NTI Scriptures Quiz: Revelation & Letters

Questions and Answers

Revelation rarely makes use of symbolism.

False

Apocalyptic literature is designed to uncover or reveal something previously hidden.

True

Revelation was written by John the Baptist.

False

Revelation alludes to the Old Testament more than any other book in the New Testament.

True Signup and view all the answers

Nero ordered an empire-wide persecution of Christians.

False Signup and view all the answers

The doctrine known as the ____________________ refers to the sudden bodily resurrection of Christians who are physically alive when Christ returns.

Rapture Signup and view all the answers

The Latin word ______________________ means 'one thousand'.

Millennium Signup and view all the answers

In Revelation, the ancient city of _________________ stands for Rome and its empire.

Babylon Signup and view all the answers

John received the visions of Revelation while on the island of ________________.

Patmos Signup and view all the answers

Despite all the speculation surrounding the book, readers must agree that Revelation is principally about ____________________________.

Jesus Christ Signup and view all the answers

One church John did NOT write to in Revelation was:

Antioch Signup and view all the answers

Under what ruler was Revelation likely written?

Domitian Signup and view all the answers

In what region did the seven churches of Revelation exist?

Asia Minor Signup and view all the answers

Which position understands John's language in Revelation to speak prophetically about historical events that have already occurred?

Preterist Signup and view all the answers

Which position understands John's language in Revelation as a perpetual struggle between good and evil?

Idealist Signup and view all the answers

How might a Christian be perceived for rejecting the imperial cult?

As antisocial Signup and view all the answers

The scroll handed to the Lamb is most likely:

A royal decree Signup and view all the answers

It was widely believed that Nero had:

Come back to life or had never died Signup and view all the answers

What native language did the author of Revelation apparently speak?

Aramaic Signup and view all the answers

Laodicea was known for its medical school of what?

Ophthalmology Signup and view all the answers

John's community was pneumatic or charismatic.

True Signup and view all the answers

1 John is the best NT example of the ancient epistolary format.

False Signup and view all the answers

John's opponents affirmed Jesus' human nature but denied his divinity.

False Signup and view all the answers

John likely wrote his letters from Ephesus to churches throughout Asia Minor.

True Signup and view all the answers

John's two major themes are God is light and God is love.

True Signup and view all the answers

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.

Gaius Signup and view all the answers

________________________ is the courier of John's authority.

Demetrius Signup and view all the answers

The heresy of __________________ is the notion that Jesus did not really come in the flesh but it only seemed that he did.

Docetism Signup and view all the answers

The ________________________ is the benchmark John uses to discern whether or not a spirit is from God.

Incarnation Signup and view all the answers

The prominent leader ________________ rejected John, his letters, and his emissaries.

Diotrephes Signup and view all the answers

The author of 1-3 John is:

The beloved disciple Signup and view all the answers

According to tradition, John was buried in:

Ephesus Signup and view all the answers

John calls those who have seceded from the community:

"Antichrists" Signup and view all the answers

The system of thought that views matter as evil is called:

Gnosticism Signup and view all the answers

The author of 2 and 3 John claims to be:

"The elder" Signup and view all the answers

Dualists draw a distinction between:

Spirit and flesh Signup and view all the answers

What document contains 'secret sayings,' purportedly from Jesus?

Gospel of Thomas Signup and view all the answers

What is the attitude of John's opponents toward the rest of the Christian community?

Intolerant Signup and view all the answers

In 1 John, 'the beginning' refers to:

The historic coming of Jesus Christ Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 John, what should be the hallmark of Jesus' followers?

Love Signup and view all the answers

According to the authors' opinion, Jude borrowed from 2 Peter.

False Signup and view all the answers

Jude quotes from an extracanonical source.

True Signup and view all the answers

The book of Jude is clearly pseudonymous.

False Signup and view all the answers

1 Peter envisions its recipients dealing with state-sponsored persecution.

False Signup and view all the answers

Peter's adversaries call apostolic teaching a myth.

True Signup and view all the answers

Peter claims to be writing from 'Babylon' or _______________________ .

Rome Signup and view all the answers

Jude's adversaries claim their teaching came through divine ___________________ which are greater than apostolic authority.

Dreams Signup and view all the answers

Some consider 2 Peter to be a __________________ or farewell speech.

Testament Signup and view all the answers

Jude is the half brother of ________________.

Jesus Signup and view all the answers

Jude's discussion of the fall of the angels comes from the Book of _________________ .

Enoch Signup and view all the answers

The early church faced two main crises, persecution and:

False teaching Signup and view all the answers

Peter addresses churches located in what region?

Asia Minor Signup and view all the answers

1 Peter's audience was largely comprised of:

Gentile Christians Signup and view all the answers

Who was Peter's amanuensis?

Silas Signup and view all the answers

A likely date for 1 Peter's composition is:

Early 60s Signup and view all the answers

1 Peter is addressed to people who:

Have only recently become Christians Signup and view all the answers

How was revenge viewed in the ancient world?

As a social obligation for maintaining honor Signup and view all the answers

Peter likens the devil to what animal?

Lion Signup and view all the answers

What summarizes the message of 1 Peter?

Grace Signup and view all the answers

What is in store for Jude's heretical opponents?

Destruction Signup and view all the answers

James does not share common themes with ancient moralists.

False Signup and view all the answers

James provides teachings that appear directly related to Jesus' words.

True Signup and view all the answers

James was an encyclical document, carried to a variety of locations.

True Signup and view all the answers

Paul and James cannot be reconciled with one another on the topic of justification.

False Signup and view all the answers

James addresses a highly stratified society.

True Signup and view all the answers

James, the half brother of ________________, wrote the book.

Jesus Signup and view all the answers

___________________________ famously referred to James as an epistle of straw.

Martin Luther Signup and view all the answers

_______________________ Jews lived outside of their homeland.

Diaspora Signup and view all the answers

For James, there are two forms of ______________________: one is demonic and earthly, and the other is pure and comes from heaven.

Wisdom Signup and view all the answers

James writes that many have tamed all sorts of animals, but no one can tame the _____________________ .

Tongue Signup and view all the answers

In James' day, wealth and poverty were linked to:

Land Signup and view all the answers

According to James, pure religion involves reaching out to:

The most vulnerable Signup and view all the answers

James is especially focused on what OT chapter?

Leviticus 19 Signup and view all the answers

What household item does James compare the moral life to?

Mirror Signup and view all the answers

James possesses striking similarities to what other NT letter?

1 Peter Signup and view all the answers

James' practice of borrowing from other sources is known as:

Imitatio Signup and view all the answers

What was one social disadvantage of poverty?

Lack of honor Signup and view all the answers

Neglect of the poor is a sign that faith is:

Dead Signup and view all the answers

James focuses on what kinds of social virtues?

Those that promote harmony within the community Signup and view all the answers

James was the leader of the church in what city?

Jerusalem Signup and view all the answers

Many church fathers accepted Paul as the author of Hebrews.

True Signup and view all the answers

Hebrews resembles a typical first-century letter.

False Signup and view all the answers

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.

True Signup and view all the answers

The author of Hebrews assumes his readers had experienced serious hardships and persecutions.

True Signup and view all the answers

Hebrews is a stark letter that does not rely on imagery or emotions.

False Signup and view all the answers

The interpretive method or technique often employed in Hebrews is ___________________, which explores the events and people of the OT that foreshadow Jesus.

Typology Signup and view all the answers

_________________________ rhetoric informs hearers about what kind of conduct is honorable or shameful.

Epideictic Signup and view all the answers

The first readers of Hebrews were _____________________-generation Christians.

Second Signup and view all the answers

The author of Hebrews presents Jesus' priesthood as greater than the ________________________ priesthood.

Levitical Signup and view all the answers

The author of Hebrews writes that the _________________________ is obsolete and will soon disappear (8:13).

Old covenant Signup and view all the answers

In the author's opinion, the audience of the book of Hebrews is largely comprised of:

Jewish Christians Signup and view all the answers

It is highly likely that Hebrews was written to Christians of what city?

Rome Signup and view all the answers

What OT priest is prominent in the book of Hebrews?

Melchizedek Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following forms of persecution had the readers of Hebrews NOT endured?

Martyrdom Signup and view all the answers

The author of Hebrews is particularly worried about what problem?

Apostasy Signup and view all the answers

What word does Hebrews repeatedly use to describe Jesus' relationship to key OT figures?

He is better than them Signup and view all the answers

What was the assumed relationship between old and new in the Mediterranean world?

Old things are better than new things Signup and view all the answers

What does Hebrews use as a metaphor for the totality of God's promised salvation?

Rest Signup and view all the answers

Which of Jesus' roles occupies the bulk of the discussion in Hebrews?

Jesus as high priest Signup and view all the answers

Based on his noted rhetorical skill, who do many believe to be the author of Hebrews?

Apollos Signup and view all the answers

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.