New Testament Study guide Flashcards
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What is the outline for Galatians?
I. Opening.
II. Rebuke
III. Appeal
IV. Conclusion
what are the two theological backgrounds of Galatians?
Justification by Faith, transformation of the believer
what is the outline for Colossians?
I. Intro (1:1-8)
II. Supremacy and sufficiency in Christ (1:9-4:6)
III. Closing (4:7-18)
what are the two theological backgrounds for Colossians?
Supremacy of Christ, Proper Christian conduct
what is the outline of 1 Thessalonians?
I. Intro (1:1)
II. Expression of thanks (1:2-3:13)
III. Exhortations (4:1-5:22)
IV. Conclusions (5:23-28)
what are the two theological backgrounds for 1 Thessalonians?
second coming, Christian work ethic
what are the two theological backgrounds in Phillipians?
Christian unity, Joy in Christ in the context of Christian suffering.
What are the two theological themes in Ephesians?
Lordship of Christ, Church and its unity
what are the two major sections in Galatians?
Historical section and theology section
How does Paul portray the unity God has created in Ephesians?
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.
How is eschatology and Christian ethic connected in the book of 1 Thessalonians?
The Christians were being lazy and waiting around for Christ’s return instead of working hard in the meantime.
what are the two twin epistles?
Ephesians and Colossians
what are the prison epistles?
Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon
What is the most Christ centered epistle
Colossians
Who founded Phillipi?
Philip II of Macedon
what is the tone of Philippians?
Cheerful, Joyful (family/friendship letter)
What is the nature of Ephesians?
Circular letter
what are the three types of Pauline letters?
Undisputed, Deutero, Pseudonymous
what was the Colossian heresy?
It could possibly be Gnosticism, Hellenism, paganism, or Judaism
what are some potential provinces of Philippians
Rome, Caesarea, Ephesus
Galatians was Probably the first letter written by Paul.
true
Early Church history holds South Galatian theory.
False
what is the genre of Galatians
Apologetic book, defending his ministry and justification by faith
when was Ephesians written?
58-60
what was the purpose of Ephesians?
reconciliation
what different companions does the Colossians recognize?
Timothy, John, Mark, Barnabus
why do some people think that Paul didn’t write Colossians?
Long sentences, Sectarian language,
where was Colossians probably written while Paul was imprisoned?
Rome, Lucas valley
What doctrines were affected in colossians?
Soteriology, Christology, Anthropology
what date was Philippians written?
50-63, probably around 59
there is a life and death nature in Philippians
true
How far away is Rome from Phillipi?
1200 miles
what date was 1 Thessalonians written?
50 during his second missionary journey
what is the providence of 1 Thessalonians?
corinth
