Pastoral Theology questions Flashcards
What are the general epistles?
Letters in the New Testament in which the audience seems to be Christians in general rather than specific individuals or churches
James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John Jude
Who wrote Hebrews?
Paul, but some scholars point out that the ideas are Pauline but the diction is better Greek so the author could have been Priscilla
Why are the synoptic gospels called “synoptic?
because the three gospels seem to view things in the same way
coming from the Greek word “opsis,” which means view
and “syn,” which means together
Why are the Psalms so popular?
Which letters do you think are Paul and which are pseudo Paul? Why?
Paul writes situation-specific, convinces people of argument, talks about the details of travels, etc.
In order of pseudonymity: II Thessalonians Colossians Ephesians Pastoral Epistles (I & II Timothy, Titus)
Methods for authentication–
vocabulary used and percentages
style– less specific=not Pauline
theology–divine illumination already here (Col & Eph), from temporal category to spatial category–>future-ness of resurrection gone, Paul is elevated to Christ status, household codes seem out of place with Paul’s understanding of the imminent end of the world
What does it mean to be a missional church?
William Temple said that the church is the only society that exists for the benefit of those who are not its members.
A missional seeks to live into our call to be sent out into the world.
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How many Isaiah’s were there?
First Isaiah–chapters 1-39
associated with 8th century prophet
Second Isaiah–chapters 40-55
near the end of the exile
Third Isaiah–chapters 56-66
restoration period, post-exile period
What is the Elizabethan Settlement?
Elizabeth’s first Parliament met in January 1559 and passed two acts– Act of Supremacy and Act of Uniformity
Act of Supremacy–revived Henry’s legislation against Rome and Edward’s act to restore the administration of the Sacrament to the laity in both kinds, reopened the breach with Rome; imposed an oath upon all ecclesiastical and lay officials acknowledging Elizabeth as “supreme governor” of both Church and State
Act of Uniformity–introduced with severe penalties for disobedience the Book of Common Prayer 1559
What are the sources for the Gospel of Matthew?
Matthew edits Mark–collects similar materials into compact speeches
Matthew also shares a similar source with Luke that scholars call “Q”
Matthew’s key theme: Jesus is the Jewish Messiah so write builds in Hebrew Bible passages as well
What do the rubrics say about consuming leftover elements?
If any of the consecrated Bread or Wine remain, apart from any which may be required for the Communion of the sick, or of others who for wighty cause could not be present at the celebration…the celebrant or deacon, and other communicants reverently eat and drink it, either after the Communion of the people or after the Dismissal.
What are the preferred dates for baptism?
Easter Vigil Day of Pentecost All Saints' Day Feast of the Baptism of our Lord or when a bishop is present
What is your stance on the filioque?
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What is your theological stance on the 4 orders of ministry?
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How is the hymnal organize?
First, the first section contains service music.
The second section contains hymns–first for the Daily Office
Then for the Church Year (organized by theme or season)
Last there are indexes based on the composers, arranges and sources; tune names; first lines
What are three hymns that you find theologically enriching and musically compelling? Why?
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