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Exam 4 Flashcards

1
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Who is the author of Hebrews

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Anonymous - but there are several suggestions

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What authors have been suggested for Hebrews

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Paul - Barnabbas - Luke - Appolos

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What reasons suggest Paul as the author of Hebrews

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There is theological resemblance, but the style is not his, anonymity is not like Paul, and the eyewitness authority is not like Paul since he relied his apolostolic authority.

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What rationale is given for Apollos’ authorship of Hebrews

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Luther sugests it is Appolos, and he was acquanted with Paul, he was eloquent, and tutored Priscilla and Aquilla

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What was Origen’s view of the author of Hebrews

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He said, “God only knows the truth”

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Regardless of the author, what are the characterisitcs of the author of Hebrews?

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1) He knew Paul - or at least his theology
2) Able to build on complex thought
3) Well educated in Hellenistic standards
4) Well versed in the Septuagint
5) A pastoral theologian
6) Probably held a leadership role in the church previously

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Who were the recipients of Hebrews

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1) A specific local community of Christians
2) A community with a history
3) Had connections to the writer
4) Possibly a section of a larger community
5) Written to a mixed audience of Jews and Gentiles

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What was the destination of the Hebrew Letter

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Not conclusive but one of two areas:

1) Jerusalem
2) Rome

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What is the likely date of Hebrews

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during the early 60s

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What is the purpose of Hebrews

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1) To prevent a lapse into a former belief
2) To present the superiority of God
3) To show Christianity as superior to others
4) To encourage those tempted to retrun to a former worldview without Jesus

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How does the author use the Old Testament

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Very extensively:

  • 31 quotes
  • 4 implict quotes
  • 37 allusions
  • 19 summaries
  • 13 names/events
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12
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Is Hebrews considered an Epistle

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It lacks an epistolary beginning, but does resemble an Epistle in the ending

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What structure does Hebrews have

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A letter - essay; like Romans, James and 1 John

Likely writtenf ro oral delivery - like a sermon

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What special theological emphasis is found in Hebrews

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1) Christ is eternal High Priest - not temporary
2) Christs atoning work - compared to the temple rituals
3) The New Covenant fulfills the Old Covenant
4) The importance of Faith

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Which “James” wrote the book of James

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James, the brother of Jesus

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What is the critical issue covered in James

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The insistance that justification is tied to works - which is considered a contradiction of Pauls doctrine of justification by faith

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Why is Peters authorship of 1 Peter disputed

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1) There is no reference to life of Jesus
2) Quotes from Septuagint
3) Greek used too well

18
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The use of the word “Babylon” in 1 Peter is a reference to what city

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Rome

19
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What was the purpose of 1 Peter

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Written to exiles in the dispersion to encourage their faith during their persecution

20
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What are the themes of 1 Peter

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1) Encouragement in the midst of persecution
2) Christian Hope
3) Evangelize even those that persecute you

21
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What are the arguments AGAINST Peter authoring 2 Peter

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1) Differences in style of 1 Peter
2) Literary depedance on Jude
3) Hints of early catholicism
4) Doubts among early church Fathers
Language is too Hellenistic
5) Peters name associated with heretical writings

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What are the arguments FOR Peters authorship of 2 Peter

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1) Style is different because used a different scribe
2) Dependance on Jude is not conclusive
3) Hellenisitc character due to different scribe or author being billingual
4) Early catholcism is questionable
5) Heretical reference is disputable

23
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What is the purpose of 2 Peter

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1) To warn of false teachers

2) To correct misunderstandings of the second coming

24
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What is the support of the cannonicity of Hebrews

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  • Clement referenced it in 96
  • It was not included in the Muratorian canon
  • In major uncials it is placed after 2 Thess
  • In 4th century some began accepting it
  • During Reformation it was accepted but Luther placed it in the back of the Bible with other less valuable books
25
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What are the two primary reasons for accepting Hebrews into the canon

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  • We should absolutely accept it regardless of the debate because:
    • it conforms to the “rule of faith”
      * it was widely and effectively used in the early church
26
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The author of 1 John is refered to as

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The elder

27
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What was the three-fold purpose of 1 John

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1) Belief that Christ had come in the flesh
2) Obedience to Gods commandments
3) Brotherly Love

28
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What are the “tests of eternal life” identified in Johns epistles

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1) Theological Test
* belief that Jesus is the Son of God
* beleif that Christ came int he flesh
2) Moral Test
* Practice righteousness and keep Gods word
* Sin is not compatible with Gods nature, Christs mission to take away sin, orthe beleivers new life.
3) Social Test
* Love one anohter
* God is love

29
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What are two main positive features of Johns view of Christianity?

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Truth and Love

30
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Who wrote Jude

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Jude, the brother of Jesus

31
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Who was the audience of Jude

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Not clear - but possibly Asia

32
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What was the purpose of writing Jude

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To refute false teachings

33
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What is the theme of Jude

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The faithful will overcome false teachings

34
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Who was the author of Revelation

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John the Apostle

35
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What is the most likely date of Revelation

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81-96 under Domitian

36
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What internal evidence is used to determine the date of Revelation

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Persecution Setting
Emporer Worship
Number of Kings listed in Rev 17
Nero Myth
Temple still standing
37
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Why was John on the Isle of Patmos

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Likely exiled by Rome for being a Christian

38
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List the Seven Churches listed as recipients of Revelation

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Sardis, Smyrna, Thyatira, Ephesus, Pergamum, Philadelphia, Laodicia

39
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What is the three-fold genre of Revelation

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Apocolypse
Epistle
Prophecy

40
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What are the four perspectives of the time of Revelation

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1) Preterist - book refers to things of the past
2) Historicist - refers to things past, present, future
3) Futurist - most, if not all, yet to be fulfilled
4) Idealist - no reference to time just the ever present conflict of good and evil

41
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What are the three eschatalogical views of Revelation

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1) Postmillenialism - hopeful outlook of history and its impact on Christianity
2) Amillenialism - simplified scheme
3) Premillenialism - debates over timing of rapture

42
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What are the critical issues associated with Revelation

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Authorship
Methods of Interpretation
Grammar
Canonicity
Literary Structure

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