The Pastorals Flashcards
Who was it written by?
We don’t know but we believe that it wasn’t written by Paul.
Who was Timothy?
He was a good friend of Paul’s and traveled everywhere with him. The first two books are addressed to Timothy.
What is the time period?
Post-apostolic - it takes place after the work of the apostles where nobody was around to help.
What does 1 Timothy talk about?
It talks about the requirements to become a Bishop and a Deacon.
How do we know that this takes place in a later time?
Because there wasn’t anybody for Paul to entrust the one true gospel with.
How does 2 Timothy sound more like Paul than 1 Timothy?
2 Timothy talks about the one true gospel and Paul’s past is discussed regarding how he always had to defend himself.
What does Titus talk about?
The requirements to become a Elder and a Bishop.
What is the word only used in Titus?
Heretic
Heretic
To provide teachings that Jesus would disapprove of.
Who was Hebrews written by?
It was written by an early Christian author who was educated in the Greek philosophy and Jewish bible.
Origen
Only God knows who wrote the book.
What does Hebrews present?
It presents the world in a dualistic nature.
What are the 3 main ideas of Hebrews?
- Jesus is the best example of God. - everything before Jesus was imperfect and everything after was perfect.
- Jesus is presented as the high priest.
- Rite of Exipation - offers himself as the sacrifice and they never have to sacrifice again.
Melchizidek
The eternal priest
What are interesting facts about James?
It does not claim apostolic rank and people claim that he is Jesus’ brother.
