Romans and Corinthians test

Romans

Who wrote Romans?Paul.

When was it written?Circa 57 AD.

Who was it written to?Christians in Rome.

Explain “Christianity’s first theology textbook” as it pertains to Romans.
Romans=Christianity's first theology testbook.And theology is the study of divine things or religious truth; divinity.
Why did Paul write Romans?To tell us how God makes us right in His sight by faith.

Write your memory verse for Romans.Romans 1:16"For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes."

1 Corinthians

Who wrote 1 Cor?Paul.

Who was it written to?to the Corinthians.

Where is the city of Corinth (modern day)? Greece.

What 3 problems did the church at Corinth write to Paul about? 1. The church is divided;2.A church member is living in sin with his stepmom; 3. The Christians are suing each other.

What were his solutions? (In scripture)
1. 1Corinthians 1:10"Let there be non divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind,united in thought and purpose."
2. 1 Corinthians 5:4-5"Call a meeting of the church...then you must throw this man out."
3.1 Corinthians 6:1" How dare your file a lawsuit and ask a secular court to decide the matter instead of taking it to other believers."

Write out your memory verse for 1 Corinthians.
1 Corinthians 3:17" For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple."

2 Corinthians

Who wrote 2 Corinthians?Paul.

Who was it written to? The Corinthians.

When was it written? Circa 55 AD.

What five things do these “false apostles” accuse Paul of? 1.Fake Apostle; Promoting himself;3. Lying to the Corinthians;4.Keeping offerings;5.Writing stern letters but not backing it up with action.

How does Paul answer each accusation?1.he suffered through so much and a fake apostle would have quit a long time ago. 2. 2 Cor. 4:5 "You see, we don’t go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus’ sake."3 2 Cor. 1:23 "Now I call upon God as my witness that I am telling the truth. The reason I didn’t return to Corinth was to spare you from a severe rebuke:4. 2 Cor. 8:20-21 "We are traveling together to guard against any criticism for the way we are handling this generous gift. 21 We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable." 5. 2 Cor.3:17 "For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."

Write out your memory verse for 2 Corinthians. 2 COr. 3:17
For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

1 Corinthians

1) Read page 389 "Pauls Q&A Letter"
2) Answer the following questions:
How does Paul answer the following questions from the Corinthians?
a. Who's the spiritual leader of our church?"I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow."
b. What should we do with the church member living in sin w/his stepmom?"call a meeting of the church.[a] I will be present with you in spirit, and so will the power of our Lord Jesus. 5 Then you must throw this man out."
c. Is it okay for church members to sue each other? "how dare you file a lawsuit and ask a secular court to decide the matter instead of taking it to other believers!"
d. Can we do anything we want?not everything is good for you...Don’t you realize that your bodies are actually parts of Christ? Should a man take his body, which is part of Christ, and join it to a prostitute? Never!"
e. Should we get married or live celibate lives?
f. Is it okay to eat meat sacrificed to idols?
g. Is it okay to turn Lord's Supper into potluck?
h. Will Christians really be raised from the dead?
i. What kind of resurrection bodies will we have?


3) Read page 390. How does "celibacy beat marriage" - according to Paul?


4) Read page 391 "Chaos In The Worship Service"


a. How have worship services gotten out of hand concerning
i. Worship fashions
ii. Communion vs. Potluck
iii. Speaking in tongues
iv. Women Speaking in Church


5) Read page 392. Which spiritual gift is "tops"- according to Paul?

Luke, John and Acts Test

Luke

Who wrote it? Luke.

When was it written? circa 60 AD

Who was it written to? Theophilus, the Gentiles and people everywhere.

Who was Theophilus? We don't know for sure.

Why did Luke write this book? To prove that Jesus is the Son of God and to present Jesus as the perfect human and savior.

Write out your memory verse for Luke. Luke 11:9 "Keep on asking, and you will find what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you."

John

Who wrote it? They think John but they don't know for sure.

When was it written? probably between 85-90 AD.

Who was it written to? New christians and non-Christians.

Why did John write this book? To prove conclusively that Jesus is the Son of God and that everyone who believes in Him will have everlasting life.

Is the author identified by name? No.

What does “circa” mean? Around.

Write out your memory verse for John. John 3:16 " For God so loved the world that He gave his only son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life."


Acts

What is Acts about? It tells what happens after Jesus left the earth and the acts of the church.

Who wrote Acts? Luke.

Who was Acts written to? Theophilus.

What does “Day of Pentecost” mean? The day the Holy Spirit came down.

How did the following disciples die?

· Simon Peter- crucified upside down.

· Andrew- crucified on a x-shaped cross.

· John- died a natural death on the Isle of Patmos.

· Bartholomew- skinned alive and beheaded.

Greek AGAIN !!!!

Acts 1:4-5
In one of these meetings as he was eating a meal with them, he told them, "Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you what he promised. Remember, I have told you about this before.John baptized with [fn] water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."
vs.4
synalizo-to gather together, assemble
paraggello-to transmit a message along from one to another, to declare, announce.
chorizo-to separate, divide, part, put asunder, to separate one's self from. to depart.
Hierosolyma- Jerusalem; denotes either the city itself or the inhabitants.
perimeno- to wait for.
pater- generator or male ancestor.
epaggelia- announcement; promise.
hos- who, which, what, that.
akouo- to be endowed with the faculty of hearing, not deaf.
vs.5
Ioannes- John
baptizo-to dip repeatedly, to immerse, to submerge(of vessels sunk)
hydor-water
baptizo- to dip repeatedly, to immerse, to submerge(of vessels sunk)
hagios-most holy thing, a saint.
pneuma- the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son.
polys- many, much, large.
hemera- the day, used of the natural day, or the interval between sunrise and sunset, as distinguished from and contrasted with the night.
meta- with,after,behind.
houtos- this, these, etc.

Acts 7:59-60
And as they stoned him, Stephen prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.And he fell to his knees, shouting, "Lord, don't charge them with this sin!" And with that, he died.
vs. 59
lithoboleo-to kill by stoning, to stone.
lithoboleo-to kill by stoning, to stone.
Stephanos-Stephen="crowned."
epikaleo-to put a name upon, to surname.
lego-to say, to speak.
kyrios-he to whom a person or thing belongs, about which he has power of deciding; master,lord.
Iesous- Jesus="Jehovah is salvation."
dechomai- to take with the hand.
pneuma-the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son.
vs. 60
kai- and, also, even, indeed, but.
tithemi-to set, put, place.
gony- the knee, to kneel down.
krazo- to croak.
megas-great.
phone- a sound, a tone.
kyrios- he to whon a person or thing belongs, about which he has power of deciding; master,lord. histemi- to cause or make to stand, to place, put, set.
houtos-this, these, etc.
hamartia-to be without a share in; to miss the mark; to err, to be mistaken.
lego-to say, to speak.
houtos-this, these, etc.
koimao-to cause to sleep, put to sleep.
koimao-to cause to sleep, put to sleep.

Acts 12:1-2
About that time King Herod Agrippa [fn] began to persecute some believers in the church.He had the apostle James (John's brother) killed with a sword.
vs.1
de-but,moreover,and,etc.
kata-down from, through out.
kairos-due measure; the right time.
Herodes-Herod="heroic."
basileus-leader of the people,prince, commander,lord of the land, king.
epiballo-to cast upon, to lay upon.
cheir-by the help or agency of any one, by means of any one.
tis-a certain, a certain one.
ho-this,that,these,etc.
apo-of separation.
ekklesia-a gathering of citizens called out from their homes into some pubic place, an assembly.
kakoo-to oppress, afflict, harm,maltreat.
vs.2
Iakobos-James="supplanter."
adelphos-a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother.
Ioannes-John="Jehovah is a gracious giver."
anaireo-to take up, to lift up(from the ground).
anaireo-to take up, to lift up(from the ground).
machaira-a large knife,used for killing animals and cutting up flesh.

John Book Assignment

Read pp 347-348 and answer the following questions:
How is John so different from Matthew, Mark & Luke? He skips Jesus' parables;forgets most of Jesus' miracles, he reports only seven which he calls "signs".
What does “synoptic” mean?"viewing together."
John writes with what “one purpose”?He writes with only one purpose: to prove diety of Jesus.
What does John 3:16 say? “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life."
Who was Martin Luther? The Catholic priest who launched the Protestant movement.
What’s the “Main Point” of John? "so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in him you will have life by the power of his name." (John 20:31)
When was it written? In the AD 90s.

Read page 349 “Jesus at Creation” and answer the following questions:
What does John 1:1 say? "In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God."
How does John get his point across to 2 different cultures (Greeks & Jews)? By the above verse, they reach the same conclusion that John is introducing Jesus as a divine being.
What does “Logos” mean in Greek? Jesus the word.
Greek philosophers teach that “logos” means what? The mysterious principle behind the universe- the eternal force that drives everything.

Read pp. 351-352 “You Must Be Born Again” and answer the following questions:
What does John 3:3 say? "I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God."
Who was Nicodemus? A biblical scholar who was on the Sanhedrin.
Who are the Sanhedrin? A ruling Jewish council that create and enforce Jewish laws.
I will give you the “Miracle”, you give me the “Message”:
Turns water into wine = ?Jesus is still the master of creation.
Heals crippled man on Sabbath =? Jesus isn't limited by time.
Walks on water = ? Jesus isn't limited by physics.
Heals a man born blind = ? Jesus brings light into the world, both physical and spiritual.
Raises Lazarus from the dead = ? Even death is no match for the Son of God.

Read page 358 “Where Was Jesus Buried” and answer the following questions:
Tradition #1 states Jesus was buried where? Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
What did Hadrian do? He built Roman shrines over the Christian holy sites.
What did Constantine do? Legalized Christiantiy.
What does the painting from the 1800s show? a small chapel inside the church
This church is protected by what today? The walls of Jerusalem.
Tradition #2 states Jesus was buried where? "near a garden."
How far is it from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre? several hundred yards.
Who was General Charles Gordon? he picked Jesus' possible burial site.
What does “Gologotha” mean and why is it significant? "Place of the Skull"; that is where the Hebrews executed Jesus.
After reading both traditions, where do you think Jesus is buried? In the garden tomb.

Luke Scripture Assignment

It wouldn't let us do it in NLT only English(NASB)

Luke2:11
for today- semeron
in the city- polis
of David there has been born- tikto
for you a Savior,- soter
who- hos
is Christ- Christos
the Lord.- kyrios

Luke2:36-37
vs.36
And there was a prophetess,- prophetis
Anna- Hanna
the daughter- thygater
of Phanuel- Phanouel
of the tribe- phyle
of Asher.- Aser
She was advanced- probaino
in years- hemera
and had lived-zao
with her husband-aner
seven-hepta
years-hemera
after-apo
her marriage,-parthenia
vs.37
and then as a widow-chera
to the age-etos
of eighty-four- ogdoekonta tessares
She never- ou
left-aphistemi
the temple-hieros
serving-latreuo
night-nyx
and day-hemera
with fastings-nesteia
and prayers.-deesis

Luke2:52
And Jesus-Iesous
kept increasing-prokopto
in wisom-sophia
and stature,-helikia
and in favor-charis
with God-theos
and men.- anthropos

Luke Book Assignment

Read pp. 333-335 and answer the following questions:

Who is Theophilus or who might he have been? He might have been a Roman Official in charge of Paul's trial in Rome, and that Luke wrote these letters in Paul's defense, or perhaps he was a Christian who hired Luke to research the birth of Christianity and to get it in writing before all the eyewitnesses had died.

How much of the NT was written b/c of him? Nearly a third.

Who is the author of Luke? Luke.

Without Luke’s letter to Theophilus, what would we be missing? (list it out) Also, what “word” would we be missing? The story of baby Jesus; parable of the good Samaritan; the widow who donated her last mite; and the parable of the prodigal son; and the word Savior.

What does Luke 2:10-11 say? " I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior-yes the Messiah, the Lord- has been born today in Bethlehem"


What’s the “Main Point” of Luke? Jesus has come to save everyone, not just the Jews.


When was Luke written? In the AD 50s or 60s.


Read pp.335-336 “BOY Prodigy” and answer the following questions:

What is a “bar-mitzvah”? A Jewish boy's coming of age ritual.

Why did Jesus and his family go to Jerusalem?For the springtime Passover festival.

Where did Mary & Joseph find Jesus? What was he doing? In one of the Temple's courtyards. Wowing the Jewish leaders about His insights about the Jewish religion.

How did Jesus answer? "Didn't you know that i must be in my Father's house?"

Jesus already “seems to understand” what? That He has a unique relationship to His spiritual Father-and a mission to fulfill.


Read pp. 340-341 “The Good Samaritan” and answer the following questions:

What does Luke 10:25 say?" Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?"

How does Jesus answer? "Love God with all your heart and Love your neighbor as yourself."

Conventional Jewish wisdom says neighbors include who? Other Jews-not sinners and foreigners.

Sum up Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan.Robbers mug a man traveling on a desolate road. A Jewish priest walks by him and doesn't help him. Then the priest's assistant and he didn't help him either. Then a Samaritan(non-Jew)walks by and helps him.

Who ended up treating the man’s wounds? A Samaritan(non-Jew)

Why do Jews despise Samaritans? They consider them racial and spiritual half-breeds.

Who was a neighbor to the man? The Samaritan.

What does Luke 10:36-37 say? " 'Which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?' Jesus asks the scholar.
'The one who showed him mercy.'
'Yes, now go and do the same,' Jesus replies"



Read pp.344-345 “A Doctor’s Guide to Jesus’ Crucifixion” and answer the following questions:

Describe the beating of Jesus.The victim is tied to a poll and is whipped with a leather whip that has metal and bone laced into it. They aren't limited to 40 strokes.

Describe the “dead man walking” phase. The victim carries crossbeam to execution site. The crossbeam is attached to a vertical pole. Seat prolongs the torture, making it easier to breathe.

Describe the “nailed” phase.
Iron nails pin wrists and feet to cross. Nails miss main arteries and bones. Wine laced with painkilling myrrh or frankincense is offered. Jesus refuses.

Describe the “breath of life” phase.
Position and weight of body forces victim to push up to exhale.
Breaking legs speeds death. It forces arms to do all the work, pulling victim up to exhale.
Jesus dies before breaking the legs becomes necessary.

Describe the “speared” phase.
Soldier confirms death by stabbing the heart.
By this time, shock has started separating blood into two basic elements: cell clusters and amber-colored serum.
"Water" pours out of Jesus' chest - serum from inside and around heart.
Possible cause of deaths; ac combination of chock, exhaustion, asphyxiation, and heart failure.



Kayla: What really stuck out to me was how smart they were. They knew the exact spots to pierce to bring death. I didn't know that they offered wine as a pain killer, and Jesus refused. I thought this was a good act.

Rebecca: What stuck out to me was how painful everything was. Jesus went through so much for us. He was beaten with a leather whip that had metal and bone in it and he was most likely beaten more than the limit for the Jews which is forty times.The nails seemed especially painful to me. I can't even imagine going through all that.

Mark Assignment # 1

p.317
a. Why is Mark considered a book for “readers with short attention spans”?
It's the shortest of the four gospels and because it's light on talk, heavy on action.
b. What does Mark open up with (rather than a family tree or the birth of Jesus)?
He talks about John the baptist baptizing people.
c. What does Mark 1:7-8 say?
"Someone is coming soon who is greater that I am- so much greater that I'm not even worthy to stoop down like a slave and untie the straps of his sandals."
d. “Then Jesus took off to work”…doing what?
Rounding up disciples, healing hundreds, feeding thousands, freeing the tongues of the speechless, tying the tongues of snooty scholars, calming storms, walking on water, dying, and coming back to life.
p.318-319
a. Why do people recognize Jesus as a rabbi?
Because He sounds like one and because of His actions.
b. What happened at the Sea of Galilee?
Jesus makes Andrew and Peter an offer to be disciples and they did.
c. What did Jesus offer to make these fishermen?
Fishers of men.
d. What did Andrew hear John the Baptist call Jesus?
" the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world."
e. What did tax collectors do in Jesus’ time?
They collect taxes and then they pay Rome its share and then keep the rest as a salary.
f. Tell me about the “company” Jesus “keeps”.
With "scum", tax collectors, etc.
g. List out Jesus’ “team” – according to Mark 3.
Peter, James, John,Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphawus, Thaddaeus, Simon the zealot, and Judas Iscariot.
p.323
a. How big is a mustard seed?
Not much bigger than the dot at the end of the sentence.
b. What is the Mishnah?
A collection of ancient Jewish commentary.
c. What are the smallest seeds on record so far?
Orchid seeds.
d. How does God’s kingdom “start small” and “grow large”?
it starts small with only Him and a dozen disciples and grows large into a Christian movement spanning the world.

Matthew Assignment # 1

on pp 300-301
a. Was Matthew the first gospel written? Probably not.
b. What does "Gospel" mean? "good news"
c. What promise does Malachi close the OT with? God will send a Messiah to fix Israel's problems and bring peace and joy to the people.
d. What does Matthew declare as he opens up the NT? That this promise from centuries past is now fulfilled.
e. What does Matthew convince readers of? That Jesus is the Messiah.
f. Who wrote Matthew? When was it written? Matthew. Probably after AD 70.


on pp 302-303
a. Why were genealogies so important to Jews? Because certain rights and responsibilities were inherited.
b. Did Jesus meet the "ancestral requirements" for being the Messiah? How? Yes. He was a Jew, descended from Abraham. And he was related to King David.
c. Why is his family tree a bit odd? It only randomly matches Luke's genealogy and it includes women.
d. How does Matthew target Jewish readers more than any other Gospel? (hint: see "The Jewish Gospel") The writer traces Jesus' family tree to Abraham, father of the Jews; points out 57 prophecies that Jesus fulfills; uses common Jewish phrases such as " kingdom of heaven"; and compares Jesus to Israel.


on pp 304-306
a. What does "Eastern lands" refer to? It may have been the empire of Parthia, streching across what is now Iraq and Iran.
b. What did the wise men bring? gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
c. Who predicted that the Messiah would come from Bethlehem? Micah.
d. What was Herod's "vicious" order? Kill all the Bethlehem boys age two and under.
e. When do scholars think Jesus was born? (What year) 6 or 7 BC.