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Which category of Non-Pauline Epistle talks about false teachers?
Eschatalogical
What false teaching was John trying to fight in 1 John, AND what did this false teaching believe?
Gnosticism; the flesh is bad and spirit is good, and Jesus didn't come in flesh
According to James, what's the relationship between faith and works for a believer?
They work together!! Your fruit reveals your root!
Which category of Non-Pauline Epistle talks about Christ fulfilling the OT?
Christological
According to Jude, what OT story do we very clearly see Jesus in?
The Exodus story!!!
What problem in the church was Jude writing to address?
False teaching
Which category of Non-Pauline Epistle teaches Christians how to live a holy life?
Ethical
According to Hebrews, what were the annual and daily sacrifices a reminder of?
Their sin!!!
Who was Emperor when Peter wrote about suffering in 1 Peter, and how does that affect the message?
Nero!! He was killing Christians, so Peter is telling them to have an eternal perspective and submit to ALL authority!
Is temptation the same thing as sin? Explain.
NO! Jesus was tempted but did not sin!!
According to Peter, what should we always be prepared for, AND in what attitude should we do it?
Defend our faith in gentleness and respect
According to Jude, what are the 3 responses Christians should have to unbelievers/people struggling in sin?
1) Mercy
2) Snatching from the fire
3) Mercy mixed with fear (a combo)