James
The author of this book
James
The role the author had in the 12 disciples
He was the leader
The target audience of this book
Non-Jews
Two main people mentioned in 2nd John
Jesus Christ and God
The author of this book
Jude (brother of Jesus)
Target audience for the book of James
Twelve tribes in the dispersion
The audience meant to receive these books
Gentile Christians
Who are the key people mentioned?
Jesus Christ and God
Who was 2nd John addressed too?
"chosen lady and her children," code for specific house church or member of church
The audience meant to receive this book
All Christians
Key people mentioned
Jesus Christ, James, 12 tribes (Jews who were dispersed)
What is one of the themes of 1 Peter?
Enduring and overcoming suffering and persecution through Jesus Christ, and keeping to your faith and morals
What is the purpose of 1st John?
To reassure Jews that God is still with them.
When 3rd John was written
Around 90 A.D.
What did the book ask for people to stand for?
The truth and Jesus Christ
When was the book of James written?
45 A.D.
What is one of the themes of 2 Peter?
Following false teachings is immoral, one must follow the true teachings of God and Jesus
Two themes of 1st John
God is love and God is light
What is the purpose of the writing of 2nd John?
To respond to false teachings
What did the book ask for people to stand against?
False teachings, deception, and false teachers
Who was James to Jesus?
Jesus' half-brother
What purpose did 1 Peter serve?
Asks for the reader to follow the morals of the Bible and spread goodness in all situations
What caused John to write these letters?
A crisis
Who is the other key person mentioned in 3rd John, other than God and Jesus?
Diotrephes
What do false teachers seek to do?
Profit off of unknowing Christians