Each of the following statements are FALSE. Figure out why they are false. Some statements have multiple mistakes. Circle the errors in each statement and FIX THEM!
1. James wrote the Book of James. James is an Apostle and son of Aphaeus.
2. James was the church leader in the city of Ephesus.
3. The first audience of the Book of James were Gentile Christians experiencing persecution in Rome.
4. James is mainly focused on what a Christian should believe about God, rather than how to act out one's faith.
5. The Old Testament book that the James is most similar to is Psalms. James contains long, foolish songs for teaching people how to live a sinful life.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Final Exam Review 9: Hebrews
1. What is Hebrews' main concern regarding Jesus? What does Hebrews show about him?
2. What type of writing does Hebrews resemble? Does Hebrews have all the characteristics thereof?
3. True or false: the first audience of Hebrews was doing great in their faith, and did not need any help or anything. (If false, explain why).
4. Hebrews uses a lot of Old Testament quotations to prove that Jesus has what religious position (in heaven)?
IMPORTANT FACT: The books of James, Peter, John, and Jude are not addressed to individuals. They are written to the church as a whole.
2. What type of writing does Hebrews resemble? Does Hebrews have all the characteristics thereof?
3. True or false: the first audience of Hebrews was doing great in their faith, and did not need any help or anything. (If false, explain why).
4. Hebrews uses a lot of Old Testament quotations to prove that Jesus has what religious position (in heaven)?
Match the following items with the definitions or descriptions below.
a. High Priest b. Melchizedek c. A cloud of witnesses
1. _____A list of heroes from the Hebrew Scriptures who serve as models for Christian faith.
2. _____A priest of mysterious origin in Genesis who, according to Hebrews, foreshadowed Jesus and his priestly role.
3. _____This person was essentially the first among equals and came to hold much authority with the Israelite people.IMPORTANT FACT: The books of James, Peter, John, and Jude are not addressed to individuals. They are written to the church as a whole.
Final Exam Review 8: The Personal Letters of Paul
The following questions refer to the epistles which Paul wrote to his friends, Timothy and Philemon.
1. What issues are addressed in a "pastoral" letter?
2. What was Timothy's relationship to Paul?
3. Outline the social structure in ancient Roman society, from the top all the way down to the bottom.
4. What does Paul say about women in the book of 1 Timothy?
5. How does Paul interpret the story of Adam and Eve's sin?
1. What issues are addressed in a "pastoral" letter?
2. What was Timothy's relationship to Paul?
3. Outline the social structure in ancient Roman society, from the top all the way down to the bottom.
4. What does Paul say about women in the book of 1 Timothy?
5. How does Paul interpret the story of Adam and Eve's sin?
Final Exam Review 7: Philippians, Colossians, 1-2 Thessalonians
The following questions refer to Philippians, Colossians, and 1-2 Thessalonians.
1. Which letter sets out guidelines for living a godly life?
2. Which epistle is focuesd on living together in joy and reconciliation?
3. Which letters deals with the End Times and Last Judgment?
4. Which letter contains a hymn which provides most of the scriptural basis for the Christian understanding of Jesus (his pre-existence, and his relationship with God)?
5. In which letter does Paul use the metaphor of a foot race to describe the need for perseverance?
1. Which letter sets out guidelines for living a godly life?
2. Which epistle is focuesd on living together in joy and reconciliation?
3. Which letters deals with the End Times and Last Judgment?
4. Which letter contains a hymn which provides most of the scriptural basis for the Christian understanding of Jesus (his pre-existence, and his relationship with God)?
5. In which letter does Paul use the metaphor of a foot race to describe the need for perseverance?
Final Exam Review 6 - 1-2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians
Answer the following questions about the first Pauline Epistles. Use complete sentences.
1. Make a list of what you know about the church in Corinth. What were the people like? What problems were they dealing with in their community? Why did they write to Paul?
2. Where is the Bible’s most famous passage on “love,” and what does Paul say about it?
3. To whom is the book of Ephesians written?
4. What is the main theme of the book of Ephesians?
5. What does Ephesians say about a “battle?”
6. Why is Paul so angry and fiery in the way he writes to the Galatians? What heresy was being taught to new Christians in Galatia?
7. What does Paul say about “freedom” in Galatians? Freedom from what?
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Final Exam Review 5: General Knowledge of Acts and Romans
In this section, let's see how well you know the Acts of the Apostles.
1. Where does the word "simony" come from?
2. What effect did Herod's persecution of the early Church have on its growth?
3. Although Christianity started out as a sect of Judaism, what happened to the Church at the end of the book of Acts?
4. What is Paul's most highly developed letter?
RHETORICAL PARTS IN ROMANS
1. Where does the word "simony" come from?
2. What effect did Herod's persecution of the early Church have on its growth?
3. Although Christianity started out as a sect of Judaism, what happened to the Church at the end of the book of Acts?
4. What is Paul's most highly developed letter?
RHETORICAL PARTS IN ROMANS
Match the following six rhetorical parts Paul uses, with their definitions or with quotes from Romans below.
a. Introduction d. Proof
b. Narration e. Refutation of opposing view
c. Thesis f. Epilogue/Peroration
1. _____ “For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, ‘the one who is righteous will live by faith.’”
2. _____This rhetorical part summarizes the argument and seeks to move the emotions of the audience to take action or make a commitment.
3. _____This rhetorical part contains the supporting thesis.
4. _____ “Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets….”
5. _____This rhetorical part incorporates questions that the audience might have and answers those questions. This form of rhetoric is often called “diatribe.”
6. _____This rhetorical part provides some facts and background information.
Final Exam Review 4: People in Acts
The fourth section of the Final Exam will assess how well you know the people in the New Testament's very own "action movie," The Acts of the Apostles.
Match the following people with the descriptions below:
a. Stephen d. Peter g. Philip j. Ananias
b, Gamaliel e. Luke h. The Ethiopian Eunuch f. Cornelius
c. Ananias f. Simon the Magician i. Saul
1. _____This person was the writer of the Book of Acts.
2. _____God punished this person for his dishonesty.
3. _____This person was the first Christian martyr.
4. _____This person brought Tabitha back to life.
5. _____This person was a Pharisee who spoke in the apostles’ defense.
6. ____God directs this person to go to Saul during the “Road to Damascus” narrative.
7. _____This person was the first major convert won by Philip.
8. _____While this person was reading from the “Suffering Servant” songs of Isaiah, Philip explained that the Isaiah verses pointed to the suffering of Jesus; Philip baptized this person shortly thereafter.
9. _____This person centers his ministry in Samaria.
10. _____This person had a vision of an angel who told him to send men to Peter in Joppa.
11. _____This person was a Jew and a Pharisee who was, early-on, a persecutor of Christians.
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