Test 3 Flashcards
What are 3 reasons why the Thessalonian letters are often neglected?
a. The modest amount of discussion in the letters regarding salvation compared with works like Romans and Galatians.
b. Their brevity
c. Questions about the authorship of 2 Thessalonians.
When was 1 Thessalonians likely written, and how long after that was 2 Thessalonians likely written?
a. Anytime between midspring and midsummer 50
b. Several months after the earlier letter, perhaps in the winter of 50
List 6 reasons that Paul wrote the first letter to the Thessalonians?
a. Encourage the church in a time of prosecution
b. Defend the purity of Paul’s motives behind his mission to the Thessalonians
c. Urge the church to live holy lives characterized by sexual purity
d. Define a Christian work ethic
e. Correct confusion about the return of Christ
f. Prompt the church to respect its leaders
What was the cause of the Thessalonians’ deficient work ethic?
They had a confusing understanding of Christ’s return.
What is the most significant contribution of the Thessalonian letters to the canon?
Gives insights into the message of Paul as well as the missionary methods.
Why are the Corinthian letters especially helpful for the modern church?
Paul relates his theology to very practical issues.
How many letters did Paul write to the church at Corinth? How are they designated in this chapter, and which of the letters are contained in the New Testament?
a. 4 letters
b. Corinthians A,B,C,D
c. B and D we have in the New Testament
From where did Paul receive information about the Corinthian church?
Timothy
What is the dual purpose of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians was wrote to respond to reports and to answer questions asked in a letter.
What will be the nature of the believer’s resurrection body?
Incorruptible, glorious, powerful, and perfectly adapted for a Spirit controlled life.
Why is Paul’s authorship of Romans so certain among scholars?
It is so certain because of evidence of language, style, and theology.
Why are Paul’s travel plans so important in dating the book of Romans?
Paul was going to go to Spain and would be passing through Rome.
What are 3 reasons for why Paul wrote Romans?
a. To remind of fundamental truths about the gospel.
b. To address problems in the Roman church.
c. To introduce himself and ask for the support of the Romans in his Spanish mission.
When Paul says in Romans 3:23 that “All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God,” who does he have in mind when he says “all?”
All individuals, jews and gentiles
How are individuals viewed as righteous in Romans?
On the basis of faith
What are the probable dates of each of the prison epistles?
a. Philippians late 59
b. Ephesians around 60
c. Colossians around 60
d. Philemon around 60
What is the central theological theme in Ephesians?
Lordship of Christ
What is the purpose of Ephesians?
a. Stress cosmic reconciliation in Christ and need for church unity
b. Distinctive Christian ethic
c. Vigilance in spiritual warfare
What are the 3 main points that Paul made in Colossians?
a. All fullness dwells in the preeminent Christ
b. Believers are complete with Christ
c. Should seek to know more of Christ and his fullness by looking for the things above and not those of the earth.
Why is Philemon considered with the discussions on Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians when it is canonically separated from them?
Paul wrote all letters from prison.
Why is it proper to call 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus Pastoral Epistles?
Because they provide important information on the qualifications for church leaders and how the church should be governed.
Which pastoral epistle was written from prison?
2 Timothy
What are the 2 church offices in the pastoral epistles?
Pastor and Deacon
What is the best description of Timothy and Titus’s ministry assignments?
Paul’s apostolic delegates were temporarily assigned to specific churches to deal with specific issues.
