Romans & 1&2 Corinth.

Question 1

1. What year Jews were on Rome as early as what date .

Answer 1

It was Jewish presence in Rome from 139 BC.

Question 2

Where did Paul write Romans?

Answer 2

Paul wrote Romans during his 3-month stay in Greece.

Question 3

Romans 4:13 - Read and know.

Answer 3

It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. Romans 4.13 (NIV)

Question 4

How many times the word power (Dynamis) occurs in Romans?

Answer 4

The word Dynamis (power) occurs 10 times in Romans.

Question 5

A city is known for temple to the goddess Athena.

Answer 5

Athens - Greece

Question 6

How is the Holy Spirit is seen in 2nd Corinthians?

Answer 6

Holy Spirit as a “deposit”

Holy spirit is God’s promise to us of a final reward through we are receiving eternal life benefits right now.

Question 7

What year Jewish salves had taken to Rome, as early as?

Answer 7

Pompey brought Jewish captives to Rome as slaves - 62 BC.

Question 8

What year was Corinth destroyed by the Roman Empire?

Answer 8

Destroyed in 146 BC

Question 9

Aphrodite?

Answer 9

Greek goddess of love, beauty, fertility. The roman equal is Venus.

Question 10

Corinths Geographical location.

Answer 10

Narrow isthmus between Aegean and Adriatic Seas (canal built).

Question 11

When were Jews expelled from Rome?

Answer 11

49 AD

Question 12

Venus and Aphrodite?

Answer 12

Venus - ROMAN goddess of love, beauty, fertility.

Aphrodite - GREEK goddess of love, beauty, fertility.

Question 13

What letters Paul wrote in total?

Answer 13

He wrote 13 letters.
Romans, 1 &2. Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1&2 Thessalonians, 1&2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon.

Question 14

Corinth was known as what?

Answer 14

• A Greek city destroyed by Romans (146BC) and rebuilt as Roman Colony (46BC).
• Commercial, travel, sports center
• Pagan city – had the Temple of Aphrodite ( PPT: 1. Cor. Slide #2)
• A church characterized by behavioral issues, theological issues, for example division & sexual immorality. ( PPT: 1. Cor. Slide #10-12)

Question 15

What order do the letters in the NT tend to be listed?

Answer 15

Paul’s letters are first. Then other authors (Hebrews, Peter,, John, Jude) Letters to the churches first, then personal letters. The longest letters first, then shorter letters. The letters are not in chronological order.

Question 16

In 1. Corinthians, what theological issue did Paul have with people?

Answer 16

Teaching on the resurrection.

Question 17

In Romans 1:18-3.20, the reasons for condemnation of the gentiles.

Answer 17

Is the whole world lost? Gentiles stand condemned for:

1. Denying God’s existence.
2. Exchanging God’s glory for self glory.
3. Allowed to Pursue Their Image
4. Destined to Death.

Question 18

1st Corinthians was written on which of Paul’s journeys?

Answer 18

1. Written from Ephesus on Paul’s 3 missionary journey.

Question 19

Remus and Romulus were raised how?

Answer 19

They were twin brothers. When they were born, Amulius wished to have them killed. Instead, they were left by Faustulus on the river bank where a she-wolf nursed them, and a woodpecker fed and guarded them until Faustulus took them into his care again. They were well educated, and grew up to be strong and attractive. (PPT: Romans, slide #1 in notes)

Question 20

21. Divisions of the book of Romans know all about them (from cap Josh) (LOOK INTO THIS)

Answer 20

1. Condemnation
2. Salvation
3. Vindication
4. Exhortation
5. Identification

Question 21

In Romans Paul’s argument about the final fate of Israel?

Answer 21

All in Israel will be saved.

Question 22

In Romans the 6 statements about the promise of God?

Answer 22

Epaggelia (Is promise in Greek). The connection between promise and Gospel in Romans identifies the strength of Paul’s theology.

• Rom 4:13 - It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.
• Rom 4:14 - For if those who depend on the law are heirs, faith means nothing and the promise is worthless,
• Rom 4:16 - Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring–not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.
• Rom 4:20 - Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,
• Rom 9:8 -In other words, it is not the children by physical descent who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as Abraham’s offspring.
• Rom 9:9 NIV - For this was how the promise was stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”

Question 23

The Romans road to salvation?

Answer 23

1. Romans 3:10: As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one;
2. Romans 3:23: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory God
3. Romans 5:8: But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
4. Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
5. Romans 10:9-10: If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
6. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Question 24

In Romans 7 - Law and me.

Answer 24

Three attitudes:

1. Fear it,
2. Despise it,
3. Delight in it.

Question 25

Romans 4:14

Answer 25

Romans 4:14:

For those who depend on the laws are heirs, faith means nothing and the promise is worthless.

Question 26

Reason for 2nd Corinthian to be written.

Answer 26

While 1st Corinthian was written to effect reconciliation among Paul’s converts in Corinth, 2nd Corinthians was written to effect reconciliation between Paul and his converts there.

Question 27

1st Corinthians main theme:

Answer 27

Resolve issues in the church.

Question 28

In 1st Corinthians there is a list of Problems in the Corinthian Church.

Answer 28

Behavioral Issues: 
1. Excesses (Incest, immorality)
2. Sex & Marriage issues
3. Property and legal issues
4. Idolatrous Meals
5. No head coverings
6. Lord's supper is revelries gathering
7. Disorder in Worship
Theological issues - The teaching of resurrection.

Question 29

How was Rome funded?

Answer 29

According to legend, by the semi-Gods Remus and Romulus

Question 30

Who planted the Roman Churches?

Answer 30

Pentecostal Converts

Question 31

IN 2nd Corinthians 5:1-10 final reward:

Answer 31

An eternal house in heaven. The Holy Spirit is given by a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

Question 32

What caused Paul to write 1st Corinthians?

Answer 32

My brothers and sisters, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. 1. Cor.1:11.

Question 33

In 2nd Corinthians what project Paul wants the Corinthians to take part in?

Answer 33

He makes a plea for them to participation in a collection to help Jerusalem.

Question 34

What was the primary lack that Paul accused the Corinthians having in 1st Corinthians?

Answer 34

Unity

Question 35

Rome’s influence in Christian world

Answer 35

Because of Rome’s efficiency the gospel was more easily spread

Question 36

What was Greek name for scribes that Paul used

Answer 36

Amanuensis

Question 37

Know the legendary founding story of Rome?

Answer 37

Story of Romulus and Remus

Question 38

What was Paul’s recommendation story for marriage?

Answer 38

Read 1st Corinthians 7:1-40; It is good for man to have sexual relations with his wife, husbands and wives are subject to one another, wife yields body to husband, husband yields body to wife, widows; stay unmarried unless you cannot control your passion. Married; wife must not separate from husband, if so remain unmarried. Husband should not divorce wife. Do not be unequally yoked, An unmarried man/woman is free from concerns and able to focus solely on the Lords plans, Woman is bound to her husband unless he dies, then she may remarry, but it might be better for her to stay unmarried (in Paul’s opinion ;)

Question 39

Know the names of the people who carried Paul’s commutations back and forth in Corinth?

Answer 39

Phoebe

Question 40

Know the length of the suffering Paul is willing to go for the Corinthians sake?

Answer 40

1- give his life and 2- distress, troubles, pressure, peril, despair and anguish

Question 41

How were Paul’s visit to Corinth? Always great or negative experience

Answer 41

Negative experience. After 1. corinthians he had to give them a “painful” visit.