Questions in John
What do we call the 7 statmenets in the Gospel of John?
'I am' Statements
Define 'beloved disciple'
possibly the founder of the Johannine community, important disciple who appears at pivotal moments
define 'martyrdom' and 'pentecost'
witness through death
50th day following easter, celebrating the descent of the holy spirit
Define 'antichrist' and 'gnosticism'
a pseudomessiah who puts themself over God
a heresy around 'secret knowledge'
Which Gospel has Jesus say "I shall not ask this cup to pass from me"
John
what does the Gospel of John emphasize about Jesus? How does he do it in chapter 1?
Divinity; logos and light
Define 'logos' and 'sign'
word
John's word for miracle
Where was Paul going when he encountered Jesus? What book records this event?
Damascus / Acts
Define 'Apostate' and 'Epistle'
someone who has abandoned their faith
a letter
Which Gospels have Jesus cry out that God has forsaken him?
Matthew and Mark
What are the 2 main reasons the Gospel of John was written
to evangelize to Jews and Gentiles
and to strengthen the faith of believers
There is an important event in the Gospel of Mark that leads to Jesus' death. This event happens near the end of that Gospel... however it occurs in Chapter 2 in the Gospel of John. What is this event?
cleansing of the temple
Where are the women at Jesus' in John? What do 'works' refer to in the writings of Paul?
right at the cross
the 'works of the law' (like circumcision and dietary laws)
which two letters warn Christians against Gnosticism and antichrists?
1-2 John
Which Gospel contains a large resurrection narrative of many saints coming to life and wandering around Jerusalem?
Matthew
what is the prevailing image of Jesus in each Gospel?
Lk - Compassionate Healer
Jn - Incarnate word
Mk - Suffering Servant
What are the two books that the Gospel of John is divided into?
Book of Sings and the Book of Glory
Paul's letters served 3 purposes for early Christian communities. Name those 3!
ACT (but p instead of c)
Advice
pastoral encouragement
teaching
what are the two events that form the backdrop of the Acts... why are these events important?
Pentecost and missionary efforts of the early church
fulfillment of promise of jesus; church's participation in God's saving plan
What are the major themes in Apocalyptic literature? (provide two minimum)
highly symbolic language, employs visions, angelic messengers, dramatic events (extraordinary phenomena), voices
There are 7 miracles in the Gospel of John... and 4 of them are unique to John. Name 3/4
water to wine
healing the man born blind
curing the paralytic (at Bethesda)
raising of Lazarus from the dead
What is the definition of 'Paraclete'? and in what chapter does the cleansing of the temple take place in the Gospel of John?
Advocate/Helper -- refers to the Holy Spirit
Chapter 2
How many Bible translations are there? name and briefly describe them
literal (word for word)
dynamic (thought for thought)
free (main ideas only)
What book did we read that emphasizes the importance of both faith and good works? and what book challenges Christians to (1) remain firm in faith, AND (2) show mercy to those who oppose us?
James and Jude
what are the three main themes in the book of Revelation?
a renewed commitment to faith, a message of consolation, and a call to maintain hope in the midst of persecution