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1
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Amanuensis

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literary assistant that copies manuscripts

2
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The arrangement of Paul’s letters in the New Testament

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9 letters to communities, 4 letters to individuals, hebrews
ordered in length
Romans
1 corinthians
2 corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 thessalonians
2 thessalonians
1 timothy
2 timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
3
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papyrus

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most common writing material of ancient world and what was used for biblical manuscripts

4
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christian greeting of “grace and peace”

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christian writers used this as greeting
mix of jewish greeting and transformed roman greeting
all of paul’s letters open with some form of this
possibly way of showing what was written after was written by christian

5
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number of paul’s undisputed letters

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7 letters
romans
1 corinthians
2 corinthians
galatians
philippians
1 thessalonians
philemon
6
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paul basic pattern of evangelism

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oral proclamation of gospel
movement from city to city
talked to anyone willing to listen
did not condemn or correct unless absolutely necessary

7
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what do we learn about paul from book of acts

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provides narrative description of pivotal moments in his life
paul very against christianity in his early life–took people to prison, stoned them, had them tortured and put to death
wanted to expand persecution
on his way to damascus when conversion occurred
conversion recounted 3 times very detailed

8
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romans 1: 16: paul’s description of the gospel message

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idea that divine blessings once available to only Israel are now offered through Christ to all people
god saves all who believe

9
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justification by faith

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justified=to be right with god
because people are justified through faith rather than obedience to the covenant law of Israel, salvation now equally available
don’t have to do works to be saved just have to believe

10
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righteousness of god

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speaks to God’s transforming righteousness

natural expression of his holiness

11
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atonement

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reparation for wrong or sin

reconciliation of god and humankind through jesus christ

12
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reason/s for paul writing to church in rome

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wants to be assisted by them as he goes to spain

wants to make sure things are going well at church in rome

13
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how does paul understand israel’s “rejection of Christ” in Romans

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an example of god’s mysterious purpose

israel’s rejection allows god to show his great mercy and allows even more people to come to know him

14
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baptism

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believers die with christ and are raised to life through baptism
people united with christ, participating in his death
realization or manifestation of his presence

15
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what problems did paul face in writing 1 corinthians

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damaged relationships within church
sexual misconduct (man living with step mother)
abuses in worship (mistreatment of poor during lord's supper, meat sacrificed to idols, etc)
16
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who visited paul from corinth to report on life of the church

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chloe’s people

stephanas, fortunatus, achaicus

17
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what issue did paul address in 1 corinthians 11 in relation to the lord’s supper

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drunken and disorderly conduct
some corinthians refused to wait to eat lord’s supper until after all the corinthians had time to arrive (early=wealthy and became drunk, late=slaves and deprived)
paul told them to eat before bc lord’s supper was not supposed to be a meal but instead a reminder

18
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church as body of christ

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jesus demonstrated love of god during his life and now that is the role of the church
members joined to christ in his salvation and are physical representation of Him in the world
all have different role, but all important–> church unity

19
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lydia and philippi

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paul’s first european convert
paul and his friends stayed with her in philippi and she was considered very hospitable
dealer of purple goods

20
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importance of city of philippi in roman empire

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located on major roman road and became strategic location for trade
roman city with privileges of roman citizenship

21
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what does pual mean by “humility” in his letter to the philippians

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putting other people’s interests first
having low self-esteem
acting out of love, not selfish ambition

22
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euodia and syntche

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worked with paul to spread gospel in phillipi

2 women who had falling out–paul urges them to reconcile and have same mind as christ

23
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christ hymn in philippians 2: 6-11 and its importance to how we understand who jesus is

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one of earliest literary references to jesus’ preexistence
profoundly expresses the willing sacrifice and surrender of Jesus Christ, who despite his glorious pre-existence, came to earth in human form (his incarnation) in order to carry out his mission of redemption

24
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timothy

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met paul during pual’s 2nd missionary journey and became paul’s companion
traveled with paul who was his mentor
paul entrusted him with important assignments

25
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epaphroditus

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got sick after leaving philippi
one of paul’s early epistles
the one who delivered original manuscript of philippians to recipients (church of philippi)

26
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how does paul view his imprisonment in philippians 1

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that is has advanced the gospel

now actively sharing in christ’s suffering

27
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modern location of colossae

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turkey

28
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1 thessalonians and its dating

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50-51 AD

29
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experience and lifestyle of thessalonian christians

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worried about end time and fact that people had already died before jesus came back
letter written to people who had only been believers for a short time
experienced much opposition from jews and gentiles so told to stand strong in faith

30
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coming lawless one in 2 thessalonians

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antichrist that will come at the beginning of the day of the lord
he will oppose biblical god and his law in every way
he will offer false peace
satan works through antichrist bc he is not able to become incarnate

31
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how does paul know philemon

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paul met one of philemon’s slaves in prison who became believer through paul
paul writes asking philemon to take onesimus (his slave) back
says if philemon doesn’t want his slave he would keep him bc he would be of great use to paul

32
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1 peter as circular letter

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not meant for 1 city

meant to go around to others

33
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exiles of the dispersion in 1 peter

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told to not worry bc we are all living in a foreign world that is not our home bc heaven is our home
christians in general

34
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2 peter as psuedopigraphical

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style in writing between 1 and 2 peter very different
writes to readers as if paul is well known but paul’s writings not distributed until way after 2 peter was written
possible that people who wrote it knew peter’s writing and preaching well and knew what he would say in present situation

35
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where do we find statement that “god is love” in NT

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1 John 4:8

36
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apocalypse meaning

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complete and final destruction of the world as described in revelation

37
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circumstances of john’s first vision in revelation

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john exiled to island for preaching gospel
john hears loud voice behind him that tells him to write down everything he sees and hears
vision of glorified and risen christ who now lives in heaven
7 lamp stands which represented 7 churches he was told to send his writing to

38
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domitian and dating of revelation

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dominant theory: during roman emperor domitian (81-96 AD)

now thought to be around 56-70 AD prior to fall of jerusalem

39
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location of 7 churches in revelation

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Ephesus
Smyrna
Pergamum
Thyatira
Sardis
Philadelphia
Laodicea
40
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2 pauline letters with christological hymns

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contains summary of life and redemptive work of jesus during his time on earth
philippians and colossians
articulate vision of universal reconciliation

41
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paul’s plans after reaching rome

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preached gospel to caesar and his household (authority in rome)
wants church in rome to support him in his westward missionary journey all the way to spain

42
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number of letters that paul wrote to the church in corinth

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4 letters

43
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koinonia

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christian fellowship or communion with god or other christians

44
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location of philippi in modern world

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greece

45
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1 peter and our relation to earthly authorities

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told to submit to earthly authority even the unjust

live as servants to god

46
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2 peter response and the problem of a delayed parousia

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people worried that jesus had not come back yet and that it would never happen (brought up if ethical behavior was necessary since jesus hadn’t returned yet)
said what was important was not the timing but god’s faithfulness (told to be patient and have hope)

47
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3 similarities between johannine letters and gospel of john

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unity of father and son
light and darkness
loving one another

48
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let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, a criminal, or even as a mischief maker. 16 Yet if any of you suffers as a Christian, do not consider it a disgrace

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1 peter

49
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It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not found even among pagans

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1 corinthians

50
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Christ will be exalted now as always in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain

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philippians

51
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He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible.

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colossians

52
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You turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath that is coming

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1 thessalonians

53
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Let no one deceive you in any way; for that day will not come unless the rebellion comes first and the lawless one is revealed, the one destined for destruction

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2 thessalonians

54
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I urge you as aliens and exiles to abstain from the desires of the flesh that wage war against the soul

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1 peter

55
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My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin

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1 john

56
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Because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I am about to spit you out of my mouth

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revelation

57
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For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God

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romans

58
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problem of suffering in the bible

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1 peter: suffering as a christian
Job: story of job and suffering from bet between god and satan
crying out while in the wilderness
deuteronomistic: obey=blessed, disobey=punished

59
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synoptic problem

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matthew, mark, and luke similar but different in style and what is included
minority view: matthew, luke, then mark (but mark shortest so doesn’t make sense)

60
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pseudopigraphia

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book contributed to false author
2 peter and 2 thessalonians
not something that was bad during time of writing

61
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place of psalter in worship in israel

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different psalms for different festivals
different types of psalms:
thanksgiving
lament
kingship
confession
hymns
wisdom