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New Testament
Collection of writings in the 1st century written by Jewish Gentiles that describes Jesus completing Gods rescue mission of creation
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What does Testament mean?
Covenant
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What does Messiah mean?
Anointed One, Chosen One
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How many writings are in the NT
27
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What is the period of time called between 586 BCE and 70 CE
Second Temple Period
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What is the Sanhedrin
Jewish Ruling council with high priest approved by Rome
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What empire ruled Judea during Jesus' time
The Roman Empire
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In 6 CE, who led a failed uprising against Rome
Judas the Galilean
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The word "gospel" itself - euangellion - means what?
Good News
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What language is the NT written in
Koine Greek
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What book in the NT was written first?
1 Thessalonians
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What was the earliest gospel written
Mark
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What was the most recently written gospel
John
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T/F: The gospels are autobiographies of Jesus
False
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T/F: Acts deals with the rise and growth of the early Jesus movement
True
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What is the difference between Pauline Letters and General Epistles
Pauline- written by Paul to particular churches
General- Several authors who wrote to the Church as a whole
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How many letters in the NT are attributed to Paul
13
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What type of literature is the book of Revelation
Apocalyptic
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What was included in Marcion's canon in 140 CE
Earliest attempt at official canon (Luke + 10 of Pauls Letters) Jesus isn't human; "Jewish" God=Evil
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What is Gnosticism
"One who Knows" A religious movement that believes evil and suffering come from a flawed creation, and there is salvation through hidden divinity
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What does "canon" mean
Rule, Measuring Stick
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What are two Gospels not included in the NT that we have access to now?
Gospel of Thomas and Peter
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In what year did we have the earliest list of NT books as we have them today?
367 CE
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Who compiled the list in NT
Athanasius, Bishop
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How was news of Jesus circulated in the time before the 1st gospel was written?
Word of Mouth
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Jesus' main message is the inauguration, announcement, and the proclamation of:
The Kingdom of God
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Why might there be such a gap between Jesus' death and the Gospels being written down?
They relied on oral tradition, and they thought he was going to return
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3 of the 4 gospels are grouped together and called the ____ gospels
Synoptic
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Which 3 gospels are considered to be in the group
Matthew, Mark, Luke
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Which gospel is not considered to be in this group
John
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What does the term Synoptic mean
Seeing Together
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What is the synoptic problem
Why are there 3 similar and 1 different
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What is the solution to the Synoptic Problem that we considered in class**
Mark was written first, and Matthew and Luke used Mark as a source
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"Q" is an abbreviation for the German word ____ meaning "Source"
Quelle
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T/F: Luke was an eye witness to the life of Jesus
False
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T/F: The two source theory which says that Mark was used to write Mathew and Luke is basically universally accepted by NT scholars
True
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Which gospel highlights Jesus' pain and Suffering
Mark
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Which gospel addresses Christians under persecution?
Mark
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In the gospel of ____ Jesus is portrayed as a 2nd Moses, a teacher
Matthew
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The gospel of Luke portrays a/an ____ messiah
Salvation/Compassionate
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_____ is a continuation of Luke
Acts
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John portrays Jesus as the ______ ____ _____ ______
Son sent from God
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The incarnation of Christ means that he came in the _____
Flesh
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The gospel of _____ speaks of Jesus as the preexistent "word" of God
John
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The ____ was the Jewish ruling council
Sanhedrin
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Tax collectors were ____ citizens who collected taxes for the Romans
Jewish
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_____ (a ruler) was responsible for expansive building projects---including the rebuilding of the temple
Herod the Great
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The birth of Jesus happened somewhere around what year
6 BCE
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_____ _____ is responsible for the imprisonment and beheading of John the Baptist
Herod Antipas
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_____ introduced direct Roman rule when puppet kings didn't work
Procreates
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Who was responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus
Pontius Pilate
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What major event occurred in 70 AD
Destruction of Jerusalem and its temple by the Roman Army
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Which Jewish group kept meticulous rules for Sabbath, tithing, ritual purity, fasting etc?
Pharisees
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Which group withdrew to desert, took ritual baths, and nurtured hope for Messiah?
Essenes
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Which group help to Torah and oral tradition
Pharisees
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Which group controlled the temple and the Sanhedrin?
Sadducees
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Which group accepted only the written Torah?
Sadducees
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Which group believed in the doctrine of the resurrection, final judgement, and rewards and punishments in the afterlife?
Pharisees
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What group is not mentioned in the NT but may be present in and around John the Baptist and his movement?
Essenes
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Which group rejected the doctrines of resurrection and the afterlife?
Sadducees
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Which group practiced strict discipline and ritual purity by taking daily baths of purification?
Essenes
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Which group were militant revolutionaries?
Zealots
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T/F: Many around Jesus wished him to lead a rebellion
True
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Which group was known for their zeal for God and their violence against pagan domination?
Zealots
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____ is the doctrine of last things or of the end time
Eschatology
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Messiah means
Anointed One
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T/F: "Christ" is Jesus' last name?
False
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Jesus' birth is recorded in _____ of the 4 gospels
2
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The resurrection is in how many of the 4 gospels?
All of them
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What are the two main types of eschatology?
Personal and Cosmic
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Jesus' Baptism initiates Jesus' public _____
Ministry
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There were ____ temptations of Jesus
3
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In the synoptic gospels, Jesus' ministry primarily takes place mostly in the region of ______
Galilee
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What are the four main types of Jesus' ministry?
Preaching/Teaching, Gathering Disciples, Fighting with Jewish Leaders, Divine Acts
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What is the significance of the number 12 (as in the 12 disciples)?
12 tribes of Israel, completeness, order, old to new
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What are the 4 types of miracles in the NT?
Healing, Exorcisms, Nature, Resuscitation
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The one week before Jesus' crucifixion is often called the _____ ______
Holy Week
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What happened on Palm Sunday?
Jesus was greeted by palm branches
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As Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, on the other side of the city, ______ entered Jerusalem on a warhourse
Pontius Pilate
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On what day of the Passion Week did Jesus "cleanse the temple"?
Monday
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On what day of the Passion Week did Jesus share the last supper with his disciples?
Thursday
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On what day of the Passion Week was Jesus betrayed and arrested?
Thursday
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On what day of the Passion Week was Jesus crucified?
Friday
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What are Jesus' last words in Mark?
"Father into your hands I commit my spirit"
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What are they in John?
"It is finished"
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What is the charge against Jesus according to Jewish Sanhedrin?
Blasphemy
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What is the charge against Jesus according to Pontius Pilate?
Jesus claimed to be King of Jews
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T/F: The resurrection of Jesus is recorded in all 4 gospels?
True
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T/F: Most scholars believe that Luke and Acts were written by the same person
True
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T/F: The book of Acts is an objective history not a theological history?
False
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What is the theme of the book of Acts? (cf. Acts 1:8)
New Age has dawned; the end is here
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The term Parousia means: ____
Coming
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Acts 1 begins with the ______ of Jesus
Ascension
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Acts 2 describes an occasion called the Day of _____, in which the Spirit descended upon the disciples, Peter preached and there were 3000 converts.
Pentacost
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Kerygma Means:"_____"
Proclamation
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Kerygma features:
New age of salvation, Jesus ministry, Son of God, Presence of Spirit, Christ will return, Be baptized
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T/F: Saul approved the stoning of Stephen
True
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T/F: A person who is not a Jew is a gentile
True
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The man named Saul who is introduced at the stoning of Stephen is also known ____
Paul
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How many missionary journeys did Paul take?
4
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Paul's fourth Journey was to _____ where he was martyred
Rome
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Name the letters all scholars agree were written by Paul
Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, Galations, Philippians, 1 Thessalonians, Philemon
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Name the letters that many call "pseudonymous" ----not written by Paul
Ephesians, Colossians, 1-2 Timothy, 2 Thessalonians, and TItus
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The book of Revelation is known as an _____ text
Apocalyptic
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Revelation was written by _____, around the years ______, and has as its historical background what ongoing eventeality in the life of the early church?***
John, 95 CE
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Apocalypse means _____
Uncover, Unveil
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Why was the destruction of the Jewish temple such a big deal, for Jesus followers and Jews alike?
It was a central place of worship, and it fulfilled Jesus' prophecy.
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What is the radical hope of Apocalypticism?
Divine Intervention
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What are the four main themes of Jesus' preaching and teaching?
Not going to heaven when you die, Fatherhood of God, Radical Obedience, Good News for the poor weary and needy
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Why did Jesus speak in parables according to Mark and Mathew
Challenge and Provoke Thought
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What was Jesus' purpose for signs and wonders?
Demonstrate Gods Kingdom
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In Philemon, how does Paul assume a cultural practice of his day, and what ways does he begin to undermine it? What does this say about interpreting Paul's letters in general?
Paul is writing for mercy for a slave in his letter. This helps us know that we need to look at the historical context behind it and understand his desire to apply the gospel to this situation.
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What problem was the Jerusalem church having inside the church?
Distribution of food and resources
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What problem was the Jerusalem church having outside the church?
Persecution and Hostility
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What is the theme of the book of Acts?
Beginning of the Church, The Holy Spirit
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What is an example of development in Paul's theology over time, and what is its significance?
Evolving understanding of the role of the law in the life of a christian. This highlights his focus on the gospel message.
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What is an example of Paul reflecting his cultural context, and what is its significance for how we read Paul as scripture?
Paul suggests for women to wear a head covering but that is because we need to look at the historical background.
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Who were the rulers of Judea during Jesus' time, put in place by Rome?
Herods
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The gospels are not meant to be objective biographies or autobiographies. What is another of for what they're trying to do?
To encourage people to believe and follow him.
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