BTheol Bachelor of Theology New Testament 4

Question 1

Which New Testament epistle warns that 'faith without works is dead'?

Accepted Answer

James

Answer

James 2:26 states 'faith without works is dead,' emphasizing that genuine faith produces visible action.

Question 2

In the Gospel of John, Jesus uses several 'I am' statements. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

I am the cornerstone

Answer

Jesus never says 'I am the cornerstone' in John; 'cornerstone' language comes from Psalm 118 and is applied to Jesus by others.

Question 3

Which city was home to the church that Paul addresses in his letter about the 'body of Christ' imagery most extensively?

Accepted Answer

Corinth

Answer

1 Corinthians 12 develops the body of Christ metaphor most extensively in Paul's discussion of spiritual gifts for the Corinthian church.

Question 4

What does the term 'Q' refer to in New Testament scholarship?

Accepted Answer

A hypothetical sayings source shared by Matthew and Luke

Answer

Q (from German 'Quelle,' meaning 'source') is a hypothetical written source containing mostly sayings of Jesus used by both Matthew and Luke.

Question 5

In the Letter to the Hebrews, Jesus is compared to which Old Testament priestly figure as a type of eternal high priest?

Accepted Answer

Melchizedek

Answer

Hebrews 7 presents Jesus as a high priest in the order of Melchizedek, a priestly-royal figure from Genesis 14.

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