Exam 1 Review (102 Sp 25)

Address of Acts: The book of Acts is addressed to theopolus
Missionary Movements Outline (Acts 1:7): Sequence is Jerusalem → Judea/Samaria → Ends of the earth.
Acts 2: Peter preached on the holiday of Pentecost.
Acts 5: Ananias and Sapphira were struck dead for lying about a real estate sale.
First Christian Martyr (Acts 7): Stephen is recognized as the first Christian martyr.
Philip's Ministry (Acts 8): Philip preached to an Ethiopian eunuch and baptized him; significant for being an early reach out to Gentiles.
Acts 10: Peter receives a vision; he travels to Cornelius' house to preach.
Acts 11: The term "Christians" was first used in Antioch.
Acts 15: The Jerusalem Council addressed Gentile instructions and decided on essential requirements for salvation.
Acts 17: Paul preached to philosophers in Athens.
Acts 19: In Ephesus, Paul faced resistance and found a significant temple dedicated to Artemis; he left after causing a disturbance.
"We Passages" in Acts: Indicate personal involvement of the author, often interpreted as Luke joining Paul.
Historical problem in Acts: The accuracy and reliability of the historical events recorded.
Ending of Acts: Describes Paul’s imprisonment in Rome.

Organization of NT Letters: Typically arranged from longest to shortest, grouped by authorship.
Ancient Materials: Writers used papyrus or parchment, often relying on amanuenses (scribes) for writing and copying.
Characteristics of Ancient Letters: Generally brief, structured with greetings, body, and closing.
Key Terms:
- Amanuensis: Scribe who writes down letters.
- Autographs: Original documents.
- Pseudepigrapha: Works written under a false name.
- Text Criticism: Study of manuscripts to determine the original text.
- Papyrus: Writing material made from the papyrus plant.
Number of NT Books: 27.
Paul's Letters: 13 books; categorized into travel, prison, and pastoral letters.

Biographical Info about Saul/Paul: His early life, conversion, and missionary work.
Issues with Studying Paul: Recognize three main issues presented.
Paul's Ministry Strategy: His approach to spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
Core Theology of Paul: Focused on the death and resurrection of Christ.

Driving Issues in 1 Thessalonians: Major themes and questions in this letter.
Chronology of NT: Likely the earliest New Testament document.
Social Groups of 1st Century Church: Early church communities met in homes, reflecting ancient social practices.
Key Terms:
- Eschatology: Study of end times.
- Rapture: The belief regarding the ascension of the believers.
- Parousia: Reference to the second coming of Christ.

Major Issues in Galatians: Opposition from Judaizing teachers insisting on circumcision for Gentiles.
Old Testament Allegory in Ch. 5: Contrast between law and grace using the story of Hagar and Sarah.
Central Theme: Freedom in Christ as the primary focus.
Tone of Galatians: Paul’s tone is notably angry, heated, and condemning.
Key Terms:
- Stigmata: Marks or signs of authenticity.
- Circumcision: The Jewish rite significant in the context of the Galatian letter.

Date: Thursday, February 13
Format: 50 questions (Multiple Choice, True-False, Fill in the blank); 15 total points available (15% of course grade).
Review Materials:
- Bible readings and Powell text.
- NTPod and Bibledex assignments.
- Class notes and PowerPoints.
- Quizzes 1, 2, and 3.
Exam Requirements: Canvas platform; bring a laptop or device.