Question 1

"Original sin" began with the first sin committed by Adam and is shared by

Accepted Answer

A) all his descendants until the new covenant instituted by Jesus. 
B) only Eve. 
C) all his descendants. 
D) Eve,Cain,and Abel. 
A) all his descendants until the new covenant instituted by Jesus. 
B) only Eve. 
C) all his descendants. 
D) Eve,Cain,and Abel. C

Question 2

If the Torah cannot really help anyone,as Paul claims,then why was it given?

Accepted Answer

A) as a means of unifying a people 
B) as a guide 
C) as a means of keeping people in line 
D) as a temporary device to teach humans that they can't make it on their own (they need a savior) 
A) as a means of unifying a people 
B) as a guide 
C) as a means of keeping people in line 
D) as a temporary device to teach humans that they can't make it on their own (they need a savior) D

Question 3

Paul tried to persuade the Galatians that Gentile Christians are adopted heirs of Abraham.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Paul neglects to address the ethical issue of whether or not a believer ought to resist their governmental authorities when the government advocates unethical and ungodly acts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The New Age was not anticipated by Paul until after the evil empire,Rome,was wiped out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Although the Gentile Christians were free from Torah requirements,Paul expected those with a Jewish heritage to adhere fully to the Torah.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How does Paul view homosexuality?

Accepted Answer

A) as a rebellion against divine will 
B) as a viable choice 
C) okay as the Greeks practiced it,but unnatural as the Romans practiced it 
D) as a God-given,genetically determined orientation 
A) as a rebellion against divine will 
B) as a viable choice 
C) okay as the Greeks practiced it,but unnatural as the Romans practiced it 
D) as a God-given,genetically determined orientation

Question 8

Paul's twofold purpose in writing to the Galatians was first to prove that he was a true apostle,and second

Accepted Answer

A) to demonstrate the validity of his gospel that faith replaces works of law. 
B) to lay down principles of correct behavior. 
C) to reprimand those who were falling away from the faith. 
D) to commend them for their charity. 
A) to demonstrate the validity of his gospel that faith replaces works of law. 
B) to lay down principles of correct behavior. 
C) to reprimand those who were falling away from the faith. 
D) to commend them for their charity.

Question 9

Paul claimed that his apostolic rank was derived

Accepted Answer

A) indirectly through human appointment. 
B) from ordination. 
C) directly from the Deity. 
D) from the vote of the Twelve. 
A) indirectly through human appointment. 
B) from ordination. 
C) directly from the Deity. 
D) from the vote of the Twelve.

Question 10

Paul compared the Law to a tutor: like a tutor imposing discipline,the Law makes its adherents aware of their

Accepted Answer

A) needs as a church,and the moral standards they must meet. 
B) moral inadequacy,and their need for a power beyond themselves. 
C) sinful nature and the need to accept Christ as their savior. 
D) susceptibility to disease if they eat forbidden foods. 
A) needs as a church,and the moral standards they must meet. 
B) moral inadequacy,and their need for a power beyond themselves. 
C) sinful nature and the need to accept Christ as their savior. 
D) susceptibility to disease if they eat forbidden foods.

Question 11

Paul used Habakkuk 2:4,"he shall gain life who is justified through faith," to help justify his Gospel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Paul sees all the irreconcilable differences between God and humanity as overcome in Christ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Paul's opponents had the tendency to mix together aspects of Greco-Roman cult worship and selected Torah requirements.This process of mixing together is called

Accepted Answer

A) syncretism. 
B) amalgamation. 
C) potpourri. 
D) concordance. 
A) syncretism. 
B) amalgamation. 
C) potpourri. 
D) concordance.

Question 14

What uniquely Pauline gospel revolutionized Christianity?

Accepted Answer

A) the inclusion of Islam into church doctrine 
B) the Jewish obligation to guide Gentiles in observance of the Torah 
C) salvation by faith alone 
D) immortality achieved by works alone 
A) the inclusion of Islam into church doctrine 
B) the Jewish obligation to guide Gentiles in observance of the Torah 
C) salvation by faith alone 
D) immortality achieved by works alone

Question 15

In the Book of Genesis,the narrator never uses the words sin,evil,rebellion,fall from grace,disobedience,punishment,or damnation.These terms are interpretive and were supplied by later theologians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Romans was written by Paul to the first congregation he founded and visited frequently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In Galatians,what does Paul refer to with the harshly descriptive terms slavery,bondage,and death?

Accepted Answer

A) the Law 
B) sin 
C) circumcision 
D) the New Covenant 
A) the Law 
B) sin 
C) circumcision 
D) the New Covenant

Question 18

Augustine and Calvin formulated the doctrine of predestination,in which God decreed everyone's fate before creation,and thus has already decided who will go to heaven and who will go to hell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Those people of the early Christian churches who advocated circumcision for all males (Jew,Greek,Roman,etc.)were called

Accepted Answer

A) anti-Christs. 
B) bar mitzvahs. 
C) Judaizers. 
D) Essenes. 
A) anti-Christs. 
B) bar mitzvahs. 
C) Judaizers. 
D) Essenes.

Question 20

What did Paul's classic statement of ethical frustration address?

Accepted Answer

A) the idea that "the devil made me do it" is an explanation of sin. 
B) the difference between wanting what one has and desiring things one does not possess. 
C) the idea that hindsight is "20/20". 
D) the opposition between the "good" he wishes to do and the "wrong" he actually performs. 
A) the idea that "the devil made me do it" is an explanation of sin. 
B) the difference between wanting what one has and desiring things one does not possess. 
C) the idea that hindsight is "20/20". 
D) the opposition between the "good" he wishes to do and the "wrong" he actually performs.

"Original sin" began with the first sin committed by Adam and is shared by

If the Torah cannot really help anyone,as Paul claims,then why was it given?

Paul tried to persuade the Galatians that Gentile Christians are adopted heirs of Abraham.

Paul neglects to address the ethical issue of whether or not a believer ought to resist their governmental authorities when the government advocates unethical and ungodly acts.

The New Age was not anticipated by Paul until after the evil empire,Rome,was wiped out.

Although the Gentile Christians were free from Torah requirements,Paul expected those with a Jewish heritage to adhere fully to the Torah.

How does Paul view homosexuality?

Paul's twofold purpose in writing to the Galatians was first to prove that he was a true apostle,and second

Paul claimed that his apostolic rank was derived

Paul compared the Law to a tutor: like a tutor imposing discipline,the Law makes its adherents aware of their

Paul used Habakkuk 2:4,"he shall gain life who is justified through faith," to help justify his Gospel.

Paul sees all the irreconcilable differences between God and humanity as overcome in Christ.

Paul's opponents had the tendency to mix together aspects of Greco-Roman cult worship and selected Torah requirements.This process of mixing together is called

What uniquely Pauline gospel revolutionized Christianity?

In the Book of Genesis,the narrator never uses the words sin,evil,rebellion,fall from grace,disobedience,punishment,or damnation.These terms are interpretive and were supplied by later theologians.

Romans was written by Paul to the first congregation he founded and visited frequently.

In Galatians,what does Paul refer to with the harshly descriptive terms slavery,bondage,and death?

Augustine and Calvin formulated the doctrine of predestination,in which God decreed everyone's fate before creation,and thus has already decided who will go to heaven and who will go to hell.

Those people of the early Christian churches who advocated circumcision for all males (Jew,Greek,Roman,etc.)were called

What did Paul's classic statement of ethical frustration address?

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How the New Testament Was Formed and Handed Down to Us

The Diverse World of First-Century Judaism

The World of Greek Thought and Culture

The World of Roman Political Power

The Gospels

Marks Portrait of Jesus

Matthews Portrait of Jesus

Lukes Portrait of Jesus

Johns Reinterpretation of Jesus

The Continuing Quest for the Historical Jesus

Lukes Account of the Early Church: the Book of Acts

Paul

Unity,freedom,and Christs Return

Letters From Prison

Continuing the Pauline Tradition

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Exam 15: Freedom From Law and Justification by Faith

"Original sin" began with the first sin committed by Adam and is shared by

If the Torah cannot really help anyone,as Paul claims,then why was it given?

Paul tried to persuade the Galatians that Gentile Christians are adopted heirs of Abraham.

Paul neglects to address the ethical issue of whether or not a believer ought to resist their governmental authorities when the government advocates unethical and ungodly acts.

The New Age was not anticipated by Paul until after the evil empire,Rome,was wiped out.

Although the Gentile Christians were free from Torah requirements,Paul expected those with a Jewish heritage to adhere fully to the Torah.

How does Paul view homosexuality?

Paul's twofold purpose in writing to the Galatians was first to prove that he was a true apostle,and second

Paul claimed that his apostolic rank was derived

Paul compared the Law to a tutor: like a tutor imposing discipline,the Law makes its adherents aware of their

Paul used Habakkuk 2:4,"he shall gain life who is justified through faith," to help justify his Gospel.

Paul sees all the irreconcilable differences between God and humanity as overcome in Christ.

Paul's opponents had the tendency to mix together aspects of Greco-Roman cult worship and selected Torah requirements.This process of mixing together is called

What uniquely Pauline gospel revolutionized Christianity?

In the Book of Genesis,the narrator never uses the words sin,evil,rebellion,fall from grace,disobedience,punishment,or damnation.These terms are interpretive and were supplied by later theologians.

Romans was written by Paul to the first congregation he founded and visited frequently.

In Galatians,what does Paul refer to with the harshly descriptive terms slavery,bondage,and death?

Augustine and Calvin formulated the doctrine of predestination,in which God decreed everyone's fate before creation,and thus has already decided who will go to heaven and who will go to hell.

Those people of the early Christian churches who advocated circumcision for all males (Jew,Greek,Roman,etc.)were called

What did Paul's classic statement of ethical frustration address?

An Overview of the New Testament

How the New Testament Was Formed and Handed Down to Us

The Diverse World of First-Century Judaism

The World of Greek Thought and Culture

The World of Roman Political Power

The Gospels

Marks Portrait of Jesus

Matthews Portrait of Jesus

Lukes Portrait of Jesus

Johns Reinterpretation of Jesus

The Continuing Quest for the Historical Jesus

Lukes Account of the Early Church: the Book of Acts

Paul

Unity,freedom,and Christs Return

Letters From Prison

Continuing the Pauline Tradition

General Letters on Faith and Behavior

Continuing the Apocalyptic Hope

Outside the Canon: Other Early Christian Literature

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