Chapter 8 EJNT
Who baptized Saul/Paul?
Annias
What is Paul's teaching on Jesus Christ in 1 Thessalonians?
Christ is the hope of our salvation, now and when he comes again. When he comes again, he will deliver us from the coming wrath; reward, perfect, and sanctify us, and resurrect us from the dead
What is Gnosticism?
A generic term for a variety of pre and early Christian heresies that taught that salvation rests on secret knowledge
What is Asceticism?
A way of living, fawn out of religious motivation, that is marked by self-denial, self discipline, and austerity
What is pseudonymos?
A work written under a name that is not the name of the person doing the actual work
Who was emperor when Saul was born?
Emperor Augustus
Who was emperor when Paul was martyred?
Emperor Nero in 64
What was the problem addressed in the letter to the Colossians? What is the theological teaching in this letter?
False teachings Key point: Jesus Christ is the preeminent spiritual being; only he can save us
Who was Sauls teacher?
Gamaliel
What is the message of the hymn Paul quotes in Philippians 2:5-11?
Have the same attitude as Jesus Christ and toward each other as he emptied himself and became through human likeness ◦ He humbled himself and died on the cross for our sins, by this, God exhaulted his name and said for every knee to bow before Jesus and praise his glory name
What does zealous mean?
Having or showing zeal; passionate, dedicated, committed
What is Paul's teaching on Jesus Christ in first Corinthian's?
Jesus is the risen Christ who empowers the body of Christ and individuals to use the gifts of the Holy Spirit for the benefit of others. Jesus is the hope we all have for a future resurrected, glorified life with God
What is Paul's teaching on Jesus Christ in Galatians?
Jesus' Death and Resurrection have freed us from bondage of the law, the power of sin, and the self. "For Christ set us free."
What is the moral lesson of Paul's conversion story?
No matter how bitter, distant, and restrained you are from the Lord, there is always a way you can comeback to him with forgiveness and graciousness
What does "justification in Christ mean"?
Only Gods gift of grace saves and brings salvation or have faith in Jesus, our one and only God
First name was Simon
Peter
What is Paul's teaching on Jesus Christ in Philippians?
Philippians is an important Pauline letter for revealing how Christians understood Christ in terms of his preexistance, incarnation, and Paschal Mystery. Christ is the perfect model for humility and self sacrificing love. He is the way to our own Ressurection and empowers us in all we do
List three Problems Paul addresses in 1 Corinthians. What does he teach about?
Problems: ◦ Divisions in the Corinthian Chruch ◦ Problems in Christian morality and living ◦ Problems in Christian worship Paul teaches: ◦ RESURRECTION, Rely on the crucified Christ alone ◦ That a man living with his stepmother should be condemned by immoral behavior, own legal disputes ◦ Paul teaches ppl/women to dress respectfully when praying to prophesy and help the poor
Which are the seven letters scholars were written by St. Paul?
Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, 1 Thessaloarians, Galatians, Philippians, Philemon
What is Deuteropauline?
Secondary Pauline writings penned by the disciples, secretaries, or admirers of St. Paul.
Where is Paul from?
Tarsus, Turkey
According to Galatians 5:22-23, what are the 9 fruits of the Spirit?
The Fruit of Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfullness, gentleness, and self control
What were the Deuteropauline Letters of St. Paul?
Thessaloarians, Epheians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Timothy, and Titus
How do the pseudonymos Pauline writings differ from the letters scholars are sure St. Paul himself wrote?
They have different vocabulary, style, thought, theological themes, context, or historical context
What are some qualities of love in first Corinthian's 13?
• Love is: ◦ patient ◦ kind ◦ not jealous ◦ not rude ◦ not inflated ◦ never fails ◦ bears all things ◦ believes in all things ◦ hopes in all things ◦ endures in all things ◦ Doesn't brood over injury
Jesus is:
‣ Hope ‣ Risen Christ ‣ Light ‣ Reconciler ‣ Comfort ‣ Power ‣ Gift ‣ Victory ‣ Owner ‣ Freedom ‣ Judge
What are three pastoral letters? Discuss several of the qualities these letters say a church leader should have.
◦ 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus ◦ Church leader should have: self control, able to teach, gentle, kind, temperate, not a lover of $
Name five significant biographical details of St. Paul's life?
◦ 1) Born in Tarsus, Turkey ◦ 2) Had a Jewish and a Roman name ◦ 3) Roman citizen ◦ 4) He studied to be a rabbi in Jerusalem ◦ 5) A strict Pharisee
What are four main themes in first Corinthian's?
◦ 1) Divisions in the Corinthian Church ◦ 2) Problems in Christian morality and living ◦ 3) Problems in Christian worship ◦ 4) The Resuresction
Name the parts of the four fold outline of Pauline letters
◦ 1) Opening address ◦ 2) Thanksgiving ◦ 3) Body of the letter ◦ 4) Final salutations
Discuss the five major themes Paul addresses in his letters
◦ 1) Salvation takes place through Jesus Christ, the Lord of the universe (Colossians 1:15-20) ◦ 2) The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the heart of the Gospel (1 Corinthian 15:1-19) ◦ 3) Christian's will participate in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:20-28) ◦ 4) Salvation is a free gift of God that demands faith. We cannot earn it. (Romans 5:1-11) ◦ 5) Christians are bound together in one body, the Church, of which Jesus Christ is the head. (1 Corinthians 12:12-30)
What is the earliest letter written by St. Paul? What is one of the key themes?
◦ 1st Thessalonians's (50-51 AD) ◦ Key themes: Christ is the hope of our salvation
According to St. Paul what do faith in Christ and Baptism accomplish?
◦ Christ frees us and brings us new life ◦ Baptism = new born life
Which the Pauline letters has the most developed theology in the church? Describe some its theology?
◦ Ephesians ◦ Presents a developed theology on the Chruch imaged both as the Body of Christ and his bride
What is considered the first of Paul's "great" letters? What position does it take concerning Judaism and new Gentile converts?
◦ Galatians ◦ The Gentiles didn't have to be Jewish to become Christians
Name 3 ways in which Paul is zealous (passionate) for Christ?
◦ He has been considered a leader in most places he served, but never stayed in one place for more than 3 years - small communities ◦ He is a good preacher (long-winded) ◦ He is 50 yrs old
Name 3 more ways that Paul is zealous for Christ?
◦ He has been forced to leave some places he worked ◦ Has trouble getting along with religious leaders ◦ He has been in jail 3-4x for preaching about Jesus, which was illegal in Rome
What are some themes St Paul discusses in Phillipians?
◦ How Christ understood Christ in terms of preexistance, incarnation, and Paschal Mystery ◦ Christ is perfect model for humanity and self sacrificing love ◦ Our ressurection and empowers us
According to the Letter to the Romans, what are some benefits for us of Christs sacrifice on the cross?
◦ Justification ◦ Peace with God ◦ The gift of the Holy Spirit ◦ Reconciliation, salvation with God ◦ Hope to share in God's eternal glory
What does St. Paul teach about faith and justification? What does "justification before God mean"?
◦ Only faith in Lord Jesus Christ brings us justification and salvation ◦ Justification: peace; salvation with God
List a couple of highlights of Paul's ministry in Phillipi (Acts 16:6-40)
◦ Preach the Gospel in Macedonia ◦ Paul and companions took "the Eqyptian Way" to Macedonian city of Phillipi ◦ Paul established first local church in the city ◦ Paul baptized Lydia (a cloth merchant) and her household ◦ Paul and Silas were charged with being troublesome Jews --imprisoned, beaten ◦ Earthquake opened the prison door, but Paul and Silas refused to escape ◦ Converted this jailer to Christ before he was about to commit suicide ◦ Authorities asked Paul to leave city since they abused them without trial ◦ Went to Thessalonica
What are the likely dates of writing and city of origin for Paul's letter to the Phillipans?
◦ Two year improsionment --- in Caesarea 58-60 AD ◦ House arrest --- Rome 61-63 AD ◦ Three year stay --- in Ephesus 54-56 AD