Introduction to Bible Exam 4

What is the comic irony in Acts 14?

Contrast between Jews and Gentiles/Paul and Barnabus were loved by gentiles but the jews wanted to stone him

What does the "impending crisis" have to do with Paul's answer?

Disagreement between scholars • Paul gives a strong message of celibacy • Paul has his eyes fixed on the kingdom of heaven, not earthly things • Paul says we should be celibate if we can, but not required/Bruce Winter: because of the famine, everyone should devote themselves to God

The "opponents" who left the Johannine community had false views on which two doctrines?

False views on Christ and morality

What is the context for chapter 11?

• Order in the church Head coverings for women/People were taking them off when they should not have been taking them off Men should have short hair, Women should have long i. Culturally bound issues Table fellowship in Lords supper i. Church cannot humiliate poor/tricliniums, and atriums

How does the final chapter of Romans testify to the importance of women in positions of ministry in the early church?

• Paul gives greetings to a number of women • Women serve a large importance

How does Luke show that the early church is innocent of any crimes against Rome?

• Paul is innocent (Shows innocence between Jesus & Paul)

What are some similarities between Luke and Acts?

• Possessions- use them to put Jesus' teaching's into action • Women are paired with men/financially support the apostles • Holy spirit is driving the mission of the church • Prayer- Jesus is constantly in prayer inviting God • Innocence of Church Wealth in the church

Why does Paul bring up food laws and Sabbath observance at the end of his book?

• Potential for division in church • Whatever you do, operate in love for each other

How does Paul demonstrate the unrighteousness of the Jews?

• Pride in having the law, not obeying it (Romans 2)

Know how to generally describe the genres of Revelation.

• Prophecy: Speaking God's words (Not foretelling) • Apocalypse: Shares a number of similarities to other apocalyptic works. Unveils what true reality looks like • Letter:

Be able to follow Paul's arguments in Romans chapter by chapter throughout the book.

• Righteousness of God • God has not left them, he is always faithful to covenantal Israel Clarifies who Israel really is Includes all those who have a relationship with god i. Includes Jews and gentiles

Understand the problems with cliques in 1 Corinthians.

• Secular culture Not based on theological differences, based on party factions

How does the Corinthians' use of spiritual gifts show that they are lacking in love?

• Seeing only one gift (speaking in tongues as a sign of spiritual superiority) • Highly visible gifts are seen as more important to the Corinthians

Describe the problems that the Corinthians were having.

• Selfish • Secular culture • Spiritually immature Understood it as spiritual wisdom/eat according to social class

How do the Corinthians struggle with sexual sin?

• Separating body and spirit Thought they could do whatever the wanted with their bodies "All things are lawful"/Coming of age parties

What is Paul's advice concerning the eating of food sacrificed to idols?

• Several specific regulations Don't eat if it is specifically offered to an idol Can eat if it is not mentioned at a house/can purchase food in the meat market and be fine • Bottom line: Don't make your brothers stumble

How does Paul demonstrate the unrighteousness of the Gentiles?

• Should have recognized God in nature (Romans 1)

How relevant does the author of Hebrews think the Mosaic Law is for Christians?

• The author presents the law as the shadow of the realities to come/Mosaic Law should be used to understand the new covenant Salvation comes through Jesus

Who is Acts addressed to?

• Theopholis

Describe Saul.

• Very zealous for God (Transformed)

What is the background behind 1 Corinthians 7?

• Wanted to abandon marriages Paul says they cannot Must keep marital commitments/thought everyone should be single like him

What is the context of chapter 13?

• Without Love, all of the spiritual gifts are nothing/Essay question! study Powerpoint

What is the context of 14:34-36, and what might the text mean?

• Women should be silent in the church Corinthians are asking disrupting questions Paul puts an end to this • This might be a Corinthian Quote

How is Jesus Superior to his priesthood?

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Under what conditions can Christians eat meat that has been sacrifices to idols?

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How is Jesus superior to Moses?

• Moses-servant within church • Jesus-servant over the church

Know about the "we" passages in Acts.

Luke and Paul are companions • Literary device used in sea voyages/shifts from 3rd person to 1st person plural

What did the opponents in the Johannine community believe about Christ? About Jesus' death? About sin?

• He didn't come in the flesh • No atonement through blood of Christ because Christ wasn't human • Sin is only unbelief (narrow view)

Why is the Cornelius story so important?

• He is a gentile • First one outside of Jews to receive holy spirit Without circumcision (just as they are)

For the author of Hebrews, what is the value of the law?

• Helps us understand Christ

What kind of community was Corinth?

SKIP?/They had problems with bringing in aspects of secular culture

What is the context for Romans 8:29?

• Hope that God is working sanctification in us Predestined for kingdom of God Nothing can separate us

How does Paul regulate the Corinthians use of spiritual gifts?

• If someone speaks in tongues there must be an interpretation Puts limits on their services • Seek gifts that build up the body of Christ

How does Paul redefine crucial terms?

• Jew A true Jew is anyone who has accepted Jesus

What is the first church conference about?

• Jews insisting that gentiles be circumcised However, this is not required (they are clean as they are)

What is the eschatological tension Paul faces?

• Kingdom is both present and to come

What are the disciples anticipating at the beginning of Acts?

• Lack understanding of Jesus mission • Everything changes with Pentecost

Who makes the largest contribution to the NT?

• Luke

What did the cross accomplish?

• Makes newness of life possible • Law no longer condemns • To habitually live in sin does not make a true Christian We should not be enslaved to sin, instead enslaved to righteousness/life of a christian is different than life without being a christian/we are unified with God when we accept him into our hearts

What does 1 Corinthians 11:27-28 mean?

communion/eating according to class?

Be familiar with the description of the holy city as a new Eden

holy city recalls eden/story comes full circle/not going to be on the test... SKIP!

How does the story of Melchizedek function in Hebrews?

• Melchizedek is superior to Abraham • Christ is superior to the Levites(Melchizedek)/Melchizedek is equal to Christ

How are the Corinthians displaying a lack of love for each other in their celebration of communion?

with tricliniums and atriums

What questions did the Corinthian have concerning resurrection?

• "What resurrection will they have" Paul responds with first fruits (Bodily resurrection)

How does the prophecy from Jeremiah function in Hebrews

• (Hebrew 8) • God has moved onto the New covenant • Old covenant has become obsolete

What is the makeup of the early church?

• 120 people- disciples, women, family • Huge contrast between pre & post Pentecost

What is the significance of Paul's use of Abraham in chapter 4?

• Abraham is justified because of his FAITH Based solely on faith/he is the father of all who believes Story: takes Abraham out to look at the stars and he believes him

How is Christ the second Adam?

• Adam 1: sin, death, judgement, and condemnation/Adam 2: Forgiveness, life, grace, and no condemnation/God sacrificed himself and overcame the rebellion that was done in Adam 1/He made justification and forgiveness of sin possible with Adam 2

Why must the epistles emphasize that there is no darkness in God?

• Antichrist believed they walked with God while sinning

Why must the epistles emphasize that wrongdoing is sin?

• Antichrists defined sin as unbelief and think they're sinless

Be familiar with your textbook's description of the "beast".

• Beast is the Roman Empire

Why do Christians have a greater responsibility to the new covenant?

• Better covenant/God's salvation purposes have moved on

In what ways does Jesus bring a "better covenant" than the old?

• Better high priest • Better sacrifice • Sinless • Covenant is once for all/always ordained by God

Why do the epistles emphasize Christ's second coming?

• Christ has the practice effect of purifying hearts/SKIP!!!

What is the significance of the themes of prayer and the Holy Spirit for Luke in Acts?

• Church is becoming a people of prayer • Holy spirit is the driving force

Describe the similarities between Luke's portrait of Stephen and Jesus.

• Commits spirit to God when dying • Forgiveness for persecutors Early church is starting to look like Jesus/LOOK AT PPT SLIDES

Why does Paul give the analogy of the body for the church in chapter 12?

• Corinthians wanted to speak in tongues • Paul says each person has their own gifts and each is equally important

What did the Corinthians think "all things are lawful" meant? How does Paul respond?

• Could do whatever the wanted However they belong to Christ Can't do whatever they wanted i. Give up rights when you follow Christ/your body is a temple and with that paul responded absolutely not

What did the Corinthians think about Paul?

• Didn't like the content/manner of Paul's message • Wanted to pay him so he would be responsible for his teachings Refused because he was only responsible to God Paul knew what was at stake (Fear and Trembling)

How does Paul redefine Israel in chapter 9?

• Difference between ethical Judaism and Covenant relationship/the true circumcised is not those who are Jews but people who are in true covenantal relationship with God/not every Israelite is in the true relationship with God

How are the Israelites a negative example for Christians

• Do not take grace for granted (Romans 11)/Olive tree: branches are broken off and you were drafted in your place/they should not boast because they should take their status in Israel/they continue on in faith with Christ

Why doesn't Luke spell out the story of Paul's martyrdom?

• Doesn't fit with the story • Ends with Paul proclaiming the kingdom of God/Acts is about the success of the gospel mission

What advice does Paul give the church in chapter 5?

• Excommunicate (exclude) the sinful manner Cant accept sinfulness in the church • Civil court system was corrupt/all due to a man who was having a relationship with his fathers wife

What caused the church split in the Johannine community?

• False doctrine of Christ Community of house churches using gospel of John People doubted Christ's humanity Antichrist Engaged in acts of wrong doing Antichrist had a Narrow definition of sin (False morality) Referred to as antichrist

What is the purpose of each of the Johannine epistles?

• First: views of antichrist were harmful to community of Christ Assures remaining community is righteous • Second: Preserving true doctrine is more important than showing hospitality to the Antichrist • Third: To encourage hospitality toward the true believers in order to protect against the disintegration of the larger community

Why does Paul talk about his freedom in chapter 9?

• Has the right to be paid, but he gave this up to be free to God/wanted to be with the poor/everyone and not just the Corinthians