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Christian Scriptures final
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Religious Studies
Undergraduate 1
05/02/2011

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Antioch
Definition
where cornelius was baptized
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Jerusalem
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Where Jews are from
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Antioch
Definition
1st called christians here
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Antioch
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where most biblical journeys begin
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Jerusalem
Definition
Pentecost happened here
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Jerusalem
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Christianity begins here
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Jerusalem
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Book of Acts begins here
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Jerusalem
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120 Jews in prayer here over 40 days waiting on empowerment of the holy spirit
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Rome
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Paul dies here
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Rome
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Acts ends
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Rome
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Paul is imprisoned here for 2 years
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Paul
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He is visited on Damascus road
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Paul
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Pharisee very educated on hebrew bible
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Paul
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He was most influential to spreading Christianity to the gentiles
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Paul
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He influenced 2/3 of the New Testament
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Paul
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He wrote the Pauline Epistles
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Paul
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He influenced the writings of Luke
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Peter
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He was a disciple and Missionary to the Jews
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Peter
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Called two-faced
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Peter
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Part of the Jerusalem Council along with James and Paul
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Holy Spirit
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The intangible part of the Trinity
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Holy Spirit
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This concept comes to the disciples when Jesus ascends to Heaven
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The Way
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The religion was called this before named Christianity
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Speeches
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Acts is made up of these teachings to big crowds
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Matthias
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He replaces Judas as a disciple
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Matthias
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He is chosen as a disciple because he was an eye witness of Jesus
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Pentecost
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This occurred 50 days after passover
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Pentecost
Definition
The Holy Spirit empowered people to suddenly proclaim the gospel during this event
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Pentecost
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The disciples preached with tongues of fire; people were spoken to in many languages during this event
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Pentecost
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3000 people were added to The Way
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Gamaliel
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Pharisee who said, "Let The Way run its course. If it is not of God, it will die out."
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Gamaliel
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Pharisee who's advice creates peace for a while among followers of The Way and non-believers
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Stephen
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1st Martyr
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Stephen
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Stoned to death, killed for Christianity
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Stephen
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His death caused believers to scatter to Judea and Samaria
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Widows
Definition
Church starts caring for them
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Widows
Definition
Deacons created to care for ______
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Widows
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Internal church developmental problem
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Saul
Definition
He persecuted Christians more than after transformed/given a new name
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Philip
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Deacon with Stephen
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Philip
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He witnesses in Samaria
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Philip
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He was an elder before Stephen dies
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Damascus
Definition
Saul is transformed into Paul here
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Damascus
Definition
Here, Saul is binded, hears voice which leads him to Ananias
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Ananias
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Restores Saul's sight (is a faithful Christian)
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Persecution
Definition
The practice of putting people in jail for their religious beliefs, leading them to struggle with faith vs. unfaithfulness
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Cornelius
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His name means "God Fearer"
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Cornelius
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He says that the holy spirit comes even to gentiles
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Caesarea
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Cornelius lived here
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Caesarea
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Paul was jailed here
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Joppa
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Where Peter has a vision about unclean animals
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Barnabas
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He is involved at the church at Antioch
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Barnabas
Definition
His name means "encourager"
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Barnabas
Definition
He takes John on the 2nd missionary journey
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Timothy
Definition
One of Paul's mentees
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Silas, Paul, and Timothy
Definition
These three men go on the 2nd Missionary Journey, excluding Barnabas and John Mark
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Corinth
Definition
Paul, Silas, and Timothy spend 3 years here
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1st Thessalonians
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This is the 1st epistle
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Diaspora
Definition
Where Jewish people are scattered and spread the word more to Judea, Samaria, and Asia minor
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Hellenists
Definition
Greek people
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Jerusalem Council
Definition
This is a meeting about circumcision
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Jerusalem Council
Definition
Paul, James, and Peter are in on this conversation/argument
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Jerusalem Council
Definition
There is a story about Cornelius during this meeting
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Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, Philemon
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These four Epistles were written by Paul while he was in prison
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Ephesus
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Where the book of Corinthians was written
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Corinth
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Where the book of 1st Thessalonians was written
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Paul, Barnabas, John Mark
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These three go on the 1st Missionary journey
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Confirmation of the truth of Christianity
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Main Message of Acts
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Through the diaspora
Definition
How does the Gospel Spread?
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Early 60-ish AD
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When does the book of Acts take place?
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Acts of the Apostles
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What is the full title of Acts?
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Tarsus
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Paul is from here
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Nero
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Put Paul to death under his reign, beheaded him
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Epistle
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Letter sent to a church or group of people
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Amanuensis
Definition
Transcriber/note taker
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Pauline Corpus
Definition
14 Letters Paul wrote in the NT
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Judaizers
Definition
Christians who take the Mosaic Laws more literally, such as the covenant laws and circumcision
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Cephas
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Means "stone". Jesus gave this name to Simon Peter
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Titled to the churches/people he was addressing
Definition
What was the classic way/order Paul wrote his letters?
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They thought that by only following the Mosaic Laws they would be saved, but Paul says they need to have faith over everything else...spirit not body
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What were the Galatians doing wrong in terms of Paul?
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Paul is mad at Peter for separating himself from the Gentiles
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What happens in Antioch between Paul and Simon Peter?
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They thought that by only following the Mosaic Laws they would be saved, but Paul says they need to have faith over everything else...spirit not body
Definition
What is the thesis of Galatians all about?
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Eschatology
Definition
Study of in times
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Sin, Torah, and Death
Definition
Christ is a liberator from what 3 things?
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Faith, Works
Definition
We are justified by _______ not _________ according to Philippians
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Christ's body, as seen in as the congregation and the individual
Definition
Dominant image seen in Philippians
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Prison in Ephesus/Caesarea/Rome. Most likely Rome
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Where Paul was when he wrote Philippians
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2nd Missionary Journey. By Paul
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When was the church at Philippi established? By whom?
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A girl who was demonic, she followed Paul and Silas around and proclaimed that they were true. They had her exorcised and her owners were angry because they used were making money off of her premonitions.
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Talk about the slave girl mentioned in Philippians.
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sells purple cloth, gives Paul, Silas, and Timothy shelter
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Who is Lydia?
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Roman citizens couldn't be flogged/jailed without a trial. Paul and Silas called them out on jailing people without trial.
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Why is the government fearful of Paul and Silas?
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Epaphroditus
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He had been with Paul, got sick, and was sent back to Philippians
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Euodia and Syntyche
Definition
2 Women arguing, good people helping with the Way
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Encouragement, called the Love Letter, talks about life/death
Definition
What is the purpose of Philippians?
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Growing structure in the church, bishops/deacons, meditation on prison/death, exhaulting/worshiping God, Jesus is Lord, not just Caesar.
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Describe the letter from Paul to the Philippians.
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Relationship based on humility. Fights should be settled by unification in christ
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Thesis of Philippians
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delayed return of christ, development of institutional structure, deterioration of relationship between christianity and judaism, and christianity and empire, debate between faithfulness and abandoning faith because lots of suffering and persecution, false teaching as a result of christianity spreading
Definition
Historical facts leading into Hebrews
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faithfulness vs. abandoning faith, false teaching (doctournal integrity)
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Themes found in Hebrews through Revelation
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Unknown helenistic Jew, period of difficulty, extended sermon. Themes: hold fast to the faith, once saved always saved
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Generic facts on Hebrews (author, occasion, literary form, themes)
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Jesus vs. Angels- Jesus always wins
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What is the comparison in Hebrews and what does it prove?
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assurance of things hoped for, conviction of things not seen
Definition
What does faith mean?
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Hebrews
Definition
In what book is the hall of faith found?
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Discipline
Definition
What is hardship viewed as?
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7
Definition
How many catholic epistles are there?
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James, 1st/2nd Peter, 1st/2nd John, Jude (Authors)
Definition
Where do the catholic epistles titles stem from?
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diverse
Definition
what type of literature is in the catholic epistles?
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James- servant of god. Wisdom literature. 12 tribes of the dispersion.
Definition
give the key facts on james (Author, literary style, audience)
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Faith and Works
Definition
What are the main topics in James
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Simon Peter with Silas as amanuensis. Mark was there too. Audience: churches of asia minor, theme: call to holiness, faithfulness to christ
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give the key facts on 1st peter (author, audience, main theme)
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Lamb, Cornerstone for believers, stumbling stone for non believers, big emphesis on suffering, inheritance through resurrection
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How is the perspective of christ portrayed in 1st peter?
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call to holy living, submission to authority
Definition
How is the perspective of followers portrayed in 1st peter?
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Lots of persecution from the gov, but told to still submit to authority
Definition
why was the perspective of followers portrayed in 1st peter so relevant to the original audience?
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Author: John of Patmos. Name: Reveal/apocalypse. Date: Reign of Domitian
Definition
what are the generic Revelation facts (Author, name, date)?
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Ruler during Revelation. Bad for christians, encourages worship to emperor
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Who is Domitian? Describe him.
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talks about prophesy, greek term, product of crisis periods
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What is Apocalyptic literature like?
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Past/Present/Future, Call to covenant living, predictions
Definition
What all does a prophecy encompass?
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Crisis
Definition
Why is the book of Revelation written?
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Good vs. Evil
Definition
What is the main struggle in Revelation?
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seven scrolls, worship, John starts crying because nobody is worthy to open scrolls
Definition
Describe the Throne Room of Heaven
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Slaughtered Lamb
Definition
Who is worthy to open the scrolls in the Throne Room of Heaven?
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lion of judah/root of david/slaughtered lamb
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What image is important in revelation?
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new Jerusalem: bride of the lamb. No tears/death/temple/sin. Tree of life. Like eden except that people are aware of corruption.
Definition
what are the differences in Revelation between heaven and earth?
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Head, feet, voice, mouth, face, 1st/last, was dead, alive forever, 7 stars, 7 lamp stands. Different churches called to represent different things.
Definition
Describe the Vision of Christ and how that applies to Christianity.
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Of God, From and About Christ, Author: John of Patmos, recipient: 7 churches of Asia Minor
Definition
What do we learn in Revelation Ch. 1, fact wise?
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To the angel of:

The words of:

To those who overcome: promise of throne room
Definition
How does each message to the 7 churches start?
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Faith, Death, Unity
Definition
Themes of Philippians
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Faith, Once saved always saved, definition of faith, hall of faith
Definition
Themes of Hebrews
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Faith vs. works, definition of religion
Definition
Themes of James
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Call to holiness/faithfulness to christ
Definition
Themes of 1st peter
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70 AD
Definition
Temple destroyed
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Vision of Christ:

Describe Head/Hair

Definition

white as wool,

represents purity 

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Vision of Christ:
Describe Face
Definition
Bright, shining like the sun
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Vision of Christ:
Describe Voice
Definition
Sounds of many waters, can't be ignored
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Vision of Christ:
Describe Mouth
Definition
two edged sword. Power of message
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Vision of Christ:
Describe Feet
Definition
Stability, burnished bronze
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Vision of Christ:
Describe what he holds
Definition
7 stars, 7 lamp stands, keys of death and hades
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Longest to Shortest starting with Romans, ending with Philemon
Definition
How are the Pauline Epistles ordered?
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1st John
Definition
This book argues against the denial of Jesus Christ (Docetism)
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1st John
Definition
This book has no claim of author
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1st John
Definition
This book argues for the divinity of Christ
(incarnation became flesh)
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2nd John
Definition
This book is written to the "elect lady and children"
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2nd John
Definition
This book warns against false teaching
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Elder
Definition
2nd John's author
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3rd John
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This book is written by an Elder to Gaius
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3rd John
Definition
This book includes an Ecclesiastical Dispute
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Address struggles from inside and outside the church

Attempt to decide what teaching is appropriate (people learn different concepts based on different teachers)
Definition
1st, 2nd, and 3rd John have these things in common:
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Luke

Theophilis
Definition
Acts: Author? Audience?
Term
Paul

Galatians
Definition
Galatians: Author? Audience?
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Paul

Philippians
Definition
Philippians: Author? Audience?
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Unknown hellenistic Jew

Jews
Definition
Hebrews: Author? Audience?
Term
James, servant of god

12 tribes of the dispersion
Definition
James: Author? Audience?
Term
Simon peter and Silas (with Mark)

churches of Asia Minor
Definition
1st Peter: Author? Audience?
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40
Definition
Jesus ministers for ____ days after his resurrection
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Peter and John Mark
Definition
These two heal a man lame since birth at the Pentecost
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Prophet of whom Moses spoke
Definition
Peter identifies Christ as this at the Pentecost
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Sadducees
Definition
These people try to silence Peter and John Mark
Term
Ananias and Sapphira
Definition
___________ and __________ lie to the Lord (keep some money for profit after selling property) and lose their lives
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King Herod
Definition
He puts James to death for being a Christian
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Matthew
Definition
This book provides the ancestors of Jesus
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Matthew
Definition
In this book, an angel appears to Joseph
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Matthew
Definition
In this book, visitors arrive from Eastern land, they escape to Egypt and return to Nazareth
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Matthew
Definition
In this book, Judas kills himself
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Matthew
Definition
the Jewish Messiah is a theme from this book
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Matthew
Definition
Jesus is emphasized as a teacher in this book
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Matthew
Definition
Sermon on the mount happens in this book
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Mark
Definition
Suffering Messiah is a theme in this book
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Luke
Definition
Universal Messiah is theme in this book
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Luke
Definition
Jesus' compassion for the lowly and outcast is a theme in this book
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Luke
Definition
Stories such as the Good Samaritan, the Rich Man and Lazarus, and the Pharisee and the Tax Collector are unique to this gospel
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John
Definition
The book of signs and book of glory is found in this gospel
Term
introduce Jesus' ministry
Definition
John the Baptist is used in the gospels to:
Term
euthys
Definition
This word describes the fast past nature of the book of Mark
Term
Mark
Definition
In which book is the Messianic Secret mentioned?
Term
539-332 BC
End of OT, beginning of NT
speak aramaic
*diaspora happened during this period
Definition
Persian Empire (rulers, dates, religions, languages)
Term
One empire after Alex the Great's empire split
*the septuagint: translation of hebrew bible to greek
Definition
Ptolemaic Empire
Term
Antiochus the 3rd (epiphanes) rules by violence
Definition
Selucid empire
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leads to the roman period
Definition
Hasmonean dynasty
Term
Herod the Great, Herod Antipas, Pilate
1st Jewish revolt
Temple destroyed 70 AD
Definition
Roman Empire
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