The false teachers, as described in 2 Peter, were:

the same false teachers that plagued Paul in his lifetime

According to Hebrews, what did the blood (sacrifice) of Jesus do?

Jesus' blood did both of the other things listed as answers

Which would be an accurate summary statement about the primary purpose of 2 Peter?

The letter was written to combat false teaching.

"Through Silvanus, our faithful brother (for so I regard him), I have written to you briefly" (1 Peter 5.12). This means

both of the other answers here could be correct

Why is this document called "Hebrews"?

because the original recipients were thought to be Jewish

In Hebrews 2, the author quotes part of Psalm 8. What is the point of this quotation?

all of the other answers here are correct

What position was taken in class about the theology or argument of the letter of James?

either of the other answers could be correct

What was the likely situation of the original readers of Hebrews?

they were being shamed by other Jews

In the letter of James, the word "world":

always has a negative connotation

the communication of traditional moral teaching

How does the author of Hebrews demonstrate that Melchizedek had a greater status than Abraham?

because Melchizedek blessed Abraham

What point is the author making in Hebrews 13.9-16?

all of the other answers here are correct

What is the main point of Hebrews' emphasis on the high priesthood of Jesus?

it is presented as an incentive to remain faithful

an exhortation to follow a particular profession

The fact that Melchizedek has no genealogy in the Bible means:

his priesthood was the kind that did not involve a genealogy

What is the "law of liberty" which James mentions (Jam 1.25 and 2.12)?

all of the other answers here contain elements that are probably correct

What does the interaction between Abraham and Melchizedek in Genesis 14 show?

that Melchizedek was a person of greater status than Abraham

Why does the author of Hebrews refer to Esau as an immoral man when there are no stories of sexual immorality about him

because he was one whose fleshly appetites controlled his decisions

What is the genre of Hebrews?

a (written) sermon (with an ending like a letter)

Why is Jesus called "high priest" in Hebrews?

because he does his priestly work in the presence of God

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1
What ancient cultural element is likely behind the problem James addressed in Jam 2.1-7?
racism
Hellenistic family values
honor and shame
benefaction
2
The false teachers, as described in 2 Peter, were:
wrong in their doctrines, but otherwise good people
the same false teachers that plagued Paul in his lifetime
the same false teachers that plagued Paul in his lifetime
3
Esoteric religious-philosophical teachings were circulating in Asia Minor in the first century.
False
True
4
According to Hebrews, what did the blood (sacrifice) of Jesus do?
Jesus' blood did both of the other things listed as answers
cleanse the conscience of sinners
inaugurate the new covenant
5
Hebrews 3.7 says "Today, if you will hear his voice, ...." When is "today"?
the time when Hebrews was written
the time of the original text being quoted
any time, "now"
the Messianic time
6
2 Peter is strikingly similar to what other New Testament document?
James
the letter of Jude
Ephesians
1 Peter
7
Some kind of internal disorder, or in-fighting, was happening among the original readers of the letter of James
True
False
8
According to Hebrews 9, the sacrificial blood of Jesus executed God's promise of a new covenant.
False
True
9
In the Bible, Melchizedek is presented as a relative of Abraham.
False
True
10
Which would be an accurate summary statement about the primary purpose of 2 Peter?
to describe and encourage faithful living in the face of persecution.
The letter was meant to preserve a record of Peter's preaching for all time
The letter was written to combat false teaching.
11
Psalm 110.4 and Hebrews 7.20, what does the priesthood like Melchizedek's have that the Levitical preisthood lacked?
an oath about its divine origin
an oath about its perpetuity
a temple
the offering of human blood for sacrifice
12
Hebrews reasoned that if God has changed the priesthood, he must also have changed the law or covenant that goes with it
False
True
13
What Bible character is presented in Hebrews 6 as a positive example of faith, an example of someone who persevered?
Job
Abraham
Moses
Jacob
14
New Testament evidence, it seems clear that there was a long-standing disagreement between James and the apostle Paul.
True
False
15
"Through Silvanus, our faithful brother (for so I regard him), I have written to you briefly" (1 Peter 5.12). This means
Silvanus was Peter's amanuensis
Silvanus delivered the letter
both of the other answers here could be correct
16
the examples of faith in Hebrews 11 were chosen for discussion partially because those examples parallele
False
True
17
How many "warning passages" appear in Hebrews?
7
10
5
3
18
What Old Testament text is quoted at length in Hebrews 8?
Jeremiah 31
Isaiah 53
Psalm 110
Genesis 14
19
Which is NOT a qualification for being high priest according to Hebrews 5.1-10?
he must live among the people
he must be sympathetic to those he represents
he must offer sacrifices for sins
he must be appointed by God
20
For the author of Hebrews (and considering Hebrews 11 specifically), faith is:
pleasing to God
manifested in endurance
eschatological
all answers are correct
21
Why is this document called "Hebrews"?
because it was written by a Jewish author
because the original recipients were thought to be Jewish
IDK :(
because the ancient manuscripts call it Hebrews
22
In Hebrews 2, the author quotes part of Psalm 8. What is the point of this quotation?
all of the other answers here are correct
it explains that Jesus was only lowly for a little while
it explains the lowliness of Jesus as a man
that Jesus fulfills the words of the Psalm
23
What position was taken in class about the theology or argument of the letter of James?
possible that the document is simply a collection of things James taught
definitely has a main theme and central argument running through the letter
either of the other answers could be correct
24
What was the likely situation of the original readers of Hebrews?
they were in exile
we do not know
they were being shamed by other Jews
they were in prison
25
What is better about Jesus' high priesthood?
all the above are correct
it provides a better sacrifice for sins
it is done by a better (superior) priest
it is done in a better place
26
In the letter of James, the word "world":
always has a negative connotation
means "people"
is a neutral term, and is sometimes used positively, sometimes negatively
27
What Old Testament text, serves as a basic interpretational paradigm for many of the examples in Hebrews 11?
Habakkuk 2.4
Psalm 110
Genesis 1
Isaiah 53
28
What is parenesis?
the communication of traditional moral teaching
it is a nasty disease
exhortation to follow a particular course
it is the same thing as diatribe
29
How does the author of Hebrews demonstrate that Melchizedek had a greater status than Abraham?
because Melchizedek blessed Abraham
because Melchizedek was older than Abraham
he simply asserts this idea without demonstrating it
because Abraham died, but there is no record of Melchizedek's death
30
the time 1 Peter was written, the word or name "Christian" had a negative connotation and was meant as a term of shame.
True
False
31
In the ancient way of thinking, plurality was an indicator of:
excellence, abundance
life
imperfection
perpetuity
32
What point is the author making in Hebrews 13.9-16?
his readers should not necessarily define themselves as outsiders
all of the other answers here are correct
they should not think of Jerusalem as the Jewish "home city"
should be willing to accept rejection because Jesus himself was rejected
33
The persecution mentioned in 1 Peter:
was non-official and local
came from Jews (only)
was official, government-sponsored, and empire-wide
did not actually happen until later in history
34
position presented in class was that Hebrews was probably written as a general letter to Jewish Christians everywhere
True
False
35
Hebrews presents Jesus as the successor to Melchizedek.
False
True
36
What is the main point of Hebrews' emphasis on the high priesthood of Jesus?
it explained the destruction of Jerusalem
it is presented as an incentive to remain faithful
answered important theological question on the part of the original readers
it reveals something we otherwise would not understand very well
37
Despite the claims of the Roman Catholic church, there is no good reason to think that Peter ever lived in Rome.
False
True
38
What is the Biblical term for an ongoing relationship with God?
rest
covenant fellowship
a dispensation
faith
39
What is protrepsis?
an exhortation to follow a particular profession
a way of viewing history in cycles
it is when you have a sore throat
the telling of a story with short quotations
40
What theme runs throughout the letter of James?
honor and shame
Jews vs. Gentiles
the Law vs. the gospel
two ways, two modes of living
41
The fact that Melchizedek has no genealogy in the Bible means:
he is some kind eternal or angelic being
that part of the Genesis account has been lost
the Biblical author, Moses, simply didn't know his genealogy
his priesthood was the kind that did not involve a genealogy
42
What is the "law of liberty" which James mentions (Jam 1.25 and 2.12)?
all of the other answers here contain elements that are probably correct
it is possibly another way of speaking about the Law of Moses
it was a way of speaking about the demands of Jesus in the gospel
a way of living that sets us free from the desires of the flesh
43
Hebrews 11.1 is a comprehensive definition of faith.
False
True
44
What does the interaction between Abraham and Melchizedek in Genesis 14 show?
that Melchizedek was a high priest
that Abraham was not really an important person at all
that Melchizedek was a relative of Abraham
that Melchizedek was a person of greater status than Abraham
45
Why does the author of Hebrews refer to Esau as an immoral man when there are no stories of sexual immorality about him
Jewish tradition that the original readers of Hebrews would have known
it refers to a story in the Jewish literature outside the Bible
this is a piece of information that is not in the Old Testament
because he was one whose fleshly appetites controlled his decisions
46
The lack of genealogy for Melchizedek in Genesis shows, or means, that he is a heavenly, spiritual being.
True
False
47
What is the genre of Hebrews?
an epistle (letter)
a theological treatise
a (written) sermon (with an ending like a letter)
a tract
48
Why is Jesus called "high priest" in Hebrews?
because Melchizedek was a high priest, and Jesus is like him
because he does his priestly work in the presence of God
because Jesus is greater than the angels
because Jesus is deity and higher than any man
49
Where were the original recipients of 1 Peter?
in Asia Minor
in northern Greece (including Thrace and Macedonia)
we don't know
somewhere in Palestine
50
When was Hebrews written?
between 70 and 90 AD
between 60 and 90 AD
in the 50's AD
between 60 and 70 AD
51
What Old Testament text, quoted in Hebrews 8, explicitly foretold that God would change the covenant?
Isiah 61
Psalm 110
Jeremiah 31
2 Samuel 7
52
Some kind of internal disorder, or in-fighting, was happening among the original readers of the letter of James
True
False
53
Hebrews 2.2 says... " What is "the word spoken through angels"?
the Law of Moses
the preaching of the Old Testament prophets
the entire Old Testament
the entire Bible
54
When was the letter of James written?
in 47 AD
in 58 AD
sometime before 62 AD
sometime after 73 AD
55
According to Hebrews 6.1-6, what happens to those who do not grow in their spiritual knowledge?
they have to be re-baptized
they eventually become hard-hearted
they are not very useful to the church
they miss out on the joy of learning
56
What Old Testament text warns the people of "Today" about following in the footsteps of the ancient Israelites?
Psalm 95
Psalm 8
Psalm 110
Psalm 2
57
What text (it could be argued) is the main text behind just about everything in Hebrews?
2 Samuel 7.1
Psalm 2.7
Psalm 110.4
Genesis 1.1
58
Who is the James to whom the document that bears this name refers?
James the brother of Jesus
James the brother of the apostle John
an early Christian named James who is otherwise unknown
James the son of Alphaeus
59
Who were the false teachers mentioned in 2 Peter?
we cannot identify them precisely
Judaizers
pagan philosophers (such as Stoics)
Gnostics
60
1 Peter 3.18-22 could be drawing on Jewish literature outside the Old Testament.
False
True
61
What is the Biblical concept of "rest"?
living eternally
ongoing, continual fellowship (relationship) with God
not working
doing what god does
62
How did "you dug my ears" in Psalm 40.6 become "a body you have prepared" in Hebrews 10.5?
It has to do with different manuscripts.
The author of Hebrews was paraphrasing the psalm.
One of the readings (either in Psalms or Hebrews) has become corrupted.
There is no good explanation for it.
63
In Hebrews 9, the author says that the tabernacle actually constituted a barrier when it came to access to God.
True
False
64
According to Hebrews, what is better about the new order of things with Jesus?
all of the other answers here are correct
the sacrifice Jesus offers has better results
Jesus does his priestly work in a better place
Jesus offers a better sacrifice
65
The Greek literary style of 2 Peter is different from that of 1 Peter
False
True
66
In Hebrews 13, the author uses the imagery of a sacrificial meal to make what point?
a new covenant has been established
Jerusalem would soon be destroyed
readers should not think of themselves as outsiders or "rejects" Judaism
the image illustrates the Lord's Supper
67
According to the class lectures, what would have been weighing heavily on the origin readers/hearers of Hebrews?
pervasive confusion about Jesus and Christianity
a sense of shame
a Judaistic idea of salvation
daily persecution
68
What is 1 Peter 3.18-22 about?
Jesus visited the prison where rebellious angels are kept and confirmed the
The text could be about either of the other answers here.
It is about how Jesus preached through Noah before the flood.
69
2 Peter contains elements of a farewell address.
False
True
70
Which answer is most accurate?
the original readers/hearers of Hebrews had already quit Christianity
readers/hearers of Hebrews were thinking about quitting Christianity
the original readers/hearers of Hebrews were thinking about quitting Christ
no one had quit Christianity, but Hebrews was written as a warning just in
71
In Hebrews, what is often a crucial part of the argument the author presents?
the rhetorical terms the author uses
the fact that his teaching came from the apostles
the chronological sequence of statements in the Bible
the original, historical context of an Old Testament quotation
72
What does the word "discipline" in Hebrews 12 mean?
punishment
training, education
correction
a course or field of study
73
What main point is made emphatically in Hebrews 1?
Jesus was fully human and fully divine
Jesus really was raised from the dead
Jesus is greater than the angels
Jesus is our high priest
74
What Old Testament text, or story, lies heavily in the background of James 3.1-12?
the story of Elijah's prayer (1 Kings 17)
the story of Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac (Gen 22)
the story of Rahab the prostitute (Joshua 2)
the creation (Gen 1-3)
75
What is the genre of Hebrews?
a sermon
an essay or treatise
a letter
Hebrews fits no known ancient genre
76
The name "Christian" (used in 1 Peter 4.16) was most likely invented or coined by:
unbelieving Jews
the Christians themselves
unbelieving pagans
77
What position was presented in class about the authorship of Hebrews?
the author was Barnabas
the author was luke
we don't know who the author was
the author was the apostle Paul
78
Which view about the authorship of Hebrews was defended in class?
no view was defended
it was most likely the apostle Paul
it was either Barnabas or Apollos
it was probably not the apostle Paul
79
Who, most likely, is the author of the letter of James?
James the brother of the apostle John
James the Lesser
James the brother of Jesus
James the son of Alphaeus
80
It is possible that James 1 serves as a kind of "index," or "overture" for the entire letter.
False
True
81
What "big picture" kind of idea runs though Hebrews 2-4?
creation
sacrifices for sins
the idea of a journey that ends with being with God
repentance
82
According to Hebrews, what is the significance of the fact that Genesis records no genealogy for Melchizedek?
it means he never died
priesthood did not depend on his genealogy, not a factor in his priesthood
it suggests there are many things we do not know about Biblical characters
it implies that Abraham and Melchizedek were relatives
83
What does the word "discipline" in Hebrews 12.4-13 mean?
correction
a particular field of knowledge
training, education
punishment
84
What is the main or basic point of the examples of faith in Hebrews 11?
there are many different aspects to faith
faith is the same as doctrine
faith by itself is not enough to save a person
people of faith do not quit; they persevere
85
What is "the law of liberty" in James 1.25 and 2.12?
the law of Moses as interpreted through and by Jesus
the law of Jesus' kingdom
it could be any or all of the other answers here
the law that comes from the king (Jesus)
86
What problem was Hebrews written to address?
were new to the faith and did not understand much about Christianity
the original readers were thinking about quitting
the original readers had been exposed to false teachings
the original readers were being persecuted by the Romans
87
In Hebrews 12, the author uses mountains to describe:
works of the Law vs. faith in Christ
the flow of history from past to present
good vs evil
the difference between the old and new covenants
88
Who is the supreme and perfect example of faithful endurance in Hebrews 12?
all the faithful of previous generations
Moses
Jesus
Abraham
89
What is paraenesis?
moral poetry
specifically Christian view of the end of the world
historical summary
the communication of traditional moral teaching
90
The examples of faith in Hebrews 11 show that God always rescues people of faith from death.
True
False
91
What does the phrase "the order of Melchizedek" mean?
a one-person priesthood, like Melchizedek's was
that Melchizedek's priesthood was accomplished in an orderly way
it refers to the sequence (order) of priesthoods presented in the Bible
the lineage of Melchizedek
92
1 Peter were viewed as impious, antisocial, dangerous, and even subversive by their unbelieving neighbors.
False
True
93
What is the source of the lengthy, major quotation in Hebrews 3?
Psalm 8
Psalm 95
Psalm 7
Psalm 110
94
According to Hebrews 9, what limitation did the sacrifices of the Old Testament have?
they could not cleanse one's conscience
they were only for Jews, not for Gentiles
they could only be offered in Jerusalem

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