NT FINAL (EXAM 3) DR. FORD

Why do the NT and the OT need each other?

They wouldn't make sense without each other

What is the main point of Matthew?

Jesus the Messiah

What is the main point of Mark?

Son of God, a ransom for many

What is the main point of John?

Divine son incarnate

What is the main point of Luke?

Savior of the world

What is the main point of Acts?

Spread the gospel, despite persecution, by the power of the Holy Spirit

What is the main point of 1 Corinthians?

Unity

What is the main point of 2 Corinthians?

Suffering magnifies the gospel

What is the main point of Galatians?

Salvation by faith alone

What is the main point of Ephesians?

Saved by grace so live like it

What is the main point of Philippians?

Unity through humility

What is the main point of Colossians?

Preeminence so live like it

What is the main point of 1 and 2 Thessalonians?

Christ is coming back so live like it

What is the main point of Hebrews?

Jesus is greater. Persevere because God has spoken to us through his son

What main sin issue does the author address throughout the book?

Curving licentiousness, not legalism

What clues in the first 4 verses of Hebrews indicate that he thinks of Jesus as God?

Calls him the creator, calls him the imprint of his nature, puts him in a category separate from the prophets

Why does he bring up Jesus's divinity in the first four verses?

So we might listen to him

Why does the author bring up angels in the first chapter?

It was thought that they were mediators of the old covenant

What was the main reason I gave for denying Pauline authorship of Hebrews?

He received the gospel secondhand

Who does the author of Hebrews think Psalm 8 is referring to?

Jesus

When read in its Old Testament context, who does Psalm 8 seem to be referring to?

Adam

How could Psalm 8 be referring to both Adam and Jesus?

Adam is a type of christ. (typology)

What is the iceberg effect?

Author does not explain everything, assumes you know

What is the "loss of salvation" view of the warning passages?

Thinks texts are talking about loss of salvation. Think it's describing actual Christians and apostacy

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the "loss of salvation" view?

Straightforward view of text. Does not fit with other passages.

What is the "once saved always saved" view of the warning passages?

Opposite from loss of salvation

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the "once saved always saved" view?

Not what author is talking about

What is the "infallible warnings view" of the warning passages?

Talking about true Christians, talking about apostasy. (What Ford thinks is true)

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the "infallible warnings" view?

Combines previous views strengths. Squares with cannon. Seams stilted.

What book of the Old Testament is James most like?

Proverbs

What implications does this have?

Doesn't have a sustained argument, gives practical advice

What is the main point of the books of James?

The faith that saves is never alone

What is the difference between temptations and testing?

Intent

Where does temptation ultimately come from according to James?

Our heart

What is the main point of 1 Peter?

Pursue holiness in the midst of suffering despite persecution

What is the main point of 2 Peter and Jude?

Beware of false teaching

In what sense are pastors priests?

We all are now

In what way does Peter think believers should relate to the government?

He's subject to it

What does it mean to live with your wife in an understanding way?

Be tenderhearted, doesn't mean complete understanding

Why does Peter call the wife the weaker vessel?

To speak to the tenderness you are to treat them. Does not mean lesser

What is false teaching in 2 Peter and Jude?

It's not all wrong teaching, they are acting like the true gospel

How should we respond to false teachers of our time?

Our disposition towards them is not compassion, but anger and justice

What is the main point of 1, 2, and 3 John?

Assurance of salvation

What does it mean that 1 John is progressively recursive?

Repetitive but advances

What heresy does John seem to be addressing in 1 John?

Protodositism - idea that Jesus was not actually human

Why did this false teaching probably spread in the church John is addressing?

Because Platonism thought of the world as wicked

How does fighting sin relate to assurance?

We tend to compartmentalize our sin.

Why doesn't 1 John teach Christian Perfectionism?

Because he has statements that acknowledge sin

Why is it important that we recognize that the gospel is not merely helpful, but true?

Because of assurance

What does John remind his readers of that are fighting against sin?

Christ intercedes on our behalf

Why does it matter that John wrote Revelation to churches in his time?

Plays into idea that revelation is not just about the future

Which of the big three ways of reading Revelation is the best way?

All three. Pederast, idealist, futurist

What is the genre of Revelation?

Apocalyptic

Who do the seven spirits symbolize in Revelation 1:4?

The holy spirit

What impact does the genre have on the way we read?

John communicates through symbols

What does symbolism do in the book of revelation?

Mundane things we do are of eternal significance

What is the main point of Revelation?

Beast will rage but the lamb will conquer, so persevere

How does the beast wage war against the lamb and his people in Revelation?

Through temptation

Why does Revelation focus on God's sovereignty?

Comfort

Why does the millennium probably describe the reign of Christ after his second coming?

Binding of Satan, physical resurrection, and literary structure