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)