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What is the Literary Genre of Luke-Acts? |
-History -Biased Testimony -Ancient Mediterranean History |
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What is Historiography? |
The study of historical writing-finding out what happened, and when it happened. History was "created" so we could learn from it, and establish morality (political science) |
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What is the goal of Ancient Historiography? |
-To be a resource for the people |
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Who are two ancient examples people concerned with Historiography? |
Livy: Concerned with "Function" Cicero: Concerned with learning from the historical text. |
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The nature of Luke’s sources (Luke 1:1-4; Acts 1:1-8) |
Luke's sources were primarily eyewitness testimonies, often biased |
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What does "from the beginning" mean, in the context of Luke-Acts? |
People who have been there (followed) since John's Baptism (see Acts 1:21-22) |
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What kind of testimonies did Luke like to use? |
Eyewitness Testimonies |
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Autopai: |
Those who have been there since Jesus' Baptism |
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What is Pauline Theology? |
God brought a new covenant for ALL people, to be made righteous, and have right relationship with their creator God through his son Jesus Christ. vs: Jews being held to the Old Testament Law |
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What is the purpose of Acts, according to F.C. Baur and the Tübingen School? |
-It was an attempt to reconcile Petrine and Pauline sects, Jewish and Gentile. -Believed the early church divided Jews/Gentiles -Claims Acts was not true History |
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What is one implication of the resurrection we get from Philippians 2:1-11? |
Christ lowered Himself to the lowest place (death and sin) so we might have life. We should humble ourselves in the same way. |
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What kind of festival is Pentecost? |
A Pilgrimage Festival |
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What did Pentecost Celebrate? |
Celebration of First Fruits |
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What are William Lane Craig's 4 facts about the empty tomb? |
1. 2. 3. 4. |
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How many Christians were there 1st Century? |
Approx. 7,000-70,000 |
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How many Christians were there in the 2nd Century? |
Approx. 400,000 |
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How many Christians were there in the 3rd Century? |
Approx. 6,000,000 |
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*Already/Not Yet* What is the Day of the Lord? |
Amos 9:13-15 Blessings will pour out quickly "so no one can keep up". |
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*Already/Not Yet* A New Order: |
Isaiah 65:17 The old world will pass away and not be remembered |
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*Already/Not Yet* Justice Established |
Isaiah 61:1-2 Those who mourn will be comforted, justice will be upon all people |
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Who is William Ramsay? |
The foremost authority of his day on the topography, antiquities, and the history of Asia Minor in ancient times. |
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What did William Ramsay believe about Acts? |
There is enough historical evidence to support Acts as an accurate account of what happened. |
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Evidence of Historicity in Acts on Cyprus |
The person in charge bore the title "Proconsul" |
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Evidence of Historicity in Acts in Philippi |
The city is accurately identified as a Roman Colony whose officials are correctly called “stratego.” |
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Evidence of Historicity in Acts in Thessalonica |
At Thessalonica, the officials are “politarchs” |
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Evidence of Historicity at Malta |
The highest official is correctly identified as the “protos” or “chief man.” |
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What is the importance of the Empty Tomb resurrection in Luke-Acts? |
-You killed Him, but He raised himself from the dead. -We are witnessed. -It was necessary for God to die and raised from the dead. -God has given us physical assurance, by raising Him from the dead, of His judgement. |
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What is Borg's view on the Resurrection? |
It is a metaphorical narrative. |
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What does 1 Corinthians 15 say about the Resurrection? |
-Paul makes it a priority, so it is clearly important -If the resurrection is false, than our proclamation and our faith have been in vain -If Christ did not rise from the dead, then our faith is futile. |
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What does the resurrection vindicate? |
Jesus' atoning work |
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What is atonement? |
Making up for our sins |
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The resurrection of Jesus is God's stamp of approval on what? |
Jesus' teaching |
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What does the resurrection "uphold?" |
Jesus' example. |
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What parables in Luke 13:18-22 talk about the "Already/Not Yet" Kingdom of God? |
The parable of the mustard seed
and The parable of the "narrow door." |
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What was Jesus' favorite teaching topic? |
The Kingdom of God |
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What paradigm did we discuss which, Dr. P argued, best accounts for Jesus’ teachings on Jesus’ favorite teaching topic? |
The already/not yet Kingdom of God |
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William Lane Craig's 1st fact about the resurrection: |
Jesus was buried by Joseph of Arimathea |
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William Lane Craig's 2nd fact about the resurrection: |
The 2nd Sunday after the crucifixion, the tomb was found empty by a group of Jesus' women followers. |
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William Lane Craig's 3rd fact about the resurrection: |
On multiple different occasions, people saw Jesus, post-resurrection. |
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William Lane Craig's 4ht fact about the resurrection: |
The original disciples believed (and proclaimed) Jesus' was raised despite having every reason not to. |
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Population of the Roman Empire in the 1/2 century: |
60,000,000 |
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Population of the Jewish Empire in the 1/2 century: |
6,000,000 |
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Speech Writing in Antiquity and in Luke-Acts? |
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What is the big point of Peter's Speech in Acts 2 and the OT? |
Peter’s insists on the Continuity of God’s Work in Salvation History |
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Peter's speech in Acts 2 signifies what about the Holy Spirit? |
It was given to the people. |
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What does Peter's speech in Acts 2 say about Jesus? |
He is the right hand of God, and fulfills the prophecy in Psalms. |
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In Acts 2 Peter connects Old Testament verses to what? |
present culmination of Christ and the Holy Spirit |
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According to Acts to-what is the main "To Do" for salvation? |
Repent and be baptized. |
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What are the main elements of Peter's Gospel? |
Jesus' 1. Ministry 2. Crucifixion 3. Resurrection 4. Ascension |
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Priests in Jerusalem: Levites |
Descendants of Levi |
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Priests in Jerusalem: Priests |
Levites from Aaron, lead temple worship |
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Priests in Jerusalem: High Priests |
Highest office in Judaism, overseers. |
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Priests in Jerusalem: Chief Priests |
wealthy, powerful priests |
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Priests in Jerusalem: Sanhedrin |
Jewish court made of leaders & priests |
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Priests in Jerusalem: Scribes |
Teachers of Law, experts in Law of Moses |
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What is a key factor of the Sadducees' Theology? |
They only used the Torah-considered "conservative" |
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What was the Sadducees general social position? |
Very High-almost the top political/social group |
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Sadducees "Self-Understanding" |
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Key points of the Disciple's response to persecution Acts 4: |
1. They recognized the authorities and were willing to accept punishment for going against them. 2. They relied on the Holy Spirit 3. They continued to speak truth 4. They were encouraged by God 5. They found strength in their community |
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What was honor viewed as in the Ancient Mediterranean World? |
The positive value of a person within their social group and the public recognition of one’s social standing. |
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Honor Vs. Shame |
Your status would stick with you pretty much permanently-extremes of great honor or great shame |
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In the Ancient Mediterranean World, ___________ not money, was considered the greatest "currency." |
Honor |
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What is Social Stratification? |
Inequality that divide societies and broadly impact occupational and social status. |
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Jesus' teaching and example of Social Stratification |
He ate with the "lower" of people-He did not like "Social Stratification." |
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Luke 22:24-27 and Table Fellowship |
Eating together with others, regardless of their status or background. Also includes communion. Example: The Last Supper |
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What does Paul discuss in 1 Cor. 11:17-34? |
Table Fellowship and the Last Supper |
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Adv. Agrarian Economics |
Large: Lower Class Medium: Middle Class Small: Upper Class |
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U.S. Economy |
Large: Middle Class Small: Lower Class Small: Upper Class |
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Acts 1 |
The Lord prepares the disciples and ascends to Heaven, Matthias replaces Judas |
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Acts 2 |
The church is born, Pentecost, Peter's Speech |
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Acts 3 |
The Church is Ministering in Jerusalem |
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Acts 4 |
Major Persecution of the Church |
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Acts 5 |
Ananias and Sapphira, Apostles Flogged |
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Acts 6 |
Racial discrimination, climax of persecution in the Church, Stephen thought to be killed |
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Acts 7 |
Stephen's sermon and death |
