Final Flashcards
Who wrote 1 & 2 Peter?
Peter
What was the purpose of 1 Peter?
to strengthen Christians who had scattered after great persecution
When was 1 Peter written?
62-64 AD
What is the background of 1 Peter?
Rome was set on fire, most believed Nero did it, but he blamed Christians who were already hated for association with Jews and were against Roman culture.
What is the purpose of 2 Peter?
Sanctification, scripture, warning against false teachers, end of the age
When was 2 Peter written?
67-68 AD
What is the background of 2 Peter?
Warning believers what is going to happen when Peter is gone. This was the last book admitted to the canon because they weren’t sure of the dating of it.
Who wrote 1, 2 ,3 John?
John the apostle
What was the purpose of 1, 2, 3 John?
That the readers will be full of joy, they will not sin, love one another, assure readers of their victory in Christ
What is the date of 1, 2, 3 John?
85-90 AD
Which of John’s letters is the longest?
1 John
What is the shortest book in the NT?
2 John
Who wrote Jude?
Jude
What was the purpose of Jude?
remind the church to keep strong in their faith and to oppose heresy
When was Jude written?
65 AD