Last Test!!! Flashcards
kc of Hebrews
The Superiority of Christ
What is the book of Hebrews
the book is an exhortation for believers to endure in their faith
who is the author of Hebrews
unknown
what did the recipients of the letter of Hebrews go through
persecutions
setting of Hebrews
as first-century believers were facing opposition for their faith
the author intended to encourage the recipients as they seemed to have been tempted to depart from the Christian faith
when was Hebrews written regarding the fall of jerusalem
before the fall of Jerusalem is most likely since the destruction of the temple is not mentioned
genre of Hebrews
an adaptation of the epistle form. There is no introductory greeting
the Person of Christ
He is the pre-existent Creator and Sustainer
The work of Christ
He is the Sacrifice and the High Priest, the Mediator of the New Covenant
His work is complete and completely sufficient to cover all sins
Hebrews relation to the OT
many OT quotes and allusions
the warning passages in Hebrews
has 5 of them
express the danger of ignoring God’s teaching
what two things does Hebrews alternate between
teaching and exhortation
what do the verse four verses of Hebrews serve as
a prologue to the book
Christ’s superiority over other revelation. Jesus Christ is the pinnacle of God’s self-revelation
in particular what beings is Christ superior over in Hebrews
the angels
what person in particular is Jesus superior to
Moses. both were faithful, but Jesus is greator
Christ’s superiority in His work
not only is Jesus superior in His person, He is also superior in His work, which far surpasses the ritual of OT priests
why does Christ have superior qualifications to be a priest
because He is a priest without sin. He was tempted but He did not and could not sin
also He has been appointed to be a priest directly by God after the order of Melchizadek. The Messiah is a priest after the order of Melchizedek by divine oath
Christ from a superior order of priesthood
superiority over Melchizedek’s priesthood, demonstrated by the continual nature and that the lesser, Levi, paid tithes to the greater, Melchizedek
Jesus and the New Covenent
Jesus is the mediator of it
the Old Covenant was inadequate a new and better covenant was necessary
Christ death and sacrifice compared to levitical priests
He was of infinate value and once for all sacrifice
a life of faith
accepts the promises of God and looks forward to the fulfillment of them
kc of James
Genuine Faith
what does the letter of James contain
a variety of exhortations challenging the recipients to genuine fiath
who is the author of James
James, the half-brother of Jesus. He was a prominents idividual and well-known to the recipients
he did not believe Jesus during His earthly ministry, but he became an important leader in the church in Jeruslame
who were the recipients of James
Jewish Christians spread due to persecution
what was the setting of James
shortly after Christians were spread from Jerusalem. They had become apathetic in their Christian walk due to adversity
when was James written
before the meeting of the Jersualem Council
what was the first NT book written
James
genre of James
epistle
does not have an epistolary closing
the relationship between faith and works
theological tension between Paul and James, but, actually, their messages are complementary: works are the result of salvation at the case
the Jewish character of the letter of James
the book reflects a very Jewish situation probably before Gentiles were included
what book is “intensely practical”
James
structure of James
a loose collection of thoughts
how should Christians endure trials
joyfully. it develops patience and God will provide wisdom to endure
how should Christians respond to the word
be “doers of the word”
concerning faith and works
faith without works is dead
some see tension between Paul’s and James’s teaching, but genuine faith is evidenced by works
why should we not boast in tomorrow
life is but a vapor and the believer should model humble dependence on the will of God
kc of 1 Peter
Suffering for Christ
content of 1 Peter
the letter contains instructions for godly living in the face of opposition
who wrote 1 Peter
the Apostle Peter
he identifies himself as “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ”
an eyewitness of Christ’s suffering and associates John Mark
he was one of the inner three and often the chief spokesman for the disciples
he was a key leader in the early church
who is the possible amanuensis for 1 Peter
Silvanus
who were the recipients of 1 Pet
believers in Northern Asia Minor
setting of 1 Pet
in the first century AD during a period of persecution
where was 1 Pet written
probably Rome
what seemed to be a reference to the church 1 Peter was sent to
“She who is in Babylon”
suffering of the believer
believers should not be surprised at it
opposition reflects hostility to God and His word
what is the living hope of the believer
an incorruptible inheritance
what type of conduct should the Christian model
holy conduct
what is suffering for righteousness
honorable before God
Christ is the example
what three terms for a position are used as interchangeably in 1 Peter
elder, pastor, and overseer
what should elders pastor the church with
loving leadership
what two people does Peter mention in his final greeting in 1 Peter
Silvanus and Mark
kc of 2 Peter
heresies in the last days
what does 2 Peter give
the letter gives exhortations to grow in Christ pursuing godly living and withstanding false teaching
who wrote 2 Peter
the Apostle Peter
identifies himself as “Simon Peter”
authorship is supported by internal features
what book’s authenticity is questioned more than any other NT book
2 Peter
who were the recipients of 2 Peter
probably believers in northern Asia Minor
what is the setting of 2 Pet
in the first century AD when believers were facing glase teaching
the false teaching had eschataological skepticism and a libertine lifestyle
the heresy was a serious threat
false teaching
heresy is a constant threat
eschatology
in spite of scoffers, God will execute jutice in His time
inspiration
the Holy Spirit breathed
Peter acknowledges the divine superintendence in 2 Peter 1
what book does 2 Peter parallel with
Jude
Jude sees the false teachers as now present
what does God’s divine power give believers
resources they need to grow in “life and godliness”
what revelation of the OT has been confirmed
prophetic
the Holy Spirit gave them the message
what threat gives reason for Christians to constantly be growing in faith
false teaching
how did Peter fear that false teachers would infiltrate
secretly
who will be unprepared in the coming judgemtn
unbelievers
they will deny the reality of it but God will fulfill His promises
what does God say He is not willing of concerning unbelievers and the coming judgment
He is not willing that any should perish
kc of 1 John
assurance of salvation
what does 1 John demonstrate
the letter demonstrates how the believer can ahve assurance of salvation through fellowsip with God (through Christ) demonstrated by a commitment to purity, love, and the truth
who wrote 1 John
John the Apostle
the book is technically anonymous
an eyewitness of Jesus and the beloved disciple
book attributed to “the elder”
recipients of 1 John
believers perhaps in Western Asia Minor
setting of 1 Jn
during the first century when believers were facing flase teaching
the teachrs were often labeled as “secessionists”
genre of 1 John
epistle
devoid of introductory greetings, thanksgivings, concluding salutations, or personal names
Christology
Jesus Christ come in the flesh
assurance of slavation
the awareness of the inward change that took place at slavation
the Antichrist
the Johannine Epistles (only 1 and 2 J) are the only NT books that use the term Antichrist
while anticipating a future Antichrist, many antichrists are present
relationship of 1 John to the other Johannine writings
John composed 5 NT books: a Gospel, three letters, and revelation
the Johnannine comma
a major textual issue, the comma lacks early manuscript evidence
what NT book structure is very difficult to annalyze
1 John
what type of opening does 1 John have
an atypical opening
doesn’t identify himself
what are Christians called to do concerning their lilfe in 1 JOhn
wlak in the light
love one’s brother
separation from worldliness
what does John condem the false teachers for doing in 1 John
denying that Jesus is the Christ
what helps to identify false teaching
walking in the truth
what is the spirit of the Antichrist
denial that Jesus has come in the flesh
concerning love in the Christian walk
they aught to practice love
it is a reflection of the love of God
in what book does the author discuss the results that assurance will have uon the life of the believer
1 John
what does the believer’s assurance rest on
his identification with Christ “He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life”
kc of 2 Jn
separation from false teachers
what does 2 John give
the letter fices a warning to reject false teachers
who does the author identify himself as in 2 John
the elder
who are the recipients of 2 John
the elect lady and her children
either an individual lady or used metephoricaly for a local church
where was 2 J written
probably Ephesus
genre of 2 John
epistle typical personal letter of the Greco-Roman era
Christian hospitality
hosp,. flows out of God’s love for us
hosp. is a practical expression of Christian love
purity from flase teaching
believers must separate from doctirnal error
what does the intro of 2 John stress
truth
what was John concerned about the church for in 2 JOhn
influence of false teachers
the teaching of an antichrist, this is a call to seperation on doctrinal grounds
kc of 3 J
hospitality to Christian minitries
what does the letter of 3 J give
the letter fives an exhortation to receive those in the ministry with hospitality
what book is similar to 2 J in style
3 J
who does the author of 3 J identify himself as
the elder
recipient of 3 J
Gaius, a believer and leader (though probably not and elder), who was able to provide hospitality to the itinerant preachers
setting of 3 J
late in the first century when itinerant preACHERS WERE ACTIVE
what was the specific problem adressed in 3 J
refusal of Diotrephes to accept those travelers
where was 3 J written
probably Ephesus
genre of 3 J
epistle typical greco-roman letterq
what is the shortest NT book by word count
3 J
3 people in 3 J
commends Gaius, condemns Diotrphes, and endoreses Demetrius
why does John condemn the actions of Diotrephes
he loved to have preeminence
what does JOhn say about Demetrius
he should be warmly received
kc of Jude
Contending for the faith
what does the letter of Jud egive
the letter gives a warning to stand faithful in the face of apostasy
author of Jude
identifies himself as Jude a brother of James
a half-brother of Jesus
not an apostle but was a well-respected leader in the church
recipients of Jude
believers facing false teaching
setting of Jude
during the firs-century as believers were facing flase teaching
it was an immediate problem
the presence of apostates within the professing church
Jude faced believers in the churchwho denied the foundation of the Christiand faith but remain withing the realm of the church
the security of the believer
God is able to keep His own
literary relationship of Jude to 2 Pet
overlap material; probably 2 Peter precedes (coems before) Jude
Jude and apocryphal writings
quotes some illustrative amterial
what does aJude say regarding faith
to contendd earnestly for the faith
false teachers had slipped in unnoticed
what preserves the believer
the power of God
what is the only NT book that is probperly classified as a prophetic book
Revelation
what three genres is Rev comprised of
epistle, prophesy, adn apocalypse
apocalypse meaning
“revelation” or “disclosure”
kc of Revelation
God will triumph
content fo Rev
the book contains letters to seven churches in Asia Minor and John’s visions of eschatological evens
Greek title of Rev
“The Apocalypse”
author of Rev
Apostle John indentifies himself as so
prisoner on the Isle of Patmos
who began the Johannine authorship fo Revelation criticism
Dionysius of Alexandria
recipients of REv
the seven churches in Asia Minor
setting of Rev
first-century as churches were facign persecution
place Rev was written
Isle of Patmos, located in the Aegean Sea
what was probably the lsast book to be written
Revelation
Eschatology
(last things)
revalationn illuminates and supplements other passages
it is the pinnacle of biblical eschatology
what is unique about Rev 4-18
no mention of church
what are the hermaneutical approaches to the book of Rev
preterist
historical
idealisitc
futruristic
preterist
fulfilled in HOhn’s day
historical
fulfilled int he history of the Chrisian church
idealistic
teaches general principles that are repeated throughout history
futuristic
fulfilled in a future period of time preceding the second advent of Christ
postmillennialism
Christ will return after the millenium
amillennialism
the mill. is fulfilled int he churhc
premillenniaslims
the return of Christ will precede HIs mil. kingdom
the chronological sequence of the judgements in REv
successive series of judmetns that flow out of the 7th judgemnt of the previous series
Revaltion laid out in 1:19
the htings which you have seen adn the things which are, and the things which will take place after this
STAB order
seals, trumpets, and bowls
where are the seven churches located
int he Roman provinde of Asia on the werstern end of Asia Minor (modern Turkey)
the Divine Judge
all the host of heaven who worship and adore the Father and the Lamb
hows many living creatures in the thrjone room
4
how many elders in Rev
24
first seal
the white horse of conquest
the 144,000
composed of the twleve tribes of Israel
the two witnesses
prophesy for 1,260 days are killed but rise to life
two beast
first out of the sea is a politaical entity
second areises out of the earth politico=religious leader who causes the inhabitnats of the earth to worship the first beast
events surrounding the return of Christ
the marriage of the Lamb
the ktriumph–KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS
period of 1,00 years
ends with the great white thorne and the lake of fire
the new Jerusalem
new heaben and the new earth
the effects of the curse will be compeltely removed
God has triumphed!
Hebrews 11
the faith chapter
1-faith its the genealogy of fiath
James 2
faith and works
2 things
James 3
teaching on the tongue
3 looks like lips
Revelation 13
two beast
two numbers 13-unlucky unluck-sacary
Rev 19
return of Christ
1=earth 9=Christ
REv 20
1000 year reign of Christ/the millennium
20 bigest number available 1000 is a big number
kc of Matt
Jesus-the King of Israel
Mark kc
Jesus-the obedient Servant
Luke kc
Jesus-the perfect Man
John kc
Jesus- the Divine Son of God
Acts kc
the expansion of the church
Roimans kc
the power of the Gospel
1 Cor kc
correction of problems in the chruch
cor
2 Cior kc
Paul’s apostoloic authority
Gal kc
freedom from the law
Ephe. kc
the churhc-the body of Chist
PHil kc
Joy and Peace in Christ
Col kc
the preeminence of Chrsit–the Head of the Chruch
remember the paper on Christology
1 Thes kc
sanctification and Christ’s second comming
2 Tehs kc
living in light of Christ’s return
1 Tim kc
Proper order in the local church
2 Tim kc
fiathfulness in ministry
Titus kc
proper conduct for church members
PHilemon kc
Christian brotherhood
Heb kc
superiority of Christ
suiperior over OT covennat
1 Pet
sufferning for Christ
2 Pet
heresies in the last days
1 John
assurance of Salvo
2 John
separation from false teachers
3 J
hospitality to Christian members
Jude
contending for the faith
rev
God will triumph
rev
God will triumph
the book of Hebrews departs fromt he standard, ancient letter form becuase it lacks
an introductory greeting
what is the final pinnacle of God’s revealtion
Jesus
why is Jesus a better priest
although He was tempted, He is without sin
T or F teh book of James was written after the Apostle James
false
James the half-brother of Jesus
assuming that the book of James was written between AD 45 and 49, it is probably was the first book fo the NT to be written
true
was the audience of the book of James probalby Jewish Christians
yes
the book of 2 Peter was written to the Apostle Peter
flase
although it is a letter, what 3 things does 1 JOhn lack
introductory greetings, conclueing salutations, personal names
