The Epistles Flashcards
What are the two categories of the epistles?
“Pauline” epistles (Paul)
“General” epistles (all others)
Define “epistles”:
“letters”
Define “task theology:”
Task theology is a theology that applied at the “task at hand.”
List the form in which epistolary writing is written:
there are six
1) Writer’s name
2) Recipient’s name
3) greetings
4) Prayer, Wish, and Thanksgiving
5) Body
6) Final greeting and Farewell
What are the two basic rules for interpreting the Epistles?
1) Epistles can’t mean what it never could’ve meant to the author’s original audience
2) Application: when our situation mirrors that of 1st century hearers, God’s Word to us is the same as it was to the original intended audience.
List the four ways to interpret the LITERARY context of the Epistles:
1) think in PARAGRAPHS
2) look for CONNECTIONS the text
3) CONSULT LINES & FLOW OF THOUGHT to see development of argument
4) MAKE YOUR OWN OUTLINE
List the three HISTORICAL ways to interpret the context of the Epistles:
1) move from LARGE CONTEXT TO SMALL (read the whole letter in its entirety)
2) focus on GREETINGS and FINAL GREETINGS
3) CONSULT STUDY BIBLES & COMMENTARIES
Who was in Jesus’ inner circle?
John, Peter, and James
Who was the half-brother of Christ?
James
Who, after Jesus’ death, was saved and became the leader of the Jerusalem Church?
James
James, Jesus’ half-brother, died how?
Stoned
Who wrote Galatians?
Paul
What is the theme of Galatians?
Salvation by faith alone
When was Galatians written?
Right before the Jerusalem council in Acts 15 (49 AD)
Who was present at he stoning of Stephen?
Paul
