CST130 FINAL

• Is 1 Corinthians a disputed epistle?

  No
• What was ancient Corinth known for?

  Sexual immorality
• What were the two categories of issues going on in the Corinthian church?

  conflict between church members and compromise in the church & chrsitainity
• Examples of issues in the Corinthian church.

  divisions, incest, lawsuits, sexual immorality, marriage, virgins, food offered to idols, women's adornment, behavior at Lord's supper, spiritual gifts, and the ressurection
• Had Paul visited Corinth before writing 2 Corinthians?


  Paul had a bad visit with the Corinthians after writing 1 Corinthians
• Was 2 Corinthians Paul's second letter to that church?

  No
• What was the main issue troubling the church in 2 Corinthians?

  super-apostles were questioning the legitimization of Paul
• What does Paul mean when he says to the Corinthians that they are his commendation?

  Paul is saying that his work in Corinth is enough for his legitimization.
• In what way does 2 Corinthians teach us about the painful nature of Christian ministry?

  It teaches about how the Christian ministry is not easy and the need for endurance
• Who were the "false teachers" in Galatia?


  Judaizers
• What is the occasion for Galatians?

  Judaizers were convincing the people that they need to abide by Jewish law to truly follow God
• What does Paul do in Galatians 1-2? Why?

  Paul defends his apostleship because his gospel is from Jesus and did not depend on others
• What does Paul argue about the Old Testament law and the old covenant?

  Christians are no longer under the Old Testament Law
• What are the three main themes we discussed in Galatians?

  authority of Paul, the nature of the Gospel, the Christian relationship to "law"
• What are the two issues about the writing of Ephesians that are debated?

  vocabulary and grammar are different from other books
• Why is the authorship of Paul debated in Ephesians?

  Paul was in Ephesus for three years and the letter was not personal
• Why is the intended audience of Ephesians debated?


  the letter was originally intended for wide distribution to many churches
• What illustration does Paul use for salvation in Ephesians 2?

  water flowing through a hose
• Ephesians 2:8-10 teaches us something about the nature of "faith" and the nature of "works". What does it teach about these two concepts?


  Faith is a gift from God. Good works are promised when you are saved. saved by grace through faith for works
• In Ephesians 4, Paul tells the Ephesians to "put off the old self" and "put on the new self" what does he mean by this and what is the significance of the illustration?

  stop with old habits and display new habits that glorify God. Wear the new habits that fit you and imitate God.
• Is Philippians a disputed or undisputed epistle?

  undisputed
• Did Paul know the church at Philippi?

  yes
• Give at least one of the possible reasons for why Paul is writing Philippians this letter.

  gifts, divisions, and engagement from the church
• Give at least two reasons why Paul is joyful

  partnership in the gospel, work of God in the soul, suffering because of the gospel, joy in spreading the gospel, joy in life or death, and joy in plenty and in the little
• What does the key verse (Phil 1:21) have to do with joy?

  joy in life or death
• Explain the reason Paul can be joyful in both cases in Phil 1:21

  joy in carrying out God's plan for his life and joy in dying and going to meet God
• What is the supreme example of humility given by Paul? Be specific.

  Jesus coming down and dying for our sins
• What does the key verse (Phil 1:21) have to do with humility?

  Shows how Paul has surrendered his life to the will of God. He is not living for himself but lives to spread the Gospel. He is also not afraid of death, but willing to die for Christ if necessary.
• What relationship does Timothy have with Paul?

  Timothy was not Paul's blood child, yet he did love him as his own son.
• What is Timothy doing when he receives this letter from Paul?

  pastoring the church in Ephesus
• What are the three pastoral epistles?

  1 and 2 Timothy and Titus
• Does Paul suggest to Timothy that he try to reconcile with the false teachers?

  No, Timothy is to be persistent in preaching the truth, and if they do not listen, be done with them. Paul said he "handed them over to Satan".
• Does the false teaching at Ephesus pertain to conduct, doctrine, or both?

  Both. Claim that it is wrong to eat certain foods or to be married these would be lies about both the doctrine of the church and the conduct of the church since food and marriage affect day-to-day living.
• What is the primary exhortation to the men in 1 Timothy?

  Pray without anger/quarreling
• What is the primary exhortation to women in 1 Timothy?

  Dress modestly, letting the adornment be inward
• What is the primary characteristic of elders/pastors in 1 Timothy?


  Above reproach, dignified, blameless
• What skill should pastors/elders have according to 1 Timothy?

  The ability to teach
• How does the key verse (1 Timothy 4:16) relate to the whole epistle?

  It relates to the core of a pastor's duties: stay the course, watch over the church. Stay blameless, keep the church blameless, and watch over the teaching. It also relates to not being easily misled by false teachers, but to know the word.
• What is the occasion for 2 Timothy?

  Paul's impending death
• Explain is one of the three main illustrations Paul gives Timothy to communicate endurance and perseverance.

  Soldier- (goal is to focus on pleasing the king, not to worry about civilian pursuits)