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Revelation rarely makes use of symbolism.
Revelation rarely makes use of symbolism.
False (B)
Apocalyptic literature is designed to uncover or reveal something previously hidden.
Apocalyptic literature is designed to uncover or reveal something previously hidden.
True (A)
Revelation was written by John the Baptist.
Revelation was written by John the Baptist.
False (B)
Revelation alludes to the Old Testament more than any other book in the New Testament.
Revelation alludes to the Old Testament more than any other book in the New Testament.
Nero ordered an empire-wide persecution of Christians.
Nero ordered an empire-wide persecution of Christians.
The doctrine known as the ____________________ refers to the sudden bodily resurrection of Christians who are physically alive when Christ returns.
The doctrine known as the ____________________ refers to the sudden bodily resurrection of Christians who are physically alive when Christ returns.
The Latin word ______________________ means 'one thousand'.
The Latin word ______________________ means 'one thousand'.
In Revelation, the ancient city of _________________ stands for Rome and its empire.
In Revelation, the ancient city of _________________ stands for Rome and its empire.
John received the visions of Revelation while on the island of ________________.
John received the visions of Revelation while on the island of ________________.
Despite all the speculation surrounding the book, readers must agree that Revelation is principally about ____________________________.
Despite all the speculation surrounding the book, readers must agree that Revelation is principally about ____________________________.
One church John did NOT write to in Revelation was:
One church John did NOT write to in Revelation was:
Under what ruler was Revelation likely written?
Under what ruler was Revelation likely written?
In what region did the seven churches of Revelation exist?
In what region did the seven churches of Revelation exist?
Which position understands John's language in Revelation to speak prophetically about historical events that have already occurred?
Which position understands John's language in Revelation to speak prophetically about historical events that have already occurred?
Which position understands John's language in Revelation as a perpetual struggle between good and evil?
Which position understands John's language in Revelation as a perpetual struggle between good and evil?
How might a Christian be perceived for rejecting the imperial cult?
How might a Christian be perceived for rejecting the imperial cult?
The scroll handed to the Lamb is most likely:
The scroll handed to the Lamb is most likely:
It was widely believed that Nero had:
It was widely believed that Nero had:
What native language did the author of Revelation apparently speak?
What native language did the author of Revelation apparently speak?
Laodicea was known for its medical school of what?
Laodicea was known for its medical school of what?
John's community was pneumatic or charismatic.
John's community was pneumatic or charismatic.
1 John is the best NT example of the ancient epistolary format.
1 John is the best NT example of the ancient epistolary format.
John's opponents affirmed Jesus' human nature but denied his divinity.
John's opponents affirmed Jesus' human nature but denied his divinity.
John likely wrote his letters from Ephesus to churches throughout Asia Minor.
John likely wrote his letters from Ephesus to churches throughout Asia Minor.
John's two major themes are God is light and God is love.
John's two major themes are God is light and God is love.
In 3 John, John writes to _______________ to encourage his hospitality and to enlist his help when he stands against a leader who is demeaning John's authority.
In 3 John, John writes to _______________ to encourage his hospitality and to enlist his help when he stands against a leader who is demeaning John's authority.
________________________ is the courier of John's authority.
________________________ is the courier of John's authority.
The heresy of __________________ is the notion that Jesus did not really come in the flesh but it only seemed that he did.
The heresy of __________________ is the notion that Jesus did not really come in the flesh but it only seemed that he did.
The ________________________ is the benchmark John uses to discern whether or not a spirit is from God.
The ________________________ is the benchmark John uses to discern whether or not a spirit is from God.
The prominent leader ________________ rejected John, his letters, and his emissaries.
The prominent leader ________________ rejected John, his letters, and his emissaries.
The author of 1-3 John is:
The author of 1-3 John is:
According to tradition, John was buried in:
According to tradition, John was buried in:
John calls those who have seceded from the community:
John calls those who have seceded from the community:
The system of thought that views matter as evil is called:
The system of thought that views matter as evil is called:
The author of 2 and 3 John claims to be:
The author of 2 and 3 John claims to be:
Dualists draw a distinction between:
Dualists draw a distinction between:
What document contains 'secret sayings,' purportedly from Jesus?
What document contains 'secret sayings,' purportedly from Jesus?
What is the attitude of John's opponents toward the rest of the Christian community?
What is the attitude of John's opponents toward the rest of the Christian community?
In 1 John, 'the beginning' refers to:
In 1 John, 'the beginning' refers to:
According to 1 John, what should be the hallmark of Jesus' followers?
According to 1 John, what should be the hallmark of Jesus' followers?
According to the authors' opinion, Jude borrowed from 2 Peter.
According to the authors' opinion, Jude borrowed from 2 Peter.
Jude quotes from an extracanonical source.
Jude quotes from an extracanonical source.
The book of Jude is clearly pseudonymous.
The book of Jude is clearly pseudonymous.
1 Peter envisions its recipients dealing with state-sponsored persecution.
1 Peter envisions its recipients dealing with state-sponsored persecution.
Peter's adversaries call apostolic teaching a myth.
Peter's adversaries call apostolic teaching a myth.
Peter claims to be writing from 'Babylon' or _______________________ .
Peter claims to be writing from 'Babylon' or _______________________ .
Jude's adversaries claim their teaching came through divine ___________________ which are greater than apostolic authority.
Jude's adversaries claim their teaching came through divine ___________________ which are greater than apostolic authority.
Some consider 2 Peter to be a __________________ or farewell speech.
Some consider 2 Peter to be a __________________ or farewell speech.
Jude is the half brother of ________________.
Jude is the half brother of ________________.
Jude's discussion of the fall of the angels comes from the Book of _________________ .
Jude's discussion of the fall of the angels comes from the Book of _________________ .
The early church faced two main crises, persecution and:
The early church faced two main crises, persecution and:
Peter addresses churches located in what region?
Peter addresses churches located in what region?
1 Peter's audience was largely comprised of:
1 Peter's audience was largely comprised of:
Who was Peter's amanuensis?
Who was Peter's amanuensis?
A likely date for 1 Peter's composition is:
A likely date for 1 Peter's composition is:
1 Peter is addressed to people who:
1 Peter is addressed to people who:
How was revenge viewed in the ancient world?
How was revenge viewed in the ancient world?
Peter likens the devil to what animal?
Peter likens the devil to what animal?
What summarizes the message of 1 Peter?
What summarizes the message of 1 Peter?
What is in store for Jude's heretical opponents?
What is in store for Jude's heretical opponents?
James does not share common themes with ancient moralists.
James does not share common themes with ancient moralists.
James provides teachings that appear directly related to Jesus' words.
James provides teachings that appear directly related to Jesus' words.
James was an encyclical document, carried to a variety of locations.
James was an encyclical document, carried to a variety of locations.
Paul and James cannot be reconciled with one another on the topic of justification.
Paul and James cannot be reconciled with one another on the topic of justification.
James addresses a highly stratified society.
James addresses a highly stratified society.
James, the half brother of ________________, wrote the book.
James, the half brother of ________________, wrote the book.
___________________________ famously referred to James as an epistle of straw.
___________________________ famously referred to James as an epistle of straw.
_______________________ Jews lived outside of their homeland.
_______________________ Jews lived outside of their homeland.
For James, there are two forms of ______________________: one is demonic and earthly, and the other is pure and comes from heaven.
For James, there are two forms of ______________________: one is demonic and earthly, and the other is pure and comes from heaven.
James writes that many have tamed all sorts of animals, but no one can tame the _____________________ .
James writes that many have tamed all sorts of animals, but no one can tame the _____________________ .
In James' day, wealth and poverty were linked to:
In James' day, wealth and poverty were linked to:
According to James, pure religion involves reaching out to:
According to James, pure religion involves reaching out to:
James is especially focused on what OT chapter?
James is especially focused on what OT chapter?
What household item does James compare the moral life to?
What household item does James compare the moral life to?
James possesses striking similarities to what other NT letter?
James possesses striking similarities to what other NT letter?
James' practice of borrowing from other sources is known as:
James' practice of borrowing from other sources is known as:
What was one social disadvantage of poverty?
What was one social disadvantage of poverty?
Neglect of the poor is a sign that faith is:
Neglect of the poor is a sign that faith is:
James focuses on what kinds of social virtues?
James focuses on what kinds of social virtues?
James was the leader of the church in what city?
James was the leader of the church in what city?
Many church fathers accepted Paul as the author of Hebrews.
Many church fathers accepted Paul as the author of Hebrews.
Hebrews resembles a typical first-century letter.
Hebrews resembles a typical first-century letter.
The author of Hebrews demonstrates that Jesus and his covenant are so much greater than Moses and the old covenant with its sacrifices and priests.
The author of Hebrews demonstrates that Jesus and his covenant are so much greater than Moses and the old covenant with its sacrifices and priests.
The author of Hebrews assumes his readers had experienced serious hardships and persecutions.
The author of Hebrews assumes his readers had experienced serious hardships and persecutions.
Hebrews is a stark letter that does not rely on imagery or emotions.
Hebrews is a stark letter that does not rely on imagery or emotions.
The interpretive method or technique often employed in Hebrews is ___________________, which explores the events and people of the OT that foreshadow Jesus.
The interpretive method or technique often employed in Hebrews is ___________________, which explores the events and people of the OT that foreshadow Jesus.
_________________________ rhetoric informs hearers about what kind of conduct is honorable or shameful.
_________________________ rhetoric informs hearers about what kind of conduct is honorable or shameful.
The first readers of Hebrews were _____________________-generation Christians.
The first readers of Hebrews were _____________________-generation Christians.
The author of Hebrews presents Jesus' priesthood as greater than the ________________________ priesthood.
The author of Hebrews presents Jesus' priesthood as greater than the ________________________ priesthood.
The author of Hebrews writes that the _________________________ is obsolete and will soon disappear (8:13).
The author of Hebrews writes that the _________________________ is obsolete and will soon disappear (8:13).
In the author's opinion, the audience of the book of Hebrews is largely comprised of:
In the author's opinion, the audience of the book of Hebrews is largely comprised of:
It is highly likely that Hebrews was written to Christians of what city?
It is highly likely that Hebrews was written to Christians of what city?
What OT priest is prominent in the book of Hebrews?
What OT priest is prominent in the book of Hebrews?
Which of the following forms of persecution had the readers of Hebrews NOT endured?
Which of the following forms of persecution had the readers of Hebrews NOT endured?
The author of Hebrews is particularly worried about what problem?
The author of Hebrews is particularly worried about what problem?
What word does Hebrews repeatedly use to describe Jesus' relationship to key OT figures?
What word does Hebrews repeatedly use to describe Jesus' relationship to key OT figures?
What was the assumed relationship between old and new in the Mediterranean world?
What was the assumed relationship between old and new in the Mediterranean world?
What does Hebrews use as a metaphor for the totality of God's promised salvation?
What does Hebrews use as a metaphor for the totality of God's promised salvation?
Which of Jesus' roles occupies the bulk of the discussion in Hebrews?
Which of Jesus' roles occupies the bulk of the discussion in Hebrews?
Based on his noted rhetorical skill, who do many believe to be the author of Hebrews?
Based on his noted rhetorical skill, who do many believe to be the author of Hebrews?
Study Notes
Revelation of John
- Revelation employs extensive symbolism, contrary to the claim of rarity.
- Apocalyptic literature is fundamentally aimed at revealing hidden truths.
- Revelation is attributed to John, not John the Baptist.
- It contains numerous allusions to the Old Testament, surpassing other New Testament texts.
- Babylon symbolizes Rome and the Roman Empire.
- John received his visions on the island of Patmos, likely during Domitian’s reign.
- The concept of the Rapture refers to the sudden resurrection of living Christians at Christ's return.
- "Millennium" in Latin signifies "one thousand."
- The scroll given to the Lamb is interpreted as a royal decree.
- The term "Antichrists" is used for those who secede from John's community.
- John's major themes emphasize God as light and love.
Letters of John
- John likely addressed his letters from Ephesus to various churches in Asia Minor.
- His community was characterized as pneumatic or charismatic.
- 1 John is often regarded as a significant example of ancient epistolary style.
- The opponents of John affirmed Christ’s humanity but challenged his divinity.
- John's letters focus on love as the defining characteristic of Jesus’ followers.
- The author of 2 and 3 John identifies himself as "The elder."
Jude
- Jude is identified as the half-brother of Jesus and quotes from an extracanonical source.
- Jude's writing addresses the dangers of false teachings and the challenge of maintaining apostolic authority.
- The concept of self-proclaimed divine visions is associated with Jude's opponents.
1 & 2 Peter
- 1 Peter is written to Gentile Christians facing social challenges, not specifically state-sponsored persecution.
- Peter claims to write from "Babylon," interpreted as Rome, and addresses churches in Asia Minor.
- In 1 Peter, the devil is compared to a lion, symbolizing danger and predation.
- The early church faced crises of persecution and false teachings, highlighting the need for strong leadership.
Hebrews
- The author of Hebrews, possibly Apollos, emphasizes the superiority of Jesus and the new covenant over the Levitical priesthood and old covenant practices.
- Hebrews employs typology, linking Old Testament events and figures to Christ’s ministry.
- The audience likely consisted of second-generation Jewish Christians who experienced hardships and persecution, but not martyrdom.
- The text critiques the relationship between old and new, asserting that the new covenant through Christ is superior.
- "Rest" serves as a metaphor for the complete promised salvation God offers through faith in Jesus.
General Themes and Considerations
- The importance of community and the dangers posed by false teachings are central in many writings.
- Social issues like poverty, hospitality, and the treatment of others are recurrent themes in James' teachings.
- The opposition to early Christians often involved challenges to their beliefs about Jesus’ nature and societal customs, such as the imperial cult.
- The epistles collectively emphasize love, faith, and community integrity in the face of external and internal threats.
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Test your knowledge with this quiz covering the New Testament Insights (NTI) chapters on the Revelation of John, the Letters of John, and the epistles of Peter, Jude, James, and the Hebrews. Evaluate your understanding of apocalyptic literature and symbolism as presented in these important biblical texts.
