REL A 212 Midterm 2

Where did Paul go on his second mission? When did it happen? Companion? Letters?

Where: Corinth

When: 49-54 AD

Companion: Silas, Luke, Timothy

Letter: 1 and 2 Thessalonians

What did Paul likely do for an occupation while in Thessalonica?

Leatherworker, tent-maker

Why is Paul’s character being called into question?

Skeptical Gentiles and Jews because he is baptizing for free. Thinking it’s a scam.

What is the standard position in the ancient gentile world when it comes to adultery and fornication?

• Adultery could only occur when the female partner was a legally married wife

• While adultery was frowned upon, fornication was not. Greek men often married late (due largely to a shortage of women) and it was expected that they would have sexual partners other than their wife.

What does Paul say to those who refuse to work?

You don't work, you don't eat.

Don't freeload off the church

What is the order of events at the second coming?

1. Jesus arrives

2. Raise the dead "in Christ"

3. Living are "lifted up"

What is the "rapture" and how does it fit into the order of events?

Jesus will come to earth and "snatch up" the righteous and remove them from the world.

The wicked will be left behind

What is the accurate, literal definition for apostasia?

Mutiny or rebellion against Jesus

What are the two signs that will precede the second coming?