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What are issues for consideration?

Circumstances of writing, hermeneutical issues, purposes for writing & how to read apocalyptic

Date

95-96 or pre 70?

Location

Patmos

Author

John the apostle

Audience

Churches in Wester Asia Minor

What is the first main theme of revelation

The nature of God (sovereign and in control of history)

What is the second main theme?

The nature of the son of God (suffered yet victorious)

The fate of people of God

Preserved from harm with a glorious end

What is the fourth main theme

Eschatology, Personal- vindication for the righteous, judgement for the wicked, cosmic renewal of all creation

What is the preterist postition

Use of symbolism & temporal proximity (witness of revelation & Jesus) overall God’s judgment on Jerusalem for rejecting Messiah

What is the idealist position

Extensive use of symbolism, describes our present reality, always relevant (seven churches, seven seals, seven trumpets, seven bowls, millennium)

What is the classical dispensational position

Literal interpretation, future prophecy, radical distinction between Israel/Church, pre-tribulation rapture of the Church

What is the progressive dispensationalist postition

Use of symbolism, Now/Not yet fulfillment, church/Israel “different but not distinct, pre-tribulation rapture of the church

What is the Date for 1 Timothy?

64

What is the location for 1 Timothy?

Macedonia to Ephesus

What is the audience for 1 Timothy

Timothy- Acts 16:1

Main Themes of 1 Timothy

Instructions to a young pastor on false teachers, proper worship, church structure (elders & deacons), and money

What is the date for Titus

64

What is the location for Titus?

Asia minor to Crete

What is the Audience for Titus?

Titus(Gal 2:3-5)

Main Themes from Titus?

The role of Elders(1:5-16) and proper social roles (2:1-3:11)

What is the date for 2 Timothy?

65

What is the location for 2 timothy?

Rome to Ephesus

What is the audience for 2 Timothy?

Timothy in Ephesus

Main themes for 2 Timothy?

Exhortation to be strong in the faith, godlessness of the last days, final remarks of dying Paul

What are the possible dates for the writing of Hebrews?

Either before 70 CE (early date) or after 70 CE (late date).

Who wrote Hebrews?

Unknown (anonymous).

Where was Hebrews written from and to whom?

Possibly “from Italy”; possibly to former Essenes

What is the main theme of Hebrews?

Don’t fall back into old Jewish ways.

How is Christ shown as superior in Hebrews?

• Superior to angels (ch. 1–2)

• Superior to Moses (ch. 3–4)

• Superior to high priests (ch. 4–7)

• Superior worship (ch. 8–10)

What does Hebrews 11–13 emphasize?

• Faith of OT figures (ch. 11)

• God’s discipline (ch. 12)

• Concluding exhortations (ch. 13)

How does Hebrews relate the Old and New Testaments?

• NT is founded on the OT

• Misuse is the issue, not the OT itself

• One God speaks in both OT and NT

When was 1 Peter written?

Before 65 CE.

Who wrote 1 Peter and from where?

The Apostle Peter; from "Babylon" (a metaphor for Rome)

Who was the audience of 1 Peter?

Christians scattered around Asia Minor.

What are the main themes of 1 Peter?

• Suffering and hope

• Discipleship as a journey (2:21)

• The OT people of God in the NT (2:9–12)

Who is the likely author of 1 John?

Traditionally the Apostle John; internal evidence points to an eyewitness.

When and where was 1 John written?

Between 85–100 CE; written in Ephesus.

Who is the audience of 1 John?

“My children” — a term of pastoral affection for believers.

What is a textual issue found in 1 John 5:6–8?

What is a textual issue found in 1 John 5:6–8?

What are the main themes of 1 John?

• Addressing false teaching

• Encouraging true Christian living, especially love for one another

Who is the author of The Acts of Paul and Thecla?

Anonymous

When was The Acts of Paul and Thecla written?

2nd Century CE.

What is a central theme of The Acts of Paul and Thecla?

The role of women in early Christianity.

Who is the author of The Didache?

Anonymous.

When was The Didache written?

Between 95–100 CE.

What are the main themes of The Didache?

• The Two Ways (life vs. death)

• Early Christian worship and practice

When was 1 Thessalonians written?

Around 50/51 AD.

Where was 1 Thessalonians written from?

From Corinth.

What is the historical background for 1 Thessalonians?

Acts 17:1–9

What are the main themes of 1 Thessalonians?

Holy living, suffering, and the Parousia (2nd coming of Jesus).

What does 1 Thessalonians teach about the Parousia

• Some had died (4:13)

• Lord will descend

• Dead will rise

• Living caught up in the air

• Be with Christ forever

• Encourage one another

What is the practical application (orthopraxy) in 1 Thessalonians?

To live holy and encouraged lives in light of Christ's return.

When was 2 Thessalonians written?

Around 51/52 AD.

Where was 2 Thessalonians written from?

From Corinth

What are the main themes of 2 Thessalonians?

• The Parousia

• Man of Lawlessness (2:3–12)

• The Restraining force (2:5–7)

• Laziness (3:6–15)

What are additional themes in 2 Thessalonians?

• The Strong Delusion (2:11–12)

• Election (2:13ff.)

• Church Discipline (3:14–15)

• Everlasting Destruction (1:19ff)

When was Philemon written?

Between 60–63 AD.

Where was Philemon written from?

From Rome.

What is the main theme of Philemon?

A redemptive movement toward abandoning slavery.

Date (Ephesians)

60

Location (Ephesians)

Rome in Prison

Audience (Ephesians)

The church in Ephesus (Circular letter)

What is the first main theme of Ephesians?

The greatness of God (seen in election and salvation)

What is the second main theme of Ephesians?

The unity of believers

What is the third main theme of Ephesians?

Sanctification (Live in unity, general admonitions, household codes)

What is the forth main theme of Ephesians?

The armor of God

Date(Colossians)

60

Location(Colossians)

Rome, prison

What are 3 critical issues of Colossians

Authorship (style and language, theology), place and date of origin, hymn to Christ

What is the main theme of Colossians

True Christology: orthodoxy (teachings) and orthopraxy (general guidelines, household codes)

Date and historical background (Galatians)

N Galatian Theory (53-57CE) and S Galatian Theory (49CE)

Critical Issues for Galatians

Authorship, Occasion, and Form

What is the first main theme of Galatians?

Justification by faith

What is the second main theme of Galatians?

The scope of the Gospel

What is the third main theme of Galatians?

Orthodoxy and orthopraxy

Date (Philippians)

60-63

Critical Issues of Phlippians

Christology (The hymn to Christ), the development of christology (orthodoxy), christology and christian practice (orthopraxy), christology and worship

When was Romans likely written?

57/58 AD

From where was Romans likely written?

Corinth

Who authored Romans?

Paul via Tertius

Who was the audience of Romans?

The church in Rome, a diverse population within the Roman Empire.

What event led to the expulsion of Jews from Rome in 49 CE?

The Edict of Claudius, possibly related to disturbances concerning 'Chrestus'.

When did Jews return to Rome after being expelled?

Under Nero in 54 CE.

According to Ambrosiaster, what was unique about the faith of the early Roman Christians?

They accepted faith in Christ without seeing signs, miracles, or any of the apostles, initially following a Jewish rite.

How did the ethnic composition of the church in Rome change over time?

It began as primarily Jewish, became Gentile after 49 CE, and by 54 CE was a mixed group of Jews and Gentiles.

What are some specific background issues addressed in Romans related to the audience?

Ethnic diversity and Roman religion.

What does 'reasonable religion' refer to in Romans?

Romans 12:1-2, likely addressing how faith should be expressed in daily life.

What is a major theme in Romans, particularly in chapters 1?

General Revelation.

What is a major theme from Romans chapters 2-4?

Justification by Faith

What example does Paul use to demonstrate justification by faith in Romans 4?

Abraham.

What is another major theme of Romans written in chapter 5-7

Sanctification

What is the fourth major theme written in chapter 8

Glorification

is a major theme in which chapters of Romans?

Election (Has God’s world failed? Did God reject his people? Orthodoxy to Orthopraxy)

In what chapter of Romans does Paul discuss Politics?

Chapter 13

What does 'Adiaphora' refer to in the context of Romans 14-15?

Matters of indifference, such as food and drink.

Who is the central figure in the Book of Acts, along with the Apostle Peter?

Paul the Apostle

What book of the Bible chronicles the acts of the apostles, particularly Peter and Paul?

The Book of Acts

Around what years was Saul (Paul) born in Tarsus?

5-10 AD