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Study Question- Week 6
Chapter 15
1.
What is the genre of the Pastoral Epistles, and what implications does this have?
The genre of the Pastoral Epistiles is to provide guidance to the church leaders of Christian communities. “the important implication from this understanding of the genre of the Pastoral Epistles is that “[t]hese letters contain norms that are especially germane
to the issues of life in the church, the ‘household of God’” (see 1 Tim 3:14–15)" (Köstenberger, Kellum, & Quarles, n.d.).
2.
What is the best description of Timothy’s and Titus’s ministry assignments?
They were messengers sent by Paul to go to the churches and have elders to be church
leaders. 3.
What are the qualifications of church leaders (1 Tim 3:1–7; Titus 1:6–9)?
The overseers and elders must demonstrate faithfulness and be respectful. Manage their households including submission of their children, have a good reputation outside of church. Deacons must be respectful not greedy, or hypocritical. Also, caring for widows, help sinning elders, and provide advice for congregational life, role of women. Chapter 16
1.
What are the likely destination and audience of Hebrews?
The destination is unknown but there are theories. The audience is Jewish Christians and Gentiles. 2.
What is the purpose of Hebrews?
“The occasion and purpose of the letter are closely connected to the judgments made about the recipients. As argued, Hebrews was most likely written to a congregation of Jewish Christians who were urged to move on to maturity (see 5:11–6:8) in the face of looming persecution" (Köstenberger, Kellum, & Quarles, n.d.).
Chapter 17 1.
What is the likely occasion for James?
The likely occasion is a letter to those who believe that fled Jerusalem because of Agrippa’s persecution. 2.
In what ways do Paul and James agree on faith and works?
Both believe that “Faith is necessary for salvation”, “Faith without works is not saving faith” and “Saving faith is accompanied by works” (Köstenberger, Kellum, & Quarles, n.d.).
References
Köstenberger, A. J., Kellum, L. S., & Quarles, C. L. (n.d.). The Lion and the Lamb. Retrieved from https://platform.virdocs.com/r/s/0/doc/59192/sp/200962902/mi/618665180?cfi=
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