Test #1 (GEPC12P) Flashcards
Sections of Galatians
Received message by revelation of God
Church in Galatia
No other gospel - Grace/Promise
Shared Testimony/Visited Apostles/Opposed Cephas
Justified by faith, not works
Freedom in Christ vs. Slavery (Sarah vs. Hagar)
Vices/Sin – Sexual, Spiritual, Social
Live by the Spirit
Evidence of Spiritual Growth (Fruit of the Spirit)
Mediator
Seed of Abraham
Sections of Ephesians
Mystery - Revelation Saints and Faithful in Christ Praise for Spiritual Blessing Chosen/Possession/Pre-destined/inheritance Saved by faith Alive in Christ Dead to Sin Power (armor of God) Sing and Make Music/Light Trinity Unity of the Church/fellow citizens/One/submission
Ephesians 5:15-16 (NIV):
5 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
Theme of Galatians
Justification; Live by the Spirit
Theme of Ephesians
Unity of the Church; Power
Theme of Philippians
Thank you; Joy
Theme of Colossians
Refuting False Teaching; Supremacy of Christ
Theme of 1 Thess
Thanksgiving for Endurance
Theme of 2 Thess
Eschatology
Theme of Philemon
Restoration
What was the jewish argument in galatians
- Jewish Argument (based faith on do rather than be = ritual saves)
o Required Circumcision
o Observe Special Jewish Holidays
o Food Restrictions
What is the south galatians theory
the letter was written to the churches in south galatia
What is the progressive promise in Gal
o Starts with Abraham’s seed (not the law) – adoption – children of promise – fulfillment of the Law
What is the promise vs law in Gal
Promise Law
Spirit by believing // Spirit by works of law
Faith –children of Abraham // Rely on law are under a curse
Justified by faith // Not justified by the law
Gospel through Abraham // Law not based on faith
Rely on faith are blessed // Law came later (430 yrs.)
Christ redeems from curse of the law Law does not cancel the promise (covenant) //
Christ’s work bring Abraham’s blessing to the Gentiles, which results in receiving the promise of the Spirit // Law added to deal with sin (gift of grace, including sacrifices) till Christ came
Promise through “seed” not seeds // Law given through mediator, but God is one
Adoption (4:5-7) // Law not opposed to God’s promise
Children of promise (5:28) // A guardian until…(4:4)
Which two letters are similar
Ephesians and Colossians
What is a cyclical letter
meant to be shared among other churches (eph and col)