Bib Faith - Mike Jackson - Final Exam Spring 2017 //
Biblical prophecy
(Revelation) a message, not a map of future events
Docetism
Jesus could not have had a real human, material body // If so, then he is less divine than the angels—and the angels should be worshipped above him... ^^ who teaches this?
occasional letter
Letters that arise out of specific situations and are written to those situations are called what?
paul's words to philemon
"Take Onesimus back as a Christian brother!"
first key
-The coming of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost = POWER -Tongues = Dialects -Peter's Preaching = 3,000 converts
second key
-The life of the church in the world -Prayer, disciple's teaching, breaking bread, fellowship -Their shared life was so radically counter-cultural, others took notice
2 timothy
-guard what has been entrusted to you -pass on what you know -all scripture is God breathed
Jewish Apocalyptic Literature
-Rich symbolism and imagery -Evil grows, leading to catastrophic end -Time divided: present evil age and the future age of perfection and peace -Dualism (material vs. spiritual) -Human helplessness - Divine Invasion!
made for relationship
CREATION (Act 1) what does this tell us?
we turned away from God
CRISIS (act 2) what does this tell us?
universal
Catholic epistles - what does that mean? (another name for general)
Adam
Jesus is the second who? Jesus is LORD (this is one of paul's theological themes)
no matter what
Stay true to God, ___ __________ __________
knocked down
This is a key theme to the book of Acts: Every barrier to the gospel is ___________ _____________!
upside down
This is a key theme to the book of Acts: The church is a people of fervent prayer, deep love, and passionate mission. Their life together is so radically counter-cultural, it turns the world _________ _____
continues
This is a key theme to the book of Acts: What Jesus began, the church _________________
holy spirit
This is a key theme to the book of Acts: _____ ________ is the key to the church's life & growth!
witness
This is a key theme to the book of Acts: ____________ is the heart of the church's proclamation...eyewitness experience shared!
Ephesus
Timothy was a pastor at the church of:
Eschatological Soteriological Christological Pastoral
the pauline letter (the four categories)
conclusion
travel plans, various greetings, blessings (structure of the first century letter)
the end times
what are the eschatological letters concerned with?
language geographical ethnic
what barriers are broken in Acts?
Hebrews
what book has an unknown author in the general epistles?
James
what book speaks to the assembly of the synagogue?
circumcision
what did Judaizers teach?
creation
what is the theme in act 1 of God's story?
crisis
what is the theme in act 2 of God's story?
covenant
what is the theme in act 3 of God's story?
cycle
what is the theme in act 4 of God's story?
cross - God's ultimate truth
what is the theme in act 5 of God's story?
community - the church
what is the theme in act 6 of God's story?
consummation
what is the theme in act 7 of God's story?
what kind of leaders to have
what kind of instructions did timothy give the church?
1 & 2 Corinthians Romans Galatians
what made up the soteriological letters?
Paraenesis
what we are to do - ethical implications (imperative mode) (structure of the first century letter)
salvation
what were the The Soteriological Letters concerned with?
persecution
what were the people in the book of Hebrews dealing with that they had to endure?
church issues
what where the pastoral letters concerned with?
1 and 2 Thessalonians
where are the eschatological letters found?
1 & 2 Timothy Titus
which books made up the pastoral letters?
we are
who is God's poem?
Timothy
who is Paul's Son in the Faith?
Titus
who was concerned with how are we to teach others to live the Christian life?
the gentiles
who was paul sent to preach to?
James
who was the half brother of Jesus?
faith
works show that we have: (found in the book of)
trials
In this world, the church will encounter ________, hostility, and persecution
2 Corinthians
Paul, you have no power... You are right! Cross is the power of God... where is this found in the Bible?
works
Salvation by grace through faith, not _______ (Ephesians)
Stephen
Saul held coats while they stoned who?
3
how many missionary journeys did paul make?
Galatians 2:23
"I am crucified with Christ, I no longer live, Christ lives in me... I live by the faithfulness of the Son of God who loved me..." where is this verse located?
Acts 15 decision
"We believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus" THE INCLUSION OF THE GENTILES OPENS THE DOOR FOR THE EXPANSION OF CHRISTIANITY TO THE "ENDS OF THE EARTH."
themes of Revelation
-God is in control of history -God is holy and worthy to be praised -The Lion of Judah is the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world -Evil is defeated - Red horse (war), Black horse (famine), Pale green horse (death) White horse - the conquering One -New heaven / New earth
Dennis Bratcher
-It arises out of a historical context of great turmoil, persecution, and oppression. -It is carefully crafted literature -It is presented in the form of visions, dreams, and other worldly journeys. -Its images and symbols are forms of fantasy rather than reality, and its language is cryptic, metaphorical, and highly symbolic. -It is a highly stylized and schematized way of writing (its use of numbers).
supremacy of Jesus
What is the theme of hebrews?
God's hall of fame
Abraham... Moses... Our Greatest Faith Hero - Jesus Himself -what if this called?
persevere
Don't ever give up - __________
2 Thessalonians
Don't just sit back and wait - get busy living for Christ now. Where in the Bible is this charge found?
gentiles
For whom did luke write to?
preterist futurist idealist historicist
Four classical views of Revelation:
Lamb
God has triumphed - in Jesus, the _____
2 peter
God's power gives us everything we need to live a godly life // how to persevere through suffering ^^ where is this found?
He is weaving all things together
God's ultimate purpose in Ephesians is what?
1 Corinthians
Hellenistic Enthusiasts, plagued by divisions, church as body of Christ ^^ where is this found?
the way
What was the earliest name of the Christian movement?
1 john 3:16
Love means laying down your life for another ^^ thie miniature gospel is found:
trademark
Love one another - church's _____________
problems joy
No accusations—no real ______________ Make my ____ complete (philippians)
Body of Letter
Occasion and Doctrine - what God has done (indicative mode) (structure of the first century letter)
Acts 1:8
POWER (look at Peter) HOLY SPIRIT WITNESSES (MARTYRS) where in the Bible is this found?
1 Thessalonians
Paul's earliest letter, concern over when Jesus would return, and what happens to Christians who are dying, we will live because of resurrection of Jesus
preterist view
Revelation is a message of hope for those being persecuted in the Roman Empire in the first century. The city of Babylon is code for Rome, the events that are represented symbolically were contemporary and not predictions of the future.
futurist view
Revelation is a prophecy of future events, including a great tribulation lasting seven years, followed by the second coming of Christ and the final judgment.
historicist view
Revelation is a symbolic description of the history of the church, from the first century until the return of Christ. The symbols are prophetic representations of past, present, and future.
idealist view
Revelation is a symbolic description of the ongoing struggle between God and the forces of evil. Ultimately, God will triumph over evil.
character
Testing and hardship develop __________.
UNHINDERED
The Book of Acts is the story of the gospel breaking through every possible human barrier/hindrance/chain! ^^ This was the last word in the book of Acts // summarized in what words
church
The __________ is the body of Christ. (this is one of paul's theological themes)
from Hebrew to Greek
What is the significance of Saul's name change to Paul?
where paul set up churches
Thessaloniki, Athens, Rome, Philippi, Ephesus, and Corinth // what are these places?
Father trinity
We encounter the God who saves us as __________, Son, and Spirit - building blocks of church's doctrine of the __________. (this is one of paul's theological themes)
in Christ
We live "___ ________" for He lives in us. (this is one of paul's theological themes)
between coming again
We live ________________ the times, Christ has died...is risen... and is ____________ _______. (this is one of paul's theological themes)
our Lord
We too shall triumph - in Jesus, ____ ______
Romans
What book is this theme found in?: "What is the Righteousness of God?"
stoning of Stephen Saul was called by God
What were two turning points for moving Christianity beyond a Jewish sect?
his teacher/rabbi
Who was Gamaliel to Paul?
Thanksgiving
___________________ for the Recipients (structure of the first century letter)
salvation
_____________________ is by grace alone, through faith (trust in what God has done for us, not our works) (this is one of paul's theological themes)
sanctification
______________________ is God's work (through the Holy Spirit) of transforming us and making us more and more like Jesus. (this is one of paul's theological themes)
justification
a judicial term - forgiving the guilty - God is both just and merciful (the book of Romans)
reconciliation
a relational term - God turns enemies into friends - peace (the book of Romans)
redemption
a rescue term - we, who were in bondage to sin, have been set free by God's power - no longer held hostage by the powers of sin and death (the book of Romans)
jude
another one of Jesus' half brothers:
1 peter
be holy because God is Holy. where is this found?
grace
by _____________ you are saved. (Ephesians)
jews and the gentiles
in the book of Romans, what two parties were battling over grace vs. law?
Introductory Salutation
sender's name first, then recipient(s), and greeting (structure of the first century letter)
