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1
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Know what books are included in the Hebrew Bible (Tanak) section of the “Prophets” that are not included in the English Bible section we call “Prophets.”

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Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings

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2
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Know how many Gospels there are in the NT.

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Four

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3
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Be able to recognize books of the Apocrypha.

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Additions to Esther, Baruch, Bel and the Dragon, Ecclesiasticus, 1 and 2 Esdras, Judith, Letter of Jeremiah, 1, 2, 3, and 4 Maccabees, Prayer of Azariah, Prayer of Manasseh, Psalm 151, Song of the Three Jews, Susanna, Tobit, Wisdom of Jesus, Son of Sirach, and Wisdom of Solomon

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4
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Know the 3 reasons why we should study the Bible.

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It Mediates God’s presence—and with it truth.
It is of ultimate personal significance.
It is foundational to cultural literacy.

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5
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Know the 3 reasons why these 27 books are canonized.

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Old Testament precedent
Divine Authorship of the New Testament: Inspiration
Recognition of the Canon in the Church

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6
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Know at what council these 27 books were proposed (according to class notes).

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Laodocea in 363

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Know at what council these 27 books were formalized (according to class notes).

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Council of Hippo

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Know the standards used to determine canonicity.

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  1. Apostolic origin - real or putative
  2. Prominence of the addressed communities
  3. Conformity to the rule of faith
  4. Did they produce the desired effect in changing lives?
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9
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Know the four basic divisions of the Holy Land (coastal plain, etc.)

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Coastal Plain, Central Hills, Jordan Rift, and Transjordan Plateau

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10
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Know who issued the edict for Jew to return to Israel.

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Cyrus

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Know who conquered most of the known world in the early 300’s BC.

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Alexander the Great

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12
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Know what is meant by Hellenization.

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Hellenization: the adoption of Greek ideas

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13
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What descendants of these generals controlled Egypt and Palestine in the 3rd century BC?

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Ptolemy (Egypt and North Africa)
Seleucis (Mesopotamia and India)
Antigonus (Turkey, Syria, and Palestine)

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14
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Know what Seleucid ruler plundered the temple in 190 BC.

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Seleucus IV

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Know what happened on December 15, 197 BC.

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An image of Zeus was erected in the Temple and a pig was sacrificed in his honor.

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16
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Know what elderly priest refused to participate in the sacrifice of pigs.

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Mattathias

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17
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If Luke were completed shortly after the events at the end of Acts, what would be the approximate date of writing?

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85 AD

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18
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To whom does the book of Luke seem to be intended?

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It is intended for the churches that he founded.

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19
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What percentage of Luke is represented by Mark’s material?

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About 35% of Luke.

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20
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What does Luke avoid in relation to his use of Mark’s material?

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He avoids putting the disciples or Jesus’ family in a bad light.

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21
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What percentage of Luke is represented by the so-called “Q” material?

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About 20% of Luke.

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22
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In regards to Luke, in what section of “Galilee to Jerusalem” would you find the sending out of the 72 and the parable of the Good Samaritan?

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Luke 9:51-19:27

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23
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In regards to Luke, in what section of “Galilee to Jerusalem” would you find the 3 “lost” parables, including the parable of the Prodigal Son?

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Luke 13:22-17:10

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24
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In regard to “Luke’s Emphases,” what elements does Luke include about “Jesus’ early life” that other Gospels do not include?

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Events surrounding the annunciation to Mary and Elizabeth

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25
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What is John’s intended purpose for writing according to 20:31?

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He wants to exhort the reader to “believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God.”

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26
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In what range of dates was John written, according to most scholars?

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The last decade of the 1st century

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27
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According to Jesus’ teaching, how does God validate human existence?

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“God validates human existence by being creator, sustainer, and redeemer.”

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28
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According to Jesus’ teaching, what is the “kingdom” of God?

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“Kingdom” is simply the exercise of divine rule in human affairs.

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29
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What title does Jesus use of Himself that originates in the books of Daniel and Ezekiel?

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“Son of Man”

30
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According to Jesus, what will people do if they truly love God?

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Those who truly love God will do His will.

31
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What is the ultimate aim of studying and interpreting the Bible?

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The ultimate aim of study is to apply it to our lives in such a way that it causes us to change.

32
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Who preached the first sermon after the advent of the Holy Spirit?

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Peter

33
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Who is the first Gentile convert in the book of Acts?

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Cornelius

34
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In what area (continent) is the first missionary journey?

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Asia Minor

35
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Who accompanies Paul on the first missionary journey?

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Barnabas

36
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What significant gathering is in Acts 15?

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Jerusalem Conference

37
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On what missionary journey does Paul visit Athens and Corinth?

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The Second Missionary Journey

38
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On what missionary journey does Paul visit Ephesus?

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The Third Missionary Journey

39
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Where is Paul at the end of Acts?

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Prison

40
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What Pharisee Rabbi was Paul a disciple of?

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Gamaliel

41
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What letter of Paul was written first according to many scholars?

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Galatians

42
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What teaching of Paul is dominant in Romans and Galatians?

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They warn against the use of legalistic observance to gain favor with God.

43
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Who are the true children of Promise, according to Paul?

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Those who accept Christ are the true Children of promise.

44
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What is Paul’s concept of the redemptive work of Christ (what kind of language)?

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Paul uses the same words of Christ, apoluo, to describe the redemptive process.

45
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From where and at what date do many scholars believe Romans was written?

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Corinth in 57-58

46
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In the book of Romans, what is the point of Paul’s illustration concerning Abraham?

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Justification is by faith

47
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What was the city of Corinth notorious for?

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Notorious for historians, Crinagoras called the inhabitants “scoundrels.” (Filled three sails”).

48
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According to internal evidence, what is the least number of letters that could have been written to Corinth?

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Four

49
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What is the subject matter of 1 Corinthians 1-4?

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Divisions and factions

50
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What issue does Paul deal with in 1 Corinthians 5-7?

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Sexual Misconduct

51
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What is the subject matter of 1 Corinthians 12-14?

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Charismatic gifts

52
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What type of “theology” do the Corinthians apparently espouse based on 2 Corinthians?

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Theology of glory

53
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What is the main thrust of teaching in Galatians?

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The main thrust of their teaching seems to have been that if gentiles were to be Christians then they were to observe Jewish heritage as well.

54
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Who was the patron deity of Ephesus?

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Artemis

55
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What is the subject matter of the two basic divisions of Ephesians in chapters 1-3 and 4-6?

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“Indicative” or doctrinal section / “Imperative” or paraenetic section

56
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What does Paul address in Philippians 3?

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Warnings against false teachers

57
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What appears to be the purpose of Colossians?

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Purpose seems to have been to express his interest in their church, and to correct false teaching.

58
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What is the basic purpose of Philippians?

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Unity

59
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What are the Prison Epistles?

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Ephesians and Philippians

60
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Who were the intended recipients of Hebrews?

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The Jews

61
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What is the main thrust of Hebrews 1-10?

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The superiority of the Christian Faith and Exhortations to persevere in Christian Faith

62
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What is the thrust of Hebrews 11?

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The faith chapter, Jesus the superior example.

63
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Who is the stated audience of James?

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To the 12 tribes of the Diaspora.

64
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What does James stress in relation to faith?

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Faith vs. Works

65
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What is the Greek title of Revelation?

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apocalupis “unveiling”

66
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What is the accepted date of Revelation?

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around 95

67
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Be able to recognize the characteristics of Apocalyptic Literature.

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Usually narrative, vision, cosmic in scope, dualistic, pseudonymous, and symbolic

68
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Be able to recognize the different schools of interpretation of Revelation.

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Preterist School - Written for the Roman era
Idealist School - Picture of Christianity and Paganism
Historic School - The entire history of the church from Pentecost to the second coming of Christ
Futurist School - Represent the seven stages of the church from Pentecost to the second coming of Christ.

69
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What is the subject matter of Revelation 1-3?

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Letters to the Seven Churches

70
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What is the subject matter of Revelation of 6:1-8:1?

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Seven seals

71
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What is the subject matter of Revelation of 8:2-11:19?

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Seven trumpets

72
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What is the subject matter of Revelation of 12:1-14:20?

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Seven Bowls

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