Prison Epistles Objective Final

give universal instructions and doctrine

The Prison Epistle generally…

doctrine & practice

What are the 2 halves of Ephesians?

bless, alive, united

What were our chapter IDs from Ephesians 1-3?

seal & earnest

In ch. 1, the Holy Spirit is described as…

Jews and Gentiles

The middle wall of partition had previously separated what groups?

a previously unknown truth God has now revealed

What is the idea of a “mystery”?

how God deals with man

What is the idea of a dispensation?

prayer & power

What are the 2 keys from ch. 4 to the sanctified lfie?

Actions speak louder than. words (but words speak too!).

What was NOT a key motto for holiness from ch. 5?

Men & women have total equality in roles/responsibilities

Which of these things do egalitarians believe?

Complementarianism

WCBC & LBC would hold what position?

joy

This class stated that the main theme of Philippians is…

Joy is found in trusting God’s sovereignty.

Which was NOT a chapter ID from Phillippians?

in following God’s plan

ch 1

in following Christ’s example

ch 2

is found in pursuing Christ

ch 3

is found in sanctification& service

ch 4

excited that the Gospel was going forward

In Philippians 1, Paul was…

lawfully minded

Which was NOT a mindset Paul described the Christian as needing?

by putting on humanity

How did Christ empty himself?

Both God’s & the Christian’s

Whose responsibility is the Christian’s sanctification?

Timothy & Epaphroditus

Who were Paul’s partners in ministry in Philippians 2?

After bringing Paul a gift in prison.

when did Epaphroditus almost die?

severely warns against unacceptable false teachings

Describe Paul’s teaching Philippians 3.

false

Philippians 3 shows Paul’s struggle with his flesh, in light of his boast about his resume.

unity in the Lord

Corrected 2 Philippians by name about what topic?

crucial

Which was not a way that Paul described the Philippians giving?

never

As far as we can tell, when did Paul visit Colosse>

Yes, He has a unique position of exalted preeminence.

Is Jesus the firstborn?

legalism & gnosticism

Paul seems to argue against these 2 false teachings in Col. 2/

antinomian license

Which was not a danger Paul warned the Colossians of in ch. 2?

all freedom

What does Paul tell the Colossians that they have in Christ?

put to death

In Col. 3 to mortify means to…

positional victory + a current struggle

Col. 3 teaches that we have…

It is truly transformed despite ongoing struggles.

What does Col. 3 teach about our identity?

Epaphras

Which of Paul’s friends in Col. 4 was likely the pastor in Colosse?

profitable

Onesimus’ name means..

love, not duty

In writing to Philemon, Paul appealed to…

testimony

Paul told Philemon that the situation was a chance for a great…

It always erases all consequences.

Which was not a principle of forgiveness?

1st imprisonment in Rome (led to release)

During which imprisonment were the Prison Epistles likely written?

True

The Prison Epistles include more doctrine & universal instruction than some other epistles that Paul wrote.

False

The recipients of these epistles often had serious practical or doctrinal issues, which it was imperative that Paul corrected.

doctrine & practice

The two halves of Ephesians primarily focus on…

We have everything because of Christ!

What was our key phrase in Ephesians 1-2?

The Holy Spirit is a downpayment that guarantees & secures us until Heaven.

What is the idea of the “earnest” of the Holy Spirit?

False

Before salvation, the lost man is able to effectively conquer the influence of the world, the flesh, and the Devil.

All of these answers are correct.

Which is the best description of the lost man’s state before Christ?

False

Paul avoids emphasizing a Christian’s ongoing good works, because it was crucial for him to keep the Ephesians from stumbling into legalism.

The separation of Gentiles and Jews was destroyed & both now come to God through Christ.

What was the concept of the “middle wall of partition”?

a program in God’s plan - how God deals with man

What is a dispensation, as presented in the Bible?

To teach us lessons which could not otherwise be taught. To amplify the message of the gospel to others. To remove other objects of our focus than our faith.

Give at least 3 reasons mentioned in class why God chooses to use prisons as pulpits.

calling

What is the closest meaning of “vocation” from Ephesians 4:1

our growth

As seen in Ephesians 4, God’s gifts are for…

replacement & renewal

The two-fold pathway to spiritual growth seen in Ephesians 4 is…

Hypocrites follow the rule, not the heart of the rules.

Which is not a principle of holiness from Ephesians 5?

turning potential value into actual value

What does “redeeming the time” most closely mean?

a role in a marriage relationship

What is the emphasis of the word “submit” in Ephesians 5:22?

authority

The word “head” (5:23) gives the idea of

Christ loved the church, he loves himself

What two ways is the husband supposed to love his wife?

gives commands that are limited to the first century

Egalitarianism believes the Bibel

True

Complementarianism teaches that men & women are completely equal before God in their value, but have been given different roles in the home & church.

True

While fathers are the only ones given a command in Eph. 6:4, this does not mean they are the only spouses responsible for raising their children.

standard, Master, judgement

Give at least 3 principles from the course that help frame Paul’s discussion of slavery. (Both slaves and master have a higher…)

True

Paul planted the church of Philippi on his second missionary journey.

False

Part of the reason that Paul wrote Philippians was to request promised financial aid from the church at Philippi.

False

Paul consistently argued against a wide variety of heretical beliefs in Philippians.

False

In Philippians 1, Paul vigorously condemns those who preached the Gospel with ulterior motives.

True

Paul teaches the Philippians about Christ’s incarnation not merely to add to their theological knowledge, but also to give them an example of humility.

False

Paul refrains from mentioning any of his coworkers, to keep the Philippians from failing into man-centered Christianity.

True

The church at Philippi was uniquely consistent in their generosity towards Paul.

Jesus is eternal God who became truly human so that He could ilve & die for our sins.

Which best describes Paul’s teachings about Jesus’ deity & incarnation?

“Perfect” means “thoroughly mature” — we should recognize Christian maturity in ourselves & others.

What does Paul mean when he refers to “us … as many as be perfect” (3:15)?

Christ Himself

What is the main theme of Colossians?

Sufficient

Col. 2

our life

Col 3

preeminent

col 1

our unity

col 4

enticing words, worldly philosophy, Jewish ordinances

List three dangers that Paul warned the Colossians about in chapter 2.

our sinful identity before salvation

Who is “the old man”, as seen in Colossians 3?

While God has transformed my identity through salvation, I have a responsibility to live out that change

Which is the best description of Paul’s teachings in Colossians 3?

prayers for believers & gracious words towards unbelievers

What are the 2 major kinds of wise words that Paul discusses in chapter 4?

Demas

Which co-laborer with Paul mentioned in Colossians 4 would later abandon him because of his love for the present world?

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