New Testament Exam #3 Dr. Ford

Why do the NT and the OT need each other?

Key moments of the New Testament only make sense against the backdrop of the Old Testament, and to clarify shadows in the Old Testament

What is the main point of Matthew?

Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, the promised messiah, the heir of David.

What is the main point of Mark?

Son of God, ransom for many

What is the main point of John?

Jesus is the divine Son incarnate in whom you are to believe

What is the main point of Luke?

Savior of the world

What is the main point of Acts?

How the gospel spread by the power of the Holy Spirit against persecution

What is the main point of 1 Corinthians?

Unity in the gospel

What is the main point of 2 Corinthians?

Suffering magnifies the gospel, but is not the punishment for sin

What is the main point of Galatians?

Salvation by faith alone, not works

What is the main point of Ephesians?

God saved you, so live like it.

What is the main point of Philippians?

To present Jesus as an example of humility

What is the main point of Colossians?

Christ is preeminant

What is the main point of 1 and 2 Thessalonians?

Live in light of the fact that Jesus is coming back. This gives hope! Live holy life and be good steward of it.

What is the main point of Hebrews?

Persevere because God has spoken through his son. High theology has a purpose. Establish God's speaking.

What main sin issue does the author address throughout Hebrews?

Licentiousness; apathy. Opposite of legalism...apathetic toward obedience.

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

Jesus is greater than the angels and prophets. Jesus is different than them...Son's role in creation. Imprint of his character.

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

Warning about how much more we should listen to his message. Prophets and angels have spoken, now God has spoken through son. Gives weight to speaking.

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

Lesser to greater argument. If angels message (about Mosaic covenant) proved faithful...how much more should we listen to the Son?

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

Written by second gen Christian. ("style is different" answer would be wrong)

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, or humanity

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

Adam is a type of Jesus.

What is the iceberg effect?

Hebrews (and other books) doesn't spell out everything... there will be lots of info underneath the surface level understanding.

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

a. Loss of salvation view

b. Infallible warning view

What are its strengths and weaknesses (of the loss of salvation view) (Not 100% on this one)

It is possible to lose salvation. Downside: doesn't do good job of viewing canon as a whole.

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

Not referring to Christians. Not referring to loss of salvation

What are its strengths and weaknesses (of the once saved always saved view)?

Trying to thread in John 10, Rom 8. Problem is its odd reading because authors seem to be referring to believers.

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

It is referring to believers and apostacy. Differentiate from loss of salvation view. Every true believer will heed the warning and hold onto gospel.

What are its strengths and weaknesses (of the infallible warnings view)?

Naturally reads the text. Theological justice to rest of canon. Downside is it feels artificial, or a fix. Ultimately that issue doesn't overturn the truth of it

What book of the Old Testament is James most like?

Proverbs

What implications does this have (that James is like Proverbs)?

Doesn't have a clear linear structure. Argument isn't A-Z... more like short bits of wisdom w unifying theme.

What is the main point of the books of James?

Saving faith is never alone.

What is the difference between temptations and testing?

Intent

Where does temptation ultimately come from according to James?

God doesn't tempt anyone... we tempt ourselves and Satan is involved.

What is the main point of 1 Peter?

Pursue holiness in the midst of suffering in all its forms.

What is the main point of 2 Peter and Jude?

Beware of false teaching. Trust the Word of God.

In what sense are pastors priests?

All believers are priests, have access to God directly and have obligations to make him known.

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

Be subject to it.

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

Posture... strive to understand your wife. "weaker vessel" image... be tenderhearted even when you don't understand.

Why does Peter call the wife the weaker vessel?

Women should stay in the kitchen fr

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Rhetorically, explanation of what it means to live with your wife in an understanding way. Corroborated by Paul's explanation of why wives should submit to husbands. (physically weaker than husbands would not be right answer)

What is false teaching in 2 Peter and Jude?

Twisting essential truths of the faith for self-gain.

How should we respond to false teachers of our time?

Not compassion! Anger lol!!!

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

Assurance of salvation

What does it mean that 1 John is progressively recursive?

It's repetitive not linear. Adds on layers of meaning

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

Protodocetism. Christ is not actually human.

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

Platonism view that material world was bad

How does fighting sin relate to assurance?

Sin ultimately causes doubt. Struggle with sin will cause you to doubt. Victory over sin causes assurance

Why doesn't 1 John teach Christian Perfectionism?

"If anyone claims to be without sin they lie." We're all sinners, believers included

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

Its usefulness eventually will run out. Assurance means you are convinced that God's Word is true. Be completely convinced in your heart.

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

Reminds that Jesus paid for it.

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

It indicates that it must be relevant/true to them and us.

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

All of them. Combo of all three

What is the genre of Revelation?

Apocalyptic

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

The Holy Spirit

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

It inclines us to read Revelation symbolically. Not taking it as any other book. It requires a different mode of reading.

What does symbolism do in the book of revelation?

The numbers/things/places indirectly refer to something else. It symbolizes because it makes mundane things be recognized as weighty things

What is the main point of Revelation?

The beast will war against the Lamb, the Lamb will be victorious, so hold on.

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

Tempt them. Tempt through sex and money. (The subtlety of it)

Why does Revelation focus on God's sovereignty?

To comfort us. The beast is raging, but we are allowed to do what God allows us to do.

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

a. Binding of Satan.

b. Resurrection in 20:5