Test 3 Flashcards
Before becoming a Christian, Paul was a
a.
Pharisee
b.
Sadducee
c.
Priest
d.
Essene
Pharisee
Which of the following best describes Paul’s pastoral practice?
A.
Always speaking with gentleness and patience, no matter what the situation.
B.
Adapting to his audience, saying what each group needed to hear.
C.
Shaming and insulting his churches until they submitted to him.
D.
Relying upon both his reputation and his charisma to ensure people followed him.
Adapting to his audience, saying what each group needed to hear.
Which of the following is not one of the “undisputed” letters of Paul?
A.
1 Corinthians
B.
Ephesians
C.
Romans
D.
Galatians
Ephesians
The most important issue Paul addressed in 1 Thessalonians was
a.
the presence of false prophets.
b.
a schism in the community.
c.
the delay of the parousia.
d.
the illegality of Christianity.
the delay of the parousia.
What was the tone of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians?
a.
Disappointment at their failure to abstain from idolatry
b.
Angry at their abandonment of the truth of the gospel
c.
Harsh and ironic, chastising them for their factions
d.
Warm and praiseworthy for their example and faithfulness
Warm and praiseworthy for their example and faithfulness
What is the major issue confronted by Paul within the church of Corinth?
A.
The temptation to “fall away” because of persecution.
B.
Uncertainty and anxiety about the resurrection of the dead.
C.
The temptation for Gentiles to circumcise themselves.
D.
Competition and factionalism.
Competition and factionalism.
In 1 Corinthians, what does Paul say is the greatest spiritual gift?
a.
Prophecy
b.
Humility
c.
Faith
d.
Love
Love
When writing to the church in Corinth, what is the primary purpose of Paul’s so-called “Fool’s Speech”?
a.
To highlight his mission as a tool for God’s power, rather than his own
b.
To chastise the Corinthians for their faulty claims of wisdom
c.
To boast in the many great deeds he had performed for the gospel
d.
To denounce his opponents for their lack of knowledge about Christ
To highlight his mission as a tool for God’s power, rather than his own
Based on the lecture on Paul’s letter to Philemon, what are Paul’s views on slavery?
A.
He explicitly rejects slavery.
B.
He explicitly endorses slavery.
C.
He tacitly rejects slavery, but allows it so that Christians aren’t seen as political revolutionaries.
D.
He tacitly accepts slavery, but undermines its influence on Christian relationships.
He tacitly accepts slavery, but undermines its influence on Christian relationships.
A group within early Christianity, called“Judaizers,” claimed that Gentile Christians
A.
Could not really become members of God’s chosen people.
B.
Could not participate in the Lord’s Supper.
C.
Were accepted into the church through faith alone.
D.
Had to observe the entirety of Jewish law to become full Christians.
Had to observe the entirety of Jewish law to become full Christians.
Which best represents Paul’s view of circumcision?
a.
It should be left to each person’s conscience.
b.
It was essential for male Jewish Christians, and not at all required for male Gentile Christians.
c.
It was required for all male Christians, especially Jews.
d.
It should be prohibited for all Christians, especially Gentiles.
It was essential for male Jewish Christians, and not at all required for male Gentile Christians.
In Galatians and Romans, to whom does Paul appeal as an example of justification by faith?
a.
Moses
b.
Peter
c.
Abraham
d.
Jesus
e.
David
Abraham
In the writings of Paul, “sin” can be understood as
A.
A violation of moral behavior.
B.
A power that enslaves and oppresses.
C.
A legal trespass against God’s divine law.
D.
All of the above.
All of the above.
How is apocalypticism manifest in Paul’s thought?
A.
Christ breaking into the world and upending the sinful order.
B.
An expectation of the parousia taking place very soon.
C.
An expectation of the destruction of the world after a climactic battle between good and evil.
D.
A and B.
E.
All of the above.
A and B.
What is the purpose of Paul’s letter to the Romans?
A.
To gain support for his future missionary work in Spain.
B.
To respond to misconceptions about Paul’s views on Jews and Gentiles.
C.
To proclaim the gospel to the Roman Christians.
D.
All of the above.
All of the above.
