RELIGION TEST Flashcards
Books Paul wrote: (7 books)
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Philippians
1 Thessalonians
Philemon
Books pseudonymous: (6 books)
2 Thessalonians
Colossians
Titus
Ephesians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Pseudonymous (Ephesians): Major themes, tone, when written, where
Tone: inspiring, upligiting
When written: 60-62 AD
where written: Rome
themes: Unity, God’s plan, fighting evil spiritually
Paul Wrote fs (2 Thessalonians): Major themes, tone, when written, where
Tone: Comforting, direct
When written: 51-52 AD
where written: Corinth
themes: staying strong, return of jesus
In Acts, why did Jesus tell the disciples to wait for his gift/promise? Jesus’ Ascension??
- Jesus instructed the disciples not to depart from Jerusalem but to wait for the promise of the Father.
- He explained that while John baptized with water, they would be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from then.
- This promise of the Holy Spirit was crucial for empowering them to be witnesses for Jesus in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
- After this instruction, Jesus was taken up before their eyes in a cloud, ascending into heaven.
- The disciples returned to Jerusalem, where they stayed in prayer and anticipation, waiting for the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise.
What significance does Peter have on the early church?
- Leadership Role: Central leader among the apostles.
- Preaching: Key in spreading Christianity; his Pentecost sermon converted thousands.
- Miracles: Performed healings and miracles, authenticating his message.
- Gentile Inclusion: Vision from God led him to welcome Gentiles into the church.
- Conflict Resolution: Helped resolve early church disputes, especially about Gentile inclusion.
- Endurance: Faced imprisonment and persecution, showing resilience and divine support.
Where and when was the Council of Jerusalem and which characters are involved? What does this say about the early church?
- Where: Jerusalem
- When: Around 49 or 50 AD
Characters Involved: - Peter, Paul, James, Barnabas
Significance for the Early Church: - The Council of Jerusalem demonstrated the early church’s willingness to grapple with theological and practical issues facing its rapidly expanding community.
- It established a precedent for resolving disputes through open dialogue, prayer, and seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit.
- The decision reached at the council laid the groundwork for the inclusion of Gentiles into the Christian faith without imposing the full weight of Jewish law and customs upon them, marking a significant shift in the understanding of salvation and the church’s mission.
How many trips did Paul on on with Barnabas?
Paul was born in ___ AD.
How many Pauline epistles were there that are confirmed to be written by Paul?
How many letters are pseudonymous?
How many books did Luke write?
4, 5, 7, 6, 2
Onesimus
God’s power becoming stronger during our times of weakness
Galatians memorize
Full set of Armor by God
High priest
Philemon, 2 Cor., Gal., Ephesians, Hebrews
10 Events in Acts of the Apostles (in order):
- Pentecost
- Healing
- Peter and John arrested.
- Ananias and Sapphira lie
- Saul’s Conversion
- Peter’s Vision
- Cornelius = First Gentile convert.
- First Missionary Journey (Paul and Barnabas)
- Jerusalem Council Debate on Gentile converts.
- Paul’s Imprisonment
How was the theme of the high priest shown in Hebrews? Why is this important?
The theme of Jesus as the high priest in Hebrews highlights His role as the perfect mediator between God and humanity, offering a once-for-all sacrifice for sins, unlike the repeated sacrifices of the Levitical priesthood. This establishes a new covenant, granting believers direct access to God and emphasizing Jesus’ empathy towards human weaknesses. This concept is crucial because it underscores the completeness of Jesus’ sacrifice, the permanence of redemption, and the intimate relationship believers can now have with God.
With a paragraph about everything you know about Paul
Paul was born AD 10 in Tarsus and was one of the greatest missionaries and his family were tent makers. Paul had two names, Saul and Paul, he had two names because Saul was his Jewish name while Paul was his Roman name. Saul was his name when he would persecute Christians but through his conversion, his name was changed into Paul when he became a follower of Jesus Christ. Paul has two names therefore he is both a Roman and Jewish citizen. He wrote a total of 13 Pauline letters and consistently preached and followed God’s word. Before his conversion he was at the first martyr when Stephen was killed but didn’t do anything but watch. After his conversion he traveled with Barnabas on his first missionary journey, was arrested multiple times, had multiple plots to kill him, never stayed somewhere for more than 4 years, physically was escorted out of cities, didn’t get along with other religious leaders, and didn’t have great records. He is a saint and considered the Apostles to the Gentiles as he would spread Christianity outside of Christians.
Reflection: What is one thing you’ve learned these past two months and how can you use this in your life?
Saul’s conversion in Damascus (shows God’s mercy and kindness –> ability to transform when following gospel’s truths)
Write a paragraph on everything you know about the Holy Spirit.
- For everyone
- Gives people the ability to share the Gospel
- Empowers everyone to speak and tell the truth
- Offers repentance and forgiveness
- Gives bravery and power even in the face of persecution
- Facilitated from transformation (baptism)
- Gives miracles (pentecost: everyone speaking dif lang but all understood each other)
- Stays consistent with God’s message
- Enables us to pray and understand God’s word
- Guides us
- Comforts us
- Convicts us of our sins
