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125 Cards in this Set
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Theophilus
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Acts 1 originally received book of Acts
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Matthias
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Acts 1 Chosen to replace Judas
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Barnabas
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Acts 4,11,13,15 "Son of encouragement" takes Paul under his wing on 1st Missionary Journey
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Ananias and Sapphira
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Acts 5 Lied and Died (Holy Spirit)
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Stephen
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Acts 6,7 Stoned and 1st martyr for Jesus (original deacon)
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Philip
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Acts 6,8 Lead Ethiopian Eunuch to the Lord
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Simon the Great
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Acts 8 Samaritan: tried to buy the Holy Spirit
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Dorcas
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Acts 9 Peter raises her from the dead
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Cornelius
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Acts 10 Centurion: first Gentile to believer in Jesus
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John Mark
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Acts 12,13,15 wrote Mark: went with Paul and Barnabas on 1st missionary journey and left
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James
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Acts 15;Gal.1 The brother of Jesus and showed leadership at church council
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Silas
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Acts 15,16 Companion of Paul on 2nd missionary journey
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Lydia
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Acts 16 Philipia "seller of purple"
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Priscilla and Aquila
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Acts 18 Tent makes and employed Paul helped to instruct Apollos
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Apollos
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Acts 18 eloquent defender of Faith
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Demetrius
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Acts 19 silversmith:started riot
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Eutychus
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Acts 20 raised by Paul
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Felix and Festus
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Acts 23,24,25 Roman governors:when Paul was in prison tried him
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Phoebe
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Rom. 16 Deacon of Church in Cencreae:brought letters to Romans
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Titus
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Gal. 2 Titus 1
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Epaphroditus
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Phil. 2 brought gift to Paul from Philippians
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Euodia and Syntyche
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Phil. 4 woman who didn't get along
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Epaphras
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Col. 1,4 Church at Colossi
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Philemon and Onesimus
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Philem. 1 Christian slave owner
runaway slave becomes a Christian |
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Timothy
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Acts 16
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2 Corinthians
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the report of Titus
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good news
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The Corinthians had repented of their treatment of Paul during his last visit
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Bad News
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That there was a continuing misunderstanding on the part of the Corinthians concerning the way in which Paul made decisions and conducted his ministry
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The occasion of 2 Corinthians
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A false view of Christian leadership
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What were the "Super Apostles" like?
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They had pizzazz(impressive people)
They insisted on power They had pocketbooks they wanted to fill |
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Paul's response of 2 Corinthians
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The signs of a true apostle are suffering and weakness
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Galatians
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about the behavior of the Galatian believers
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The identity of the Galatians
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churches in the south central part of Asia Minor (Pisidian, Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe
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The order of Paul's epistles in the New Testament?
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Romans 1st Philemon last
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The occasion of Galatians
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A drift away from the gospel of grace
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False teachers that made churches in Galatia believe they needed to obey Law of Moses to be saved
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Judaizers
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Paul's response to Galatians 2:15-21
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a. The death of Christ is a sufficient provision
b. Faith in Christ is a sufficient response |
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Why the Law then?
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a. To show us our sin
b. To lead us to Christ |
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How do we live apart from the Law (5:13-24)
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We live with a new freedom
according to a new law(the law of Love) through a new power (the enabling work of the Spirit) producing a new character (the fruit of the Spirit) |
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The city of Ephesus
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The combination of religion and commercialism
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The founding of the church at Ephesus
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Paul returned to Ephesus during his third missionary journey and stayed for an extended period of time, for around three years
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The occasion of Ephesians
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The need to instruct new believers
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Reconciling these two different pictures
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Gentiles who had come to faith in Christ after he had left Ephesus for the last time
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Paul's response in Ephesians
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You have a wonderful gift
You are equal members in God's church You are loved by Christ You must have a lifestyle that matches you calling You must be prepared for a spiritual battle |
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The city of Philippi
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a Roman colony, citizens of Philippi were granted the right to be Roman citizens
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The founding of the church at Philippi
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Philippi during his second missionary journey
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The identity of Epaphroditus
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member of church of Philippi, who served as a messenger to bring news and a gift from the Philippians to Paul
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The occasion in Philippians
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The need for unity in the Church
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What 3 outcomes did Paul want from his letter in Philippians?
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To thank
to warn the Philippians about false teachers to challenge the Philippians to live and serve the Lord with unity |
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Paul's response?
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What did Christ do that provided an example for us
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What would it take for churches to live with unity and harmony?
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Humility
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The city of Thessalonica was
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The center for commerce and trade and also Jewish synagogue was located there
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When was the founding of the church at Thessalonica?
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Paul came to Thessalonica during his second missionary journey and his initial visit was short only about a month
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The occasion of 1 and 2 Thessalonians?
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Incomplete work and unanswered questions
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Response for 1 and 2 Thessalonians?
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1Thess2:17;3:9-10 a. Paul felt that his ministry in Thessalonica was too short and incomplete
b. The Thessalonian believers still had unanswered questions, especially concerning the future |
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Paul's answer 1 Thess. 4:13-18
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"No they will be raised and brought up together with the Lord and with living believers"
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Question 2 in 1 and 2 Thessalonians
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Are we already in the great tribulation?
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Paul's answer 2 Thess. 2:1-12
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"No, we cannot already be in the tribulation, because the man of lawlessness has not appeared yet"
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Question 3 in 1 and 2 Thessalonians
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If Jesus is coming soon, why work?
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Paul's answer 1 Thess 4:9-23 2
2 Thess 3:6-15 |
"You must continue to work in order that you might not be a burden or hurt your witness"
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Chapter 5 What two stories are emphasized by being narrated three times in Acts?
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Conversion of Corniellas and Road of Damascus
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Chapter 9 What do NT scholars mean when they refer to the indicative and the imperative in Paul's writings?
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Ethical instructions are grounded in Christ
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Chapter 10 What OT character does Paul point to in Romans 4 as an example of justification by faith apart from works?
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Abraham
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Chapter 11 How did Paul's actions and message differ from those of the sophist orators of his day?
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Paul did not seek to persuade his audience with eloquence
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Chapter 12 Why was the collection for the poor believers very much at the center of Paul's agenda?
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Practical expression of unity between Jew and Gentile believers
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Chapter 13 Why did Paul compare the Law to a chaperone?
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because they were babysitting slaves all the way to adulthood
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Chapter 14 What are two reasons Paul gave to the Ephesians that they can have confidence in the battle with evil spirits?
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1.raised up with Christ
2.armor of God |
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Chapter 15 Where was Paul most likely in prison when he wrote Philippians?
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In prison in Rome
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Chapter 16 What are two main theories concerning the Colossian heresy?
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Paul is dealing with problem of syncretism or mystical form of Judaism
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Chapter 17 What are the three indicators that Paul's ministry in Thessalonica was authentic?
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1. Proclaimed gospel
2. Not done for money 3. Motivated by love |
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Chapter 18 What is the key theme of Paul's second letter to Timothy?
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Perseverance
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What is a witness?
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someone who has had a first hand experience
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What is the purpose of Acts? (acts 1:8)
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to prepare witnesses for the ends of the earth
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What is the plan in Acts? (acts 1:8)
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organized according to the geographical spread of the Gospel
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What is the power in Acts? (acts 1:8)
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The witness of the church takes place through the work of the Holy Spirit
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What are the important issues and ideas in the Book of Acts? (6)
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1. God's control over history
2. The resurrection of Jesus 3. The gift of the Holy Spirit 4. The growth of the church 5. The salvation of the Gentiles 6. An abrupt ending |
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What is a Prescriptive event?
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Luke presented certain events bc he wanted to establish a precedent that would be regarded as normative shows how believers should live/act.
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What is a Descriptive event?
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Luke presented certain events bc he wanted to communicate that happened, w/out insisting that they must always happen. Similar events may or may not take place again in the future.
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Book on first missionary journey
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Galatians
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Books on second missionary journey
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1 and 2 Thessalonians
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Books on third missionary journey
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1 and 2 Corinthians, Romans
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Books on the fourth missionary journey
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Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon
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Other Books Paul wrote
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1 Timothy, Titus, 2 Timothy
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The focus of Paul's message (Acts 20:24)
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The gospel of the grace of God
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Who was Paul?
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1. A student of the Law of Moses who also understood the Gentile world
2. A persecutor of the church who became a follower of Jesus 3. A witness for Christ who will bring the message of Jesus to the Gentiles |
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Who made up the church in Rome?
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Jews and Gentiles
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How did the church in Rome begin?
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As house churches
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Where and when was Romans written?
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In Corinth on the 3rd missionary journey
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What is the purpose of Romans?
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a missionary support letter
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What is the main theme of Romans?
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the gospel
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What are the 5 "S"s that outline Romans?
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1. Sin
2. Salvation 3. Sanctification 4. Sovereignty 5. Service |
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What is our problem under sin?
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God is angry with us about our sin
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Why do we have this problem under sin?
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Because we fail to take God seriously
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What is the result of our problem under sin?
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God allows sinners to face the consequences of their sins
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What are the 3 key theological terms that help to explain our salvation?
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1. Justification
2. Redemption 3. Propitiation |
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What is Justification?
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to declare not guilty and therefore not worthy of condemnation
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What is Redemption?
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to pay the price in order to buy someone out of slavery
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What is Propitiation?
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to satisfy God so that He no longer has a reason to be angry with us
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What does sanctification mean in ch 6? Does God's gift of salvation make a difference in our lives?
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yes, bc we have been set free from our slavery to sin
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What does sanctification mean in ch 7? Does God's gift of salvation make a difference in our lives?
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no,m if we try to live the Christian life in our own strength
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What does sanctification mean in ch 8? Does God's gift of salvation make a difference in our lives?
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yes, bc God has given us the Holy Spirit to help us
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Why us under Sovereignty?
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It is a mystery why God has made us the objects of his grace
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What was letter 1 from Paul to the Corinthians?
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The previous letter
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What was letter 2 from Paul to the Corinthians?
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1 Corinthians
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What was letter 3 from Paul to the Corinthians?
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The sorrowful letter
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What was letter 4 from Paul to the Corinthians?
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2 Corinthians
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What was the first problem the Corinthian believers faced?
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Worldliness
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What was the first response from Paul about the Corinthian's problem?
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You are no longer the people that you once were
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What was the second problem the Corinthian believes faced?
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Spiritual Pride
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What was the second response from Paul about the Corinthian's problem?
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You are not yet all that God wants you to be
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The city of Colossae was located where?
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Lycus Valley
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Who started the church in Colossae?
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Epaphras
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What are the 5 things Paul warned the Colossian believers about a number of false religious ideas and practices:
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1. deceptive philosophy
2. fear of spirit beings 3. acceptance of Jewish religious practices 4. Severe treatment of the body 5. Calling on angels for help |
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Paul's response to the Colossians.
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Christ is the creator of all things and Christ is the conqueror over all things
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The occasion of Philemon
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help for a runaway slave
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Who was Philemon?
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Acquaintance of Paul who lived in Colossae. Slave-owner.
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Who was Onesimus?
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Run away slave
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What do we know about slavery in the 1st century AD? (7)
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1. more slaves than free people in Roman empire
2. several ways to become slave 3. slaves belonged to several different social classes 4. slaves had certain legal rights 5. slaves could normally expect to be set free 6. slaves could come from any race 7. slaves sometimes ran away to gain freedom |
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What was Paul's response to Philemon?
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1. wend onesimus back to him to help during his imprisonment
2. accept Onesimus back no longer as a slave but as a Christian brother, implying that Onesimus should be set free |
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When were the Pastoral Epistles written?
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1 Timothy and Titus: between Paul's first and second Roman imprisonment
2 Timothy: during second imprisonment in Rome |
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Who was Timothy?
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Jewish mother and Gentile father. Paul had great affection for him.
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Who was Titus?
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Gentile believer. Representative for Paul in various churches.
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Emphasis in 1 Timothy stresses the need for:
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second doctrine
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Emphasis in 2 Timothy stresses the nature of:
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faithful ministry
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Emphasis in Titus stresses the need for:
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proper conduct
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