New Testament Teachings Flashcards

The phrase 'Son of Man' in the New Testament Gospels primarily draws on imagery from:

Answer: Daniel 7 — a heavenly figure who receives divine authority and kingdom

Jesus's use of 'Son of Man' most significantly draws on Daniel 7:13-14, where one 'like a son of man' comes before the Ancient of Days and receives universal authority.

The New Testament term 'ekklesia' (church) comes from the Greek meaning:

Answer: Called-out ones or assembly

Ekklesia literally means 'assembly' or 'called-out gathering' — from ek ('out') + kaleo ('to call'). It was the Greek word for a civic assembly and was adopted for the Christian community.

The Epistle to the Hebrews is unique in describing Jesus as:

Answer: The eternal High Priest after the order of Melchizedek

Hebrews uniquely develops Jesus as the eternal, perfect High Priest of the order of Melchizedek, whose self-offering surpasses and replaces the Levitical priesthood.

The Sermon on the Plain in Luke 6 differs from Matthew's Sermon on the Mount by including:

Answer: Woes alongside the Beatitudes

Luke 6:24-26 includes four 'woes' balancing the four Beatitudes, emphasizing social reversal — cursing the rich, full, laughing, and praised — in contrast to Matthew's version which has only Beatitudes.

In Pauline theology, what does 'the body of Christ' primarily refer to?

Answer: The Church as the communal organism of Christ's presence in the world

Paul's primary use of 'body of Christ' metaphor (1 Cor 12; Rom 12; Eph 1:22-23; Col 1:18) describes the Church as a unified organism where diverse members serve different functions.

The 'Pastoral Epistles' (1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus) are so called because they:

Answer: Primarily address the pastoral care and governance of churches

The Pastoral Epistles address church leadership, governance, and pastoral concerns — qualifications for bishops/elders, dealing with false teaching, and instructions for ordering congregational life.