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spring 2024 - Dr. Hunts New Testament Class
The rich ought to take pride in their high position and those of humble circumstances ought to take pride in their low position- TF
false
Abraham was called God's friend- TF
true
Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks in defense of the law and condones it- TF
false
The "royal command" in James is to "love the Lord your God"- TF
false
James was the brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem- TF
true
Based on the types of illustrations used in James, it is clear that the author believes that examples and images drawn from the world at large rather than from Scripture are not a desirable way to communicate his advice to Christians- TF
false
Most scholars think that the book of James was addressed to only non-Hellenized Jewish Christians- TF
false
James urges his readers to consider trials in life as nothing but
joy
James states that wisdom from above is often incompatible with what is generally apparent- TF
false
The Book of James provides more information about the personal life of Jesus than any other New Testament book- TF
false
Both Paul and James look to the story of this Old Testament character for a model of faith
Abraham
What are the other New Testament books that, like James, display a high level of interest in the rich and poor?
Luke and Acts
The treatment of the rich in James has more in common with the prophetic writings of the Old Testament than with Jewish wisdom traditions- TF
true
It was revealed to the prophets that they were not serving themselves when they spoke of things that have now been told- TF
true
You are daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear- TF
true
The water that saved the eight people on Noah's ark symbolizes the baptism that now saves you- the removal of dirt from the body- TF
false
In the first chapter of 1 Peter the author tells his audience that they should await their glorious inheritance with what?
hope, faith, and love
When the names of Jesus' 12 disciples are listed in the New Testament, Peter's name always comes first- TF
true
Peter was killed during the reign of which Roman emperor?
Nero
First Peter's message differs so radically from the teachings elsewhere in the New Testament that some doubt Peter could have written it- TF
false
Who was the person who delivered 1 Peter to the churches?
Silvanus
Some Gentile Christians viewed themselves as part of Israel. God's chosen people, after conversion- TF
true
In the first century, becoming a Christian frequently resulted in having to cut off one's ties with former associations- TF
true
To combat social persecution, 1 Peter encourages the development of an alternative community of support, the household of God- TF
true
Secular writings show that the church in Bithynia and Pontus, areas that the apostle Paul never reached, had large communities of Christians by the early second century- TF
true
The Church in Pergamum renounced their faith- TF
false
The church in Philadelphia is guilty of being lukewarm- TF
false
Following the opening of the sixth seal, the kings of the earth, the princes and generals, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in caves and among rocks of the mountains- TF
true
The four angels who were bound at the Euphrates river were released to kill a third of mankind- TF
true
The beast coming out of the sea resembled a cheetah, with feet like a bear and a mouth like a lion- TF
false
God's wrath is complete with the seven last plagues- TF
true
The place to which they gathered the kings together is called Armageddon in Greek- false
false
The ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom will for one hour receive authority as kings along with the beast- TF
true
The rider of the white horse is dressed in a suit of armor that is dipped in blood- TF
false
The New Jerusalem does not have a temple because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple- TF
true
Prophecy in the Bible usually refers to events unrelated to the original audience that will occur in the distant future- TF
false
Which group of people view the history of the world as increasingly evil which will eventually require Christ's return to initiate a thousand year reign and final judgement?
Premillennialists
Which group of people view the history of the world as increasingly good and which will eventually climax with a thousand year period of peace preceding Christ's return?
postmillennialists
The Emperor Domitian was hailed as divine by many in Asia Minor and was portrayed with seven stars encircling his hand- TF
true
What ancient city was famous for being built on seven hills?
Rome
Social injustice is a significant concern in Revelation- TF
true
who wrote hebrews?
Priscilla and Aquilla
who was Hebrews written to?
a mixed church of Jews and Gentiles
where was Hebrews written?
Rome
Which book has the theme of not abandoning the salvation found in Christ and not going back to Pagan ways to escape persecution?
Hebrews
Which book focuses on the superiority of Jesus?
Hebrews
origen
"God knows"- concerning who wrote Hebrews
Who wrote James?
likely Jesus' brother
when was James written?
60s AD
which book was sensitive to the poor?
James
which book draws the strongest connection between James and Jesus?
James
Who was James written to?
jew and gentile christians in Asia minor
why was James written?
they were taking Pauls theology to the extreme
which book was not accepted into the canon until the 4th century?
James
epigrammatic style
full of short, pithy sayings- James
hortatory style
full of verbs and action- James
athanasius
first canon with all books and no extra
which book focuses on controlling your tongue?
james
who wrote 1 Peter?
Peter- scribe silvanus (why the greek is so good)
when was 1 Peter written?
65-66
which book focuses on household code more than any in the NT?
1 Peter
Which book focuses on suffering and persecution?
1 Peter
which book is the most disputed book of the NT?
2 Peter
Which book of the NT is poorly written?
2 Peter
Which letter has the theme of rejecting false teachers?
2 Peter
Which letter has the theme of restoring the faith in the parousia?
2 Peter
Who wrote Jude?
brother of James- related to Jesus?
which book focuses on false teachers being destroyed?
Jude
which book has the great doxology?
Jude
Which book is like a sermon?
1 John
Which book seems like a commentary on the gospel of John?
1 John
Which book deals with docetism (heresy)?
1 John
Which book focuses on keeping tradition?
2 John
Which books focuses on not giving hospitality to false teachers?
2 John
Which book focuses on continuing to give hospitality to good teachers?
3 John
Where was 1 Peter written from?
Rome
What did the early church identify Rome with?
Babylon
Which book has the theme of Living as Christians in a pagan world?
1 Peter
What culture is the household code understood through?
Greco-Roman Culture
Why does Peter endore patriarchalism in 1 Peter?
Because of the greco-roman culture
What other book does 2 Peter contain?
Jude
If peter didnt write 2 peter who did?
Pseudopigraphical
What book includes several examples from the OT (and other Jewish apocryphal/pseudepigraphic texts) to show that divisive people will be destroyed.
Jude
What does Jude say false teachers do?
Pervert the grace of God, deny Jesus Christ, they are divisive, they will be destroyed
What book refers to Old Testament ways of how God punishes disobedience?
Jude
What book uses jewish apocalyptic/rabbinic literature?
Jude
Who is involved in the Johannine tradition? (3)
The beloved disciple, the elder, the evangelist
What is the occasion of 1 John?
the secessionists- the anti-christ
Which book has a theme of walking in the light?
1 John
What is the purpose of 1 John?
Deepen the spiritual life of community, warn against false teachers
What. book mentions a presbyter?
2 John
What book has the theme of abiding in the teaching of God
2 John
Who is the presbyter in 2 John?
an elderly christian man, a church official, one of the twelve apostles
What book mentions Diotrephes?
3 John
What book encourages the recipients to continue to show hospitality?
3 John
What book is a letter of recommendation for Demetrius?
3 John
What book expresses contempt for the greco-roman worldview?
Revelation
What are the names of the seven churches written to in Revelation?
Sardis, Smyrna, Philadelphia, Pergamum, Thyatira, Ephesus, Laodicea
What two books are written poorly in Greek?
2 Peter and Revelation
What book has a theme of fantastic imagery and symbolic numbers
Revelation
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