NT511 - Gospels and Acts Final Exam

Jesus teaching on Marriage and Divirce

(Jesus Judean Ministry) - Mark 10:1-2 - Matthew 19 - School of shammai- divorce limited to "something in dissent" - School of Hillel- divorce for "any good reason" Jesus merely allowed for divorce in the event of sexual infidelity whereas the Pharisees required it - Mt 19: Pharisees try to trap Jesus by asking about divorce - Jesus goes back to Genesis 1 and two to forming a marriage leaving and cleaving and becoming one flesh. Jesus emphasized that the predominant pattern for marriage is lifelong faithfulness, and keeping with God's creation ordinance, in contrast to a society in which divorce ran rampant. - Mark 10:1-2, Jesus prohibition against divorce seems absolute (didn't mention adultery because assumed) Reasons for rupturing a marriage: - Physical presence but sexual infidelity (violates one flesh) - Sexual fidelity but physical desertion (violates leave and cleave) - Other items equivalent in destructiveness? Application for today: 1. Gods primary intention for marriage remains no separation of any kind 2. In a radically countercultural move, Jesus puts the husbands and wives right on an equal footing 3. Some Christians may never marry, and they Dare not be treated as second-class citizens 4. Additional, crucial teachings appear in 1 Cor 7, including a second exceptional situation in which divorce may be permitted - desertion by an unbeliever 5. Where divorce is already an accomplished fact, we need the right balance of compassion and firmness

Reasons to believe the resurrection:

1. Deuteronomy 21:23 demonstrated to first century Jews that anyone executed by crucifixion was accursed by God, so it would have been in enormously difficult for them to create a story of the resurrection of a "crucified Messiah" unless it really happened 2. Something dramatic must've happened on that first Sunday to cause Christians to stop resting and worshiping on the Sabbath (Saturday) 3. Of all the sign profits and self-styled messiahs of the first century, only Jesus remain the spiritual leader of his followers after his death 4. Women were the first witnesses to an empty tomb in all four Gospels 5. Proclaimed in earliest creeds, 32 A.D. (1 Cor 15) 6. Uniform "bodily" form of resurrection in Judaism (Gentiles are affirming this when they had a history of a low view of the body)

Reasons we can trust the account of Jesus' crucifixion as historically reliable:

1. The betrayal, denial, and Flight and the disciples are all too embarrassing to have been invented (same is true for temptation of Jesus in the garden) 2. Jesus lack of resistance at his arrest and his concern for his enemies pass the double dissimilarity test 3. The later Talmudic tradition confirms that Jesus was condemned by the Jewish leaders for blasphemy 4. The mockery, flogging, crucifixion, and divine abandonment - too humiliating for early Christians to have invented it 5. Crucifixion attested by Josephus 6. Darkness and an earthquake cited by the Roman historian THALLUS

Jesus teaching on community discipline with hopes of restoration, in the context of a full chapter-length sermon to his followers on humility and forgiveness, are unique to the gospel of A. Matthew B. Mark C. Luke D. John

A

One of the most certain dates in the book of acts that is attested by extra biblical evidence and that provides a fixed point by which much of the other materials in acts can be dated is A. The rule of the procouncil Gallio in Corinth B. The conversion of Saul C. The beginning of Paul's missionary journeys D. Paul's third missionary journey

A

Paul's strategic ploy to divide the council of Pharisees and Sadducees, in his defense before the Sanhedrin, was to present the gospel as A. His hope in the resurrection of the dead B. The complete obedience to the Old Testament law C. Primarily for the Gentiles and then for the Jews D. Applying to the Sadducees and not to the Pharisees

A

The explanation favored by Dr. Blomberg for the four restrictions for Gentile believers listed in the letter written as a result of the apostolic counsel acts 15:29; (abstaining from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality), is that they are A. Practices they are to avoid for the sake of not offending Jewish consciousness unnecessarily B. A mandatory legislation for Christian conduct C. Rules that caused the church in Antioch to break fellowship with the church in Jerusalem D. A burden for the Gentile believers, but they agreed to submit to the authority of the church in Jerusalem

A

The healing of the deaf mute, the exorcism of the SyraoPhoenician woman's daughter and the feeding of the 4000 all demonstrate that Jesus is A. Open to ministry among the Gentiles B. Abolishing the law C. Finished with his ministry to the Jews D. Nationalist and exclusive in his theology

A

Three topics that Stephen addresses in his speech in Acts 7 in response to charges brought against him by the authorities include the following, EXCEPT A. Observance of the Sabbath B. The land of Israel C. The law D. The temple in Jerusalem

A

Which of the following is a unique feature of the book of acts within the New Testament A. It is a sequel to one of the four Gospels B. It is the second book written by the same author written to the same audience C. It contains information about both Peter and Paul D. It describes the ministry of the Holy Spirit

A

The center and most foundational principle of Jesus' ethical teachings involve A. Loving God and loving one's neighbor B. Avoiding sexual immorality C. Evangelizing the lost D. Stewarding material possessions

A Along with the two-fold command to love God and neighbor is the reminder that Neighbor includes even our enemies. Jesus states that all the law and profits hang on these two commandments, which would suggest that all other acts of obedience out to flow from these

The source that dates the oral tradition of the Jesus story as recorded in the gospel to within just a couple years of Jesus life is A. The early Christian creed recorded in 1 Corinthians 15 B. The epistle to the Romans C. The general epistles D. Acts

A Although 1 Corinthians was likely written in 55 A.D., the language of first Corinthians 15:3-7 reflects technical Jewish terminology for the transmission of sacred tradition, so the information about Jesus in these verses was likely communicated to Paul around his conversion, which was perhaps as early as 32AD

Which of the following occurs in Syrian Antioch in acts 11 A. Agabus prophesies famine and the disciples are first called Christians B. Cornelius and his household are converted C. Peter heals Aeneas D. Tabatha (Dorcas) is resurrected

A Antioch of Syria was a major urban center, the third largest in the empire after Rome and Alexandria. Judea was a region of the empire hit hard by the famine, and the believers in Antioch (predominantly Gentiles) sent aid to the Jewish believers in Judea

At the beginning of Paul's third missionary journey, Luke introduces Apollos (acts 18:24-28), who arrived in Ephesus before Paul, as: A. A Jewish believer from Egypt who preached powerfully about Jesus B. The husband of Priscilla C. The procouncil of Achaia D. A silversmith who made shrines of Artemis

A Apollos was from Alexandria, well educated, knew the old testament thoroughly, and taught about Jesus accurately, but he knew only the baptism of John. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and filled in for him whatever details he was lacking

The disappointing response to Paul's speech at Areopagus in acts 17 when compared to the triumphant responses to the gospel in other places is probably mostly due to Paul's A. Proclamation of the resurrection of the body to Greeks who believed only in the immortality of the soul B. Accusations that the audience was guilty of helping crucify Jesus C. Flawed methodology, making the gospel too complex instead of proclaiming the simple gospel of Christ and him crucified D. Lack of faith that they Athenians would believe

A Even though educated Greeks generally believed only in the immortality of the soul, a few in this audience did respond positively to Paul's message and believed, including Dionysius, one of the councils members, and a woman named Damaris

The central meaning of Jesus' death, as presented in the gospels, is as A. A substitutionary sacrifice B. A model for how to die and exemplary death C. Precedents for non-violence and pacifism D. Judas' big surprise

A Jesus said he came to give his life as a ransom for many, using imagery of the price paid to buy a slave's freedom. The Greek term for "for" is probably best translated as "instead of" or "in place of," thus referring to the substitutionary nature of his sacrifice

The nature miracles are best interpreted by comparing them to Jesus' A. Parables B. Prophecy C. Passion D. Resurrection

A Nature miracles cohere closely with Jesus' teaching about the kingdom of God (the topic of most if not all his parables) and can be described as enacted "object lessons" about the nature and arrival of the kingdom of God

The majority of conservative New Testament scholars prefer to date the book of acts to the A.D.: A. 60s B. 70s C. 80s D. 90s

A Since ask ends with Paul awaiting the results of his appeal to Cesar in Rome, it seems that Luke wrote acts immediately after these last events. If he had written much later, it seems odd that he would not have included the outcome of the appeal. The two-year period of house arrest in Rome should probably be dated 60-62 A.D. since Festus acceded to power and 59 a day, so Luke probably wrote between 62 and 64 A.D. Although several prominent evangelical scholars opt for a later date, most conservatives prefer this earlier period.

Based on the relationship between faith and miracles in the gospels, believers today should expect that A. The occurrence of miracles and their affect on observers will vary because neither is predictable B. If a believer prays with enough faith, miracles must follow C. Miracles will happen only for those who have publicly expressed faith in Jesus D. Miraculous events and healings will always include faith for those who witness them

A Sometimes faith helps to produce a miracle; sometimes a miracle is meant to instill faith where it is absent. The purposes of Jesus' miracles have been described as evidential, evangelistic, empathetic, and Eschatological.

Which of the following statements is not an inference we can draw from the synoptic account of the triumphal entry A. The crowds understood that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem to be crucified B. The donkey Jesus Road symbolized peace and humility C. Jesus enacted the prophecy in Zachariah 9:9 D. Jesus is greeted in the same manner as an old testament ruler

A The crowns who greeted Jesus thought that he was the Messiah who would defeat the Romans

Stephen- Martyrdom, charges, speech in response

Acts 6&7 Charges (arraigned before Caiaphas) - Blasphemy against Moses and God and trying to change the custom Moses handed down (teaching others to break the LAW) - Not only speaking against the TEMPLE but may have had the entire LAND of Israel in view 1. Rejecting God's teaching on land - defense: Not needed by patriarchs - implications: Christians inherit the whole earth 2. Rejecting God's teaching on the law - defense: Points to Christ -implications:Ethics based on NT as well as OT 3. Rejecting God's teaching on the temple - defense: Not even God's ideal (tabernacle was) - implications: Worship in spirit and truth Stephen's speech: - the transition from an exclusively Jewish church in Jerusalem to a more Hellenistic (Stephen - Hellenist) and geographically diverse movement. - Shows Jewish people as the lawbreakers - Jesus' followers are moving in the direction of being emancipated from Judaism in a way they did not previously imagine Stephen's Death - They had no right to enforce the death sentence under Roman law - Saul present - As a Hellenist, Stephen had a more radical understanding of how following Jesus broke from the Jewish law (authorities intolerant) - Gospel moves out after Stephen stoning: blood of martyrs often becomes the seed of the church Missiological issue: (cross cultural) - Don't assume you can do well in a cross cultural context what you can't or won't do at home in your own cultural context - Normally, you should begin by ministering to/with those you have the most in common with (and to move incrementally outward as in acts)

Early follower of Christianity in acts and one of the 70 disciples in Luke 10:1- 24. Profit. Came from Jerusalem to Syria in Antioch where Paul was ministering. Predicted a great famine would spread over Rome - lead to believers in Antioch gathering money to send to Christian's in Judea.

Agabus

Wealthy member of the Jerusalem church in acts. He conspired to keep some of the funds from the property they sold and he died.

Ananias 1 (married to Sapphira)

Part of the conversion story of Paul. He was called by God to go to Saul when he was blind - prayed for Saul (and he could see, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and baptized)

Ananias 2

High priest in Jerusalem during much of Paul's early ministry. Acts 23 during Paul's trial in Jerusalem before the Sanhedrin. Ordered Paul struck in the mouth and Paul insulted him

Ananias 3

Jews from Alexandria. Travel to Ephesus where he taught boldly in the synagogue (the baptism of John only). Aquila and Priscilla filled in the gap's about Jesus. Then he watered in Corinth what Paul sowed.

Apollos

Jewish Christian that first met Paul in Corinth (after having to leave Rome because of Claudius). Tentmaker. Paul took him and his wife to Ephesus (met Apollo's there)

Aquila (wife Priscilla)

Based on recurring themes in the book of acts, the church is to whom the book was first addressed probably had a slightly higher than normal percentage of A. Well to do Jewish Christians in the western half of the empire B. Well to do Christians in predominantly Gentile regions of the empire C. Jewish Christian slaves D. Gentile Christian slaves

B

Dr. Blomberg thinks that Luke's central section, or travel narrative, was arranged topically around the chiastic collection of A. Miracles B. Parables C. Proverbs D. Pronouncement stories

B

Jesus resurrection and 40 day appearances after his death, according to the evidence in the gospels, accomplished all of the following EXCEPT A. Vindication of Jesus' life and death B. Conversion of all those on the Sanhedrin most responsible for his crucifixion C. Forgiveness, reinstatement, and recommissioning of the disciples D. The inauguration of the last days

B

By referring to the account three times in acts, as he does Saul's conversion, and by making the narrative span 1 1/2 chapters, which other persons conversion does Luke describe most prominently and acts A. Simon Magus B. Cornelius C. Agabus D. Aeneas

B A remarkable example of God simultaneously preparing both Peter (a leader among Jewish believers) and the Romans centurion, Cornelius (although he is a God fearer, he is a gentile)

Luke's primary concern in writing acts seems to be to provide for his readers: A. A comprehensive historical record of the first generation of Christian history B. A selective account of events that highlight his theological emphasis about the beginnings of the church C. An artistic historical novel of the fledgling Jesus movement D. Hellenistic biographies of Peter and Paul

B Acts is clearly historical, but even more fundamental than history to Luke's purpose in writing acts were his theological motives. Luke is narrating salvation history

Paul's missionary approach in Philippi in acts 16 supports Paul's typical mode of A. Preaching exclusively to men B. Taking the gospel to the Jew first and then to the gentile C. Evangelizing women who would take the gospel home to their families D. Baptizing people on the outskirts of town before moving to the heart of the urban area

B Although Philippi was a Roman colony with a Jewish population that was apparently too small to form a synagogue, Paul went to the river since Jews commonly would gather at an outdoor place near flowing water for prayer in lieu of an indoor meeting place

The very exalted, favorite title of Jesus to use about himself, signifying his heavenly enthronement, based on Daniel 7:13, is A. Son of God B. Son of Man C. Lord D. Messiah

B Daniel saw one who was apparently human, yet "coming with the clouds of heaven," was given power and authority, and was worshiped. This title was ambiguous enough that Jesus was able to invest the term with his own meaning and clarifications

The disciples' response to arrest and imprisonment by the Sanhedrin (acts 3:1-4:31) provides an important precedent for A. Obeying the government authorities in all circumstances B. Civil disobedience when human authorities contradict God's laws C. Prioritizing religious leaders above civil authorities D. Anarchy

B In this case, the council could not muster any successful counter arguments for the disciples bold witness, so they simply commanded them not to proclaim their message. The disciples chose to obey God rather than the council and continue preaching. Whenever human laws contradict God's laws, God's people must be prepared to break the laws of the land

The fig tree cursed by Jesus late in his ministry is symbolic of the coming A. Fall of Rome B. Judgment on Israel C. Famine in Jerusalem D. Condemnation of pagan Gentiles

B Just as the land producing no fig trees often stood for judgment against Israel in Jewish literature, and just as Jesus earlier told a parable of a fig tree threatened with destruction, so Jesus used an object lesson to demonstrate the eminent doom of the current Jewish nation if it did not repent

Based on Mark 4:10-12 and the original hearers' response to parables throughout the Gospels, Jesus' purpose for speaking in parables is to A. Conceal truth until the Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost B. Attract that was already open to Jesus' claim and repel those who are out of touch with God C. Condemn those pre-destined to hell and ensure salvation of those who understood the parables D. Both B and C are true

B Parables drive home a lesson in such a way that those who are not prepared to accept Jesus often become more hostile against him while others are convicted and repent. Unless one acts on Jesus teaching by becoming an obedient disciple, one has not truly understood his message

All of the following are principles for missionary activity as suggested by the missionary patterns demonstrated by Paul EXCEPT: A. Beginning we are God's word is expected to be preached and then moving successively outward to less reached people B. Preaching in areas of least resistance so that the gospel can spread unhindered by opposition C. Returning to a previously evangelized area to follow up for the purpose of discipling new believers D. Establishing common ground with each audience so that the gospel is explained in understandable, relevant language

B Paul perseveres in very difficult arenas and situations that are hostile to the gospel, often going to major urban centers of the Roman empire where a variety of religious cults and philosophical schools are represented

Jesus' encouraging words to Paul in Corinth, "I have many people in the city," before Paul had evangelize there (acts 18:10), seem to indicate that A. There had been other missionaries to Corinth that precede Paul B. The Lord himself had ordained a sizable number of people to respond to the gospel as Paul preaches it C. Paul can move on to other cities since believers there are already elected D. Evangelism and teaching are not necessary where it is evident that people have been elected for salvation

B Since there is no evidence that Christianity has preceded Paul to Corinth, it seems that the Lord is encouraging Paul that, despite opposition he might have been facing, God was acting in his people's lives to accept the message as Paul continue to preach

The riot instigated by Demetrious the silversmith in Ephesus was at root due to the threat that Paul's preaching caused to the Local A. Goddesses B. Economy C. Jewish authorities D. Government

B The temple to the goddess Artemis located in emphasis was considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and Artemis worship generated a lot of income among craftsmen who made figurines and other objects associated with worship of the goddess

Which of the following is NOT an event in the final week of Jesus life A. The triumphal entry B. Peter's confession of Jesus as Messiah C. The Olivet discourse D. Cleansing of the temple

B This occurs during the later stages of Jesus Galilean ministry on the road to Caesarea Philippi, not during his final week in Jerusalem

The most valuable Roman testimony about the life of Jesus, confirming there was a "Christ who had been executed by the sentence of procurator Pontius pilot in the reign of Tiberius" is from the historian A. Talmud B. Tacitus C. Josephus D. Thallus

B He was a contemporary of Suetonius, an early second century writer and Roman source

Phapos (Cyprus). Jewish sorcerer and false prophet and was an attendant of the pro council Sergius Paulus. Probably afraid of losing his job when Paul and Barnabas were meeting with Sergius Paulus. he began openly opposing the gospel. Paul's rebuke and temporarily Blind - not repentant

Bar Jesus (Elymas)

Cousin of John Mark. A Levite from Cyprus. Went with Paul on first missionary journey. Negatively influenced by Peter in the unclean issue.

Barnabas

Arguably, the single most distinctive portion of Jesus entire ethic, embodied in his great sermon, is: A. Blessing the poor B. Fulfilling the law and the prophets C. Loving one's enemies D. Not being able to serve both God and Mammon/money

C

As he begins his second missionary journey in acts 16, Paul discern God's guidance on where to travel by all of the following EXCEPT A. Open and closed doors B. A vision or dream C. The words of a prophet D. The use of sanctified commonsense

C

The Helenists in Acts 6 were: A. Greek speaking nonbelievers B. Greek speaking Gentile believers C. Greek speaking Jewish believers from the diaspora D. Jewish believers who spoke Aramaic as their native language

C

The communal sharing in acts 2:42-47 find its modern equivalent in: A. Church potlucks B. Contemporary communism C. Voluntary Christian sharing for the sake of providing for poor and needy Christian brothers and sisters D. Sunday morning worship services

C

The group of Jewish leaders who trying to trap Jesus in the temple by asking the question about resurrection life were from the A. Pharisees and Herodians B. Scribes and teachers of the law C. Sadducees alone D. Zealots alone

C

Which of the disciples became famous for doubting the resurrection until he personally saw and touched the risen Lord? A. Simon Peter B. John C. Thomas D. Simon the zealot

C

The Herod who is punished with sickness and eventual death for receiving worship from the inhabitants of Tyre and Sidon in acts 12 was A. Herod the great B. Herod Archelaus C. Herod Agrippa I D. Herod Antipas

C Acts 12:1-4 indicates that he had the apostle James, the brother of John and the son of Zebedee, murdered, and he was planning to do the same with Peter. Peter, however, was miraculously released from prison. When Peter was not found by Herod's men, Herod executed the guards. At the end of acts 12 we learn about his death after receiving worshiped as a god and not giving praise to God

According to Dr. Blomberg, the events in the Olivet discourse A. Remain entirely unfulfilled even today B. Were entirely fulfilled by the end of the first century C. Were partly fulfilled in the first century but also partly await future fulfillment D. Were conveyed so cryptically that it is clear that Jesus did not expect their literal fulfillment

C Because all of the events predicted were at least in some sense fulfilled by 70 A.D., the church in every subsequent generation has been able to believe that the end could come at any time

Saul's conversion experience on the Damascus Road brought about changes in the following areas EXCEPT: A. His view of soteriology (the doctrine of salvation) B. His view of eschatology (the doctrine of last things) C. His name from "Saul" to "Paul" D. His understanding of who God's people are

C Christians know Saul better as Paul and often assume that he took this as a new name at his conversion. Roman citizens typically have three names, so Paul would have been one of them, and since Paul was also a Jew, Saul probably was his Jewish name. Acts does not note the switch and use of his name until 13:9, when he begins his ministry among Gentiles in earnest (not as a result of his conversion)

When Peter confesses that Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus responds that A. Peter will become the first pope B. PETER now understands the full nature of Jesus' coming suffering C. God has revealed this insight to him D. Peter and his successors can speak inerrantly on matters of doctrine

C His statement is a substantial improvement on the popular belief that Jesus was merely one of the profits, yet he is still not prepared for a suffering Messiah

The seemingly impossible commands in the sermon on the mount, including love for one's enemy and being perfect, are meant to A. Point out our sinfulness and need for a savior B. Support pacifism C. Represent an ideal for which we continually strive as believers even if we never fully achieve it D. We kept only buy those called to a higher order of Christian service than the majority of believers

C If the kingdom of God has been inaugurated (though has not calm and fullness yet), then it seems best to assume that Jesus' ethics are meant for believers now, as we yield to the Holy Spirit, even though they are only partially realized in the present age

A timeless principle behind acts 1:12- 26 and the selection of a replacement for Judas Iscariot appears to be A. There must always be 12 apostles B. Casting lots or rolling dice to determine God's will C. Recognizing Jesus followers, Jews and Gentiles alike, as the new or true Israel D. How to interpret the Scriptures that refers to the enemies of God's people

C It is important for the leadership of the fledgling church to number 12 at the outside to reflect continuity with the 12 tribes of Israel

Jesus teaching on divorce differed from both schools of pharisaic law (Shammai's and Hillel's) because Jesus A. Allowed for divorce where as the Pharisees did not B. Did not allow for divorce whereas the Pharisees did C. Merely allowed for divorce in the event of sexual infidelity whereas the Pharisees required it D. Allowed for divorce whenever one spouse no longer loved the other

C Jesus allowed for divorce in the case of sexual infidelity, but sought to emphasize that the predominant pattern for marriage is lifelong faithfulness, in keeping with God's creation ordinances, and in contrast to a society in which divorce was rampant

Jesus' last Passover meal with his disciples in its original context can be shown to signify A. Consubstantiation B. Transubstantiation C. The use of passover elements as symbols of Jesus' body and blood D. Just a meal by which the disciples can't remember Jesus

C Jesus is offering and enacted parable about how the elements of the Passover meal now represent, symbolize, or depict His coming substitutionary, sacrificial death

At the beginning of the second recorded missionary journey of Paul (acts 16:1-5) Paul circumcises Timothy because: A. The apostolic counsel has just mandated that he do so B. He has defying the decision of the apostolic counsel to the contrary C. Evangelism among Jews will face fewer obstacles this way D. It is a requirement for salvation

C Timothy's mother was Jewish and a believer, but his father was a Greek. Acts 16:3 states that Paul wanted to take Timothy on the journey to preach the gospel, so he circumcised him because of the Jews in the area who knew Timothy's father was Greek. They also probably knew that Timothy had not been circumcised as an infant, even though his mother was Jewish. This likely would have caused problems as they took the gospel first to the Jews, and then Gentiles

A centurion in Caesarea - Christian (and Jewish proselyte). It was in his household that God publicly open the doors of the church to the Gentile world. Praying and saw a vision and the angel told him to send for Peter in Joppa. Meanwhile, God was giving Peter a vision of clean and unclean to prepare Peter to go with them back to this person.

Cornelius

According to Dr. Blomberg's preferred method of parable interpretation, allegory should be A. Avoided B. Limited to what a first century audience could have grasped C. Limited to what can be inferred from the main characters D. Both B and C are true

D

One key difference between the Thessalonians and Bereans as described in acts 17 is that A. The Thessalonians had a much longer time with Paul then the Bereans did B. The Berean's were more sophisticated and urbanized than the Thessalonians C. The Thessalonians were predominantly Jewish and the Bereans predominantly gentile D. The Bereans search the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul was saying was true

D

The gospel that ends with peters threefold reinstatement during one of Jesus resurrection appearances, after his showing PETER where to make a miraculous catch of fish on the sea of Galilee, is A. Matthew B. Mark C. Luke D. John

D

The story of the boy age and shipwreck of Paul is an excellent example of A. Historical lifelikeness B. Theological promises based on God's sovereign protection of his people C. Lukes literary artistry in building suspense D. All of the above

D

One MAIN point of the story of Phillip's encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch in acts e8, which immediately follows Phillip's proclamation of the gospel in Samaria and the conversion of many Samaritans, is that: A. Gentiles receive the gospel more easily than Jews B. The gospel of the early church is so powerful that all who hear believe C. Legitimate ministries among the Gentiles only begin with believers from Jerusalem D. The gospel is reaching people groups marginalized by many in Israel

D Ethiopia was primarily gentile. The eunuch is probably a gentile and a God fearer, but even if he is Jewish his castration would have marginalized him

One of the reasons for God judging Ananias and sapphire is so severely seems to have been A. The seriousness of lying to the church B. Their leadership roles in the community C. The wife acting so independently of her husband D. The vulnerability of the fledgling church to division and corruption so early in its history

D God was establishing a covenant people, and stricter discipline may have been needed at the outset to ensure that the community survived

All of the following are true Except: Jesus A. Was the sovereign and authoritative interpreter of the law B. Did not merely teach that Christian should keep the moral law while abolishing the civil or ceremonial law C. Was closer to the Pharisees than the Essens or the zealots in his objective for how people should live D. Establish a new legalism

D Jesus combated legalism

Only John contains A. The parable of the good Samaritan and the prodigal son B. Teachings on mission, humility, and forgiveness C. Several parables teaching surprising reversals of contemporary Kingdom expectations D. Jesus' claim to fulfill the purposes of the major Jewish festivals and rituals of Judaism

D John 5 and 7- 11 all describe events in conjunction with Jesus various trips to Jerusalem at festival time. Because John refers to the various feasts we are able to develop a rough chronology of Jesus ministry that we would not have if we had only the synoptic Gospel's

The Two speeches at the apostolic Council in Jerusalem that are recorded and Acts 15, and occur before and after Paul and Barnabas address the assembly, we're delivered by A. John and Peter B. Silas and Timothy C. Judas and Silas D. Peter and James

D Speaking for the apostles, Peter delivers the first recorded speech, endorsing the same position on the debate as Paul and Barnabas. James, representing the elders, delivers the second recorded speech and uses a passage from Amos to clinch the argument and conclude the meeting

Regarding wealth, Jesus teaches in his Judean ministry that all of his disciples must A. Sell all they have and give proceeds to the poor B. Sell half of what they have and pay off any debt they have C. Immediately invest all of their money to make more money for themselves D. Divest themselves of any wealth that would stand in the way of wholehearted discipleship

D There are many different ways to be good stewards of the material possessions God gives us, but possessions should never have a higher priority in our lives than our relationship with God

One unalterable principal from Acts to apply to all contemporary churches is A. Infant baptism B. Episcopal church government C. Egalitarian church leadership D. Missionaries who train others so as to work themselves out of a job and move on

D There seems to be a pattern demonstrated by Paul and his companions to disciple and empower others to use their gifts in order to give leadership once a local community of believers is established

Jesus sermon on the mount is addressed first of all to A. The Jewish leaders B. Individual Christians C. The state D. The community of his followers

D While Jesus ethics apply to individual lives, Jesus' sermon is addressed to believers corporately. As local communities of believers follow his ethics, His will is implemented on earth, and people are drawn to the faith

Archaeology contributes to all of the following to the study of the world in life of Jesus EXCEPT A. The recovery of actual Sites mentioned in the gospels B. Good object lessons for Bible readers C. Insights into specific imagery used in Jesus' teaching D. The shroud of Turin, which can be demonstrated to have been his actual burial garment

D the shroud has not been authenticated

Silversmith who made his livelihood from making silver shrines of Ephesus's famous temple of Diana (Artemis). He was concerned that Paul's teaching would put an end to his business. He said he was concerned to defend the majesty of Artemis, but his true motivation seems to be economic and started a riot.

Demetrius

Jerusalem. Youngest daughter of Harod Agrippa I. Governor Felix's wife and was there listening when Paul shared with Felix (when he would send for fall and delayed giving a verdict)

Drusilla

Fell out of the window when Paul was preaching and died. Paul raised him.

Eutychus

Governor of Judea and Samaria when Paul was arrested in Jerusalem for preaching the gospel. Roman commanders protected Paul and took him to Caesarea so his case could be made before this governor. He postponed Paul's hearing. He would summon Paul because he was intrigued - kept Paul in jail two years.

Felix

Roman procurator succeeding Felix - sent Paul to Rome to stand trial under the emperor

Festus

Procouncil of the Achaea. Dismissed the charge brought by the Jews against Paul (51AD)

Gallio

Jewish Pharisee rabbi and leader in the Sanhedrin. John and Peter were before him in trial. "If their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail but if it is before God, you will not be able to stop these men."

Gamaliel

Author of Mark. Barnabas's cousin. Companion of Barnabas and Paul but had a conflict with Paul and parted ways

John Mark

Met Paul in Philippi on his second missionary journey. Seller of purple cloth. She was gathered with a group of women on the Sabbath. Paul, Timothy, Luke, and Silas came to the Riverside to speak to these women. She believed and was baptized with the rest of her household.

Lydia

Where are miracles in Mark

Mark 4:35-6:56 - Stilling the storm - Exorcising the Gerasene demoniac - Raising Jarius his daughter and healing that hemorrhaging woman - Raising son of widow in Nain (Lk 7:11) - Healing blind men and the dumb demoniac (MT 9:27) - Rejection in Nazareth - Feeling 5000 - Walking on water

Central points of Matthews sermon on humility and forgiveness

Matthew 18 divided into two parts (and one of the 5 sermons in which Matthew has structured his gospel) 1. Teaching on humility (must become like and welcome child) - Child was a liability and not the center of the family structure A. Disciple's humility - illustrated positively (who humbles like child is greatest in Kingdom) - illustrated negatively (if cause little one to stumble) B. God's humility - pursuing his people through sacrifice 2. On Forgiveness A. Withheld if no repentance - confrontation - ratification (binding and loosing) B. Unlimited of repentant - Illustrated positively: Jesus saying forgiveness is unlimited if repentant - Illustrated negatively: the one forgiven much do not forgive Little Missiological issue: - Church/Christian growth needs to be quantitative and qualitative (numbers and quality) —> Community, relationships, forgiveness, etc. - Qualitative growth will increasingly recognize discipleship as the road to the cross, even if still a long way out

Became one of the 12 disciples replacing Judas

Matthias

Jesus Galilean ministry

Mostly Mark 1-6 Earlier stages - Theme of Jesus ministry: God's kingdom is arriving - Jesus baptism and temptation - Gathering disciples - Hey series of exorcisms and other healings - Pronouncement stories * Healing the paralytic - Jesus' claim to forgive sins * Call of Levi - physician: Calling not the spiritually healthy but the sick * Question of fasting - Jesus links himself with God: Time for a wedding banquet (image for messianic banquet) * Healing on the sabbath - Formal call of the 12 - Healing the centurions servant from a distance (Matthew 8:5) * Prefigures the coming Christian mission to the Gentiles - Jesus family, critics and true followers - Sermon on the mount (Matthew 5-7) Later stages: - Parables - Ministry of various women - Miracles (shows the kingdom of God is present)

Highlights from Paul's Missionary Journeys and cross cultural practices:

Paul's missionary journeys highlight several patterns - Jews first and then Gentiles - Consistently establishing common ground, leading to an explanation of the gospel in understandable language (cross cultural) - Paul concentrates on major urban centers in the Roman Empire (Beginning where God's word is expected to be preached and then moving successively outward to less "reached" people) - Call repeatedly returns to previously evangelized areas for "follow up" to disciple new believers - Paul does this despite diversity and opposition, stressing that we must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God Apostolic Council (Acts 15) - some Jews from Judea were teaching in Antioch that circumcision was required for salvation - most important decision in church history 2nd Journey (Acts 16) - Almost no Jewish population in Philippi but still goes to Jews first (outside) - Paul and Silas In prison - cross cultural: Shows the importance of reaching heads of households in a patriarchal cultures because the chance of influencing the rest of the family greatly increases - circumcises Timothy because evangelism among Jews will face fewer obstacles this way - Paul discerns God's Guidance through: open and closed doors, vision or dream, use of sanctified common sense Athens: - Paul's most famous sermon. Cross cultural: Begins by establishing common ground with his audience commenting on their shrine to an unknown god and promising to make that god known - Not great response because they did not believe in resurrection of the body Corinth - Paul arraigned before Gallio (51AD - only certain date) 3rd Journey (Acts 18) Ephesus (Most prominent stopping point in Paul's third journey) - Apollos (Jewish believer from Egypt to preached powerfully about Jesus but only knew the baptism of John) - 7 sons of Sceva - riot instigated by Demetrius Troas - Eutychus Antioch - prophecy - Agabus Arrest in Jerusalem (Acts 21) - Tri citizenships Defense before Sanhedrin (Ananias issue) Felix: - Needed to please the emperor in Rome without alienating the Jews in Judea Missiological issues - Look for God to want to use all of your background - If possible, prepare for biovocationalism - The goal is to take the gospel to the ends of the earth and the heart of the empire and not to achieve personal success or fulfillment - Above all, God requires faithfulness. This may lead to more holiness than happiness.

One of the 72 Jesus sent out. One of the original 7 decans selected to serve in the Jerusalem church. When persecution in acts 8:1 arose, he became and evangelist in Samaria and brought the gospel to the Ethiopian eunuch. And when the spirit carried him away he began preaching in Caesarea. Mentioned again and Acts 21

Philip the Deacon

Jewish Christian that first met Paul in Corinth (after having to leave Rome because of Claudius). Tentmaker. Paul took her (and her husband) to Ephesus (they met Apollos there).

Priscilla (husband Aquila)

Major and minor purposes for miracles:

Purpose - to instill faith (Mk 4 - calming the storm) - in response to faith Jarius daughter Mk5 & Nazareth - Mk 6) - evidential - evangelistic - empathetic - eschatological - shows Jesus' divine power Jesus' healing as a sign that God's kingdom has now arrived in the person and ministry of Jesus Jesus' healing of people and control of nature is a sign of the new creation promised in the Old Testament is already being fulfilled. Jesus is renewing creation. Nature miracles - cohere closely with Jesus' teaching about the kingdom of God: object lessons about the nature and arrival of the kingdom John - miracles point to who Jesus is Minor (Subordinate) themes in Jesus' miracles: - show compassion (Mk 6 - feeding 5,000) - Breaking down social barriers (cleansing the leper Mk 1:41) - willingness to be ritually defiled - Challenging Jewish law and faith (healing on Sabbath Mk 3) - Links with sin (Blind man Jn 9) - Testimony by deeds rather than word Parabolic miracle - to teach a parable (Water into wine: new joy of kingdom - John 2) Theology of each gospel: - Mark: contrast the miracle working Messiah of the first half with the suffering Messiah of second half - Matthew: streamlines mark's account and focuses on Christological issues more clearly - Luke: slightly more "magical" view of Jesus' miracles and to stress the conquest of Satan's power and domain - John: links miracles with discourses as signs to encourage faith Hermeneutical issues: - Apply the same "already but not yet" approach. Jesus didn't heal everyone (pool in Bethesda) but we also shouldn't not expect them. - God can't be limited to "how" and "why" he performs miracles - Test the spirit - reject what isn't from God and embrace what is - Only an anti-supernatural bias rules out miracles entirely Mark 4:35-6:56

The servant of John Mark's mom and the one who forgot to open the door when Peter was miraculously released from jail

Rhoda

Wealthy member of the Jerusalem church in acts. She conspired with her husband to withhold proceeds from the sale of property and lied about it. She died.

Sapphira (married to Ananias)

In Ephesus, Jewish chief priest. Had seven sons who cast out demons and the demons turned on them and they ran out of the house naked and bleeding. The gospel made inroads.

Sceva

Procounsel - Roman governor of Cyprus (Phaphos). Intelligent and wanted to hear about God. After bar Jesus was blinded by Paul's rebuke he was astonished and became a believer.

Sergius Paulus

Hellenistic Jew and leader in the Jerusalem church. After the Jerusalem council, he was chosen to help communicate the council's decision to Antioch along with Paul and went with Paul on his second missionary journey (in jail with Paul and Philippi)

Silas

Sorcerer in Samaria. Heard Philip preach and was baptized. Asked Peter for the ability to give the Holy Spirit for money. Peter rebuked him and he pleaded for Peter to pray for him.

Simon Magus

Hellenist Jew. One of the seven men chosen to be responsible over the distribution of food to widows. Martyred with Paul's approval.

Stephen

From Joppa. Made clothing for the needy. Peter raised her back to life after she died. Many people in Joppa believed.

Tabitha (Dorcas)

Accompanied Paul. Greek and Jew. Paul had him be circumcised before their missionary journey to reach the Jews.

Timothy

Greek in Ephesus and public teacher of philosophy and owner of the lecture hall.

Tyrannus