New Testament final exam

Which of the following is not true of the Sadducee class?

Believed in spiritual realities and the resurrection from the dead

Which of the following is not true of the Pharisee class?

They served as temple priests in Jerusalem

The word "Gospel" literally translates to:

The good news

Which of the following are 'synoptic' Gospels?

Matthew, Mark, Luke

The term 'exegesis' refers to which of the following?

The scholarly study of the Bible with an emphasis on the actual interpretation of texts

What is dramatic irony?

A literary device where the audience of a story knows information the characters do not

Matthew's Gospel depicts Jesus as the new Moses. Which of the following is not considered evidence for this interpretation?

Jesus is born in Bethlehem in a manger

What does Jesus do with the Law of Moses in the Gospel of Matthew i.e., You have heard that it was said... But I say unto you...)?

He intensifies it

How many apostles did Jesus have?

Twelve

What is the central theological motif of Mark's Gospel?

Crucifixion

The Christian doctrine that states there exists one God in three persons is called:

Trinity

In Matthew's version of the Nativity story (the story of Jesus' birth), who visits Jesus?

Wise men

The years 100-199 A.D. span what century?

2nd century

The term 'hermeneutics' refers to which of the following?

The broadly philosophical questions regarding what the goal of interpretation should be

Which of the following best defines a parable?

A parable is a figurative story or saying that conveys a spiritual truth

The Passion of Jesus describes what sequence of events?

The arrest, trial, condemnation, and crucifixion of Jesus

A distinctively Markan technique whereby the evangelist inserts one story inside another to create a contrast that aids the interpretation of both is called:

Intercalation

What is the Messianic secret?

A literary motif found in Mark's Gospel where Jesus commands his followers to not reveal his identity as God's son

What is the "canon"?

Documents accepted by a religious tradition that are authoritative for faith and morals

Who was the most likely audience of Mark's Gospel?

Roman Christians

The Prayer that Jesus taught his disciples to pray in the Sermon on the Mount is called:

Lord's Prayer

Carefully read Mark 11:12-21. Identify the literary motif found in this passage and briefly explain how the use of his motif affects its interpretation.

The literary motif Mark is using is intercalation. This motif shows firstly Jesus's authority but also Jesus will destroy things that He has created to bring Him glory that dont. God created both the fig tree and the temple. The fig tree was suppose to bear fruit for people to enjoy. The temple was to be used to honor God. When both neglected to do that which they were divinely created to do they were destroyed. If you don’t bear fruit like the fig or honor God like the temple was suppose to fo God will destroy you.

How does Mark's use of the "Messianic Secret" motif teach readers about the nature of God

The messianic Secret shows the readers that Jesus came to suffer not to be king. Instead of being a conquering king He served the people through His death. This shows the character of Him not being wrathful killing kingdoms who don’t submit to His authority, but sending His Son as a humble servant.

What did Marcion of Sinope, a 1st and 2nd century theologian, propose that made him important for the history of biblical interpretation?

marcion believed that the New & Old Testament God were different. also believed in good vs evil and that Jesus did not die & rise again. Through these beliefs he created the first canon of Scripture.

Which of the following New Testament documents describes the birth of the early church from the ascension of Jesus into heaven to the arrest of Paul and his trial in Rome?

Acts of the Apostles

The Acts of the Apostles is the sequel of a two-part work. What is the name of the first work in the series?

Luke

What traditional Jewish group was Paul a member of before his conversion to Christianity?

Pharisee

In the Acts of the Apostles, how many of Paul's missionary journeys are described?

Three

St. Paul was converted to Christianity on the road to Damascus by Christ himself while he was on his way to do which of the following?

Persecute Christians in Damascus

Explain briefly the difference between Catholic and Protestant ways of reading scripture.
What are some strengths/weaknesses of both? Where do you sit within this conversation?
Why?

Catholics read scripture with tradition in mind Catholics believe that tradition and scripture are dependent upon each other The pros to this are that tradition helps maintain a consistent interpretation of Scripture across time, avoiding confusion and fragmentation. In interfaith or Protestant dialogues, where "sola scriptura" is emphasized, Catholic reliance on Tradition can be hard to explain or defend using just the Bible. Protestants rooting there belief in scripture alone is a pro for placing power in the word and applying them alone to ones life. A con is neglecting the traditions that brought us scripture itself. I sit more on the protestant side. I believe traditions are important but i feel the conviction to place authority in Scripture and Scripture alone.

This teaching emphasized obedience to the law as the way to become right with God and is often associated with the Pharisees operating in synagogues

Rabbinic Judaism

What Jewish festival was taking place in Jerusalem when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and marks the birth of the Church?

Pentecost

According to Romans, who is eligible to receive salvation through the faith of Christ?

Both Jews and Gentiles

According to the argument developed in Romans 6, how are the merits of Christ's death transferred to Christians to affect their salvation?

Baptism

The teaching that Bishops represent a direct, uninterrupted line of descent back to Jesus is called:

Apostolic Succession

Which of the four Gospels was written last?

John

In John 19:34, we read that Jesus' side was stabbed with a spear as he hung upon the cross, and from his side flowed blood and water. What might the blood and water symbolize? And why is this important?

The blood symbolizes communion. Through the pouring out of Jesus’s blood on the cross Christians can have a relationship or union with God. water is baptism, water shows the way christians are submerged In death & sin but then through the work of the cross are cleansed. His blood is poured out over our sins fulfilling the old testament prophets.

What is the Synoptic Problem? Diagram and explain the 2-Source Hypothesis in response to the Synoptic Problem.

• Mark was written first (this is called Markan Priority).

• Matthew and Luke both used Mark as a source.

• Matthew and Luke also used another common source, now lost, called "Q"

Name at least two of Jesus' Signs recorded in John's Gospel

wedding at Cana-water into wine

Feeding the 5,000.

The book of Acts primarily follows the missionary activity of which two apostles?

Peter and Paul

According to the first chapter of the Letter to the Romans, the fundamental sin committed by mankind is which of the following?

Idolatry

The central proclamation of Romans is that God's act of grace effected through the faithfulness of Christ re-establishes...

God's lordship over all creation

In Romans, Paul explains that the law continues to be useful for at least three reasons.
Which of the following is not one of the three reasons?

The law delivers us from our sins

Which of the following is not a central theme of I Corinthians?

Circumcision

This Jewish teaching emphasizes God's control over the events of history, and it arguably provides an important part of the theological framework for interpreting the letter to the Romans

Apocalyptic Judaism

What is Luke's estimation of the relationship between the Temple and the Church or Judaism and Christianity?

Continuity

In the first twelve books of the Gospel of John, how many "signs" are there?

seven

In what does the exaltation of Jesus consist according to John's Gospel?

His death on a cross

The synoptic problem concerns

the literary relationship between the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke

The doctrine of the Incarnation teaches which of the following?

The affirmation that God became a human being

Which of the following is a central theme in the Luke's Gospel

Social justice and the reversal of fortunes

Which of the following was the central argument in Paul's letter to the Galatians?

Justification comes through faith alone

Scholars are confident that the Letter to the Hebrews was written by Paul.

False

Which of the following is not considered a "Pastoral Epistle?"

James

Pseudepigraphy is the practice of ancient authors attributing their own writings to other people, such as a reverend teacher or prominent church leader who had influenced their thinking.

True

The historical approach to interpreting the book of Revelation consists in:

understanding the book with reference to the original time and place in which it was written.

The practice of "Gematria" consists in assigning a numerical value to a word or phrase by adding together the values of the individual letters. According to your textbook, which of the following are possible interpretations for the beast, whose number is '666' in Revelation 13:18? Select all the answers that apply.

The Roman Emperor Nero

Who is the most likely author of the book of Revelation?

John

In which New Testament letter does the phrase "God is love" occur? (Hint: it only occurs once.)

I John

Which of the following is not a central theme of I John?

The problem of circumcision

The letter of I Peter discourages Christians from suffering for Christ and encourages them to revolt against Roman oppression.

False