INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT
REMINDERS:
1) NO SHARED OUTLINES. This constitutes plagiarism and will result in an F for all students involved.
2) NO USE OF OUTSIDE RESOURCES WITHOUT CITATION. Any use of material (online or print) outside of class textbooks without Proper citation of sources will result in an automatic F for plagiarism.
3) NO UNEXCUSED ABSENCES ON TEST DAY. Any absence without a doctor's note, athletic director's notice, or similar documentation will result in an automatic F for the test. No make-up exam will be given.
Short Essay Ques-tions
1. In what ways is Romans distinct from Paul's other letters? Explain. (one paragraph)
2. What various reasons did Paul seem to have for writing to the Roman community of Jesus believers? Point to specific te)ds to support your points. (2 paragraphs)
3. What did Paul mean by justification by faith? (1 paragraph)
4. Explain why most scholars today do not think that Ephesians was actually written by Paul himself. (1 paragraph)
5. Explain how the Pastorals in general reflect an outlook and community situation very different from Paul's. Point to specific passages to support what you contend. (2 paragraphs)
6. Explain what is meant by the Greco-Rornan "household rules." Then explain what Greco-Roman values and presuppositions are revealed in this "code." Finally, explain how arid why some early Christians made use of such household rules. (2 paragraphs)
7. Paul's view of the Jesus assembly was that it was charismatic. Explain what this meant for church structure and leadership. Then explain why such a charismatic view enabled women's active participation and ministry. (2 paragraphs)
8. Explain four women specifically named by Paul as exercising some type of leadership and ministry. What do such women indicate about the actual roles of women within Paul's churches? Point to specific passages to support your contentions. (2 paragraphs)
9. Explain why 1 Cot 14:34-35 can be seen as an insertion by a later scribe, rather than as written by Paul himself. (1 paragraph)
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