers 

James the Greater
James the Just

Living faith (faith without works is dead)
Trials - Produce maturity
Wealth - do not be deceived by it
Wisdom - Control / Humility / peace 
Community - we need each other

Question 8

Johannine Epistles

Answer 8

The term “antichrist” appears 4 times in the johannine epistles

some dispute Johannine authorship because different style then gospels

Question 9

Revelation

Answer 9

Apocalypse
Consists of 4 visions marked by the phrase “in the Spirit”
Different ways of interpreting the Book

Preterist - it already happened (past)
Historical - it tells the story of human history (beginning to end)
Futurist - it predicts the future
Symbolic - it is purely symbolic (allegory)

Question 10

Saul / Paul

Answer 10

Born in Tarsus (Acts 9:11, 22:3)
An Israelite of the tribe of Benjamin, circumcised on the eighth day
Raised in jerusalem and trained by Gamaliel (a leading jewish teacher of that day - acts 5:34, 22:3) - A big deal
A Pharisee
A roman citizen
Prior to his conversion, a persecutor of the Church
Picked by god to write to gentiles
Lived from around 9ce to 65ce

Saul before conversion

Question 11

Melchizadek

Answer 11

an obscure priest / king that meets Abraham

Question 12

John the Elder

Answer 12

Some discrepancy as to whether there were two johns who wrote epistles. However the term “elder” was already commonly used to refer to the spiritual and pastoral leaders of the church

Question 13

epistle

Answer 13

a letter

Question 14

apostle

Answer 14

one of twelve disciples of christ. Many wrote but were not witnesses

Question 15

Charismata

Answer 15

sovereignly given by God the Holy Spirit

Question 16

Pneumatikon

Answer 16

a spiritual gift is spiritual in character

Question 17

Sheol

Answer 17

HELL

(Hebew) abode of the dead both good and bad

Question 18

Hades

Answer 18

HELL

(greek) underworld home of the dead

Question 19

Tartarus

Answer 19

HELL

Greek) Abyss or pit that lies beneath Hades. A place of torment and punishment for the wicked (2 Peter 2:4

Question 20

Gehenna

Answer 20

HELL

(hebew) - a literal place outside of Jerusalem. Place for burning trash - also became site of child sacrifices (mentioned 12 times in NT - 11 by Jesus)

Question 21

Eschatos

Answer 21

last or last things

Question 22

Telos

Answer 22

the end

Question 23

Apocalypse

Answer 23

revelation or revealing

Question 24

Johannine Community

Answer 24

Forms around the teachings of John who is open to those outside of Judaism

Question 25

En Pheumati

Answer 25

There are 4 times john says this in revelation, and it is said to mark a new vision

Question 26

Anti - Christ

Answer 26

Episiles of john - only time ‘antichrist’ is mentioned

appears 4 times in the johannine epistles

The writer doesn’t appear to be referring to only an apocalyptic figure but many who would deny the divinity of christ

Question 27

Dispensationalism

Answer 27

belief in a system of historical progression, as revealed in the Bible, consisting of a series of stages in God’s self-revelation and plan of salvation.

these folks don’t like pentecostals. He writes these letters to give some sort of hope. It is then followed by vision.
Difficult to translate, we can now create any image we can fathom, back in the day it was a lot harder to do so.

Question 28

Pauline themes

Answer 28

2. salvation is free and simply believing is all you have to do, James says there is actually action that comes from this, true faith is reflected in your behavior. when we receive this gift or salvation, it will cause things inside us and it will eventually show. The real mark of a christian is their love, especially for people difficult to love

Question 29

Where is Ephesus?

Answer 29

A city on the west coast of Asia Minor

Question 30

What important topic does Thessalonians deal with in 4.13-5.11?

Answer 30

Teaching about “The End” is meant to bring comfort and hope not fear and division

Question 31

What is the discussion/issue between Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians?

Answer 31

The Jewish Christians saw Christianity as a sect within Judaism

The Gentile Christians saw it as a correction or replacement of Judaism.

Question 32

Who are some possible authors for the Book Of Hebrews?

Answer 32

Paul, Luke, Apollos, Priscilla

Question 33

How is the Book of Revelation structured?

Answer 33

Written as a Chiasm

A literary structure used in the Bible in which symmetry or patterns are used to emphasize concepts.