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When were the Pastoral epistles likely written? From where?
When were the Pastoral epistles likely written? From where?
In the mid 60s, from Rome.
Who are Timothy and Titus?
Who are Timothy and Titus?
Timothy is the bishop of Ephesus, and Titus is the bishop of Crete.
What are three suggestions given by Paul to help limit apostasy?
What are three suggestions given by Paul to help limit apostasy?
- Testify of the truth and your experiences (correct)
- Pray for guidance and support
- Punish those who stray from the faith
- Stick to the scriptures (correct)
- Avoid associating with non-believers
- Be an example to the believers (correct)
What are two major problems Paul identifies in the churches?
What are two major problems Paul identifies in the churches?
What can we say about the role of women in the early Christian church? Who were Phebe and Junia? What are some ways of interpreting Paul's rather harsh language toward women in 1 Timothy?
What can we say about the role of women in the early Christian church? Who were Phebe and Junia? What are some ways of interpreting Paul's rather harsh language toward women in 1 Timothy?
What can we say about the authorship of Hebrews? Genre? Date?
What can we say about the authorship of Hebrews? Genre? Date?
In Hebrews, "Paul" argues that Jesus is greater than what?
In Hebrews, "Paul" argues that Jesus is greater than what?
Why does "Paul" compare Jesus to Melchizedek? Abraham to Melchizedek?
Why does "Paul" compare Jesus to Melchizedek? Abraham to Melchizedek?
What were the three items inside the Ark of the Covenant?
What were the three items inside the Ark of the Covenant?
What are the two areas of the Jewish Temple? Into which would the high priest enter into to shed blood?
What are the two areas of the Jewish Temple? Into which would the high priest enter into to shed blood?
Know the basics the "Day of Atonement" ritual, such as the scapegoat and the shedding of blood
Know the basics the "Day of Atonement" ritual, such as the scapegoat and the shedding of blood
What is the Christology of Hebrews?
What is the Christology of Hebrews?
According to Hebrews, does Jesus understand temptation? Sin?
According to Hebrews, does Jesus understand temptation? Sin?
When were these two letters (1 and 2 Peter) likely written?
When were these two letters (1 and 2 Peter) likely written?
How does Peter traditionally die?
How does Peter traditionally die?
What were the three reasons why Christians were persecuted?
What were the three reasons why Christians were persecuted?
To what does Peter compare the suffering of Christians?
To what does Peter compare the suffering of Christians?
What is a religio licita? A superstitio?
What is a religio licita? A superstitio?
What does it mean to have your calling and election made sure?
What does it mean to have your calling and election made sure?
What is the serious heresy Peter identifies in 2 Peter 3?
What is the serious heresy Peter identifies in 2 Peter 3?
What does Peter say about Paul?
What does Peter say about Paul?
What is Docetism? Adoptionism?
What is Docetism? Adoptionism?
How does God show his love for us? We for him?
How does God show his love for us? We for him?
Who is 2 John addressed to?
Who is 2 John addressed to?
What city did John likely write these letters from?
What city did John likely write these letters from?
Who is Diotrephes?
Who is Diotrephes?
Who is James? When does he die?
Who is James? When does he die?
What type of letter is James? How is it different from other NT documents?
What type of letter is James? How is it different from other NT documents?
What does James mean when he discusses faith? Works?
What does James mean when he discusses faith? Works?
What was this letter (James) important for Joseph Smith?
What was this letter (James) important for Joseph Smith?
How does James define "true religion"?
How does James define "true religion"?
Who is Jude? What problem is he responding to?
Who is Jude? What problem is he responding to?
What is Jude's primary message, and how does he make his argument?
What is Jude's primary message, and how does he make his argument?
Specifically, what OT figures does he refer to and why?
Specifically, what OT figures does he refer to and why?
What non-canonical texts does he cite?
What non-canonical texts does he cite?
Who is the author (Revelation)? What other texts is he responsible for?
Who is the author (Revelation)? What other texts is he responsible for?
What does apocalypsis mean?
What does apocalypsis mean?
What are the characteristics of an "apocalypse"?
What are the characteristics of an "apocalypse"?
What are the three keys to understanding Revelation?
What are the three keys to understanding Revelation?
How many churches is this document addressed to?
How many churches is this document addressed to?
What are the items promised to those who "overcome?"
What are the items promised to those who "overcome?"
Who is the Lamb? What item does the Lamb take out of the hand of God?
Who is the Lamb? What item does the Lamb take out of the hand of God?
What might the four horsemen represent? The seven seals?
What might the four horsemen represent? The seven seals?
What does the number 666 likely refer to? 144,000? 3 ½?
What does the number 666 likely refer to? 144,000? 3 ½?
Where is the seal given to the elect located? Why?
Where is the seal given to the elect located? Why?
What do the three beasts in Revelation 13 represent?
What do the three beasts in Revelation 13 represent?
What will the battle of Armageddon be like?
What will the battle of Armageddon be like?
What do the harlot and the dragon represent? The lamb and the bride?
What do the harlot and the dragon represent? The lamb and the bride?
How should we understand the warning of the book to not add or remove text?
How should we understand the warning of the book to not add or remove text?
Flashcards
When were the Pastoral Epistles likely written?
When were the Pastoral Epistles likely written?
In the Mamertine Prison, Rome in the mid 60s.
Who are Timothy and Titus?
Who are Timothy and Titus?
Timothy is the bishop of Ephesus, Titus is bishop of Crete.
What are the three suggestions given by Paul to help limit apostasy?
What are the three suggestions given by Paul to help limit apostasy?
Be an example to the believers, Stick to the scriptures, Testify of the truth and your experiences.
What are the two major problems Paul identifies in the churches?
What are the two major problems Paul identifies in the churches?
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What can we say about the role of women in the early Christian church? Who were Phebe and Junia? What are some ways of interpreting Paul's rather harsh language toward women in 1 Timothy?
What can we say about the role of women in the early Christian church? Who were Phebe and Junia? What are some ways of interpreting Paul's rather harsh language toward women in 1 Timothy?
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What can we say about the authorship of Hebrews? Genre? Date?
What can we say about the authorship of Hebrews? Genre? Date?
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In Hebrews, "Paul" argues that Jesus is greater than what?
In Hebrews, "Paul" argues that Jesus is greater than what?
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Why does "Paul" compare Jesus to Melchizedek? Abraham to Melchizedek?
Why does "Paul" compare Jesus to Melchizedek? Abraham to Melchizedek?
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What were the three items inside the ark of the covenant?
What were the three items inside the ark of the covenant?
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What are the two areas of the Jewish Temple? Into which would the high priest enter into to shed blood?
What are the two areas of the Jewish Temple? Into which would the high priest enter into to shed blood?
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Know the basics of the "day of atonement" ritual, such as the scapegoat and the shedding of blood.
Know the basics of the "day of atonement" ritual, such as the scapegoat and the shedding of blood.
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What is the Christology of Hebrews?
What is the Christology of Hebrews?
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According to Hebrews, does Jesus understand temptation? Sin?
According to Hebrews, does Jesus understand temptation? Sin?
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When were these two letters (1 and 2 Peter) likely written?
When were these two letters (1 and 2 Peter) likely written?
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How does Peter traditionally die?
How does Peter traditionally die?
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What were the three reasons why Christians were persecuted?
What were the three reasons why Christians were persecuted?
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To what does Peter compare the suffering of Christians?
To what does Peter compare the suffering of Christians?
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What is a religio licita? A superstitio?
What is a religio licita? A superstitio?
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What does it mean to have your calling and election made sure?
What does it mean to have your calling and election made sure?
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What is the serious heresy Peter identifies in 2 Peter 3?
What is the serious heresy Peter identifies in 2 Peter 3?
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What does Peter say about Paul?
What does Peter say about Paul?
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What is Docetism? Adoptionism?
What is Docetism? Adoptionism?
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How does God show his love for us? We for him?
How does God show his love for us? We for him?
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Who is 2 John addressed to?
Who is 2 John addressed to?
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What city did John likely write these letters from?
What city did John likely write these letters from?
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Who is Diotrephes?
Who is Diotrephes?
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Who is James? When does he die?
Who is James? When does he die?
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What type of letter is James? How is it different from other NT documents?
What type of letter is James? How is it different from other NT documents?
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What does James mean when he discusses faith? Works?
What does James mean when he discusses faith? Works?
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What was this letter (James) important for Joseph Smith?
What was this letter (James) important for Joseph Smith?
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How does James define "true religion"?
How does James define "true religion"?
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Who is Jude? What problem is he responding to?
Who is Jude? What problem is he responding to?
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What is Jude's primary message, and how does he make his argument?
What is Jude's primary message, and how does he make his argument?
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Specifically, what OT figures does he refer to and why?
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What non-canonical texts does he cite?
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Study Notes
Pastoral Epistles
- Likely written in Rome in the mid-60s.
- Timothy was the bishop of Ephesus, and Titus the bishop of Crete.
Paul's Suggestions to Limit Apostasy
- Set a good example for believers.
- Adhere to scripture.
- Testify about the truth and personal experiences.
Major Problems in Churches
- False teachings.
- Rogue teachers.
Women in Early Church
- Women in Ephesus held leadership roles, as they were accustomed to leading worship of Artemis.
- Phebe was a deacon and Junia an apostle, highlighted by Paul in Romans.
- Paul's language toward women was likely directed at specific women associated with Artemis worship, not all women.
Hebrews
- Genre: Letter-like sermon.
- Likely not authored by Paul.
- Written in the early 60s.
Jesus as Superior in Hebrews
- Jesus is superior to Judaism regarding angels, the Day of Atonement, the temple, high priests, Joshua, and Moses.
- Compares Jesus to Melchizedek, emphasizing Jesus's greater priesthood.
- Compares Abraham to Melchizedek, arguing that Jesus's priesthood is greater.
Ark of the Covenant
- Contained Aaron's rod, the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments, and the pot of manna.
Jewish Temple
- Composed of the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies.
- The high priest entered the Holy of Holies.
Day of Atonement Ritual
- High priest entered the Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur.
- Sins were transferred to a scapegoat.
- Blood of a sacrificed goat was sprinkled on the Ark of the Covenant.
Christology of Hebrews
- Low Christology: Emphasis on Jesus's humanity more than divinity.
Temptation and Sin in Hebrews
- Jesus experienced temptation, but whether he understood sin is ambiguous.
1 and 2 Peter
- Likely written in the mid-60s.
- Peter died by crucifixion upside down in Rome.
Christian Persecution
- Reasons:
- Romans viewed Christianity as a threat to the empire.
- Fear of cannibalism (referencing the sacrament).
- Perceptions of immorality.
Suffering in Christianity
- Peter compared Christian suffering to that of Jesus.
Religio Licita and Superstitio
- Religio Licita: Authorized religion, legally protected.
- Superstitio: Suspicious religion, not protected by Rome.
Calling and Election
- Assurance of salvation in the Celestial kingdom while still alive.
- One's exaltation is assured in this life.
Heresy in 2 Peter
- Denial of the Second Coming.
Peter on Paul
- Peter found Paul challenging to understand.
Docetism and Adoptionism
- Docetism: Jesus did not have a physical body.
- Adoptionism: Jesus was a man later given spiritual power.
God's Love and Humanity
- God adopted humanity and sent his Son.
- People show love by keeping commandments and loving others.
2 John
- Addressed to "the elect lady" and her children (likely a church).
John's Writing Location
- Likely Ephesus.
Diotrephes
- Rogue leader who excommunicated John.
James
- Brother of Jesus, Bishop of Jerusalem, died in 62 AD.
James's Letter
- Letter to the twelve tribes scattered abroad, not churches.
- Advice, not argumentation.
James on Faith and Works
- Faith: Loyalty and trust.
- Works: Actions of righteousness.
James's Importance to Joseph Smith
- Catalyst for the first vision.
James on True Religion
- Elevating the poor and helping the needy.
Jude
- Jesus's brother, confronting those using grace as an excuse for behavior.
Jude's Message
- God is a god of justice, supported by Old Testament examples of divine retribution.
OT Figures in Jude
- Israelites, Sodom and Gomorrah, fallen angels, Cain and Abel, Balaam, and Korah.
Non-Canonical Texts in Jude
- The Assumption of Moses and 1st Enoch.
Revelation's Authorship
- John, author of three letters and the Gospel.
Apocalypsis
- Unveiling.
Apocalypse Characteristics
- Visions of the heavens.
- Mountain setting.
- Angel as guide.
- Future knowledge.
Keys to Understanding Revelation
- Avoid one-to-one correlations.
- Revelation is largely symbolic.
- Literal and metaphorical reading intended.
Churches in Revelation
- Addressed to seven churches.
Promises to Overcomers
- Crown, throne, white stone, new name, white raiment, iron rod, pillar in the temple, hidden manna.
Lamb and the Sealed Scroll
- Lamb is Christ.
- Christ takes the sealed scroll out of God's hand.
Four Horsemen and Seven Seals
- Symbolic, possibly representing different time periods or problems.
Numbers in Revelation
- 666: Likely Roman Emperor Nero Caesar,
- 144,000: The elect.
- 3.5: Time of apostasy.
Forehead Seal
- On the forehead because allegiance cannot be hidden.
Three Beasts in Revelation 13
- Representing a deceptive trinity.
Battle of Armageddon
- Jesus's victory, not a physical battle.
Harlot, Dragon, Lamb, and Bride
- Harlot: Great and apostate church.
- Dragon: Babylon.
- Lamb: Jesus Christ.
- Bride: The church.
Warning Against Altering Revelation
- Don't alter the book of Revelation specifically.
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Description
This quiz explores the content and themes of the Pastoral Epistles and the Letter to the Hebrews. It covers important figures, teachings, and the context of the early church, including issues of leadership and the role of women. Understand the distinctions made by Paul regarding false teachings and the superiority of Jesus over Judaism.
