test 4 Flashcards
key concept of Matt
Jesus-The King of Israel
key cn of Mark
Jesus-The Obedient Servant
key cn of Luke
Jesus-The Perfect Man
key cn of John
Jesus-The Son of God
key cn. of Acts
The Expansion of the Church
k.c. of Romans
The Power of the Gospel
k.c. of 1 Cor
Correction of Problems of the Church
k.c. of 2 Cor.
Paul’s Apostolic Authority
k.c. of Gal
Freedom from the Law
k.c. of Eph
The Church-The Body of Christ
what teachings and instructions does Ephesians contain
teaching concerning Christ and His body, the church, and instructions concerning the Christian way of life
who wrote Ephesians and how do we know
Paul. the letter says he wrote it. He calls himself both an apostle and a prisoner for the sake of the Lord
who were the recipients of Ephesians
The Church in Ephesus. they were believers who were mostly Gentile. However, “in Ephesus” is absent from some of the oldest Greek manuscripts
city of Ephesus importance
the capital of the province of Asia, the most important city in western Asia Minor. Known for it’s temple to Diana
where was Paul when he wrote Ephesians
in prison in Rome.
when did Paul minister in Ephesus
he had ministered briefly at the end of his second missionary journey and for an extended period of time of 2-3 years
ecclesiology in Ephesians
Ecclesiology is the doctrine of the church
universal church
repeated phrase: “In Christ” believers form an organic connection to Christ which is shown in this statement
the church is the body of Christ
salvation in Ephesians
a gift of God’s grace
it cannot be earned
Christ in Ephesians
new standing because of our relationship with Christ
the tone of the Ephesians
most impersonal. no mentions of previous interactions in the church or naming of specific people
Eph. to Col.
greatest amount of parallel material
election
the selection of individuals to be the recipients of His favor
predestination
to be set toward a goal. Believers are set toward the goal of being adopted as sons of God
adoption
one who is not a natural-born son, is given rights as if he were born into that family
redemption
“a buying back”
Paul’s thanks and prayers for the Ephesians
he was thankful for their faith and persistently prayed for their spiritual development
how is God’s grace applied
through the channel of personal faith in Jesus Christ
how does the inclusion of Gentiles relate to God’s promise to Abraham
the inclusion of the Gentiles directly into the promises of God is a mystery that was not revealed in the Old Testament
living as children of ligt
because Christians are children of light, they should act as children of light
wives
submit
husbands
love
children
obey
fathers
instruct children in the Lord without embittering them
servants/slaves
work diligently
masters
treat people with dignity and respect
putting on the armor of God
be vigilant, putting on spiritual armor to stand against the wiles of the devil
who is the only personal reference in Ephesians to
Tychicus who probably delivered the letter
k.c. of philippians
joy and peace in Christ
what does Philippians talk about
the letter informs the church at Philippi concerning Paul’s status and thanks them for their support, but also contains encouragement and admonitions for joyful Christian living and service
who wrote Phil
Paul
to whom is Phil. addressed to
the saints in Philippi. it was written to the church in Philippi
church in Philippi
it was founded on Paul’s second missionary journey. the Philippians reciprocated Paul’s love for them by ministering to Paul’s material needs
the city of Philippi
it was the “foremost city of that part of Macedonia” and a Roman colony
setting of Philippians
while Paul was a Roman prisoner he was encouraged by the Philippians’ support for him. It seems that Paul was nearing the end of his imprisonment
how did Paul receive the PHilippians gift
by the hand of Epaphroditus
genre of Phil.
epistle
Christology in Phil
discusses His humiliation and exaltation
contains the “Christ Hymn” in ch. 2
Christological Hymn of Phil. 2
may pre a preexistent Christian hymn
one of the most significant Christological passages in the NT
referred to also as the “Kenosis” passage
what to offices are mentioned in Paul’s opening greeting in Phil
overseers(pastors) and deacons
Paul’s prison circumstances in Phil
he was thankful that his imprisonment had led to the furtherance of the gospel message specifically to the members of the Praetorian Guard
he was anticipating his release
what type of spirit did Paul desire for the Philippians to have and what did he say about it
a spirit of unity
the ultimate example of selfless behavior is found in the example of Jesus taking on a form of man dying on the cross. God has now exalted Him and one day everyone will recognize Jesus as Lord
what is the self-emptying of Christ sometimes called
His “Kenosis”
who are the coworkers Paul commends to the Philippians
Timothy and Epaphroditus
what is Paul thankful to the Phil. for
their money gift to him. He says the he also learned contentment no matter what he went through
k.c. of Col
the Preeminence of Christ-The Head of the Church
concerning Col. and Phil. how does it support Paul’s authorship of Col.
their connection
Colossae
western Asia Minor
located in Lycus Valley
overshadowed by the importance of its neighbors one being Laodicea
church of Colossae
Paul didn’t found it
P. hadn’tbeen to C. by the time he wrote it
church started by Epaphras
there was false teaching, a dangerous threat
so Tychicus was sent out with a letter for the Colossians
place Col was written
probably Rome where Paul was prisoner but the location is debateable
col genre
epistle
Christology in Col.
affirms a high Christology in response to false teaching
Paul combats this teaching with a positive affirmation of the orthodox doctrine of Chirst
relation of Col. and Eph.
significant parallel material
connection of Col. with Phil.
Philemon was probably a member of the Colossian churhc
Christological hymn of Col. 1
maybe an early Christian hymn or Paul worte it. Christological contribution: Chirst is supreme over all
what two things does Col say Christ is supreme over all
creation and redemption(died on the cross to reconcile all things to the Father trhgouh His blood. He is our Creator and Reconciler
what kind of mindset does Paul encourage them to develop in Col
heavenly
what happens in Col. conclusion
Paul communicates a rather lengthy series fo greetings
1 Thess k.c.
Sanctification and Christ’s second comming
what 3 things does 1 Thess say
the letter recounts the nature of Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica, exhorts the church to goldy Christian character, and instructs them concerning end-time events
author of 1 Thes
Paul, named as author
recipients of 1 Thes
churhc of thess.
Paul and his coworkers founded the church on the second missionary journey
Paul’s ministry there was brief
majority Gentile
thessalonica
capital of Roman province of Macedonia
prosperous because of location
located on Egnatian Way
setting of when Paul wrote 1 thes
second mi. journey
he was forced to leave the city
while at Conrinth, Timothy returned with a favorabl3e report concerning the church there
where was 1 Thes written
Corinth
Paul sent Timothy from Athens to check on the well-being of the church
when he rejoined P, porbably in Corinth, he gave a generally favorable report. which was the immediate occasion for writing 1 Thes
Eschatology in 1 Thes
it addresses the rapture and the Day of the Lord
Sanctification of 1 Thes
sancto is the process of being made holy. Paul has a host of practical implications to tell them to have alertness and reddiness for Christ’s return
how long did Paul continue to minister in Thess
probably a couple of months
order of Thes. Epistles
traditionaly the conononical order
what does the first part of the obdy of 1 Thes relfect
Paul;s ministry in ch. 2-3
Pauls methods in Thes
P’s methods were beyond reproach and serve as a pattern for proper ministry
what did aPaUYL want to see happen in the Thes chruch
he wanted to see them mature
who did Paul send ftrom AThens to leran of Thes faith
Timorthy. P was encouraged by T’s report
instructions regading ethical issues in 1 Thes
avoid sexual immorality
the rapture
the dead in Christ will rise frist and then living believers will be caught up to be with the Lord
we ahve the glorious sporspect of being with the Lord
rapture word meaning
caught up
Day of the Lord
distincitve from the rapture
will come upon unbelievers suddenly and unexpectedly believers will not be overaken tin that day
2 Thes kc
Living in Light of Christs return
content 2 Thes
rthe letter comforts the churhc in Tehs in light of misunederstandings and false teanc=ing confcering ent time events
setting of 2 thes
on P’s second missionsary hourney after 1 Thes was writeen
in some ways, 1 Thes had been successful but some problems persisted and grew more serious
where was 2 Thes written
Coringth situation in city called for a quick and firm respoinse
eschatology in 2 thes
focusses ont he Day of the Lord and Paul introduces several unique terms
reconciling the eschatologies of 1 and 2 thes
rapture is emininet
Day of the Lord will be preceded by signs
how did Paul encourage thes regarding persecution
God will reverse the situation, repaying oppressors with udgment butrewatrding the rightios with rest i.e. reversla of roles
what false teaching did Paul deny in 2 Thes
that the Day o fthe Lord had alsready come
“the falling away” and the revelation of the man of lawlenssness ahd not come yet
problem of disorederly bros
apparently left their jobs wating for Lord’s coming
Paul commands themm to work
and says to separate form the disorderly bors
1 Tim kc
propoer order in the local churhc
content of 1 Tim
the letter insturcts Tim concerning the quailites of a good local church ministry
Authorship of 1 Tim
Paul, claims to have hima s author
personal details
testimony of the early church supports authorship
auhtorship has been sseriously questioned
Timothy
Paul's coworker spiritual son he joined P on the second m journey religious upbringing from moither and gramma father apparently unbleiving Greek entruseted with work in Ephesus
setting of 1 Tim
between P’s first and second roman imporionents hoped to return to Ephesus shortly
where was 1 Tim written
Macedonia
feeling of 1 Tim
epistle personal burt applies to church at large
ecclesiology in 1 tim
relates to local churhc
addresses organization and prupose
defense of the faith in 1 Tim
stand for the truth of God
1 Tim and acts
does not fit in with histroical framedwork of Acts
probalby lies outside of Acts
Role of Wiomen in chruhc
paul appeals to created order not cultural norms
no teaching or fuling over men
seems to reflect God=given roles
what two things Does P give to Tim in 1 Tim
instructions and exhortation
where did P leave T
in Ephesus
what di dP urge T to do
wage the good warfaer
women in the church
maintain modest deportment, proper character, learn in silence
qualifications for overseer
blameless character, able to teach
qualifications for deacon
spiritually mature, rules household well, doesn’t need to be apt to teach
church is known as what in 1 Timothy
pillar and ground of the truth
elders
those who rule well are worthy of double honor
call to contentment
Paul calls Timothy to godliness w/contenment; some ministries fall to the temptation of materialism
key concept of 2 Timothy
faithfulness in ministry
how does Paul exhort Timothy in 2 Tim
serve God faithfully as Paul’s ministry comes to an end
authorship of 2 Tim
Paul, pseudographical, authorship supported by the personal and heartfelt tone
what is Paul’s last letter for a younger, trusted associate
2 tim
setting of 2 Tim
during Paul’s 2nd Roman imprisonment, seems that Paul was released and then rearrested and then executed, seems from his writing that he was at the end of his life
where was 2 timothy written
Rome; Timothy was still in Ephesus
what letter is presumed to be the last one written by the apostles
2 Tim
genre of 2 Tim
epistle, more personal than other pastoral epistles
inspiration
Scripture is God-breathed, relates to broader topic of Bibliology
opposition to the faith
believers face opposition but must stand for the truth
tone of 2 Tim
urgent, serious
tone of 2 Tim
urgent, serious, tells Timothy to faithfully carry the spiritual baton
what is body of 2 Tim characterized by
series of urgent imperatives
Paul’s exhortation to stand unashamed for the Gospel
urges Timothy to stand unashamed, uses his own example that he’d been called to preach the Gospel and was confident in God’s ability to bring his salvation to completion; also uses the example of Onesiphorus who was w/him in prison and ministered to him
warning about coming apostasy
need to stand for the truth, given greater urgency in light of apostasy that will infiltrate the church in the last days, false teachers are always a threat
nature of future false teachers
form of godliness but will deny the Lord
what Paul charge Timothy to do
preach the Word
what does Paul say about his life
he’d given his all in the battle for truth
conclusions of 2 Tim
Timothy was to bring Mark, Paul’s books and parchments
key concept of Titus
proper conduct to church members
content of Titus
instructions and guidelines for Titus for developing a healthy church
authorship of Titus
Paul, book says, authorship is a critical discussion because it’s often not considered Pauline in style
recipient of Titus
Titus, a convert of Paul’s, full Greek, left in Crete to pastor
elders of the church
Titus has a qualification list, elder is equated w/bishop
relationship of Titus to 1 Tim
reflects similar historical settings,
relationship of Titus to Acts
probably lies outside of Acts
nature of Cretans
lying and lazy
elders
appoint ones who are blameless and of sound doctrine w/godly leadership
what should motivate Christians to deny ungodliness
2nd coming of Christ
key concept of Philemon
Christian brotherhood
content of Philemon
letter is a plea to Philemon to receive his runaway slave, Onesimus, as a Christian brother
recipient of Philemon
Philemon, lived in Colosse, had $ because he was a slave owner, church met in his house, probably saved as an indirect result of Paul’s ministry
setting of Philemon
Paul sent Onesimus back to master from Rome
place of Philemon
written in Rome during Paul’s imprisonment but he had the possibility of release
genre of Philemon
epistle, most like the typical Greco-Roman letter
slavery
differences of social status, Bible upholds innate dignity
3 things Philemon contains
thanksgiving for Philemon, plea for Onesimus, appeal for Philemon to do what’s right
had Paul met Philemon
probably not
What does Paul call Onesimus
his son, once unprofitable, not profitable, play on his name which means useful; Paul sent him back to Philemon
