Encountering the New Testament - Week 11

Lecture Notes

Christian Ethics in the New Testament: A study of the ethical teachings of Jesus and the Apostles.

Reading Assignment

Read Chapter 11 of *Encountering the New Testament*.

Quiz

1. Which of the following is a key ethical teaching of Jesus?
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
"Live by the sword, die by the sword."
"Blessed are the rich, for they shall inherit the earth."
"An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."

2. Which New Testament letter focuses heavily on Christian conduct?
1 Corinthians
Galatians
James
Revelation

3. Which book of the Bible contains the "Fruit of the Spirit"?
Ephesians
Philippians
Galatians
Colossians

4. The concept of forgiveness is central to the ethical teachings of:
Paul
Peter
John
Jesus

5. Which of these is NOT a fruit of the Spirit?
Love
Patience
Power
Gentleness

Writing Activity

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