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Biblit Final
78
Bible Studies
Undergraduate 2
12/14/2010

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Explain 4 views of the warning passage in Hebrews
Definition
1. Hypothetical warning- The author realizes that for a believer it's impossible to fall away (It's a threat and the Threat it's self is enough) Parent example. 2. Loss of rewards-(eternal judgment not at stake instead believers who fall away will suffer a loss of rewards in heaven. (weakness in this argument is that people will say well I'm still going to heaven who cares. 3. Loss of Salvation- (the author is concerned that genuine Christians can lose their salvation. 4. Confirmation of lost state- The author is concerned that some people who have identified themselves as believers but aren't genuine believers might turn away from Christianity.
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What does Hebrews 11 teach about the Christian Faith
Definition
Faith is unseeen faith is forward looking; Christ is the ultimate model of enduring faith. * Tortured for faith (Isaiah) fruit of Faith. Sacrifice of praise to God and doing Good.
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What apocryphal work is possibly the source for the people in Heb. 11 who were willing to suffer for a"better resurrection"
Definition
Isaiah
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What are the Themes shared by the Gospel of JOhn and 1 John
Definition
* Witness * Eternal life * Light/Darkness * Father/son/spirit *Love
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What 2 things does the Antichrist deny about Jesus According to 1 JOhn
Definition
1. 2:22 - that Jesus is the Christ
2. 4:2- That Jesus Christ has come in flesh
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How is Christ's love and God's love defined in 1 John
Definition
*God's love is = Concern, Action, Sacrifice, Results, (not a merly vague general sentiment. * OUr love= Shaped by God's love, Concern+Action, Directed towards one another
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3 ways that sin is shown to be serious according to 1 John
Definition
1. Don't put your head in the sand (by denying that you have sin)
2. Cleansed only by the death of Jesus
3. Don't causally continue to sin ask for forgiveness right away.
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The title used for the author of 2 and 3 John
Definition
elder
Term
What is the modern day country where the 7 churches addressed in REvelations are located
Definition
Turkey
Term
The possible genres represented in the book of Revelations
Definition
Letter, Prophecy, Apocalypse
Term
what are the characteristics of Jewish and Christian apocalypse
Definition
*shaped by Daniel * pessimistic view of the world * Angelic inter-mediators (helping the receiver make sense of it all) * Good and Evil clearly distinguished no grey
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What are the names of the four common approaches to interpreting revelations
Definition
* Idealist * preterist * historicist* Futuristic
Term
What characteristic of God and what characteristic of Christ is highlighted in the throne room in REv. 4-5
Definition
God is holy * Jesus is the sacrifice
Term
What is significant about the people dipicted in Rev. 7:9-10
Definition
They are from every tribe, nation and tongue, * They recognize Jesus as the savior (wear white robes) and King (palm branches)
Term
Recall the oder of events related to the 3 diff. understandings of the 1,000 year reign mentioned in REv. 20
Definition
*Premillennial 1,2 ,3,4
* Amillennialism 1, 3,2,4
* Postmillennialsm 1,4,2,3
1. Current Status of World
2. Christ's return
3. Christ's reign over the Earth
4 New heaven and Earth
Term
What is a good summary verse for the letter of 1 Petter
Definition
4:19 - trust and obedience through suffering
Term
What are the things that are true about new birth according to 1 Petter (FPC)
Definition
*Father's work through Christ by the spirit * It's permanent * The word of God is the Catalyst
Term
how did Christ change to the Jewish view of time
Definition
Present age you share in Christ Suffering in the age to come (Christ return) we share in Christ's glory
Term
The OT passage Peter meditates on in 1 Peter 2:21-25-
Definition
Isaiah 53
Term
What memory does peter recall as a foretaste of Christ's return in 2 Peter
Definition
the Transfiguration
Term
What OT figures are examples of the righteous being spared from Judgment in 2 Peter
Definition
Noah and Lot
Term
What book indicates that Paul's letters are already viewed as authoritative
Definition
2 Peter
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What Letter shares much in common with 2 Peter
Definition
Jude
Term
What are some topics shared in Jude and 2 Peter
Definition
*false teachings *reviling angelic majesties *clouds w/out water/spring w/out water * Sodom and Gomorrah * Balaam
Term
What characterics from non-canonical sources are mentioned in Jude
Definition
Enoch and Michael
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Who are the options of authors of Hebrews
Definition
*Paul * Priscilla with Aquila * Luke *Barnabas * Apollos* (God only knows )
Term
The logic of how teaching about Christ relates to warning passages in Hebrews (If and then )
Definition
If the new is better then the old and the old brought aw and accountability then how much more the new ( we should take our faith even more seriously we should have even more devotion to the Lord )
Term
What helps Christians resist sin's deceitfulness, according to Hebrews 1-4
Definition
The Key is community The antidote is fellowship with other believers
Term
What where some of the early Roman misconceptions about Christianity
Definition
love feasts, brothers and sisters getting married, eating flesh and drinking blood, pledging loyalty to another king
Term
Two ministers associated with both Peter and Paul mentioned in 1 Peter
Definition
Silas and Mark
Term
What other part of the NT has teaching that sounds like Peter's teaching in 1Peter
Definition
Peter in Acts 2-5,10
Term
What section from Matthew's Gospel is echoed in James teachings
Definition
Sermon on the mount
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The false understanding of faith and works that was James countering
Definition
Faith (no works) = justification
James idea = faith =works =justification
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the OT characters used as illustrations in James's argument that faith without works is dead
Definition
Abraham and Rahab
Term
The two reasons james wrote his letter
Definition
Scattering of believers in wake of persecution and rumors of abuse of Paul's teaching
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What are the autobiographical details about james, the brother of Jesus in James
Definition
* He was first skeptical of his brother at first * the Risen Christ appeared to him * Led Jerusalem church * Martyred in AD. 62
Term
The names of the two coworkers of Paul's who ran and finished the race in opposite ways according to 2 Timothy
Definition
Demas = Started strong but finished weak
Mark= Started weak finished strong
Term
What are the three images used by Paul in 2 Timothy to express the mindset Christian minsiters need
Definition
Soldier- single minded focused on the duty
Athlete- must compete according to the rules not our standard's but God's
Farmer- works hard and pours himself out into the crop and in the end the farmer gets to enjoy the benefits of the rewards
Term
what were some of the stresses and disappointments Paul appears to have experienced in his imprisonment according to 2 timothy
Definition
*suffering and chains * abandonment * cold * lonliness
Term
In what setting/ circumstances is Paul in when he wrote 2 Timothy
Definition
Paul is in prison under harsh conditions
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What is the proper oder of faith and works and salvation according to Titus
Definition
Faith in Christ = salvation=good works
Term
Explain what 1 Timothy 5:8 refers to and the application of the verse and its context for individuals and churches
Definition
Some teachers were saying that stay aat home dads were sinning by not providing for their family but this is talking about taking care of the widows in your family so they are not a burden to the church. the church should only help those who do not have family
Term
Two things a local church needs according to 1 Timothy
Definition
* Leadership structure - elders and deacons * Protection from false teaching
Term
What are the responses to the three arguments against Paul's authorship of the Pastoral Epistles
Definition
* Writing assistance used (Luke )
* Personal letter written to "insiders" with practical/organizational needs close friends in teh faith who already knew they were saved by grace and so forth
* Paul released from prison after acts (Jewish leaders to busy to persecute) acts ends abruptly so Acts wasn't the end the letters come after
Term
What resource God has provided us in our struggle against sin and evil (the dead zone) according to EPh 6
Definition
The armor of God no fear God as equipped you fight with the right weapons and stand strong
Term
what serves as exhibit A of God's wisdom according to EPH 3:10
Definition
The alive unified Church
Term
pAULS three main activities characterizing his ministry to the churches according to Ephesians
Definition
preaching suffering praying
Term
What are the three possible ways to understanding the truth that we are chosen in Christ Eph 1
Definition
1. Individual believers- predestination (calvanisim ) 2. Christ and those in Christ (Chosen in Christ) 3. Jews and Gentiles (not just Jews both chosen)
Term
What are 2 reasons people suspect that the letter to Ephesians is a circular letter
Definition
1. The tone is impersonal
2. Eph 1:1 to Ephesians not in original letter
Term
Who is the likely author of each NT document covered during this section in Class
Definition
* Ephesians =Paul * 1 Tim. =Paul *2 Tim =Paul * Titus =Paul *James= James brother of Jesus * Jude= Jude brother of James and Jesus * 1 Peter= Peter (Writing assistiant?) * 2 Peter= Peter (writing assistant ?)* 1 2 3 John Elder John * Revelations = John the apostle
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* Author of Ephesians
Definition
Paul
Term
Author of 1 and 2 Tim
Definition
Paul
Term
Author of Titus
Definition
Paul
Term
author of James
Definition
James the brother of Jesus
Term
Author of Jude
Definition
Jude the brother of Jesus and James
Term
Author of Hebrews
Definition
Only God knows (Paul, Barnabas, Luke, Appollos, Priscilla and Aquila,)
Term
Author of 1 and 2 Peter
Definition
Peter with writing assistant
Term
Author of 1,2 and 3 John
Definition
John in 1st John and 2,3 John the elder (possible all three John the elder )
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author of Revelations
Definition
John the apostle
Term
Theme of Ephesians
Definition
United in Christ and united under christ his identity shapes ours
Term
Theme of 1 Timothy
Definition
cultivating a healthy growing church protection form false teachings
Term
Theme of Titus
Definition
Strengthening the Church's reputation
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Theme of 2 Timothy
Definition
Passing the baton
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Theme of James
Definition
Walking the talk
Term
Theme of 1 Peter
Definition
Steadfastness in Suffering
Term
Theme of 2 Peter
Definition
The certainty and implication of the Lord's return
Term
Theme of Jude
Definition
contending for the Faith
Term
Theme of Hebrews
Definition
The new is better then the old
Term
Theme of 1 John
Definition
Back to the basics
Term
Theme of 2 John
Definition
don't support false teachers
Term
Theme of 3 John
Definition
Welcome God's servants
Term
Theme of Revelations
Definition
Victory at last
Term
Theme of Revelations
Definition
Victory at last
Term
Which letter was written early
Definition
James
Term
Which books were written late
Definition
Jude and 1,2 and 3rd John and Revelation
Term
Which books were in between
Definition
1 and 2 timothy Hebrews, the peters, Titus Ephesians and titus
Term
1 Peter 2:9-10
Definition
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, A people belonging to God that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
Term
Hebrews 9:27-28
Definition
Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, 28 so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people ; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
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