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Bachelor of Theology New Testament Flashcards

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  1. What does Paul mean by 'justification by faith' in his letter to the Romans?

    Answer: God declares sinners righteous on the basis of faith in Christ rather than law-keeping

    Paul argues in Romans 3-5 that God reckons (declares) sinners righteous through faith in Christ, apart from works of the law.

  2. In Acts 15, what was the outcome of the Jerusalem Council regarding Gentile believers?

    Answer: Gentiles need only abstain from certain practices and idolatry

    The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15) ruled that Gentiles need not be circumcised but should abstain from food sacrificed to idols, sexual immorality, meat from strangled animals, and blood.

  3. Which of the following best describes the structure of Paul's letter to the Romans?

    Answer: A systematic theological argument followed by practical exhortation

    Romans moves from theological argument (chapters 1-11) about sin, justification, and salvation to practical ethical instruction (chapters 12-16).

  4. What is the significance of the empty tomb narrative in all four Gospels?

    Answer: It is presented as evidence that Jesus physically rose from the dead

    All four Gospels present the empty tomb as foundational evidence of the bodily resurrection of Jesus, not merely a spiritual event.

  5. Which New Testament letter contains the famous 'hymn to Christ' (Carmen Christi) in Philippians 2:6-11?

    Answer: Philippians

    Philippians 2:6-11 contains a poetic passage describing Christ's pre-existence, self-emptying (kenosis), and exaltation, often called the Carmen Christi.

  6. What is 'realized eschatology' as found in John's Gospel?

    Answer: The view that eternal life and judgment are experienced in the present through faith

    John's Gospel emphasizes realized eschatology: eternal life and judgment are present realities for believers now, not only future events.

  7. Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between 1 and 2 Thessalonians?

    Answer: Both address eschatological concerns, with 2 Thessalonians correcting misunderstandings about the Day of the Lord

    Both letters deal with end-times expectations; 2 Thessalonians specifically corrects the idea that the Day of the Lord had already come.