Number 4 And 5 Flashcards
What is the subtitle of Hebrews?
The superiority of Christ and Christianity. A call to faithfulness.
Who is the author of Hebrews?
The book of Hebrews does not name its author
The _________ _________ was not unified on the authorship of Hebrews, and there has never been universal agreement concerning the human author of this book throughout church history
Early Church
Three early traditions exist concerning the author of Hebrews one from each of the central centers of early Christianity. One tradition suggest Paul wrote the book. What is that tradition?
The Alexandrian tradition
Hebrews was apparently written from_______ by someone who had been or was in________ and was a close friend of__________. All of this fits with Paul being the author of Hebrews.
Rome, prison, Timothy
The ________ Tradition suggest Barnabas a missionary companion of Paul’s wrote the book of Hebrews
African
The ___________ Tradition suggest anonymous, Luke, Apollos, Silas, Clement of Rome, Peter, Philip, Priscilla, and Titus have all been suggested as authors of the book of Hebrew
Roman
We believe that Paul is the author of Hebrews, but we cannot be absolutely dogmatic. If Paul was not directly the author. The author was deeply indirectly, influenced by Paul and much the same way that church history records that Peter was the primary source of the gospel of Mark, although Mark was the actual author.
True
Who were the recipients of the book of Hebrews?
Hebrews was written to a group of Jewish believers under persecution for their acceptance of the Christian faith and now tempted to turn back from Christianity to Judaism
What is the background occasion of writing the book of Hebrews?
The nature of their struggle and the nature of their persecution
What is the content of the book of Hebrews?
The absolute supremacy of Christ .
FF Bruce summarizes the message of Hebrews with these words: God, spoke in various ways to our fathers through the prophets, but now he has spoken his final word to us in his son….he is greater than any prophet, he is greater even than the angels….it was through the angels that Moses, his law was communicated and it sanctions were severe enough; how much more perilous must it be to ignore the saving message brought by no angel, but by Jesus, the son of God.
What is the keyword of Hebrews?
The keyword of Hebrews is BETTER, which is used 13 times
What is the key chapter of Hebrews?
Chapter 11, the great faith chapter of the Bible containing the great Hall of faith
What is the theme of the book of Hebrews?
The superiority of Christ, Christianity and the new covenant/Testament
What is the purpose of the book of Hebrews?
To prevent his readers from abandoning their faith in Christ
Hebrews has been called the 5th Gospel. the gospels describe what he did on earth. Hebrews describes what he is doing in heaven. Hebrews describes Christ continuing ministry after his ascension as our high priest.
True
What is the Old Testament Sabbath rest?
The Sabbath - celebrating God’s finished work of creation
What is the meaning of the New Testament rest?
Having rested or ceased from his own works in an attempt to earn or keep salvation
When we place all of our trust in Christ, as the only hope of our salvation, we “rest” in the finished work of Christ and from all attempts to work our way into heaven or to earn or deserve God’s favor
True
What are the five reasons the new covenant is superior to the old?
It is not conditional - the dramatic significance of this truth cannot be overstated. The blessings of the new covenant are entirely dependent upon God, not man.
It gives the desire for righteousness, not just external restrictions
It gives a permanent relationship
It gives the knowledge of God
It gives the forgiveness of sin
What chapter in Hebrews tells of God chastening all his true children
Hebrews chapter 12
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: so Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.
Hebrews 9:27
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Hebrews 10:25
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
What is the subtitle of first Peter?
Strength for suffering
Who is the author of first Peter?
Simon Peter
Peter writes to Jewish and gentile Christians scattered throughout five Roman provinces of Asia minor. basically Peter is addressing all of Northern Asia minor. Paul had traveled and written primarily to southern Asia Minor
True
Peter penned his first epistle in response to the news of_________ of Christians in Asia minor
Persecution
Persecution can either cause you to grow or grumble in the Christian life. It all depends on your response . Only after submission is fully understood. Does Peter deal with the difficult area of suffering?
True
What is the keyword of first Peter?
Suffering, which is used 16 times
What is the purpose of first Peter?
To enable believers to have hope and joy in the midst of suffering by looking at the eternal perspective by trusting in the grace of God and by submission to his will during suffering
What is the theme of first Peter?
The proper response to Christian suffering
When was first Peter written
Approximately A.D.64, somewhere around the time of the outbreak of persecution under emperor Nero.
First Peter has over 100 parallels with what book
Ephesians
It is generally accepted that the gospel of________ Reflects the teachings of Peter. There are striking parallels between Mark, Peter’s sermons in Acts and first and second Peter.
Mark
we are “ elect according to the_____________ of God, the father” 1 Peter 1:2
Foreknowledge - as evidence of the role of God’s foreknowledge in election
1 Peter 1:5
“Who are kept by the power of God” has evidence of eternal security
What does the word “kept” mean in 1 Peter 1:5
“Kept” is a military term meaning to be Garrisoned or guarded about and was used of soldiers being placed around the city of Damascus to keep Paul in when he wanted to escape
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
1 Peter 2:21
1 Peter 3:15
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.
”For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:“
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1 Peter 3:18
