Deck 3: The Apostle Paul: His Thought and Context

Question 1

Saul's attitude towards early Christians changed after:

A) An intense debate with the leaders of the early church
B) Being confronted by Jesus
C) Christianity was officially recognized by the High Priest
D) None of the above

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Saul's teacher, Gamaliel, belonged to a tradition of thought that emphasized:

A) A strict adherence to the Law
B) Greek thought and rhetoric
C) An open interpretation of the Law
D) None of the above

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The Hillelite tradition of thought emphasized:

A) A strict adherence to the Law
B) Greek thought and rhetoric
C) An open interpretation of the Law
D) None of the above

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What was the significance of the resurrection of the dead to the Jewish people?

A) It was only an ancient myth that would not occur in reality
B) Only the Messiah would experience a resurrected life
C) It was expected to occur in the last days, allowing the people of God to share in the Kingdom of God
D) It was believed that only the soul would continue to exist as opposed to a bodily resurrection.

Question 5

Prior to his conversion, with whom did Paul associate Jesus?

A) The apocalyptic prophets of the Torah
B) Others who claimed to be the Messiah but failed to deliver the Jews from oppression
C) The great moral teachers, whose only mission was to teach people how to live rightly
D) A group of militant radicals who were attempting to usurp Roman power.

Question 6

How did Paul's conversion affect his ministry?

A) He was convinced that the goal of his previous ministry as a Pharisee had been achieved through Jesus and he had to spread the news.
B) He realized that everything he believed was false, so he began forming a new religion.
C) He came to believe that the Gentiles were God's true people so he ministered to them rather than the Jews.
D) He began persecuting others who disagreed with his new faith.

Question 7

According to Jewish tradition, with the coming of the Messiah, which individuals are able to receive the blessings inaugurated with Abraham?

A) Only those born into the Jewish tradition
B) Only Jews or Jewish converts
C) All people
D) Jews and Gentiles that acknowledge and abide by the Jewish Law

Question 8

According to Paul, what must occur in order for the new kingdom age to be established?

A) The Jews must purify themselves in order for the Messiah to come and rescue them from oppressive rule.
B) The already revealed Messiah, Jesus of Nazereth, must come a second time.
C) All people must have the opportunity to convert to Judaism.
D) All people must have the opportunity to convert to Christianity.

Question 9

According to Paul, justification before God is achieved through:

A) Living a righteous life before God
B) Reciting the sinner's prayer
C) The Jewish sacrificial system
D) Having faith in the Gospel message and joining the community of believers

Question 10

Paul encouraged believers to train their bodies in order to:

A) Liberate the soul from the burden of the body
B) Sustain positive habits and encourage moral behavior
C) Advocate a system of personal holiness that was earned by right actions
D) Achieve perfect righteousness and earn salvation