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NT Final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| difficulties with "plain meaning" | language isn't always literal cultural distance-plain is different in ancient times than today translation issues from Greek/Hebrew to English reader bias |
| contextual meaning | what the text meant in original setting; what does it mean to the audience? |
| literary context | a single verse could mean something different based on the other verses surrounding that verse |
| historical context | what was the culture, politics, religion, audience, situation at that time |
| Kingdom of God | main theme of Jesus' teaching |
| Jesus in Matthew | Jewish Messiah and new Moses Strong connection to OT fulfillment |
| Jesus in Mark | Suffering Son of God fast-paced, focused on action and suffering |
| Jesus in Luke | Savior of all people emphasis on compassion, women, poor, and Gentiles |
| Jesus in John | Divine Son of God more theological, focuses on identity ("I am") |
| 3 significant things about Paul | wrote large portion of NT shaped Christian theology (grace, justification, church) spread Christianity beyond Judaism |
| transition of Christianity | from a Jewish movement to a global Gentile religion |
| Paul's role in "transition" of Christianity | missionary to Gentiles argues Gentiles don't need to follow full Jewish law Helped redefine identity of God's people (faith, not ethnicity) |
| Who is author of Hebrews | not Paul |
| Why didn't Paul write Hebrews | different writing styles/vocab no author named different theological emphasis and structure |
| structure of Hebrews | more like a sermon or theological essay |
| structure of Paul's letters | formal letters (greeting, body, closing) |
| Elements that resemble a letter in Hebrews | Personal closing at end of Hebrews |
| Genres in Hebrews | Sermon/homily some letter-like ending heavy use of OT interpretation |
| Theme of Hebrews | Jesus is the final and superior revelation of God |
| apostasy | falling away |
| apostasy in Hebrews | Hebrews gives serious warnings turning away after knowing the truth has consequences emphasizes perseverance |
| Hebrews' description of Christ | Jesus as a High Priest mediator between God and humans offers himself as ultimate sacrifice |
| Major argument against Peter being the author of 1 Peter | the Greek is very polished which is unexpected from a Galilean fisherman |
| What is the response to Peter possibly not being the author of 1 Peter? | he could have used an amanuensis (secretary) |
| Theme of 1 Peter | hope and perseverance in suffering |
| Nature of suffering in 1 Peter | likely social persecution, not full empire-wide violence marginalization, discrimination |
| "Share in Christ's sufferings" | suffering unjustly for doing good following Jesus' example |
| 2 Peter | most challenged authorship in the NT |
| arguments against Peter writing 2 Peter | very different style from 1 Peter seems later historically possible dependence on Jude |
| 2 Peter as a "testament" | like a farewell speech preserves what Peter would have taught |
| relationship between 2 Peter and Jude | share similar wording and themes both warn about false teachers |
| Why was Jude written? | to warn against false teachers |
| Where does Jude quote non-biblical books and what were the books quoted? | Jude 14-15: 1 Enoch Jude 9: Assumption of Moses |
| Why does Jude quote non-biblical books? | respected sources at the time doesn't mean they're scripture can still be useful, but not authoritative |
| Is the author name stated in the Epistles of John? | NO |
| Who likely wrote the Epistles of John? | Probably the Apostle John or someone in that community/tradition |
| Similarities w/John's Gospel and the Epistles | light vs darkness love truth Jesus' identity |
| The "deceivers" | deny that Jesus came into the flesh likely early Gnostic-type thinkers |
| Theme of 1 John | Assurance of true faith especially in response to people leaving the community |
| Docetism | belief that Jesus only appeared human Gnostics believe this because matter=evil in their eyes |
| "antichrist" | refers to false teachers not just 1 future figure ONLY appears in 1 and 2 John |
| how does the epistles of John connect to inaugurated eschatology? | end times have ALREADY begun but the have NOT HAPPENED YET |
| statement of "God is love" | not just something God does-it's His Nature |
| Apocalypse genre | reveals hidden truth through symbolism often written during persecution |
| what is the earliest Jewish apocalyptic writing? | Daniel |
| are there other Christian apocalypses? | yes but not in the NT |
| Purpose of apocalyptic writing | encourage believers show God is in control promise ultimate victory |
| historical setting of Revelation | persecution under Roman Empire often linked to DOMITIAN |
| futurist view of Revelation | focuses mostly on future events often downplays original historical context |
| number (mark) of the Beast | likely refers to Nero (via numerated code/gematria symbol of oppressive empire |
| consecutive structure | events happen in strict chronological order |
| progressive parallel structure | some events are retold in cycles, increasing intensity |
| which structure of Revelation is favored more by scholars | progressive parallel structure |
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