CHST 112 - Honors Survey of the New Testament (Exam 2)

What letters did Paul write during his early missionary travels?

Galatians

1 & 2 Thessalonians

1 & 2 Corinthians

Romans

What are Paul's Prison Letters?

Ephesians

Philippians

Colossians

Philemon

What are the letters Paul write near the end of his life?

1 & 2 Timothy

Titus

What question arose during the Council of Jerusalem?

The nature of Salvation that Jesus Offers

(Refer to Acts 15)

What two questions arise when asking about the nature of Salvation that Jesus offers?

1. What must we do to be saved?

2. Must we keep the Law of Moses in order to be good Christians?

What were the three conclusions of the Council of Jerusalem?

1. Salvation is now and has always been by faith. Jews are saved by believing in Jesus and Gentiles are saved by believing in Jesus.

2. No one is required to keep the Law of Moses in order to be a good Christian.

3. Jews and Gentiles should be careful that their behavior does not offend the other.

Who is the author of Galatians?

The Apostle Paul (glatians)

When was Galatians written?

Written in AD 48-49 (right after Paul's first missionary Journey

What is the Provenance of Galatians

Most likely written from Antioch or Jerusalem (or somewhere on the road in between)

What was the purpose of Galatians?

Appealing to the Christians in Galatia to return to the true gospel and away from the Judaizers.

What are the 4 main attributes of the "bad guys" in Galatians (the Judaizers)?

1. They were a Christian Sect

2. They taught that keeping laws were how we were made right before God

3. They taught Jewish exclusivity

4. They challenged Paul's apostleship

What is Galatians in a sentence?

Galatians is about the unbelievable truth that salvation is by the Grace of God and not by human effort.

Who wrote 1 & 2 Thessalonians

Paul the Apostle (duh)

When were 1 & 2 Thessalonians written?

Most likely around AD 50

What is the purpose of 1 Thessalonians?

Paul addresses questions and accusations from unbelieving Jews.

What is the purpose of 2 Thessalonians?

Paul commands and gives clarifications to the Thessalonians about the end times

Who wrote 1 & 2 Corinthians

The Apostle Paul (12 cor)

When were 1 & 2 Corinthians written?

1 Cor: AD 53-54 (from Ephesus)

2 Cor: AD 55-56 (from Macedonia)

What is the chronology of events between Paul and the Corinthian Church?

First Letter (Corinthians A): Paul writes a short letter before 1 Cor. telling them to deal and how to deal with sexual immorality in the church. The letter is lost to us, but is explained in 1 Cor.

Second Letter: Paul writes 1 Cor. on the third missionary journey from Ephesus in AD 53-54. 1 Cor. is a follow up to and explanation of Corinthians A.

Third Letter: Paul gets word that the churches in Corinth were ignoring his teachings in 1 Cor., so he writes them a third letter. Paul calls this the "severe letter".

Second Visit: This is the "painful visit" seen in 2 Cor.

Fourth Letter: Paul writes 2 Cor. as an attempt to reconcile with the churches after scolding them

Third Visit: Paul visits Corinth a third time

What is 1 Corinthians in a sentence?

1 Corinthians is about the dangers of Spiritual Maturity.

What are the Lasting Principles (seen in 1 Cor)

- Try to convince Christians of the truth as you see it, but if they aren't convinced, be gentle with them.

- Unless the circumstances are extraordinary, don't try to persuade a Christian to violate their own consciences.

- The good of others always takes precedence over your personal preferences. There are no more Christian principles than sacrifice and self-denial for the good of others.

-Never compromise the gospel

What is 2 Corinthians in a sentence?

2 Corinthians is the book that tells us that true ministry is about helping people reconcile with God in Jesus Christ.

Who wrote the book of Romans

The Apostle Paul

When was Romans written?

Mid to late 50s

What was the purpose of Romans?

- To prevent the same problem that happened in Galatia

- To set Rome as the next launchpad for missions (especially Spain)

What are the three points of a Christian View of Sin?

1. Those who have never heard about Jesus rightly fall under the condemnation of God for their sin (Rom 1:16-20)

2. Those who grew up reading the Bible and around Christians are just as "lost" as people who have never heard about Jesus (Rom 2:17-24)

3. So if religion condemns us and irreligion condemns us, then we are all condemned. (Rom 3:23)

What are the five points of a Christian View of Salvation?

1. We are "weak" and cannot save ourselves, because we are under the condemnation of God. (Rom 5:6)

2. Therefore, God did for us what we could not do for ourselves. Christ died for us to save us from our sins (Rom 5:7-8)

3. God became a human being in the person of Jesus, to live as the perfect man and to die for the sins of the world, so that he might take our sin and give us his righteousness as a gift. (Rom 5:8)

4. God didn't do this because we deserved it. We didn't We deserved condemnation. He did it because he loves us. (Rom 5:8)

5. We can only receive God's salvation by faith. WE can't earn it. If we could earn it, we wouldn't need it. (Rom 5:8-11)

Under a Christian View of Faith, what three components are necessary?

1. A proper object (Rom 10:1-8)

2. A knowledge of the object (Rom 10:14-17)

3. A full mental and volitional response to that object (Rom 10:9-15)

What is Romans in a sentence?

Romans is the book that tells us that God in his mercy sent Christ to be Righteous in our place, and now he offers us that righteousness as a gift by faith.

Who was the author of Philippians?

The Apostle Paul (phil)

When was Philippians written?

AD 59

What is the provenance of Philippians?

Paul wrote Philippians while in Prison in Rome

What are the 4 main things about Jesus in Philippians

1. Jesus was God (Phil 2:16)

2. God became a human being in the person of Jesus.(Phil 2:6-7)

3. God became a human being to die for human beings (Phil 2:8)

4. Jesus rose form the dead and ascended into heaven and is now Lord: heaven, earth, church, everything. (Phil 2:9-11)

What is Philippians in a sentence?

Philippians is the book that tells us that Christians are to be unified in our mission so that we may live lives worthy of Jesus.

Who wrote Ephesians?

The Apostle Paul eph

When was Ephesians written?

59 AD

What is the provenance of Ephesians?

In Rome while Paul is in prison.

What is the purpose of Ephesians?

Ephesians is an important statement of the gospel, but its occasion is not readily evident. Some scholars have suggested that perhaps Ephesians was designed to circulate among many churches and that's why it doesn't appear to them to address any particuiar problems in any particular church.

What is Ephesians in a sentence?

Ephesians is the book that tells us that if we believe in Jesus we have been adopted into God's family.

Who is the author of Colossians?

The Apostle Paul (col)

When was Colossians written?

AD 59

(Definitely before AD 62 whenever an earthquake destroyed the city)

What is the provenance of Colossians?

Paul is imprisoned in Rome :(

What are the 7 statements about Jesus in Colossians?

1. He is the image of the invisible God. (1:15)

2. He is the "firstborn" of all creation. (1:15-16)

3. He is the creator of all things. (1:16)

4. He is the head of the church. (1:17)

5. He is the first of those to be resurrected. (1:18)

6. He is all the fullness of God. (1:19)

7. He died to save everyone. (1:20)

What are the three main bad ideas Paul is combating in Colossians?

1. Greek Philosophy (2:8-15)

2. Religious Tradition and Spiritualism (2:16-19)

3. Asceticism (2:20-23)

What is Colossians in a sentence?

Colossians is the book that tells us that we have to submit every thought, idea, and piece of our culture to the truth of the gospel of Jesus.

Who wrote the book of Philemon?

The apostle Paul (phil)(

When and where was Philemon written?

AD 59 while imprisoned in Rome

What is Philemon in a Sentence?

Philemon is the book that tells us that we should always view other human beings through the lens of the gospel of Jesus.

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