Test 1 Flashcards
What is the purpose of Paul’s writing to Galatians?
people deserting the gospel grounded in the grace of Christ for a work space gospel. True gospel vs. false gospel.
What is the purpose of Paul’s writing to Ephesians?
Scholars still debate the most likely reason.
To commend Christ as the Lord to people who had once believed. He wrote to address the influences of occult worship in the city.
What is the purpose of Paul’s writing to Philippians?
Resist false doctrines and overcome dissentions in the ranks. He was sending one of his personal aids so he sent a letter along as an update.
What is the purpose of Paul’s writing to Colossians?
to assure the people of Paul’s interest and care. Addresses the false teaching and teachers who may be misleading some in the church.
What is the purpose of Paul’s writings to Philemon?
Urging him to treat Onesimus with mercy. Onesimus was Paul’s slave who had run away.
What is the Southern Galatian Theory?
says Galatians was written to the cities mentioned in Acts 13.
What is the Northern Galatian Theory?
says that Paul wrote to a different set of towns in north-central Asia minor.
Define Christology
the study of Christ; from Greek ‘Cristos’ meaning ‘anointed one’ or Christ
How many times is God referred to in Thessalonians?
out of the 136 verses between both books, God is referenced 150 times
Identify the prison letters
Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon
Define supplication
prayers for averting evils of every kind
Define prayer
communing with God to obtain the good things, both spiritual and temporal, which we ourselves need
Define intercession
prayers on behalf of others
Be able to identify where the 5 verses are found
- Colossians
- 2 Thessalonians
- 2 Corinthians
- Ephesians
- Romans
Trajectory Hermeneutic
the idea that if Paul sets them in a certain direction, the readers should continue in that direction (expand for essay)
