New Testament Study guide

Question 1

What is the outline for Galatians?

Answer 1

I. Opening.
II. Rebuke
III. Appeal
IV. Conclusion

Question 2

what are the two theological backgrounds of Galatians?

Answer 2

Justification by Faith, transformation of the believer

Question 3

what is the outline for Colossians?

Answer 3

I. Intro (1:1-8)
II. Supremacy and sufficiency in Christ (1:9-4:6)
III. Closing (4:7-18)

Question 4

what are the two theological backgrounds for Colossians?

Answer 4

Supremacy of Christ, Proper Christian conduct

Question 5

what is the outline of 1 Thessalonians?

Answer 5

I. Intro (1:1)
II. Expression of thanks (1:2-3:13)
III. Exhortations (4:1-5:22)
IV. Conclusions (5:23-28)

Question 6

what are the two theological backgrounds for 1 Thessalonians?

Answer 6

second coming, Christian work ethic

Question 7

what are the two theological backgrounds in Phillipians?

Answer 7

Christian unity, Joy in Christ in the context of Christian suffering.

Question 8

What are the two theological themes in Ephesians?

Answer 8

Lordship of Christ, Church and its unity

Question 9

what are the two major sections in Galatians?

Answer 9

Historical section and theology section

Question 10

How does Paul portray the unity God has created in Ephesians?

Answer 10

When talking about the unity in the Church Paul portrays it as a body, Christ being the head and the church being the body of Christ. When referring to unity with the spirit Paul portrays it as maturity, but still uses the body as an example.

Question 11

How is eschatology and Christian ethic connected in the book of 1 Thessalonians?

Answer 11

The Christians were being lazy and waiting around for Christ’s return instead of working hard in the meantime.

Question 12

what are the two twin epistles?

Answer 12

Ephesians and Colossians

Question 13

what are the prison epistles?

Answer 13

Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon

Question 14

What is the most Christ centered epistle

Answer 14

Colossians

Question 15

Who founded Phillipi?

Answer 15

Philip II of Macedon

Question 16

what is the tone of Philippians?

Answer 16

Cheerful, Joyful (family/friendship letter)

Question 17

What is the nature of Ephesians?

Answer 17

Circular letter

Question 18

what are the three types of Pauline letters?

Answer 18

Undisputed, Deutero, Pseudonymous

Question 19

what was the Colossian heresy?

Answer 19

It could possibly be Gnosticism, Hellenism, paganism, or Judaism

Question 20

what are some potential provinces of Philippians

Answer 20

Rome, Caesarea, Ephesus

Question 21

Galatians was Probably the first letter written by Paul.

Answer 21

true

Question 22

Early Church history holds South Galatian theory.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

what is the genre of Galatians

Answer 23

Apologetic book, defending his ministry and justification by faith

Question 24

when was Ephesians written?

Answer 24

58-60

Question 25

what was the purpose of Ephesians?

Answer 25

reconciliation

Question 26

what different companions does the Colossians recognize?

Answer 26

Timothy, John, Mark, Barnabus

Question 27

why do some people think that Paul didn’t write Colossians?

Answer 27

Long sentences, Sectarian language,

Question 28

where was Colossians probably written while Paul was imprisoned?

Answer 28

Rome, Lucas valley

Question 29

What doctrines were affected in colossians?

Answer 29

Soteriology, Christology, Anthropology

Question 30

what date was Philippians written?

Answer 30

50-63, probably around 59

Question 31

there is a life and death nature in Philippians

Answer 31

true

Question 32

How far away is Rome from Phillipi?

Answer 32

1200 miles

Question 33

what date was 1 Thessalonians written?

Answer 33

50 during his second missionary journey

Question 34

what is the providence of 1 Thessalonians?

Answer 34

corinth