Exam 2 - New Testament

Who is the author of the first epistle (letter) of Corinthians?

Paul

Where was Corinth situated?

on an Isthmus

Corinth had a large population of ————

Jews

In Acts 18, during Paul’s second missionary journey, what was established?

The Church

1 Cor. 3:1-3 the church had what kind of issues?

Immaturity

What is the Date of when 1st Corinthians written?

A.D. 55

what was the place of writing of 1st Corinthians? During Paul’s ———- year stay. Acts 19

Ephesus

Three

What is the “first lost letter” Paul refers to in 1 Corinthians 5:9?

In 1 Corinthians 5:9, Paul mentions an earlier letter he had written to the Corinthians instructing them not to associate with sexually immoral people. This earlier letter is not preserved in Scripture and is commonly called the “lost” or “previous” Corinthian letter.

What number letter is 1 Corinthians in Paul’s correspondence to the Corinthian church?

1 Corinthians is actually Paul’s second letter to the Corinthian church. Paul refers to an earlier, now‑lost letter in 1 Corinthians 5:9.

What is considered Paul’s third letter to the Corinthian church?

Between 1 Corinthians and 2 Corinthians, Paul wrote another letter—often called the “severe letter” or the second lost letter—which has not been preserved.

2nd Corinthians written to the Corinthians church is actually what number letter

4th letter

How many letters in total did Paul write to Corinth

4 letters

What is the theme of 1st Corinthians?

The Cross of Christ Transforms Lives

What was the purpose of writing 1 Corinthians?

To correct problems and to answer questions

Chapters 1–6 of 1 Corinthians: Paul Corrects Two Major Problems

• Chapters 1–4: Divisions and factions within the church

• Chapters 5–6: Moral misconduct and tolerance of immorality

Chapters 7–16 of 1 Corinthians: Paul Responds to Specific Questions from the Church

• Chapter 7: Marriage and related concerns

• Chapters 8–10: Christian liberty and personal responsibility

• Chapters 12–14: Spiritual gifts and orderly worship

• Chapter 15: The resurrection of Christ and believers

• Chapter 16: Financial support for the poor saints in Jerusalem

Key Chapters in 1 Corinthians

• Chapter 6: Believers and lawsuits

• Chapter 7: Marriage, divorce, and singleness

• Chapters 12–14: Spiritual gifts and their proper use

• Chapter 15: The central importance of the Resurrection

what is the ultimate issue of the church of Corinthians

Selfish Pride that is puffed up, arrogant and self centered

What is the key term in 1 Corinthians

Puffed up

1 Corinthians 1:10-17

The Issue of Divisions

1 Corinthians 1:18-4:21

The Cause of Divisions

1st Corinthians 1:18-3:4

A misunderstanding of the Message

1st Corinthians 3:5-4:21

A misunderstanding of the Messenger

What is the purpose of excommunicating a sinner in 1 Corinthians?

The ultimate goal is repentance, restoration, and the person’s eventual return to fellowship

What is the solution is the puffed up arrogance for the Corinthian church?

Forgiveness and Humility

Our Body is what to GOD

the dwelling place or temple

The price of sin was paid so therefore we belong to whom

GOD

What does Paul signal when he uses the phrase “Now concerning…” in 1 Corinthians?

The phrase “Now concerning…” (Greek: peri de) marks Paul’s shift to answering specific questions the Corinthian church had written to him about.

1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Marriage and Singleness

1 Corinthians 7:10-24

Marriage and Divorce

1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Marriage and Service

1 Corinthians 8:1-11:1

Instruction and Idolatry and Christian Freedom

What guiding principle should shape how Christians use their freedom?

Christian freedom is not for self‑indulgence. It should be exercised in ways that love others and glorify God,

1 Corinthians 11:2-34

Instruction on Public Worship

What was the core issue behind the head‑covering controversy in Corinth?

Paul addresses a role reversal happening in Corinth. Head coverings (or the lack of them) reflected attitudes toward authority, honor, and created order.

1 Corinthians 12:1-14:40

Instruction on Spiritual Gifts

Why does God give spiritual gifts?

Spiritual gifts are given to build up the body of Christ (The Way)

How should spiritual gifts be used? (The How)

Gifts must be exercised in love

What does Paul warn against regarding spiritual gifts?

Gifts are not to be misused

1 Corinthians 14: 1

Pursue love

1 Corinthians 14:40

all things are to be done properly and in an orderly manner

1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Instruction on the resurrection

1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Instruction on special giving

1 Corinthians 16:5-24

Concluding Remarks

What is the date of 2nd Corinthians written?

A.D. 55-56

what is the place of writing of 2nd Corinthians

During Paul’s 3rd missionary journey, written from Macedonia

What is the Occasion of 2nd Corinthians

The Corinthian church had repented

What was the purpose of 2nd Corinthians

Paul’s apostolic authority was being attacked

Breakdown of chapters in 2nd Corinthians

Paul discusses his ministry (1-7)

Paul instructs them on giving to the poor Jerusalem saints (8-9)

Paul defends his apostolic authority (10-13)

The main authoritative challenge in 2nd Corinthians is the

relationship between 1-9 & 10-13

Theme of 2nd Corinthians

Paul’s ministry and Motivation

2nd Corinthians 1:1-11

Paul’s Thanksgiving for God’s comfort

What is the theology of suffering and comfort (2nd Corinthians 1:1 -11) which gives opportunities to 4 things

Suffering gives opportunities to focus on

1. God’s Character

2. Comforting others

3. Trusting in God

4. Prayer for others

2 Corinthians 1:12-6:10

Paul’s Explanation of his ministry

In 2nd Corinthians 1:12-2:13 Paul ——- his ———

Defends

Plans

In 2nd Corinthians 2:12-6:10 Paul describes his ———-

ministry

2 Corinthians 6:11-7:16

Paul’s exhortation to the church

What were the two things that Paul exhorted to the church

1. To separate from unbelievers

2. to be assured of his love for them

2nd Corinthians 8:1-9:15

Paul’s instruction on giving

2nd Corinthians 10:1-12:13

Paul’s defense of his apostleship

2nd Corinthians 12:14-13:14

Paul’s visit to the church

Who is the author of Galatians

Paul

What did the author of Galatians claim to be (2)

1. an apostle

2. received the gospel through a revelation

What is the Northern Galatian Theory

Ethnic Galatians

This view makes Galatians written later

What is the Southern Galatians Theory

Galatians is most likely written earlier, before Acts decision

The ——— in Galatians were established during Paul’s ——- journey with Barnabas in Acts ——- - ——.

Churches

1st

13-14

What was the Date of Galatians written, and to whom was it written?

Written to the Southern Churches around A.D. 49

What was the Paul’s first written letter?

Galatians

What was the place of writing for Galatians?

Antioch before Acts 15

What is the theme of Galatians

Justification by Faith Apart from works

What were the 3 purposes of writing Galatians?

1. Defend his apostleship and message

2. Combat false doctrine

3. Confront the idea that freedom from the law is sin

Key Chapters in Galatians: Chapters 1-2

Defense of Paul’s apostleship and message.

Key Chapters in Galatians: Chapters 3-4

Explanation of justification by faith; the majority of OT passages used in these chapters.

Key Chapters in Galatians: Chapters 5-6

Exhortation to live by the spirit rather than through legalism.

What was the biggest issue in Galatians?

the danger of leaving the Gospel of Grace for a gospel of works

Who did Paul receive his calling and gospel

From God not man

Paul’s message and apostleship were recognized by whom?

The Pillars

Peters, James, John

Key Thought: In Galatians 3-4, Paul will use the OT and the example of ————- to show that salvation has always been ———- by ———.

Abraham

Justification

Faith

What is the nature and purpose of the Mosaic law?

The futility of returning to the law

What is the Gospel of Grace applied?

1. Living apart from Legalism

2. Walking in the spirit

3. Living apart from Licentiousness