NT Genres - Lessons 1-3

The NT letters were primarily written so that we can have exhaustive books on theology

"Measure the width of the river to cross" is the 2nd step in the IJ

Select all the elements that are typically included in the introduction of a NT letter.

The Gospels are...

Select all that are genres in the Bible

What does the term "gospel" (euangelion) mean?

In order to fully understand the implications of a NT letter, it is good to compare it with other NT letters

NT letters were written and put together by one individual

What are the three forms of parallelism in the gospels?

The people typically involved in the writing process of a NT letter were; the author, ________ and co-senders

There are differences between the gospels accounts because...

NT letters are authoritative substitutes, meaning people can substitute things that don't make sense to things that do

Select the item that that would not be included in the conclusion of a NT letter.

Misinterpretation can transpire if one misunderstands the genre they are studying

"Genres carry __________"

The gospels are different than modern biographies for 3 reasons. Select all that apply.

The 4 gospels are so different from one another that it discredits the life and ministry of Jesus

What is the 5th step of the Interpretive Journey?

The "body" of a NT letters was typically the smallest part of the letter.

What percentage of the New Testament do letters make up?

"How does our theological principle fit with the rest of the Bible?" is the question for Step 3 in the IJ

Rhetorical questions are questions designed to make a statement rather than retrieve an answer.

Statements with exaggeration are expected to be carried out literally

Select the key words that correspond with the word "genre"