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What was a significant issue faced by the audience of 1-3 John?
What was a significant issue faced by the audience of 1-3 John?
Who is believed to be the author of 1-3 John?
Who is believed to be the author of 1-3 John?
Which church is described as having good works but having abandoned their love for God?
Which church is described as having good works but having abandoned their love for God?
What primarily distinguishes the letters of 1-2 Peter from those of 1-3 John?
What primarily distinguishes the letters of 1-2 Peter from those of 1-3 John?
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What problem did the church in Thyatira face according to Revelation?
What problem did the church in Thyatira face according to Revelation?
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What controversy existed regarding Peter's letters?
What controversy existed regarding Peter's letters?
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Which of the following characteristics was attributed to the church of Philadelphia?
Which of the following characteristics was attributed to the church of Philadelphia?
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Which entity was the likely recipient described as an 'elect lady' in 2 John?
Which entity was the likely recipient described as an 'elect lady' in 2 John?
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What is the primary focus of the book of James regarding faith?
What is the primary focus of the book of James regarding faith?
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Who is traditionally considered the possible author of the book of Hebrews?
Who is traditionally considered the possible author of the book of Hebrews?
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What does the theology of James primarily address?
What does the theology of James primarily address?
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In the context of Hebrews, how is Jesus described?
In the context of Hebrews, how is Jesus described?
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What aspect of relationships does James emphasize?
What aspect of relationships does James emphasize?
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What was a common misconception held by some people regarding Jesus in Hebrews?
What was a common misconception held by some people regarding Jesus in Hebrews?
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What issue did the audience of Hebrews face after their conversion?
What issue did the audience of Hebrews face after their conversion?
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What does James indicate about temptation?
What does James indicate about temptation?
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Study Notes
New Testament Study Guide
- Topics Covered: James, Hebrews, 1-3 John, 1-2 Peter, Jude, Revelation
- Assessment: Multiple choice, essay, short answer questions expected
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James:
- Five chapters, focuses on works over faith
- General letter addressed to all Christians
- Author describes himself as a servant of Jesus, not a brother
- Not a Roman citizen, unable to travel as much as Paul
- Jesus' brothers initially did not believe in him
- Converted after witnessing the resurrection
- Wrote two letters
- Theology addresses suffering, faith, and temptation
- Ethics cover relationships, wisdom, wealth
- Faith tested through trials, demonstrating mature faith
- Pagan view of suffering is a lack of success
- Temptation and sin are caused by human nature, not God
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Hebrews:
- Disputed if a universal or specific letter
- Possibly written by Priscilla or Paul
- Written in 85 CE, after Paul's death
- Audience: church leaders and believers
- Dramatic conversion experiences referenced
- Opposition to faith from friends and family
- Immaturity and apostasy a concern
- Jesus the ultimate high priest, fully God and fully human
- Different opinions on Jesus' nature (fully God, fully human)
- Recommendations include marriage, love, contentment, goodness
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1-3 John:
- Authorship by John the son of Zebedee
- Youngest of the twelve apostles
- Witness to Jesus' crucifixion
- Stayed with Mary after other apostles left
- Problems of persecution and temptation to leave the faith
- Referred to as "beloved," or as "elder"
- Concerns include heresy, apostasy, persecution
- Letter to "elect lady" and children (audience debated)
- Church debates on liturgy, leadership, and sacraments (Lord's Supper, baptism)
- Divinity, humanity, ethics, and authority of Jesus
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1-2 Peter:
- Similar themes of persecution, heresy, and departure from the faith
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Revelation:
- Authorship debated (possibly John, but not the son of Zebedee)
- Imprisonment of John on the island of Patmos, possible writing location
- Seven letters written to seven churches
- Ephesus: Good works, but lost love of God, disinterest in pagan work
- Smyrna: Tribulation, poverty, enduring their faith
- Pergamum: Adhering to the name of God, avoiding practices of Balaam, sexuality
- Thyatira: Patient faith, but accepting evil practices
- Sardis: Dead faith
- Philadelphia: Kept the word, not denied the name
- Laodicea: Lukewarm in faith, neither hot nor cold
- Different understanding of God (OT vs. NT) and Spirit as part of living
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Test your understanding of key themes and authors in the New Testament with this comprehensive quiz. Covering letters from James, Hebrews, 1-3 John, and more, you'll explore central doctrines and ethical teachings. Expect a mix of multiple choice, essay, and short answer questions.
