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Horace Alexander's CHR 105 class
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 1
11/29/2010

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Acts is a companion to what gospel?
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Luke
Term
What is the overall purpose of the book of Luke?
Definition
Confirmation of the gospel
Term
Was Paul a renegade Jew?
Definition
No, he didn't preach against the religion of Judaism, he preached for it
Term
What were the 4 themes of Paul's gospel?
Definition
The Holy Spirit as a sign of the new age
God's purpose and plan
To the Jew first
The Gentile mission
Term
Who was Luke a physician to?
Definition
Paul
Term
What is the theme verse that outlines Acts?
Definition
Acts 1:8 "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
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What does the Greek word "dei" mean?
Definition
"It is necessary"
Term
How many times does "dei" occur in Luke-Acts
Definition
40
Term
To whom does Luke address both of his books?
Definition
Theophilus
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What should Acts be read for?
Definition
A historical narrative motivated by theological concerns
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What percent of the NT is composed of letters?
Definition
40%
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What is the format of ancient letters?
Definition
Opening, Thanksgiving, Body of the letter, Closing
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Which letter doesn't include a thanksgiving section?
Definition
Galatians
Term
What was the most profound letter in the New Testament?
Definition
Romans
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Why does Paul write 2 Corinthians?
Definition
To address preachers who were trying to undermine his ministry
Term
How many times does Paul mention the devil and various powers in the book of Ephesians?
Definition
16
Term
Who did Paul send to the Philippians to help them out?
Definition
Timothy
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Why does Paul write 2 Thessalonians?
Definition
To correct a misunderstanding about end times that his first letter to the Thessalonians caused
Term
What three pastoral letters appear to have a different letter format than the most ancient letters?
Definition
1 & 2 Timothy and Titus
Term
What do 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus address?
Definition
Church order and the place of women
Term
Is there clear evidence that the Apostle John is the author of Revelation?
Definition
No
Term
True/False: Revelation contains the characteristics of ancient letters
Definition
True
Term
How many allusions/references to the OT does Revelation have?
Definition
350
Term
What chapters contain the letters to the seven churches?
Definition
Chapters 1-3
Term
What chapters talk about human history up to the return of Christ?
Definition
Chapters 4-19
Term
What chapters portray the millennial reign of Christ and an eternal new order?
Definition
Chapters 20-22
Term
What is the amillenial view?
Definition
Believers enter a new heaven and new earth, and unbelievers are sent into the lake of fire
Term
How is the book of Revelation supposed to be interpreted?
Definition
Symbolically describing events that were happening in John's own day, not the future
Term
What is the key to the book of Revelation?
Definition
The understanding that God is supreme over all of history, and that He directs events toward His own ultimate purpose
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Why is Revelation apocalyptic?
Definition
The word revelation and the content of the book itself suggest that it's apocalyptic
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