test 2

Question 1

what are the general epistles?

Answer 1

a new grouping of books after Philemon, that are arranged in length order with Hebrews being the longest and Jude being the shortest.

Question 2

why are they called general epistles?

Answer 2

they were written to a general audience (unknown).

Question 3

who wrote the book of Hebrews

Answer 3

no one knows, but some believe it was paul, a student of paul, luke, barnabus, or apollos

Question 4

who was the audience of Hebrews

Answer 4

jewish Christian

Question 5

did paul write the book of Hebrews? why or why not?

Answer 5

no, because we believe paul wrote 13 letters, and it is not written in the same writing style of paul

Question 6

when was Hebrew written? what are the reasons for its dating?

Answer 6

40-60AD

Hebrews cites timothy being released, therefore it had to be when timothy was alive.

Question 7

what was the purpose/circumstances for the writing of the book of Hebrew?

Answer 7

not to go back to Judaism, but to stay true in the faith of Jesus

Question 8

what does time textbook suggest might be a good way to think of the epistle to the hebrews

Answer 8

it is read like a sermon, sermonic epistle

Question 9

what are the two main points of the book of Hebrews?

Answer 9

to remind the reader of the greatness of jesus

the readers need to reaffirm their courageous Christian faith

Question 10

is the book of Hebrews an attack on the Old Testament? why or why not?

Answer 10

no,
Hebrews refers to the old testament for its own foundation.
the problem with god’s people is not the fault of the old testament.

Question 11

Scripture passage 1

purpose/warning

Answer 11

Hebrews 2:1-4:
Jesus is superior to angles:
the purpose is to tell people to pay attention to what they heard.

Question 12

Scripture passage 2

purpose/warning

Answer 12

Hebrews 3:12-14, 4:1-2:
Jesus is superior to moses:
the purpose is to warn people not to turn away from god with sinful, and unbelieving hearts.

Question 13

Scripture passage 3

purpose/warning

Answer 13

Hebrews 5:11 - 6:8:

Jesus is superior to priests and Melchizedek

Question 14

Scripture passage 4

purpose/warning

Answer 14

Hebrews 8-10, 11-13:

Jesus is the perfect sacrifice

Question 15

how is it that the church can be guilty of neglecting the book of james

Answer 15

it places much stress on good works, rather than faith which paul emphasis.

Question 16

explain the apparent contradiction between James 2:24 and Romans 3:28

Answer 16

James 2:24 emphasis works rather than faith alone

Romans 3:28 faith apart from the works of the law

however each verse makes sense because of who the audience is.

Question 17

who is James

Answer 17

half brother of Jesus

who later becomes a pastor of the leading church

Question 18

what is the dating of the book of James

Answer 18

30-60AD

because James died in the early 60s, the book was written no later than that

Question 19

what is the style of the book of james

Answer 19

elements of both prophecy and wisdom literature

Question 20

who is James’s audience

Answer 20

jewish Christians who were scattered abroad

Question 21

what does james consider to be worthless religion

Answer 21

Religious people who don’t keep a tight reign on their tounge.

Question 22

does james look favorable or unfavorable on “favoritism,” explain

Answer 22

James looks unfavorable. in 2:3-4 favoritism makes you discriminate and become judgmental when it comes to things.

Question 23

what does james say causes fights and quarrels among you

Answer 23

comes from your desires that battles within you.

Question 24

what does james say to do if someone is in trouble

Answer 24

pray

Question 25

was titus jewish or gentile by birth

Answer 25

Gentile

Question 26

st. Jerome tells us that titus was paul’s what

Answer 26

Interpreter

Question 27

when was the book of Titus written

Answer 27

62-67 AD

Question 28

is titus the longest or the shortest of the general epistles?

Answer 28

it is the shortest of the pastoral epistles

Question 29

what is the general background of the book of Titus and the Cretan culture

Answer 29

to give titus and other pastors on the island practical direction until Paul’s aides get there.

Question 30

who was titus encouraged by Paul to rebuke sharply

Answer 30

false teachers

Question 31

why was Paul urging entire households to submit to those in authority

Answer 31

so that they will be trusted and make the teaching about God attractive.