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Name the 4 PRISON EPISTLES. |
Ephesians Philippians Colossians Philemon |
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Why are they called PRISON EPISTLES? |
Paul wrote them from prison |
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What is the traditional location and date of the PRISON EPISTLES? |
Maritime prison in Rome / house arrest AD 61 - 63 |
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Who wrote the PRISON EPISTLES? |
Paul |
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How are the Pauline epistles arranged? Alphabetical? Chronological? |
Largest to smallest |
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What were the 5 parts of Pauline epistles that were typical of ancient epistles? |
Prescription Thanksgiving Body Travel Log Subscription |
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What is Paul's shortest epistle in the NT? |
Philemon |
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Who was the Roman emperor from AD 54 - 68? |
Nero |
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What NT letter is Paul's most private one? |
Philemon |
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Who were Timothy, Philemon, and Onesimus? What was their relationship with Paul? |
Timothy - Paul's disciple, child in the faith. Onesimus - escaped slave, convert. Philemon - Onesimus owner, convert |
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In what city did Philemon probably live? |
Colossae |
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Theme of Philemon |
The transforming power of Jesus Christ |
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How did Paul address the issue of slavery in his day in Philemon? How effective was that? |
Implicit condemnation- "brothers it should not be this way" - paul was confident Philemon would make the right choice |
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What was a typical Christian greeting Paul used often? |
Grace and peace Greek and Hebrew (shalom) |
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What is an amanuensis? Why did Paul sign his letters? |
Amanuensis - wrote down what he said. Paul signed letters to show authenticity. |
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How did common people send letters in Paul's day? |
Trusted friends and family |
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Name the 3 PASTORAL EPISTLES. Why are they called the Pastoral Espistles? |
1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus Because they listed guidelines for pastors. |
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Define PSEUDOPIGRAPHICAL and PSEUDONYMOUS writings. |
Pseudopigraphical / pseudonymous - falsely attributed to a writer that did not write it. |
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What's the problem with saying a NT writing is pseudopigraphical or pseudonymous? |
Causes unnecessary questions and doubting in the body of Christ |
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Who is the traditional author of the Prison Epistles? |
Paul |
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In general, what is the difference between external evidence and internal evidence when one is dealing with an issue such as the authorship of a writing? |
External- from non-canonical sources Internal - the Bible |
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5 areas of internal evidence that scholars use to question Pauline authorship |
1. Linguistic style and vocab - used many hapax legomena (words found only once) 2. Polemical - heresy writer battled was 2nd century gnosticism. 3. Ecclesiastical - church organization is far too advanced. 4. Chronological- no place in Acts chronology. 5. Theological- varies too much from other pauline writings |
All are dumb |
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In what order did Paul most likely write the Pastoral Epistles? |
1 Timothy 65 AD Titus 66 AD 2 Timothy 67 AD |
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When did Paul write 1 Timothy? |
65 AD |
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What is the theme of 1 Timothy? |
Godliness and pastoral care |
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Where was Timothy from? |
Lystra |
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What were the names of Timothy's mother and grandmother? |
Eunice (mom) Lois (grandmother) Both Jewish Timothy's dad was Greek |
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What was Timothy's relationship with Paul? |
Joined Paul on his 2nd missionary journey. Timothy was Paul's spiritual child. |
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In what Pauline epistle do we find the most detailed qualifications for pastors and deacons? |
1 Timothy |
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List 3 important contributions of 1 Timothy (per class). |
1. Good example of Christian discipleship/mentoring. 2. Practical advice for Christian ministry. 3. Qualifications for pastors & deacons. |
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Give 2 meanings of "apostle". |
1. One sent forth / equivalent of Christian. 2. Eyewitness of Christ and leader in the church. |
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What does Timothy being Paul's "true child in the faith" probably mean? |
Most likely converted as a result of God's ministry through Paul. |
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How does Paul referring to himself as the "foremost" of sinners give evidence that Paul wrote 1 Timothy? |
A disciple wouldn't gave written this |
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What did Paul mean by giving "trustworthy statements"? |
Paul sometimes called attention to special "trustworthy" statements |
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What is a doxology? |
An exclamation of praise to God the Father |
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How do you deliver a person to satan? |
This is something an early church apostle could do but we should not do. |
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How can a Christian pray for an ungodly government? |
"That we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way" 1 Timothy 2:2 .... so that all may know Christ |
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Explain 3 different interpretations of Paul's command for how a woman should dress, such as not wearing costly jewelry. Which interpretation do you believe is correct? |
1. Not applicable - Paul was wtong so ignore these verses. 2. Directly applied - so wear cheap clothes, cheap jewelry, and no braided hair. 3. It is culture-bound, but there are principles we can still apply today. In this case, #3. BUT we should dress in a way that doesn't detract from our godliness. |
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Explain 5 interpretations of the command for women to "quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness" and not to "teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet".
Which view do you believe? Why? |
1. Paul was wrong, thus women can teach men. 2. It was a cultural situation with no direct application today. So women can teach men. 3. Women can teach men under the authority of their husband (or pastor). 4. Women can teach men informally, but not formally. 5. Total prohibition from women teaching men. #3 |
I can't wait for this!!! |
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How is a woman "saved through childbirth"? 1 Timothy 2:15 |
Living out her God-given role, she finds her best growth in salvation (whether they are her kids or other spiritual children) |
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To which 2 groups did Paul list qualifications in 3:1-3? |
Pastor (elder, presbyter, shepherd, bishop) Deacon (servant) |
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How do you interpret "husband of one wife" in 3:2? |
Married to one woman. Faithful to one woman. |
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To whom does "women" refer in 3:12? |
Wife of pastor, elder |
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What did Paul mean that they were in the "latter times" (4:1)? |
In the perspective of human history, the time of the church is in the last segment. This is the time after the ascension. |
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What is a spiritual gift? (1 Timothy 4:14) |
Empowerment for ministry that God gives every Christian by the Holy Spirit |
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How did Paul encourage young Timothy to treat older men and women? Younger men and women? (1 Timothy 5:1-2) |
Encourage older people as you would a father/mother (don't rebuke). Encourage younger people as you would brothers/sisters. |
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How did Paul describe a believer who did not provide for his own household? (1 Tim 5:8) |
He has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever |
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Who is worthy of double honor? (1 Timothy 5:17) |
Elders who rule well - especially those who labor in preaching and teaching |
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What was the original meaning of "do not muzzle the ox while he is threshing"? (Deut 25:4)
How did Paul apply it in a new way? (1 Tim 5:18) |
The laborer is worthy of his hire? |
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If "money" is not the root of all sorts of evil, what IS the root of all sorts of evil? (1 Tim 6:10) |
The love of money - COVETOUSNESS |
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What is the theme of Titus? |
The proper relationship of God, the church, and society in general within the developing church |
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On what island did Paul leave Titus? What is Titus to do there? |
Crete. Organize the church, appoint elders. |
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Define: Elder, bishop, overseer, pastor. |
All are the same |
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In what 3 NT epistles does Paul list qualifications for Pastors? |
Titus, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy |
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Who was Epimedes? Why did Paul quote from him? |
6th century BC poet, philosopher, and "prophet". He was a recognizable, sought after man of knowledge. |
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What does Titus 1:15 mean "to the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their mind and their conscience are defiled"?
How does this apply to your life? |
To them, nothing was pure. Need to keep my mind and conscience pure. |
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What did Paul tell Titus to direct the young men at Crete to do? (Titus 2:6) |
Urge them to be self-controlled |
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Describe Paul's trustworthy statements (as a group) |
1. Common statements among pastoral epistles. 2. Extra special statements on variety of Theological subjects. 3. Regeneration and renewal by Holy Spirit by God's mercy, not our good works. Holy Spirit comes at conversion. |
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According to Titus 3:5 God saves His people by His ___________, not the basis of _________ ___________. |
Saved by His MERCY not the basis of GOOD WORKS. |
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According to Titus 3:5, when does a person receive the Holy Spirit? How much of the Holy Spirit does he/she receive? |
Receive the Holy Spirit at the moment of conversion to Christ. He pours out His Spirit on us. |
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Where was Paul when he wrote 2 Timothy? When did Paul write 2 Timothy? |
Ephesus 67AD |
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Who was in Timothy's family legacy of faith? |
Lois and Eunice... Paul |
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What is a spiritual gift? How does one kindle it afresh? |
A gift every person has for ministry / spreading the gospel. Refresh gifts by using them in ministry. |
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What did Paul's laying on of hands mean or signify? |
Apostolic perogative? Paul affirming God's call on Timothy? |
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What did Onesiphorus do for Paul? |
Faithfully ministered to Paul in jail when all others turned away. "Help bringer" |
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How does one's Christian ministry compare to that of a soldier, athlete, and farmer? |
SOLDIER - suffer hardship, don't get sidetracked by secondary matters - follow God's orders. ATHLETE - be disciplined. FARMER - work hard and receive the first share of the crops. |
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What did Paul tell Timothy to handle accurately? |
The Word of truth |
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How many godly Christians will be persecuted? |
All who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus |
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Name the 4 things Scripture is good for according to 2 Timothy 3:16? |
Teaching Reproof Correction Training |
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How do we know Paul and John Mark healed their rift? Colossians 4:10 2 Timothy 4:11 |
Paul calls for him - says he is useful to him in ministry |
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Whom did Paul ask to bring his cloak, book, and parchments in 2 Timothy 4:13? |
Timothy |
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How do we know in 2 Timothy that Paul believed his time on earth was short? 2 Timothy 4:6-7 |
"I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." |
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What is most likely the last NT letter chronologically that Paul wrote? Chronological order? |
1 Timothy 65AD Titus 66AD 2 Timothy 67AD |
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What is the canonical order of the pastoral epistles? |
1 Timothy 65AD 2 Timothy 67AD Titus 66AD |
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How many NT writings are anonymous? What does "anonymous" mean? |
9 Don't know who wrote it |
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Discuss evidence for/against possible Hebrews authors. 1. Apostle Paul |
Pros - traditional view up through the protestant Reformation. Doctrinal and stylistic similarities. Cons - Internal - No other Pauline writing is anonymous. It is written in highly polished, eloquent Greek (unlike his other letters). External - council at Hippo listed Hebrews separately from the other 13 letters. During the Reformation, Calvin said Clement of Rome or Luke wrote Hebrews. No NT scholar today believes Paul wrote it. |
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Discuss evidence for/against possible Hebrews authors.2. Barnabas |
Pros - he was a Jew, a friend of Paul, who's theology resembled Paul's. Levitical background could explain the "high priest" themes. Tertullian (160-220AD) attributed it to Barnabas. Cons - Hebrews relied on the testimony of others, but Barnabas heard and saw Jesus. How could a name as famous as Barnabas been lost? |
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The title "Hebrews" could be referring to 2 groups of people. Who are they? |
Jewish believers Gentile believers |
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Which NT letter has a high literary quality of Greek, reflects an elegant vocabulary, and contains numerous OT allusions and quotations? |
Hebrews |
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What is the theme of Hebrews? What was the purpose for writing Hebrews? |
Theme: supremacy and finality of Jesus Christ. Purpose: warnings against apostasy, challenge to break out of jewish traditions, announce character of Christ, polemic against heresy like in Colossians. |
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Is it necessary to determine the author of Hebrews in order to use it authoritatively? Reasons? |
Not necessary. There are 9 anonymous books. It passed canonical tests. |
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When was Hebrews written? Proof to date it then? Ie: Jewish rituals mentioned in present tense (before 70AD temple destroyed) |
Mid to late 60s AD. No mention of fall of Jerusalem or Temple. Mention of Timothy (Paul's companion) |
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Which letter is considered to have been written to Jewish Christians in Rome? |
Hebrews |
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Which letter admonishes Jewish Christians to persevere in the faith and not return to Judaism? |
Hebrews |
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What is the LXX? MT? From which did Hebrews as well as Paul usually quote? |
LXX - greek septuagint (hebrew->greek) MT - Masoretic text (hebrew text) Paul and Hebrews usually quoted LXX |
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What is the form of Hebrews? Letter or sermon? |
Written sermon |
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What is epidactic literature? What is sycresis? |
Epideictic literature- brings praise or condemnation. Syncresis - comparison |
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How many warning passages are in Hebrews? Describe them as a group. |
5 warning passages. They warn the readers / listeners of the dangers of rejecting Christ or backsliding. |
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5 warning passages |
1. Christ > angels 2. Christ > Moses 3. Christ is the ever-living 4. The peril of sinning wilfully 5. The peril of coming short of God's grace |
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What does it signify that Jesus "sat down" at God's right hand? (Heb 1:3) |
It is finished. He made purification of sins and finished the job. |
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How is Jesus superior to the angels? |
Jews had a high regard of angels. Angels should worship Christ. Christ became lower than the angels in order to suffer and die. |
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What OT verse is the most quoted verse in the NT? |
Psalm 110:1: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." |
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Define: Sanctification |
Sets believers apart for His service. |
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Define: Propitiation |
To avert God's wrath. |
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Define: Yom Kippur |
Day of High Atonement - went into the holy of holies to sprinkle the sacrificially bull's blood before the Ark of the Covenant. Re-entered it later that day to sprinkle the goat's blood before the Ark of the Covenant. |
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How is Jesus superior to Moses? |
Son OVER God's house vs servant IN God's house. |
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How is Jesus superior to the Jewish priesthood? |
Jesus is perfect, eternal, God's son, source of salvation. vs Flawed, finite, made atonement for nothing. |
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Identify: 1. Abraham 2. Levi 3. Aaron 4. Zadok 5. David |
1. Abraham - first in the nation of Israel. 2. Levi - first of the priestly line of Israel. 3. Aaron - first high priest, Levite. 4. Zadok - Aaron's grandson, high priest during David and Solomon's reigns. 5. David - king of Israel. Christ was his seed. |
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What is the "sabbath rest" for the people of God in Hebrews 4:9? |
Future sabbath rest that only Christ can give: eternal spiritual benefits |
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Hebrews 4:12 says "the Word of God is ________ and _________ and sharper than a _____-______ _______." |
The Word of God is living and active and sharper than a two-edged sword |
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What does Hebrews 4:15 say concerning Jesus' temptation while He lived on earth? |
He has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. |
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Define: Type |
Type - tupos- person, place, thing that represents or bears likeness to or prefigures what it represents. |
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Define: Theophany |
Appearance of God (ie: to Abraham under oaks at mamre) |
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Define: Christophany |
Pre-incarnational appearance of Christ |
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Define: Tithe |
1/10 |
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Describe: Melchizadek Arguments for real person vs Christophany |
Melchizadek predates Levi, greater than Abraham. Real: name means "king of righteousness" and he was the "king of salem" (peace) - ancient name for Jerusalem. Christophany - greater than Abraham, priest before priesthood was established, without mother or father, without beginning or end of life. |
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3rd warning - 5 possible interpretations. |
1. Apostasy - you can lose salvation. 2. Reprobate (test of genuineness) reformed view 3. Means of Salvation - false believers 4. Backslider (loss of reward) for Christians living in carnality 5. Hypothetical - if someone leaves the faith they can never come back. Combination of 2, 3, and 4. If they're really saved, they will persevere. If they're living in carnality, were they saved? Reward would be lower. |
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How is Christ superior to the Aaronic priesthood? |
Christ is permanent, holy, undefiled, eternal Son of God. Priests die, are sinners, had to sacrifice daily but accomplished nothing. |
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According to Hebrew 8:3-5 and 10:1, the Old Covenant items were ________ of things to come. |
Copy / shadow |
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Old Covenant vs New Covenant |
Old Covenant was a shadow that made the New Covenant necessary. Obsolete. New Covenant is better, built on better promises. Law is internal. New and direct knowledge of God. God's forgiveness. |
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Describe: Ark of Covenant |
In the holy of holies, behind the veil, was the presence of God. Contained a golden jar of manna, Aaron's rod that budded, tablets of the Covenant (10 commandments) |
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Describe: Mercy Seat |
Two golden cherubim statues covered the mercy seat on top of the ark |
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Describe: Holy Place and Holy of Holies |
Outer tabernacle = holy place Holy of holies = innermost part of temple where only high priest could go and only on Yom Kippur |
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Jewish Tabernacle vs Temple ? |
Tabernacle was a movable house of worship from Moses thru David. Solomon built the temple in Jerusalem - a permanent house of worship used until 70AD. |
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When was the 2nd temple destroyed? Who destroyed it? |
70 AD by the Romans under Titus |
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What are the purposes for the Jewish Tabernacle and the Temple? Which one were the Jews using when Hebrews was written? |
Houses of worship, prayer, and sacrifice. They were using the temple when Hebrews was written. |
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According to Hebrews 9:27, how many times does a person die? What comes after death? |
One death, then judgement. |
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What is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not scene? |
Faith |
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What is the "cloud of witnesses" doing? Hebrews 12:1 |
They are examples for us, not spectators. |
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What does Hebrews 12:2-13 tell us about the discipline and true children of God? |
God disciplines His children and it is for our own good. If you're His child, you WILL be disciplined. |
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How could you entertain an angel without knowing it? |
Showing hospitality to strangers. Isolated, unusual event. |
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What should our attitude be toward money and possessions? Hebrews 13:5-6 |
Be content with whatever He has given us |
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Why should we obey our church leaders? |
1. It says to. 2. They keep watch over our souls and will give an account. |
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Which NT epistle especially has an incredibly rich and varied Christology - using over 20 names for Christ and emphasizing both the humanity and deity of Jesus? |
Hebrews? |
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What is the explanation for the name "Catholic Epistles"? What is another name for these writings? |
They apply to the whole church in general. General Epistles. |
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Five "trustworthy sayings" from 1 and 2 Timothy |
1. Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 2. If anyone desires to be an overseer, he desires a noble work. 3. Training of body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way. 4. If we died with Him, we live with Him. Endure. 5. He saved us by His mercy and regeneration through the Holy Spirit. |
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How many "catholic epistles" / "general epistles "? Name them. |
7. James, 1-2 Peter, 123 John, and Jude. |
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Give reasons for and against authors: James, half brother of Jesus |
Internal: Author self-identified. It agrees with NT account of James. External: Early church fathers believed it was James. Origen AD185-253, Eusebius AD265-340, Jerome AD340-420 said so. Some early Christian's rejected it due to Jewishness and alleged differences with Paul. |
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Date James was written (discuss) |
Most likely oldest NT writing (AD 45-50). James was martyred in AD 62. Uses "synagoge" / meeting... not ekklesia / church. Huge gulf between rich and poor - landowners unfairly treating poor laborers. |
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James is similar to what OT book? James is similar to what set of Jesus' teachings? |
Proverbs Sermon on the Mount |
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What does James say about: Tests and hardships Christians experience |
Have joy because they produce endurance and completeness and perseverance. Pray for wisdom without doubting. If you're poor, focus on spiritual riches. If you're rich, be humble because life is fleeting. |
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What does James say about: Gossip and the wrong use of the tongue |
Teachers have stricter judgment. Tongue is harder to control. Tongue is tiny but can do great damage (forest fire, ships rudder) |
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What does James say about: Treating rich people with favor |
Don't pay them special attention or give them the best seat - they oppress you and sue you. |
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What does James say about: Unanswered prayers |
Two reasons they don't see answered prayer: 1. They have not been asking God 2. They ask with wrong motives |
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Which NT epistle is characterized by practical exhortation and emphasizes the importance of connection between faith and obedience/works? |
Jaaaaaaames |
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Which if the following themes occurs in every chapter of James: - Endurance in times of trial - Speech - Faith and works - Wisdom |
Faith and works? |
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What are 3 probable reasons James did not list he was the half brother of Jesus in James 1:1 |
Humility - Identifying himself as a slave is exceedingly humble. It was understood. Showed importance of spiritual relationship with Christ. Probably embarrassed. |
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What should your attitude be when facing trials? James 1:3 |
Count it all joy since it builds endurance and perseverance, sanctifies. |
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Does God tempt anyone? Does God test a Christian? |
No - God is good and tempts noone. Yes - God tests us to show us where we are weak. |
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James 1:19 says "be quick to _____, slow to ________, and slow to ___________" |
Be quick to HEAR, slow to SPEAK, and slow to ANGER. |
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James 1:22 says to be a _________ of the Word, not just a ___________ |
Be a DOER of the Word, not just a HEARER. |
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James 1:26-27 identifies 3 Mark's of genuine religion. What are they? |
1. Bridle your tongue 2. Visiting widows and orphans 3. Remain unstained by the world |
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Contrast Paul's doctrine of faith and work with James 2:14-26 |
Paul says good works will not gain salvation - which comes from faith alone in Christ alone. (Pre-salvation) James says works are evidence of conversion (post-salvation) |
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What does James say works will show people (2:17-18)? |
That your faith is genuine |
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In addition to appealing to Abraham as one who was justified by works, James appeals to what other OT figure? |
Rahab |
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How can demons believe that "God is one" and not be saved? |
They haven't trusted in Him, so believing (head knowledge) is not enough. |
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What part of the body can be so destructive that James calls it a fire? |
Tongue |
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James said his readers asked God in prayer and did not receive. (4:3) Why? |
1. They haven't been asking God. 2. They've asked with wrong motives. |
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How do you apply having elders pray and anointing with oil? (James 5:14) |
Oil was used medicinally then. So pray, have elders pray, and TAKE YOUR MEDICINE! |
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How do you interpret turning back one among you who strays? James 5:19-20 |
By reclaiming erring Christians, you save them from an early death. |
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