Last Test Flashcards
What is the evidence against the Pauline authorship of Hebrews?
Language and that the author says he heard the gospel from those who heard it from Christ.
What are the 6 things we know about the author of Hebrews?
- male
- gifted writer
- educated
- Jewish
- Familiar with Greek of LXX
- second generation
What is the latest possible date for Hebrews and why?
AD 70, because he doesn’t mention the destruction of the temple.
What is the likely destination and audience of Hebrews?
Destination: Rome
Audience: Jewish
What was the purpose of Hebrews?
The author was exhorting Jewish Christians who were tempted to return to Judaism to hold firm to the faith.
Who was the probable author of James?
James the brother of Jesus
When was James likely written?
Between AD 42-49
Where was James most likely written?
Jerusalem
Who was James most likely written to?
Jewish Christians in the dispersion
What is the most likely occasion for James?
A general letter written to give general pastoral advice to its recipients.
What is the genre of James?
letter
According to Kostenberger, what was written first before 1 Peter, 2 Peter?
Jude
What is the most likely date for 1 Peter?
62-63
The letter references Rome and Peter was in Rome in the mid to late….
60s
Peter wrote 1 Peter to encourage believers to what in the face of great persecution
endure
What is the heresy addressed in 2 Peter?
False teachers denied the 2nd coming of Christ.
The false teachers in Jude were most likely itinerant teachers who did what?
denied Jesus Christ
Which was written 1st, Johns Gospel or the letters?
Johns Gospel because the letters reference Johns gospel
What was the major heresy that was combated in first John?
Jesus was not the messiah
What are the 2 major purposes for first John?
Reassurance & exhortation
What is the chosen lady?
church
What are the 2 major alternatives for the date of the writing of Revelation?
64-69 & 95-96
What was the occasion and purpose for the writing of Revelation?
John was writing to 7 churches who stood at the crossroads of faith and culture. He was encouraging them to persevere through the persecution.
What is the definition of apocalypse?
A particular genre of literature written between 200 BC and AD 200.
What is the number of visions that are recorded in Revelation?
4
