General Epistles and Johannine Epistles

What is Hebrews big idea?

The life Jesus Christ offers is superior to any other way of living: But that way of life must be lived to be appreciated

Who is the author of Hebrews?

unknown

When was Hebrews written?

65-68

Why was Hebrews written?

to hold fast in faith and to not neglect scripture, not maturing, neglecting public worship

What is the emphasis in Hebrews?

The superiority of the Christian life over any other way of living.

Who is Jesus superior to?

Angels, priest, humans, sacrifices, life.

List two reasons why we believe Hebrews was written to a primarily Jewish audience.

References to Old Testament heroes, reference to Sabbath rest

How does Hebrews function in relation to the Gospels?

It explains why Jesus matters using a description of His work, facts about his ministry to then give practical steps to see the function and explanation of Jesus' work Heaven

Name two of the Old Testament realities that writers showed Jesus was superior to.

Angels, Moses and Joshua

How is Jesus superior?

In His person, work, life

What book is considered the 5th gospel?

Hebrews

Did James believe in Jesus in his early life?

No, he denied Jesus as the Messiah

Who is the author of James?

James, the half brother of Jesus

Why were James knees considered camel knees?

He knelt in prayer so much that they became callused

When was James written?

46-49

What book of the NT is considered as the first book of NT?

James

What is the tension between James and Pauls writings?

Paul wrote faith without works is enough. James wrote faith without works is dead.

What are some ways to address the tension between Paul and James' writing?

Paul was writing to tell non-Christians the role of faith in becoming a Christian or James was writing to tell Christians the role of faith in being Christians

Why was James written?

Suffering saints needed to know how faith works

What was James written about?

Faith that does not function is not real faith

How did James write his book?

Five fires to test faith's validity

What were the five fires of faith in James?

Defeat, Discrimination, Deficiency, Desires, Discouragement

What does defeat mean?

Suffering for a greater purpose

What does Discrimination mean?

You will struggle, do your struggles reflect God

What does Deficiency mean?

Image of God

What do Desires mean?

There should be a battle between the flesh and spirit

What does Discouragement mean?

Who was Jude?

Half brother of Jesus

When was Jude written?

62-63

What did Jude desire to write about?

Salvation

What did Jude actually write about?

Defense

What was Judes defense about?

People were abusing God's grace to do immoral acts because God's grace is never ending

Who was Jude written to?

Universal

Why is Jude so important?

Warns against Doctrine Laxility, know what you believe and why you believe it.

Where was first Peter written?

Rome

Who was first Peter written to?

aliens, people of no community

How was Peter tempted?

Tempted through his faith so that God would be without pleasure

What are the three themes in Peter?

By understanding,

Salvation

Submission

Suffering

With salvation comes..

Submission and suffering

What does salvation mean?

Die to sin and live in righteousness.

Grace and peace can only be given according to Peter how?

suffering and submission if you have a proper perspective of salvation

Where was second Peter written?

Rome

When was second Petter written?

66

Who wrote second Peter?

Great apostle and Leader Peter

Who was second Peter written to?

Universal reader

Why was second Peter written?

to give assurance about truth, regarding false teaching and future things

Who was John the Apostle?

one of Jesus' first disciples, and probably a disciple of John the Baptist, nicknamed "Sons of thunder", beloved disciple

When was First John written?

90

Who was First John written to?

General epistle to churches in Asia minor

What were the people in first John suffering from?

Intellectual Elitism

What is Intellectual Elitism?

smart people who think they are better than you

How many times did John use the word "know" in his epistles?

40 times

What were Johns seven contrasts and checks?

1.Light, darkness

2.No sin, deceive

3.Never sinned, liar

4.Knowing God, but not obeying

5.Living in God, but not walking with God

6.claims to be in the light, but hates their brother is in darkness

7. Loves the light, but hates their brother is a liar

Why were the seven contrasts and checks made?

To provide a test against hypocrisy.

Where was first John written?

Ephesus

When was second John written?

90

Where was second John written?

Ephesus

Who was second John written to?

To the chosen lady and her children

Why was second John written?

To clear up confusion about false teachers

What are the two main things John talked about in second John?

Truth and love

Who was third John written to?

Gaius

Why was third John written?

John was lending his apostolic weight to Gaius against the attack of Diotrephes

Where was third John written?

Ephesus

Who was third John written to?

Churches in Asia MInor

Who was Diotrephes?

Evil man attacking Gaius