Nations University BRS 122: The Greek Scriptures - Module 4

What demonstrates the superiority of Jesus' priesthood to that of the Law of Moses in Hebrews?

Abraham's payment of a tithe to Melchizedek

What will happen in the day of the Lord?

The heavens will disappear and the elements will be dissolved

To whom was the letter of 3 John addressed?

Gaius

What incorrect teaching is found in 1 John?

A Christian cannot sin

Who urges Christians to submit to God, resist the devil, be patient in suffering, and pray fervently?

James

Which epistle admonishes believers to love one another?

1 John

Who is known as the Apostle of Love?

John

Which book describes angels, two witnesses, and a woman clothed with the sun?

Revelation

Who received the revelation of the Apocalypse and wrote it down?

John

What does John teach about eternal life?

It is in the Son

What is the difference between literal and symbolic language in The Apocalypse?

The meaning of symbols may be either identified by the author or discovered from the context

Which epistle speaks against favoritism and stresses faith shown by works?

James

To whom was 2 John addressed?

The elect/chosen lady

What happens to Satan near the conclusion of Revelation?

Thrown into the Abyss bottomless pit

Why did animal sacrifices cease according to Hebrews?

The inability of animal blood to take away sins

When will the day of the Lord come?

Unexpectedly

What is the former covenant replaced by the 'new' covenant?

The law of Moses

In Revelation, what symbolizes the great city ruling over kings of the earth?

A woman

What genre are the letters to the seven churches in Revelation?

A mix of epistolary and apocalyptic genre

Which book is most likely to present Jesus as a priest?

Hebrews

What does the author say about Jesus sharing humanity?

He becomes a 'brother' to minister to those tempted

Which epistle asserts that God now speaks in His Son, not through angels?

Hebrews

How is hardship presented in Hebrews?

As discipline

Who writes about the 'Word of Life' from the beginning?

1 John

What was in the hand of the One seated on the throne in Revelation?

A scroll

Name one of the seven churches mentioned in the Apocalypse.

Sardis

What does the statement 'I am the Alpha and the Omega' establish?

The sovereignty of God, who authors The Apocalypse

In which modern country were the ancient Roman provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia located?

Turkey

Who discusses testing of faith like gold and enduring suffering?

1 Peter

What is the brief letter about truth and love warning against?

One who loves preeminence

In the Apocalypse, what symbolizes heaven as a city?

Jerusalem

Which epistle is rich in Old Testament quotations about Jesus and faithfulness?

Hebrews

What command does John repeat in his second epistle?

Love one another

What does the new covenant focus on?

The forgiveness of sins

What is John's test for true prophets?

They would acknowledge that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh

Which group's practices did Jesus say He hated in the Apocalypse?

Nicolaitans

In which letter are believers counseled to be humble, self-controlled, and alert to Satan's advances?

1 Peter

What is Jesus called in relation to David?

The Root of David

The priesthood of Jesus is patterned after whom?

Melchizedek

In the Apocalypse, forces of evil are represented by what?

Beasts