BIBL 102.13 Final
____ does not appear to be a letter: it neither opens nor closes like a letter, nor does it have a sender and recipient.
1 John
Acts is honest in its depiction of what Paul and others said and did, but Acts is also: A. Carefully selective B. Carefully manipulative C. Carefully deceptive D. Carefully coercive
A
Acts references the Holy Spirit more than: A. 70 times B. 80 times C. 90 times D. 100 times
A
After Paul, Timothy, and Silas spent a few months in the city of Thessalonica: A. They were suddenly forced to leave B. They decided they needed to leave C. They realized they needed to find a permanent place to stay D. They were invited to preach somewhere new
A
Before his conversion, Paul had Christians bound and tortured in order to force them to deny their faith in Jesus and when they would not do so: A. Paul voted to have them killed B. Paul voted to release them C. Paul voted to ruin their reputations D. Paul voted to forgive them
A
In 1 Thessalonians, it is clear that Paul wants the Thessalonian Christians to know that although they are not honored by the world, they are honored by God and God's people. A. True B. False
A
In 2 Thessalonians, Paul spends time writing about the "Lawless One." A. True B. False
A
In Galatians, Paul is reacting against a "false" version of the gospel he preached to them. What is this "false gospel?" A. The only way a Gentile can convert to Christianity is to first become a Jew through circumcision and following the Old Law B. The only way a Gentile can become a Christian is to never miss a worship gathering in the Temple C. The only way a person can convert to Christianity is to first become a Gentile, through a sacrificial ritual D. The only way a person can become a Christian is to be baptized in the right way for the right reasons in the right kind of church
A
It appears that Paul's 2nd missionary journey brought him to Thessalonica around 48-51 AD. A. True B. False
A
It appears that some of the Christians in Thessalonica are worried about those among them who have died before Christ's Second Coming. Paul assures them that when Christ returns, all of those who have already died will rise and be reunited with those of us still alive at the time of the Second Coming and we will together enter heaven. A. True B. False
A
Paul appears to target urban commercial centers as prime locations for planting churches. A. True B. False
A
Paul argues that the Law is ineffective: it describes holiness but it cannot produce holiness. A. True B. False
A
Paul believes that God's action in Christ has effectively removed distinctions between Jews and Gentiles, since all are now children of God through faith. A. True B. False
A
Paul believes that a radical shift in history has coincided with the coming of Christ, ushering in a new phase in the great plan of God for the destiny of the world. A. True B. False
A
Paul is proud to identify himself as a Pharisee. A. True B. False
A
Some biblical scholars believe that some of Paul's letters were written while he was a prisoner in Rome. A. True B. False
A
The Jewish Christian teachers who have been talking with the Galatians have turned some of them against Paul by attacking Paul's reputation. A. True B. False
A
The bearer of the letter may have also been expected to: A. Explain any parts of the letter that were unclear B. Act out the songs and poems included in the letter C. Do an impersonation of the letter author's voice D. Fix any social problems the letter might have caused for the recipients
A
The story of Paul and Silas in prison (Acts 16) teaches us that worship is not an escape from "real life," worship has the power to come into the darkest places in our lives and transform them. A. True B. False
A
There is no sure way for us to know for certain who wrote any of the books in the Bible. As people of faith, we choose to believe that the Holy Spirit used the authors to share God's message, no matter who wrote the words down. A. True B. False
A
We have no way of knowing exactly how much freedom the scribes were given by the New Testament authors. A. True B. False
A
While Paul often mentions co-authors, he also often claims that what he "writes" (or dictates) carries the weight of apostolic authority. A. True B. False
A
MAJOR THEME OF ROMANS • Paul's discussion of "the weak" and "the strong" in chapter 14 of Romans has become a touchstone for Christian ethics. • Paul believed and taught that the Jewish dietary laws were no longer relevant for those justified by faith. However, there were many Jewish converts to Christianity who still felt that they needed to follow the Jewish dietary laws to please God. • Paul argues that if a (weak) person personally believes (wrongly) that eating certain food is sinful, then it actually is harmful for that particular person to eat those foods. • Other (strong) Christians should not do anything that might pressure or tempt "weak" Christians to do something they believe is wrong. This kind of temptation is harmful to those who are "weak."
Accommodation for the "Weak"
According to Powell, the Apostle Paul was: A. Non-Controversial B. Persuasive C. A decent author D. Hard of hearing
B
According to Powell, there are how many levels of "pseudepigraphy and author name authenticity?" A. 6 B. 7 C. 8 D. 9
B
Acts tells us that Paul was present for the stoning of Stephen, and disapproved of it. A. True B. False
B
Corinth was one of the smallest and least prosperous cities of the ancient world. A. True B. False
B
Galatia was a city, not a province. A. True B. False
B
In 1 Thessalonians, Paul also urges the Thessalonians to depend financially on the wealthier members of the church. A. True B. False
B
In Acts 17, Paul preaches in Athens and demonstrates that the best way to share our faith with people is to disregard their faith or worldview and tell them how wrong they are from the very start. A. True B. False
B
In Acts 20, there is a story about Paul raising a young man named Eutychus back to life. This story teaches us that: A. Communion is a meal we celebrate once each week B. Communion is a meal we celebrate when we encounter the power of the risen Lord in our lives C. Communion is a meal we celebrate because Jesus commanded us to do so D. Communion is a meal we celebrate with a touch of sadness in our hearts
B
In Acts, God is described as being in charge of history and offering guidance to those who are: A. Willing to study Scripture to find the right answers B. Willing to submit to the Divine plan C. Willing to suffer for their mistakes D. Willing to stop sinning
B
In Galatians, Paul insists that living according to the Jewish Law will put the church members in a right relationship with God and keep them in a right relationship with God. A. True B. False
B
Ink was made out of chimney soot and chewing gum. A. True B. False
B
Of the 21 letters in the New Testament, most scholars believe that there are 13 letters that might be pseudepirgraphical. A. True B. False
B
Paul insists in his letters that he takes orders from: A. The apostles in Jerusalem B. No one but Jesus Christ C. Church leaders throughout the world D. No one but himself
B
Paul rarely supported himself financially by practicing a trade in the local community. A. True B. False
B
Paul was circumcised on the eighteenth day of his life, raised as a member of the people of Judah as a descendant of King David, specifically as a member of the tribe of Jonathan. A. True B. False
B
The date for 1 Thessalonians' writing is probably somewhere between 29-32 AD. A. True B. False
B
The typical structure of an ancient letter starts with a "thanksgiving." A. True B. False
B
Thessalonica was the capital city of: A. Asia B. Macedonia C. Cappadocia D. Achaia
B
MAJOR THEMES OF 1 PETER • Newly baptized believers are like "newborn infants" who have only tasted the Lord's goodness but who will "grow into salvation" if they continue to be nourished with pure spiritual milk. • They are in process, or "under construction," as the metaphor of being built into a not-yet-completed house implies. • A key word for such people is hope: the readers can look back on a futile past, and they can look forward to a certain future, but right now they have "living hope."
Baptism and Spiritual Growth
After 3 years in the Damascus area, Paul went to Jerusalem and stayed with: A. The Apostle John for 14 days B. The Apostle James for 10 days C. The Apostle Peter for 15 days D. The Apostle Andrew for 16 days
C
Because the story of the church told in Acts and the story of Jesus told in the Gospel to which Acts is closely related are so similar, we are left with the definite impression that the basic storyline of Jesus' self-sacrificial, ministryfocused life is: A. Unique in every way B. Inspirational C. Repeatable D. Optional
C
Corinth was the capital city of: A. Asia B. Ur C. Achaia D. Macedonia
C
In Acts, the mission to the Gentiles is portrayed not as a replacement of the mission to Israel, but as: A. A nullification of that mission B. A reversal of that mission C. A continuation of that same mission D. A replacement of an even older mission
C
Letter writing was often delegated to: A. Friends skilled at penmanship B. The oldest members of a family C. Trained secretaries or scribes D. Those people most interested
C
The author of Acts is the same person who wrote the gospel of: A. Matthew B. Mark C. Luke D. John
C
The word "pseudepigraphy" literally means: A. Anonymous author B. Illegible signature C. False ascription D. False writings
C
While Paul may have lived for a time in Jerusalem, Acts claims that Paul was actually raised in: A. Rome B. Ephesus C. Tarsus D. Crete
C
MAJOR THEMES OF 1 PETER • In 1 Peter, Gentiles who believe in Jesus are identified as "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people." • All Christian believers also represent a new temple, a spiritual house for God composed of living stones (individual believers) where sacrifices acceptable to God are offered through Jesus Christ.
Christians as the New Israel
MAJOR THEMES OF HEBREWS Jesus is equated with God and is said to represent the "exact imprint of God's very being."
Christology
MAJOR THEMES OF 1&2 TIMOTHY AND TITUS • The leadership roles mentioned are: bishop, elder, deacon, and widow. • Both 1 Timothy and Titus focus on qualifications for these church offices, with a special emphasis on the character of the people who should be named to formally serve in these roles.
Church Government
In Acts, every missionary reports back to the church in: A. Ephesus B. Antioch C. Nazareth D. Jerusalem
D
In ancient times, people would write letters on: A. Clay tablets B. Shards of pottery C. Pieces of wood D. All of the above
D
Most Biblical scholars believe that Acts was written shortly sometime in: A. The mid-50s B. The mid-60s C. The mid-70s D. The mid-80s
D
Paul suffered so much in Asia: A. He wanted to leave and never come back B. He wanted to get even with those who hurt him C. He wanted to give up on preaching and teaching D. He wanted to die
D
The majority of Paul's missionary work appears to have occurred in 4 major geographical areas: A. Galatia, Thrace, Macedonia, and Achaia B. Galatia, Pamphylia, Thrace, and Achaia C. Galatia, Lycea, Thrace, and Achaia D. Galatia, Asia, Macedonia, and Achaia
D
MAJOR THEME OF ROMANS Paul closely connects justification and salvation with the death and resurrection of Christ.
Death and Resurrection
1 Peter presents itself as being written by the apostle Peter, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, who now regards himself as an ___ in the church
Elder
MAJOR THEMES OF JAMES James promotes consistency of belief and action or, of speech and conduct.
Faith and Works
MAJOR THEMES OF 1&2 TIMOTHY AND TITUS All three of the Pastoral Letters are concerned with correcting false teaching in the church.
False Teaching and Sound Doctrine
Most interpreters think that all three letters were written at about the same time and probably after the ___ (or at least after a time when the Gospel was almost in its final form).
Fourth Gospel
CHRISTIANS UNDERSTANDING OF REVELATION The book is understood with reference to times and places after its composition. Its main purpose was to predict what would come to pass in generations yet to come.
Futurist
MAJOR THEMES OF REVELATION Revelation does not just predict that this will happen; it claims that this victory over evil has already been won through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
God Controls the Future
MAJOR THEME OF ROMANS Paul devotes 3 chapters of Romans to discussing questions raised by the stark fact that most Jewish people did not accept the gospel of Christ.
God and Israel
This "letter" closes like an ancient letter, but it does not open like one.
Hebrews
CHRISTIANS UNDERSTANDING OF REVELATION The book is understood with reference to the time and place in which it was written. Its main purpose was to disclose the truth about what was happening in the world at that time.
Historical
CHRISTIANS UNDERSTANDING OF REVELATION The book is understood with reference to universal themes and symbols. Its main purpose was to provide spiritual insight that is meaningful for every time and place.
Idealist
MAJOR THEMES OF HEBREWS Hebrews is one of the only places in Scripture where Jesus is described as a priest.
Jesus as High Priest
The book of James is traditionally attributed to _____ James, who became the leader of the church in Jerusalem.
Jesus' brother
Most scholars today think that Hebrews was written for a mixed audience of ____, either in Jerusalem or in Rome.
Jewish and Gentile Christians
Most of Romans is devoted to discussing implications of Paul's claim that the gospel puts ___ on ___, with regard to both their need for salvation and God's provision of that salvation through Christ.
Jews and Gentiles, equal footing
MAJOR THEME OF ROMANS To be justified means to be in a right relationship with God.
Justification by Faith
1,2,& 3 John speak very ____ of people who: • claim to be without sin • claim to know God but disobey God's commands • claim to love God but do not love their brothers and sisters
Negatively
1,2,& 3 John speak ____ of people who: • confess that Jesus has come in the flesh (1 John 4:2) • confess that Jesus is the Son of God (1 John 4:15; 5:5, 10, 13) • affirm that Jesus Christ came with water and blood, not water only (1 John 5:6)
Positively
MAJOR THEMES OF HEBREWS Hebrews uses the concept of "divine rest" as an image for salvation.
Rest
The visions of ____ were received by John on the island of Patmos and sent to seven churches in Asia Minor (now western Turkey): Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. All of these cities were located in the Roman Empire.
Revelation
MAJOR THEMES OF JAMES James focuses on the twin themes of "concern for the poor" and "hostility toward the rich."
Rich and Poor
The ___ of the book of Revelation is to reveal "what must soon take place" (1:1).
Stated purpose
MAJOR THEMES OF HEBREWS Hebrews 6:4-6 says that it is impossible for those who have at first come to faith in Christ and then fallen away to be restored once again to repentance.
Stern Warnings
MAJOR THEMES OF 1 PETER A great deal of attention is devoted to exhorting those who lack social power to accept the authority of those who have it; relatively little attention is paid to instructing the persons in authority to exercise their power responsibly (there are no directions for Christian masters regarding treatment of their slaves).
Submission to Earthly Authorities
MAJOR THEMES OF 1 PETER Those who have endured unjust suffering will be blessed and rewarded by God.
Suffering Abuse from Christ
MAJOR THEMES OF 1&2 TIMOTHY AND TITUS For many people in Roman society, the humiliation of "being chained like a criminal" (2 Tim. 2:9) would have been an almost unbearable disgrace.
Suffering and Shame
MAJOR THEMES OF HEBREWS • Hebrews suggests that there are times when suffering in the lives of Christians is actually a form of divine discipline from God. • Since God disciplines those God favors, the trials of Christians should be viewed as an indication of God's approval of them, not as a lack of God's concern for them.
Suffering and Shame
MAJOR THEMES OF REVELATION Revelation takes seriously the power and nature of sin, portraying unrighteousness not just as personal immorality but rather as systemic evil and social injustice.
The Corruption of Human Society
MAJOR THEME OF ROMANS Paul is convinced that in showing grace to all humanity, God displays the righteous qualities of faithfulness and generosity.
The Righteousness of God
___ was one of the first Gentiles to be attracted to the Christian faith through Paul's preaching.
Titus
MAJOR THEMES OF JAMES The letter of James opens with a declaration that the readers should "consider it nothing but joy" when they face trials of any kind, since the testing of their faith helps them to mature.
Trials and Temptations
MAJOR THEMES OF REVELATION The word apokalypsis (translated "revelation" in 1:1) literally means "unveiling."
Unveiling
MAJOR THEMES OF JAMES The content of the wisdom from above is primarily ethical.
Wisdom from Above
MAJOR THEMES OF 1&2 TIMOTHY AND TITUS • According to the Pastoral Letters, women should mainly focus on: • Bearing children, managing their households, and being submissive to their husbands • Women could hold leadership roles in the church: Aged Widows and Deacons
Women and Ministry
MAJOR THEMES OF REVELATION Revelation is threaded with songs of worship and hymns of praise (1:5-6; 4:8, 11; 5:9-14; 7:10-12; 11:15-18; 12:10-12; 15:3-4; 16:5-7; 19:1-8).
Worship
1 Peter clearly appears to have been composed as a "____" intended for multiple congregations.
circular letter
Scholars have long noted that almost ____ of 1 Peter is parallel to some other NT writing.
every verse
Timothy and Titus were both members of Paul's ____, people he entrusted with significant roles in shaping and leading the early church.
inner circle of ministry assistants
Paul seems to be writing Romans to set the record straight about his famous "___" and to answer the questions that always come up in response to it (like "Did God fail to keep his original promises to Israel?" or "Does 'law-free' mean 'anything goes?'"
law-free gospel
Romans is often regarded as the Apostle Paul's ____... it captures Pal at his most brilliant, engaging, in very precise and careful thinking and explaining the Christian faith.
most difficult letter
The genre of this letter is often described as ____, a type of teaching that seeks to motivate an audience to live in accord with what it already knows to be true.
paranesis
The letter of James has much in common with Jewish ___ literature.
wisdom
