Paul and the Epistles

According to Ephesians 1:11, what is God's ultimate plan?

To unite all things in heaven and earth under Christ

What is one of the Devil’s greatest objectives, according to the lesson on Romans?

Producing division among believers 

Which of the following epistles does NOT focus on themes of unity?

Revelation

Why was there division between Jews and Gentiles in the early church?

They disagreed on what it meant to follow Jesus.

Paul’s response to division in Romans can be summarized in one word. What is it?

die

What does Paul mean by "death" in his teachings on unity?

Death to personal desires and selfishness

What does Paul say is the root cause of division and sin?

disordered worship

What is Paul’s solution to the cycle of sin and death?

the death and resurrection of Christ

What is the "life cycle" that Paul describes in Romans 12–16?

Living sacrificially and pursuing peace and love

What is the primary focus of Romans 1–3?

The reign of sin and the death cycle

T/F: Paul wrote to the church in Rome because he had already visited them and knew their struggles firsthand.

false

T/F: The first converts in Rome were primarily Gentiles.

false

T/F: According to Romans, division and sin are ultimately worship issues

true

T/F: Paul encourages both Jews and Gentiles to focus on their cultural identities and traditions to find unity.

false

T/F: The phrase “life through death” refers to the idea that true life comes by following Jesus into self-denial and sacrifice

true

T/F: Romans 5:1 states that Jews and Gentiles now have peace with God through Jesus Christ.

true

T/F: In Romans 12, Paul tells believers to offer their bodies as living sacrifices.

true

T/F: Paul tells the Gentiles to boast in their freedom from the Law and use it as proof of their superiority.

false

T/F: Paul's teaching on unity suggests that believers should ignore divisions and pretend they do not exist.

false

T/F: At the end of Romans, Paul warns the church to be aware of those who cause division.

true

Why is Romans considered Paul’s most theologically comprehensive letter?

It systematically explains salvation, righteousness, and faith

According to Paul in Romans, what is the ultimate consequence of rejecting God?

Loss of reasoning power and spiritual blindness

What is the meaning of justification in Romans?

God declaring a sinful person righteous through faith

What major theme does Paul emphasize in Romans 5 as a result of being justified by faith?

Peace with God and access to His grace

What role does the Old Testament play in Paul’s presentation of the Gospel in Romans?

It prepares for and points toward Christ as the fulfillment of God’s plan

What does atonement mean biblically?

The reconciliation between God and humanity through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ

What is the meaning of propitiation in the context of salvation?

The act of satisfying God's justice and turning away His wrath through Jesus' sacrifice

What is the main reason readers should be careful about pulling individual verses from Paul’s letters?

Every verse is part of a larger literary structure and deeper theological message

What is the purpose of a chiasm in biblical literature?

To create a poetic structure where the most important idea is in the center

According to the structure of Philippians, what central theme does Paul emphasize through repetition?

Humility, suffering, and service as the path to true life in Christ

In Philippians 2:6-11, how does Paul use a chiasm to highlight Jesus' life and mission?

He presents Jesus’ journey from glory to humility, then back to glory

What is one of Paul’s main reasons for writing to the Galatians?

To defend the gospel of grace against false teachings

What key theme does Paul emphasize in Ephesians regarding the church?

The unity of Jews and Gentiles in Christ

In Colossians, how does Paul describe Christ’s supremacy?

Christ is the image of the invisible God and the head of the church

In the letter to Philemon, how does Paul encourage Philemon to view Onesimus?

As a beloved brother in Christ