Themes and Concepts in the General Epistles

General Epistle

Letters to a broad audience, not a specific person.

Themes in the General Epistles

Suffering, False Teaching, Assurance.

Parousia

Coming or Arrival (especially of Christ).

Hebrews Audience

Written to Jewish Christians to encourage against falling away.

Main themes of Hebrews

Jesus as True High Priest; Faith in Jesus' identity.

Diaspora

The scattering of Jews outside Israel.

James' Teaching

Closely tied to the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7).

Major themes from James

1) Faith and Works; 2) Controlling the Tongue.

Antichrist References

1 John and 2 John.

Antichrist Definition

Refers to real false teachers.

NT Book Quoting OT Most

Hebrews.

Only NT Book Written as Apocalypse

Revelation.

Apocalypse Meaning

Unveiling or Revealing.

Genesis 41 Cows

No, it was a dream.

Main Point of Apocalyptic Literature

God wins despite current suffering.

666 Meaning

Stands for Nero Caesar.

NT Book with Most Hymns/Songs

Revelation.