The test will be on Monday, May 3, and will be on the following books:
Hebrews
Hebrews 6
James
I Peter
II Peter
Anyway, back to James and Peter. You can find the answers to these questions in the Schippe, pp. 324-329
James & Peter
James: General Description:
How are the titles of the general letters different from the titles of other NT letters?
Where have you heard the term Twelve Tribes before?
Why does James address Christians this way?
As a letter, what is unusual about the letter of James?
What are four examples of James’ practical advice?
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What is the “royal law” referred to by James?
From whom does this law come?
(Refer to Jas. 2:14-17) Can faith alone save a person, according to James?
Who does James use as examples of faith and good works? (Cf. Gen. 22:1-13 & Josh. 2:1-21)
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How is James’ discussion of Abraham different from Paul’s discussion of Abraham?
How was Raham a model of faith?
How was James’ view on faith and works different from and similar to Paul’s view?
Acc. to James, what were the three dangers to communities of faith?
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How does James use the figure of Job?
Vocabulary Words: Eschaton, Eschatological
I Peter: General Description:
Refer to I Peter 2:21, 23-24. What do you think of this advice?
Refer to I Peter 3:18-21 and I Peter 4:6. What does Peter say Jesus did immediately after his death, before he rose?
How is baptism like the rescue provided by Noah’s ark?
II Peter: General Description
What character traits does the author list as most important in the first chapter of the letter?
What kind of false teachers does the author attack in the second portion of the letter?
What is the “fall of the angels?”
What parts of the Hebrew Scriptures does the author of II Peter refer to in his condemnation of the “false teachers?” (cf. Numbers and Proverbs 26:11)
Homework:
Read 1 Peter. Take notes and bring them on Friday (tomorrow)
Read Schippe pp. 324-329. Take notes and bring them on Monday.
Don’t forget to finish your online assignment too! Bring that to class with you on Friday (tomorrow)
Where are the answers to these questions?
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