New Testament Bible Exam Prep Questions Part II Flashcards
T/F Scholars generally agree on the meaning of Hebrews 6:4-8
False
What happens to those “who fall away” according to Heb 6:4-6?
They cannot once again be restored to repentance
What does “tasted the heavenly gift” refer to in Heb 6:4-6?
Lord’s Supper AND/OR General Blessing of Christian Fellowship
How does the author of Hebrews describe the Old Covenant in chapter 10? (The chart on 2375 is helpful)
“a shadow of good things to come”
What is the Psalm the author of Hebrews uses frequently in the letter? (See note, ESVSB 2377)
Psalm 110
Who are the “great cloud of witnesses” in 12:1?
Old Testament “heroes of faith” from Hebrews 11
Why does God discipline his children?
For their own good
T/F Paul is clearly the author of Hebrews (see 1:1-4).
False
T/F Hebrews assumes the readers are familiar with the Old Testament.
True
T/F The writer of Hebrews often warns his readers of various dangers to their spiritual development.
True
T/F According to Hebrews 13, Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
True
Who was James (according to some early church traditions)?
James the Brother of Jesus
To whom is the letter of James addressed?
Jewish Christians
T/F James addresses Jewish Christian house-churches in Jerusalem and Palestine.
True
What is the most likely date for the writing of James? (ESVSB or LGW)
48-49 AD
What is the main theme of James? (ESVSB)
Living Out One’s Faith
T/F It is possible that James wrote without knowing any of Paul’s letters.
True
T/F In James, satire is never far from the surface.
True
James does not have the format of a letter, rather, it is a collection of. . .
Wisdom Sayings
Because they have failed to put their faith into practice, the readers of James have become. . .
Double-minded
According to James, from where does every good and perfect gift come?
Above
The statement “there is one God” is known as…
Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4)
In James 2:1-12, James deals with the problem of…
Partiality
Who believes in God, according to James 2:19?
Demons
In James 3, the tongue is compared to….(three things)
Bite of Horse, Ship’s Rudder, a Spark (little things that can cause big problems)
T/F James says that we should not swear oaths at all, contradicting Jesus in Matthew 5
False
What is the teaching of Jesus that James seems to know and allude to frequently?
Sermon on the Mount
Why does James warn the rich in James 5?
They Have Already Received Their Reward
According to James 5, to whom are we to confess our sins?
One Another
T/F James alludes to Deut 28-30 several times in his letter.
True
T/F Hellenistic literature describes the tongue as a wild beast that must be tames.
True
T/F James emphasizes the hearing of the Word, memorizing the Bible, listening closely to teaching.
False (Be Doers)
T/F Despite the example of Jesus, the early church cared very little about the poor.
False
T/F James says that we ought to submit to God and then to resist the Devil
True
T/F According to James 5:13, early Christians rarely sung songs in worship.
False
One of the objections to Peter as the author of this letter is that it reflects the reign of the emperor …
Nero
T/F The author of 1 Peter claims to be “an eyewitness of the sufferings of Christ”
True
Who was likely the amanuensis or secretary for 1 Peter?
Silvanus
What is the most likely date for 1 Peter?
62-63 AD
T/F It is almost certain that Peter wrote before Nero’s persecution.
True
The main theme of 1 Peter is that those who persevere in suffering will certainly…
Be Full of Hope for Everlasting Life
T/F 1 Peter indicates that there was an empire-wide official persecution of Christians in the mid-60’s A.D.
True
According to the traditional view, Peter was killed when the emperor …… persecuted Christians in Rome in the year……
Nero; 68 AD
How is our salvation described in 1 Peter 1:4?
Imperishable Inheritance
To what is suffering compared in 1 Peter 1?
The Death of Christ that Brings Salvation
Where did Christ preach, according to 1 Peter 3:19?
In Prison (possibly Hell)
Since the end is near, we ought to be clear minded and self controlled so that we…. (Chapter 4)
May Be Devoted to Prayer
What are the options for understanding the “spirits in prison” in 1 Peter 3:19?
Unsaved Human Spirits, Fallen Angels, People in Hell
How are elders described in 1 Peter 5?
Shepherds of the Flock of God
To what other New Testament book is Second Peter similar?
Jude
What New Testament book mentions the “letters of Paul?
2 Peter
T/F The literary style of 2 Peter differs from that of 1 Peter.
True
The main reason Second Peter was written was to warn about….
False Teachers
According to 2 Peter 1:19-21, all prophecy comes from…
Holy Spirit (not man’s own interpretation)
T/F There is clear indications that the opponents in 2 Peter were Gnostic.
False
T/F 1 Peter compares the church to a building made up of living stones.
True
T/F 1 Peter calls his readers “strangers and aliens.”
False
T/F Despite persecution by the government, Peter commands that his readers submit to authorities.
True
T/F The false teachers in Second Peter slander celestial beings.
True
T/F The false teachers in Second Peter are similar to Balaam in some ways.
True
T/F The false teachers in Second Peter demand new converts keep the Mosaic Law.
False
T/F Manuscript evidence is clear that someone named “John” write 1 John.
True
The three letters of John are clearly similar to what other New Testament book?
Gospel of John
What is the latest date possible for 1 John?
No Later than 90s AD
What are the three basics of the Christian life back to which 1 John calls his readers?
True Doctrine, Obedient Life, Fervent Devotion
T/F 1 John is addressing an early form of Gnosticism.
True
