Encountering the New Testament - Week 6

Lecture Notes

General Epistles: A study of letters written to the early Christian church.

Reading Assignment

Read Chapter 6 of *Encountering the New Testament*.

Quiz

1. Which Epistle emphasizes the importance of enduring trials and testing?
James
Hebrews
1 Peter
Jude

2. The Epistle to the Hebrews focuses on what comparison?
Christ vs. the Law
The Church vs. the World
Grace vs. Works
Faith vs. Works

3. Which General Epistle speaks about the Christian's need to "put on the armor of God"?
1 Peter
Ephesians
James
Colossians

4. Which letter addresses the issue of false teachers within the Christian community?
Jude
James
1 John
Hebrews

5. The Epistle of James speaks extensively about:
Works and Faith
Grace and Salvation
The second coming of Christ
Resurrection

Writing Activity

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