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The idea that early Christianity was about intuitive spiritual consciousness rather than teachings and doctrines originated in the charismatic movement of the late 1800s.
The idea that early Christianity was about intuitive spiritual consciousness rather than teachings and doctrines originated in the charismatic movement of the late 1800s.
False (B)
According to the Reformed tradition, Christianity is primarily about teachings and claims about Jesus' death and resurrection.
According to the Reformed tradition, Christianity is primarily about teachings and claims about Jesus' death and resurrection.
True (A)
The Hellenizing of Christianity involves incorporating Greek philosophical notions of rationality into Christian doctrine.
The Hellenizing of Christianity involves incorporating Greek philosophical notions of rationality into Christian doctrine.
True (A)
German Romanticism and philosophical idealism were influences on the understanding of early Christianity as a mass people movement.
German Romanticism and philosophical idealism were influences on the understanding of early Christianity as a mass people movement.
The doctrine of Christ's resurrection is not essential to the Christian faith according to some modern approaches.
The doctrine of Christ's resurrection is not essential to the Christian faith according to some modern approaches.
The Westminster tradition emphasizes the importance of community and group dynamic in understanding truth.
The Westminster tradition emphasizes the importance of community and group dynamic in understanding truth.
Syncretism is the blending of Christian doctrine with Greek philosophical notions of rationality.
Syncretism is the blending of Christian doctrine with Greek philosophical notions of rationality.
Hegelian thinking was a significant influence on the understanding of early Christianity in academia.
Hegelian thinking was a significant influence on the understanding of early Christianity in academia.
According to the teacher, the Galatian troublemakers were directly denying the atonement of Christ.
According to the teacher, the Galatian troublemakers were directly denying the atonement of Christ.
The teacher believes that syncretism is a non-issue in the modern church.
The teacher believes that syncretism is a non-issue in the modern church.
The teacher affirms that having a saving relationship with God the Father is possible through means other than confessing the Son.
The teacher affirms that having a saving relationship with God the Father is possible through means other than confessing the Son.
The teacher suggests that it's acceptable to believe in Christ and other religious figures simultaneously.
The teacher suggests that it's acceptable to believe in Christ and other religious figures simultaneously.
False teachers often directly deny the nature of Christ.
False teachers often directly deny the nature of Christ.
The teacher believes that the reception of the promise of the gospel can be conditioned on additional requirements beyond faith in Christ.
The teacher believes that the reception of the promise of the gospel can be conditioned on additional requirements beyond faith in Christ.
The teacher encourages a pragmatic approach to theology, where what works is what matters.
The teacher encourages a pragmatic approach to theology, where what works is what matters.
The teacher suggests that the pastoral task is straightforward and uncomplicated.
The teacher suggests that the pastoral task is straightforward and uncomplicated.
According to John, Jesus' approach to God is the only valid approach.
According to John, Jesus' approach to God is the only valid approach.
The author believes that knowing Hebrew and Greek is unnecessary for understanding Scripture.
The author believes that knowing Hebrew and Greek is unnecessary for understanding Scripture.
The charisma interpretation is important because it allows us to define the Holy Spirit.
The charisma interpretation is important because it allows us to define the Holy Spirit.
John's writing style is characterized by smooth and fluid language.
John's writing style is characterized by smooth and fluid language.
The author is advocating for a syncretistic approach to religion, combining different beliefs and practices.
The author is advocating for a syncretistic approach to religion, combining different beliefs and practices.
According to John, denying Jesus is equivalent to denying God.
According to John, denying Jesus is equivalent to denying God.
The author believes that the Holy Spirit can be defined and understood.
The author believes that the Holy Spirit can be defined and understood.
John's use of definitions and descriptions is overly simplistic and lacks depth.
John's use of definitions and descriptions is overly simplistic and lacks depth.
The prayer mentions Jesus coming quickly, which implies a sense of urgency and longing for His return.
The prayer mentions Jesus coming quickly, which implies a sense of urgency and longing for His return.
The prayer expresses gratitude for the work of the Holy Spirit in convicting and making believers desire faith.
The prayer expresses gratitude for the work of the Holy Spirit in convicting and making believers desire faith.
The Bible verse John 6:69 is referenced in the prayer as a confirmation of Jesus as the Holy One of God.
The Bible verse John 6:69 is referenced in the prayer as a confirmation of Jesus as the Holy One of God.
The prayer is only addressed to God the Father and does not mention the Holy Spirit or Jesus.
The prayer is only addressed to God the Father and does not mention the Holy Spirit or Jesus.
The prayer expresses concern for believers who are persecuted and imprisoned for their faith.
The prayer expresses concern for believers who are persecuted and imprisoned for their faith.
The prayer only focuses on the individual's personal faith and does not mention the global Church.
The prayer only focuses on the individual's personal faith and does not mention the global Church.
The prayer asks for God's kingdom to come but does not specify what that means.
The prayer asks for God's kingdom to come but does not specify what that means.
The prayer mentions the assurance of eternal salvation as a comfort to believers.
The prayer mentions the assurance of eternal salvation as a comfort to believers.
The author believes that charisma is better related to the saving message and its effects rather than to the Holy Spirit.
The author believes that charisma is better related to the saving message and its effects rather than to the Holy Spirit.
The mainline church the author belonged to did not grapple with the issue of normalizing homosexual behavior.
The mainline church the author belonged to did not grapple with the issue of normalizing homosexual behavior.
The author associates the Holy Spirit with archaic and diabolical thinking.
The author associates the Holy Spirit with archaic and diabolical thinking.
The author is calling for a rejection of scripture in favor of a more spiritual approach.
The author is calling for a rejection of scripture in favor of a more spiritual approach.
The author sees the Holy Spirit as a force that cuts people loose from scripture and tradition.
The author sees the Holy Spirit as a force that cuts people loose from scripture and tradition.
The author believes that the charismatic movement of the late 1800s is a good model for Christianity.
The author believes that the charismatic movement of the late 1800s is a good model for Christianity.
The author is emphasizing the importance of individual experience over communal faith.
The author is emphasizing the importance of individual experience over communal faith.
The author is praying for God's blessings to be upon the people through the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.
The author is praying for God's blessings to be upon the people through the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.
Wutherington believes the Book of Revelation shares the same author as the John in the epistle.
Wutherington believes the Book of Revelation shares the same author as the John in the epistle.
The commentary is focused on the rhetorical and grammatical expertise of the text.
The commentary is focused on the rhetorical and grammatical expertise of the text.
John, the brother of James, was a martyr.
John, the brother of James, was a martyr.
The community of Christians being written to were predominantly Gentile.
The community of Christians being written to were predominantly Gentile.
John co-pastored with Peter and James in the early Christian communities.
John co-pastored with Peter and James in the early Christian communities.
The commentary includes sections entitled A Deeper Look.
The commentary includes sections entitled A Deeper Look.
The commentary requires a basic knowledge of rhetoric and Latin terms.
The commentary requires a basic knowledge of rhetoric and Latin terms.
The Greco-Roman world had no influence on the early Christian communities.
The Greco-Roman world had no influence on the early Christian communities.
The commentary is part of a conservative evangelical stream of Bible scholars.
The commentary is part of a conservative evangelical stream of Bible scholars.
John's writing style is characterized by simplicity and lack of depth.
John's writing style is characterized by simplicity and lack of depth.
The commentary is around 100 pages long.
The commentary is around 100 pages long.
John's apostolic experience was rooted in his relationship with Jesus.
John's apostolic experience was rooted in his relationship with Jesus.
The commentary is written for a general audience with no prior knowledge of rhetoric.
The commentary is written for a general audience with no prior knowledge of rhetoric.
The early Christian communities did not experience persecution or martyrdom.
The early Christian communities did not experience persecution or martyrdom.
John's brother James was arrested and executed, as recorded in Acts 12.
John's brother James was arrested and executed, as recorded in Acts 12.
John's experience as a follower of Jesus and his experience with martyrdom influenced his writing.
John's experience as a follower of Jesus and his experience with martyrdom influenced his writing.
The teacher suggests that the kindness of God is equivalent to His severity
The teacher suggests that the kindness of God is equivalent to His severity
The Gentiles are excluded from the lineage of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
The Gentiles are excluded from the lineage of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
The teacher implies that Christians should separate themselves from the world
The teacher implies that Christians should separate themselves from the world
The teacher advocates for a complete separation from the world, without any interaction
The teacher advocates for a complete separation from the world, without any interaction
The teacher believes that the only way to transform society is through complete withdrawal from it
The teacher believes that the only way to transform society is through complete withdrawal from it
The teacher's message is focused on the individual's personal faith rather than the global Church
The teacher's message is focused on the individual's personal faith rather than the global Church
The teacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the Hebrew and Greek languages for interpreting Scripture
The teacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the Hebrew and Greek languages for interpreting Scripture
The teacher suggests that the world recognizes Christians as distinct from themselves
The teacher suggests that the world recognizes Christians as distinct from themselves
According to John, being born of God means being defiled by the world.
According to John, being born of God means being defiled by the world.
The gnoskete in the previous verse is always translated as an imperative.
The gnoskete in the previous verse is always translated as an imperative.
The chapter and verse divisions in the Bible are part of the original Greek text.
The chapter and verse divisions in the Bible are part of the original Greek text.
The speaker suggests that John's writing style is characterized by complex and abstract language.
The speaker suggests that John's writing style is characterized by complex and abstract language.
The speaker is discussing the importance of understanding John's text in its original historical context.
The speaker is discussing the importance of understanding John's text in its original historical context.
The speaker believes that it is necessary to strictly adhere to chapter and verse divisions when interpreting the Bible.
The speaker believes that it is necessary to strictly adhere to chapter and verse divisions when interpreting the Bible.
The conversation is about the importance of understanding the historical context of early Christian communities.
The conversation is about the importance of understanding the historical context of early Christian communities.
The speaker suggests that it is unnecessary to consider the historical context of John's text when interpreting it.
The speaker suggests that it is unnecessary to consider the historical context of John's text when interpreting it.
The Westminster tradition emphasizes the importance of individual faith in understanding truth.
The Westminster tradition emphasizes the importance of individual faith in understanding truth.
The author believes that Jesus' approach to God is the only valid approach.
The author believes that Jesus' approach to God is the only valid approach.
The Greco-Roman world had no influence on the early Christian communities.
The Greco-Roman world had no influence on the early Christian communities.
John co-pastored with Peter and James in the early Christian communities.
John co-pastored with Peter and James in the early Christian communities.
The author is advocating for a syncretistic approach to religion, combining different beliefs and practices.
The author is advocating for a syncretistic approach to religion, combining different beliefs and practices.
The author believes that knowing Hebrew and Greek is unnecessary for understanding Scripture.
The author believes that knowing Hebrew and Greek is unnecessary for understanding Scripture.
The commentary includes sections entitled A Deeper Look, focused on the rhetorical and grammatical expertise of the text.
The commentary includes sections entitled A Deeper Look, focused on the rhetorical and grammatical expertise of the text.
John's writing style is characterized by smooth and fluid language.
John's writing style is characterized by smooth and fluid language.
