NT final- online part

Which factors help to narrow the time of the writing of Hebrews to the mid-60's AD? (select all that apply)

-Clement of Rome (c.96) was influenced by the letter to the Hebrews -The author and his readers were second-generation Christians -Hebrews refers to the Temple and its sacrifices in the present tense (Temple was destroyed in AD 70)

The textbook describes debate over an "early date" or a "late date" for the writing of the book of Revelation. Match the appropriate dates from the list below.

-Early date: 64-69 AD (during the persecution under Emperor Nero) -Late date: 95-96 AD (during the persecution under Emperor Domitian)

According to the textbook, many scholars today argue that 2 Peter is pseudonymous for what reasons?

-External evidence for Petrine authorship is slim -2 Peter is stylistically different than 1 Peter -Such scholars allege historical and doctrinal problems with 2 Peter

Which of the following elements are characteristic of "apocalypse" (i.e. the literary genre... not the end of the world)

-Intends to influence the understanding and behavior of the audience by means of diving authority -Revelation mediated through an other-worldly being to a human recipient -Envisages eschatological salvation (temporal aspect) -Envisages another, supernatural world (spatial aspect) -Revelatory literature with a narrative framework -Discloses a transcendent reality -Intends to interpret present events in light of the future

External evidence for Peter as the author of 1 Peter includes:

-Papias and Clement of Alexandria affirmed Petrine authorship -Irenaeus named Peter as author -Tertullian affirmed Petrine authorship

What are the major theological themes of Hebrews? (select all that apply)

-Perseverance and Christian Assurance -The Superiority of the Person and Work of Christ and His High Priestood

What are the major reasons the textbook lists for rejecting the claim that Paul wrote Hebrews?

-The vocabulary, style, imagery, and theological motifs of Hebrews are different from Paul's known letters -The writer of Hebrews says he head the gospel from those who got it from Christ.

The textbook argues that affirming Petrine authorship of 2 Peter is still the best option because (select all that apply):

-There are numerous subtle correspondence of thought and vocabulary between 1 & 2 Peter. -Wide acceptance of 2 Peter as authoritative by the early church implies belief in Petrine authorship -There is no compelling external or internal evidence against Peter's authorship of 2 Peter

What reasons does Hebrews give for saying that faith is essential for a right relationship with God? (select all that apply)

-You have to believe that God exists -You have to believe that God rewards those who seek Him

What extra-canonical (outside the list of Biblical books) source did Jude quote in his letter?

1 Enoch

The Johannine Epistles were written between approximately...

AD 90-95

What was the purpose of John 1

Encouragement of believers to love each other and reassurance that they are in the Son

The topic of Hebrews 3:1-4:16 is:

Entering the Sabbath Rest

1 John has a crisp, clear style like that of Paul's letters, beginning with a clear doctrinal section, followed by an application section. True or false

False

Modern scholars generally agree that Paul was the author of the letter to the Hebrews. True or False

False

A late date for Jude is indicated by its concern for issues characteristic of "early Catholicism": -Decrease in expectation of the immanent return of Christ -Emphasis on the institutional nature of the church -Use of liturgical elements True or false

False, -Jude has clear and repeated expressions of expectation about Christ's return. -There is no reference to church offices in Jude -Judge doesn't contain any significant liturgical language

The author of 1 John insists that even though he never knew Jesus, his teaching should be trusted because he knew people who did know Jesus. True or false

False, At the beginning of 1 John, the author vehemently insists that he was a close companion of Jesus, who saw, heard, and even touched Jesus (thinking the scars in his hands and side, maybe?)

Because the Old Testament only used men as good examples of faith, Hebrews' list of people who lived by faith contains no women. True or false

False, GOOD CATCH!!! Sarah (Abraham's wife) is a major good example! (Others include Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Deborah, and the list goes on)

James argues that the orthodoxy of a person says (i.e. their confession, what they preach/teach) is the best indicator of whether their faith is genuine or not. True or False

False, He cites the core OT doctrinal statement, the Shema ("Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is ONE") as something that even the demons know and believe to be true. His implication is that despite this, demons cannot be said to have genuine, saving faith.

Only mentioning Jesus in James 1:1, the Book of James shows little distinctive Christian thought. True or false

False, In fact, it reflects the teaching of Jesus in 18 different places!

The purpose of the book of Hebrews was to encourage Gentile Christians to accept Jewish Christians as brothers, and not drive them away. True or false

False, The purpose of Hebrews was to Jewish Christians against reverting to Judaism in order to avoid being persecuted as Christians.

The fact that the author of Hebrews is unknown makes the book much more difficult to interpret. True or False

False, actually, the textbook points out that no aspect of interpreting Hebrews is dependent on knowing who the author was.

According to the textbook. the provenance (place of writing) for 1-3 John was most likely Corinth. True or false

False, it was Asia Minor (most likely Ephesus)

According to Hebrews, the absolutely necessary basis for pleasing God is good works, like being kind to other people or keeping God's religious and moral commandments. True or false

False, it's faith

The response that the book of Revelation is looking for from its readers (it's purpose), is that they would join Christ's war against evil in the world by helping to bring God's judgement on the wicked. True or false

False, the purpose is to encourage Christians to faithful endurance by depicting the final judgment and the establishment of Christ's kingdom on earth.

Scholars are basically in agreement that the structure of James is: Greeting (1:1) Introduction (1:2-27) Body (2:1-5:11) Conclusion (5:12-20)

False, the textbook says there is little scholarly agreement on the literary structure of the book

Because God has become of the Father of all those who have faith in Jesus, Christians can be confident that God will never discipline them. True or false

False. Actually, it is precisely because God loves Christians as His children that He disciplines (corrects and trains) them! (Hebrews 12:6-8)

The name of the major heresy dealt with in 1 John was:

Gnosticism

Where does Jude place his confidence that his readers will not stumble and will in fact stand blameless in God's glorious presence?

God's ability...When it comes to Christians remaining faithful the New Testament consistently commands them to persevere, but puts its confidence in God's ability to finish what He started in them.

What was the purpose of John 3

Helps Gaius deal with an autocratic leader, Diotraphes

Jesus was a descendent of David, of the tribe of Judah. The High Priest under the Mosaic Covenant had to be a descendent of Aaron, of the tribe of Levi. On what basis does Hebrews say that Jesus is the High Priest?

High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek,,, Melchizidek was the "King of Salem (Jerusalem)" and "Priest of the Most High God," whose authority Abraham recognized in the book of Genesis. This made the king of Jerusaelm a priest with authority over the temple and the priests of the Mosaic Covenant, even though he didn't function as a priest WITHIN that covenant.

Apart from his teaching on faith and works, James is probably best know for...

His strong ethical teaching in keeping with Jewish wisdom

The opening of the book of Hebrews draws a sharp contrast between:

How God spoke in the past and how He has spoken through Jesus

What was the purpose of John 2

Instruction to to extend hospitality to false teachers

The author of James is:

James, the son of Joseph, half-brother of Jesus

Who does Peter offer up as the primary example of suffering for beleivers?

Jesus

According to the textbook, who was the author of the book of Revelation?

John the Apostle, son of Zebedee

The author of the three Johannine Epistles was:

John, the son of Zebedee

James is sometimes read as being in conflict with Paul regarding what subject?

Justification and the relationship between faith and works

Because of his own sinfulness, what did the Aaronic High Priest (the High Priest under the Law of Moses) have to do?

Offer a sacrifice for himself

What reason does the author of Hebrews give for thinking that animal sacrifices were inadequate to deal with the problem of human sins?

People had to keep on offering them; annually... if not more often.

What is the occasion (cause) for Peter 1 and Peter 2

Peter 1- Persecution of the church Peter 2- False teaching

Which Theological themes goes to which letter- 1. Christian Suffering and the End Times 2. The Identity of Believers and Their Witness to the World 3.Pursuit of Christian Virtues in Light of the End Times 4. Apostolic Eyewitness Testimony vs. Heresy

Peter 1: 1&2 Peter 2: 3&4

The most likely location for the writing of Peter's letters (provenance) is:

Rome

Which of these best describes James' view of how faith and works relate to each other?

Saving faith naturally produces (is accompanied by) good works

Much James' use of Jesus' teaching comes from where in the Gospels?

The Sermon on the Mount

What does Hebrews say is absolutely essential for dealing with human sin?

The shedding of blood

1 & 2 Peter must have been written in the early-to-mid-60's, because Peter was executed in the mid-late 60's by Nero. True or false

True

2 and 3 John are two of the shortest books in the New Testament. True or false

True

According to the textbook, other than the prologue and conclusion, the book of Revelation is composed of 4 major visions, each introduced by the phrase "in the Spirit." True or false

True

God promised that when a person puts their faith in Christ as their High Priest and sacrifice for their sin, God will no longer remember their sins. True or False

True

In his two letters, Peter encouraged Christians to stay the course and combat false teaching. True or False

True

Peter affirms that false teachers will be judged just as surely as God judged the fallen angels. True or False

True

Taken together, the major theological themes of the Johannine Epistles are: -Christian Discipleship -Assurance of Salvation True or false

True

The Protestant Reformer Martin Luther saw little value in the book of James, relegating it to the end of his translation of the Bible into German. True or false

True

The book of James was a circular letter written to encouarge Jewish Christians who had fled persecution in Jerusalem. True or false

True

The most likely recipients of Hebrews were Jewish Christians in Rome. True or False

True

There is little doubt that Jude is the author of the letter that bears his name, since he was a little-known figure, whose name was unlikely to enlarge the audience of the letter. True or False

True

Jude was written to:

Urge the readers to contend for the faith (against false teachers)... Jude wanted to write about their common salvation, but felt the necessity to urge them to contend for the faith...

Fill in the blank: God resists the __________, but gives grace to the humble.

proud

The major recurring number in the book of Revelation is seven (7). This being the seventh question of the final reading quiz, this would be the perfect last question! True or false

true

The theme of the book of Revelation is that Jesus is the slain and risen Lamb who will return as King and Judge of the world. true or false

true