LESSON 3 Flashcards

1
Q

In the OT, who foreshadows the Church?

A

The community of Israel, as God chose the nation to be His chosen people as part of his salvation

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2
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How is the Church described in the NT?

A

A group of Christian disciples gathering regularly for liturgy and prayer

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3
Q

The word church is often used to denote the local Christian community where?

A

In the letters attributed to Paul

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4
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What is the difference between a synagogue and ekklesia?

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Synagogue = Jewish assembly
Ekklesia = Christian community of believers

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5
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Synagogue

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It means assembly or congregation.

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6
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Derivation of synagogue

A

Sun = with, together
verb xyw = to lead, gather

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7
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How is Synagogue used in the Septuagint?

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Refers to a local assembly of Jews, although also used for the gathering of the waters of creation

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8
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How many times is the word Synagogue used in the NT?

A

56

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9
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What books often use the word Synagogue in the NT?

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Gospels, Acts, James and Revelation

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10
Q

Temple or Sanctuary come from what words?

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Hieron = temple area, holy grounds
naos = temple building, sanctuary

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11
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How many times is hieron used in NT?

A

74

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12
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How many times is naos used in NT?

A

45

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13
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Hieron meaning

A

The totality of holy space or temple precincts

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14
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naos meaning

A

The sanctuary building within the temple area, in which the deity resides

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15
Q

In the NT, what does temple refer to?

A

Sacred precincts of Jerusalem

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16
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People of God

A

Comes from laos tou theou = God’s Chosen or Elect

17
Q

In the OT, who are chosen to belong to God?

A

Hebrews

18
Q

What were the descendants of Israel called?

A

The people of God

19
Q

In the NT, Luke uses the term People of God to identify who?

A

The descendants of Israel

20
Q

The People of God are designated as?

A

Ethnos, which implies the Christian community

21
Q

Body of Christ

A

Comes from soma tou Christou in Greek

22
Q

The Body of Christ is a prominent _____ metaphor for __________

A

Pauline metaphor for the church

23
Q

True or False: In the NT, all Christians are called saints.

A

True

24
Q

Hagioi means?

A

Holy ones, those set apart

25
Q

The Book of Revelation uses the term saint for?

A

Christian martyrs

26
Q

In modern Christian tradition, who are considered saints?

A

Outstanding Christians publicly recognized for their exemplary lives

27
Q

True or False: The Church is the bride of Christ.

A

True

28
Q

Just as a husband and wife are one flesh, so is the Church holy because of?

A

The bridegroom

29
Q

When did the promises given to Abraham occur?

A

Prior to the birth of Isaac and were given to all his offspring signified through the rite of circumcision

30
Q

Commonly, who are recognized as Abraham’s descendants?

A

Abraham’s seed through his son Isaac and grandson Jacob

31
Q

Who are excluded from Abraham’s descendants?

A

Ishmael and Esau

32
Q

Who draws attention to the formulation of the promise?

A

Paul the Apostle

33
Q

True: Seed as a singular word is avoided in formulating the promise.

A

False, seeds as plural

34
Q

Why did Paul choose to use seed instead?

A

It signifies one person only, who he understands to be Jesus (and those united with him).