ARK New Testament Teachings 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Called-out ones or assembly

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The eternal High Priest after the order of Melchizedek

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Woes alongside the Beatitudes

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

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ARK New Testament Teachings 3