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Whitworth New testament
Final Exam Cards
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Bible Studies
Graduate
03/13/2015

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• Pentecost
Definition
celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after ascension held on the 7th Sunday after Easter-Resurrection celebration.
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• Holy
Definition
sacred. Not unclean. untouchable.
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• Circumcision – (not a medical explanation, but what did it mean for the Hebrew people? What was the significance of this practice for their faith?)
Definition
It was a physical sign of being one of God's people.
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• Righteousness/Justification
Definition
Quality of being morally rights, action, or declaring or making righteous in the right of God.
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Grace
Definition
Underserved marit/favor. Nothing earned
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• Redemption
Definition
Released form Bandage
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Atoning Sacrifice
Definition
To be made. To be reunited.
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Faith
Definition
Human believe and reliance on God.
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Judaizers
Definition
were a sect of early Christians who believed Gentiles had to convert to Judaism in order to embrace Jesus as the Messiah
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High Priest
Definition
Chief Priest above everybody.
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Apocalyptic
Definition
highly, symbolic, meant to provide hope through visions of God's plan for the future; developed during times of national distress; victory of God over eneimies.
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What happened at Pentecost and why was it significant? Who all was involved? Where did it occur? what did the disciples do? What was the reaction/response from the crowd?
Definition
A strong wind came where all the disciples were there and with the Holy Spirit were able to speak in all languages and tongue. Peter gave speech about Jesus being the Messiah and coming back to them.
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What happened at Saul's conversion? Why was it significant? Who was involved? How was Saul/Paul received after his conversion(by the Jewish community, by the apostles and by the Christians)?
Definition

A place to persecute Christians on way to Damascus.

Flash of light

Jesus came to him in a vision askng why you persecute me.

Paull asked who are you.

I am Jesus.

Goes blind and didn't eat for three days.

Go to annis and he will restore your sight.

Jesus tells Anais is my chosen one for gentiles

and Saul is Baptized became Paul.

Term
What did Peter see in his vision (recorded in Acts 10)? Why would Paul have been hesitant to eat the animals in the vision? Who did Peter meet with right after the vision? How did Peter understand the meaning of his vision? How was this vision a significant turning point in the early Christian movement?
Definition

He was hesitant. He thought they were impure and unclean. He met Cornelius.

That God accets Gentiles and has no favortism

Term
Be prepared to provide a summary of the Council at Jerusalem *Acts 15), including; what were the issues being addressed? Who was involved? What "sides" were there? What was the final decision of the Council?
Definition
Paul and Barnabess and elders, Apostles and Elders of the church.
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What is Paul's theology of salvation? What is the role of grace, faith, the law and works?
Definition
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What are some of the ways that Paul calls the early Christians to act towards one another? (Be able to provide at least 5 examples)
Definition

1) Love must be sincere

2)Honor one an other above God

3) Dont repay evi for evil

4) Bless those who persecute you

5) Dont take revenge

Term
What were at least three issues in the church at Corinth that Paul addresses in 1 Corinthians?
Definition

1) Same believers thought themselves more supierior to others.

2) Pagon background lead to abuse with the church that needed attention.

3) Socio economics difference between members.

Term
Know the author of each of the biblical books read for class during this seciton.
Definition
Paul wrote Acts, Romans
Term

Know where these cities and regions are on a map:

Rome

Corinth

Galatia

Ephesus

Colossae

Philippi

Definition
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