New Testament Final

What is the connection between righteousness and law in the Old Testament?

Righteousness is achieved by following the law.

How can Gentiles be saved, according to Paul's teachings?

Gentiles can be saved through faith in Jesus Christ, apart from the law.

What revelation did Paul receive regarding the law?

He believed that the law was good in God's intention but had been corrupted by sin.

What did Paul believe about authentic Judaism after his revelation?

He believed that true Judaism was a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not the written code.

How does Paul view righteousness after his revelation?

He believed that righteousness was a gift from God received through faith in Jesus Christ.

What modification does the New Testament make to Jewish apocalypticism?

It identifies Jesus Christ as the Messiah and sees his ministry as the inauguration of the Kingdom of God.

What is the main point of Paul's eschatology?

The present age is evil and will end with judgment and the return of Jesus.

What does Paul teach in Romans 13:1-7?

Christians should be subject to governing authorities because all authority comes from God.

What advice does Paul give to the Thessalonians for living a quiet life?

He advises them to mind their own affairs, work with their hands, and behave properly toward outsiders.

What is Paul’s teaching on sexual immorality in 1 Corinthians?

Sexual immorality is a sin against the body, which is a temple of the Holy Spirit.

What does Paul say about eating food offered to idols?

While idols have no real power, Christians should be careful not to cause others to stumble by eating such food.

How does Paul characterize his presence among the Corinthians?

His bodily presence is described as 'weak' and his 'speech contemptible' due to lacking rhetorical skills.

Why was Paul writing the letter to the Philippians?

To thank them for their support and to encourage them in their faith, especially in the face of suffering.

How does Paul describe his relationship with the Philippians?

As a close and loving partnership, in which they shared in the work of the gospel.

What is 'the day of Jesus Christ' in Philippians 1:6?

The day when Jesus will return in glory.

Why did Paul suffer loss in his life according to Philippians?

To gain Christ and be found in him.

What does Paul say Christians are citizens of in Philippians?

Heaven.

What does Philippians 1:27 call Christians to do?

To live in a manner worthy of the gospel, emphasizing unity and humility.

What does Paul teach about Jesus' humility in Philippians 2?

Christ's humility, suffering, and death are a model for all Christians.

What issues does Revelation chapters 2 & 3 address?

Compromise with pagan practices, materialism, and lukewarm faith.

What does Revelation teach about the character of the dragon?

The dragon represents Satan.

What is the identity of the beast from the sea in Revelation?

The Roman Empire.

What is the significance of the church as ekklesia?

It emphasizes that the church is an alternative assembly and is only the church when it gathers.

What is the importance of judgment in 2 Corinthians 5:10?

All people will appear before the judgment seat of Christ to receive recompense for their deeds.

What does Revelation 1:3 suggest about how early Christians encountered the text?

They would have heard it read aloud in church gatherings.

What is the significance of the mark on the foreheads of God's servants in Revelation?

To protect them from the disasters that are coming upon the earth.

What does the vision of an uncountable number of people in heaven represent?

It represents the ultimate victory of God’s people who have persevered.

What is the role of the two witnesses in Revelation?

They prophesy, announce God's judgment, and call for repentance, being killed by the Beast but then resurrected.

How does Revelation depict heaven?

As a throne room where God is worshipped by angels, living creatures, and elders.

What does Revelation 6 describe regarding cosmic upheavals?

It describes things such as the sun becoming black and the moon turning blood red.

What does Revelation say about the economic dynamics of the Laodicean church?

Their wealth suggests they are deeply immersed in the Roman Empire's economic system, marking it as a point of criticism.