NT final exam (exam 4) - Steve Hunt

The rich ought to take pride in their high position and those of humble circumstances ought to take pride in their low position- TF

Abraham was called God's friend- TF

Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks in defense of the law and condones it- TF

The "royal command" in James is to "love the Lord your God"- TF

James was the brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem- TF

Based on the types of illustrations used in James, it is clear that the author believes that examples and images drawn from the world at large rather than from Scripture are not a desirable way to communicate his advice to Christians- TF

Most scholars think that the book of James was addressed to only non-Hellenized Jewish Christians- TF

James urges his readers to consider trials in life as nothing but

James states that wisdom from above is often incompatible with what is generally apparent- TF

The Book of James provides more information about the personal life of Jesus than any other New Testament book- TF

Both Paul and James look to the story of this Old Testament character for a model of faith

What are the other New Testament books that, like James, display a high level of interest in the rich and poor?

The treatment of the rich in James has more in common with the prophetic writings of the Old Testament than with Jewish wisdom traditions- TF

It was revealed to the prophets that they were not serving themselves when they spoke of things that have now been told- TF

You are daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear- TF

The water that saved the eight people on Noah's ark symbolizes the baptism that now saves you- the removal of dirt from the body- TF

In the first chapter of 1 Peter the author tells his audience that they should await their glorious inheritance with what?

When the names of Jesus' 12 disciples are listed in the New Testament, Peter's name always comes first- TF

Peter was killed during the reign of which Roman emperor?

First Peter's message differs so radically from the teachings elsewhere in the New Testament that some doubt Peter could have written it- TF

Who was the person who delivered 1 Peter to the churches?

Some Gentile Christians viewed themselves as part of Israel. God's chosen people, after conversion- TF

In the first century, becoming a Christian frequently resulted in having to cut off one's ties with former associations- TF

To combat social persecution, 1 Peter encourages the development of an alternative community of support, the household of God- TF

Secular writings show that the church in Bithynia and Pontus, areas that the apostle Paul never reached, had large communities of Christians by the early second century- TF

The Church in Pergamum renounced their faith- TF

The church in Philadelphia is guilty of being lukewarm- TF

Following the opening of the sixth seal, the kings of the earth, the princes and generals, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in caves and among rocks of the mountains- TF

The four angels who were bound at the Euphrates river were released to kill a third of mankind- TF

The beast coming out of the sea resembled a cheetah, with feet like a bear and a mouth like a lion- TF

God's wrath is complete with the seven last plagues- TF

The place to which they gathered the kings together is called Armageddon in Greek- false

The ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom will for one hour receive authority as kings along with the beast- TF

The rider of the white horse is dressed in a suit of armor that is dipped in blood- TF

The New Jerusalem does not have a temple because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple- TF

Prophecy in the Bible usually refers to events unrelated to the original audience that will occur in the distant future- TF

Which group of people view the history of the world as increasingly evil which will eventually require Christ's return to initiate a thousand year reign and final judgement?

Which group of people view the history of the world as increasingly good and which will eventually climax with a thousand year period of peace preceding Christ's return?

The Emperor Domitian was hailed as divine by many in Asia Minor and was portrayed with seven stars encircling his hand- TF

What ancient city was famous for being built on seven hills?

Social injustice is a significant concern in Revelation- TF

who wrote hebrews?

who was Hebrews written to?

where was Hebrews written?

Which book has the theme of not abandoning the salvation found in Christ and not going back to Pagan ways to escape persecution?

Which book focuses on the superiority of Jesus?

origen

Who wrote James?

when was James written?

which book was sensitive to the poor?

which book draws the strongest connection between James and Jesus?

Who was James written to?

why was James written?

which book was not accepted into the canon until the 4th century?

epigrammatic style

hortatory style

athanasius

which book focuses on controlling your tongue?

who wrote 1 Peter?

when was 1 Peter written?

which book focuses on household code more than any in the NT?

Which book focuses on suffering and persecution?

which book is the most disputed book of the NT?

Which book of the NT is poorly written?

Which letter has the theme of rejecting false teachers?

Which letter has the theme of restoring the faith in the parousia?

Who wrote Jude?

which book focuses on false teachers being destroyed?

which book has the great doxology?

Which book is like a sermon?

Which book seems like a commentary on the gospel of John?

Which book deals with docetism (heresy)?

Which book focuses on keeping tradition?

Which books focuses on not giving hospitality to false teachers?

Which book focuses on continuing to give hospitality to good teachers?

Where was 1 Peter written from?

What did the early church identify Rome with?

Which book has the theme of Living as Christians in a pagan world?

What culture is the household code understood through?

Why does Peter endore patriarchalism in 1 Peter?

What other book does 2 Peter contain?

If peter didnt write 2 peter who did?

What book includes several examples from the OT (and other Jewish apocryphal/pseudepigraphic texts) to show that divisive people will be destroyed.

What does Jude say false teachers do?

What book refers to Old Testament ways of how God punishes disobedience?

What book uses jewish apocalyptic/rabbinic literature?

Who is involved in the Johannine tradition? (3)

What is the occasion of 1 John?

Which book has a theme of walking in the light?

What is the purpose of 1 John?

What. book mentions a presbyter?

What book has the theme of abiding in the teaching of God

Who is the presbyter in 2 John?

What book mentions Diotrephes?

What book encourages the recipients to continue to show hospitality?

What book is a letter of recommendation for Demetrius?

What book expresses contempt for the greco-roman worldview?

What are the names of the seven churches written to in Revelation?

What two books are written poorly in Greek?

What book has a theme of fantastic imagery and symbolic numbers