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28 Cards in this Set
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Old Form
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Old meaning: Traditional
New Meaning: Contextualization |
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New Form
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Old Meaning: Syncretism
New Meaning: Translation |
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3 themes found in Acts 16-28
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1. contextualization of the gospel
2. defense of the gospel 3. perseverance of the gospel |
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threefold pattern that occurs in Paul's confrontation w/ authorities that demonstrates Paul is not guilty.
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1. Christianity Accused
2. God's intervention 3. Accusers on trial |
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example from missionary journeys that can be used as a defense of the gospel:
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Paul & silas in prison, they sing and God rocks the jail. The Roman centurion converts.
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Why was Paul's ministry to Lydia Unusual:
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Lydia was the first convert in Europe. and Paul was speaking to women.
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Greek culture's view of women:
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- Women are the downfall of men
- women are to be feared & controlled - Men are divine & honored |
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Jewish culture's view of women:
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- Women are prone to sin
- Women are less important than men - Men are spiritual heart of Israel |
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Paul's 3 point message about God in Athens:
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1. Who God is - Creator
2. God's desire for man 3. God's judgment of man |
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How is Paul's Speech different from speeches he gave to Jewish audiences?
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PAUL MADE THE MESSAGE RELEVANT WiTHOUT COMPROMISING
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Why is the inscription naming Gallio important for New Testament studies?
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1, Luke cites Gallio as being a high up leader of Achaia
2. the time of Gallio's stay in Achaia was about one yr, the same time Paul was there and judged. Gallio was the one who refused to get involved and declared Paul NOT GUILTY |
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What is unique about Paul's speech to the Ephesian elders?
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- Paul gives a farewell, he knows something is going to happen to him
- it was a speech that defied the imperial cult and mystery religions |
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5 times Paul defended himself in chapters 20-25
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1. Before Jewish People 22
2. Before Sanhedrin 23 3. Before Felix 24 4. Before Festus 25 5. Before Agrippa 26 |
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3 ways in which Jewish nationalism was threatened.
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1. Had poor Roman governors
2. Heavy handed in treatment of Jews 3. Period of intense Jewish nationalism |
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3 ways in which Roman Peace was threatened.
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1. Troops sent to keep peace
2. One insurrection after another 3. Rise of terrorists |
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Jewish response to Paul
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1. Accuse without evidence
2. Declare Paul guilty 3. Try to kill Paul 4. Break the law |
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Paul's defense before the Jews
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1. Christianity is not a threat to Judaism
2. Christianity does not break the law |
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Paul's defense before the Romans
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1. Christianity is not a threat to Ceasar
2. Christianity doesn't break the Roman Law |
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Outcome of Paul's trial before Felix
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Felix knew Paul wasn't guilty. He didn't want to wrongly punish him or lose Jewish support, so he put Paul under house arrest for 2 years. then Festus succeeded him and that's why Paul made an appearance before Festus.
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Advantage for appealing to Caesar as Paul did in his trial before Festus?
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Provided protection, Paul couldn't be tortured
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Disadvantage for appealing to Caesar as Paul did in his trial:
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Paul must now face civil charges
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Why did Luke conclude Acts the way he did?
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He accomplished his purpose, & the story of Acts continues in us today
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Macedonia
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1) Leading center of Greek culture
2) Homeland of Philip II 3) Gospel crosses into Europe |
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Philippi
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- Roman Society
- Home of military events - Large population of Roman citizens - strategic city to spread the gospel |
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Athens
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- educational center
- leading greek city |
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Thessalonica
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- jewish diaspora
- they were hard- hearted |
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Corinth
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- Commercial center
- Thriving commercial center - immorality of city - lots of tourism - paul spent a lot of time here |
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Ephesus
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- religious center
- major connecting link to empire - world center for religion - focus on religious tourism - spiritual powers/magic |
