New Testament Study Guide PDF

New Testament Study Guide Justin Wednesday December 18th 8:00 to 10:00 - On the book of James, Hebrews, 1-3 John, 1-2 Peter, Jude, Revelation - Multiple choice, Essay and Short Answer questions should be expected. James - Has 5 chapters and seems to say through works, not faith??...

New Testament Study Guide Justin Wednesday December 18th 8:00 to 10:00 - On the book of James, Hebrews, 1-3 John, 1-2 Peter, Jude, Revelation - Multiple choice, Essay and Short Answer questions should be expected. James - Has 5 chapters and seems to say through works, not faith?? - James is a general letter which is addressed universally to all Christians. - 6 topics in this book - James refers to himself as a servant of Jesus rather than a brother. - James unlike Paul was not a Roman citizen thus he was not as able to travel. - Jesus’ brothers did not believe in Jesus including James - James was then converted after witnessing the resurrection. - James wrote 2 letters. - The Theology of James addresses suffering, faith and temptation. - Ethics of James includes relationships, wisdom and wealth. - Faith is tested through trials -> this is evidence of a mature faith. - Pagan view of suffering is that suffering is a lack of success. - Temptation and sinfulness, God does not will temptation but he allows it. Our sinful nature is what causes temptation.  - Relationships, don’t grumble or judge one another. - Do not swear but instead let your yes be yes and your no be no. - Koosmos is everything that opposes God. Hebrews - Is debated whether it is a universal letter or not - Possibly written by Priscilla because of the language but also written by Paul possibly. Conclusion is that this letter is anonymous. - Audience of Hebrews are leaders and all the saints. - This letter was written in 85 CE so Paul was already dead. - Conversion of the people in this letter was dramatic. They heard preaching and saw miracles. Most were Jews and some were maybe Gentiles. - Maintaining faith is important. After their conversion they faced opposition from friends and family. This caused some to consider leaving the faith. - Immaturity and apostasy. Going back to Judaism and misunderstanding of basic teaching. - Who is Jesus in Hebrews? He is the ultimate high priest, sacrifice, covenant human being divine. - Some people in Hebrews thought Jesus was 100% God 0% human or the other way around. Author of Hebrews says Jesus was 100% God and 100% human. Some of the commandments and prohibitions in Hebrews include - Let the marriage bed be undefiled, do not be led away with strange teachings. Brotherly love is important. Keep life free from money and be content. - Show goodness and share what we have. 1-3 John - These letters were written by John the son of Zebedee. - He was the youngest of the 12, possibly 12 to 13 years old. He needed Jesus as a guardian. - Only apostle to see Jesus' crucifixion and he stayed with Jesus when all the others had left. He also became Mary’s son. - Issue with these letters is persecution. Temptation to leave the faith is prominent and some christians had already left. - Referred to as beloved which youngest in a family is referred to as beloved. - Became “Elder”. - Ended up in Asia minor in Ephesus. - Was with Mary, mother of Jesus. - Heresy, apostasy and persecution were the problems mentioned. - The 1st letter is a sermon because of a different ending but 2nd and 3rd John have a traditional ending to the letters. - Elect lady and children are the audience and there is debate over who this is exactly. Possibly Phoebe after Paul’s death. - Liturgical differences are music, preaching, liturgy, and church building. - Theological debates are the Lord’s supper, baptism and leadership. - Heresy is Jesus’ humanity, divinity, ethics and authority. 1-2 Peter - Same problems as 1-3 John such as persecution and heresy. - There is debate over where Peter was when he wrote these. - Divisions in the church over Peter’s teaching vs Paul’s teaching, Jews and Gentiles, men and women and poor vs wealthy. - 1 Peter 4:3 suggests a Gentile audience. - 1 Peter addresses church and Christian settings.