Liberty University NBST 515 New Testament Orientation I (ICE): The General Epistles/Revelation

Author of Hebrews - Originally believed to be Paul; almost definitely not Paul (Hebrews 2:3). Unknown. Place Hebrews was written. - Unknown Recipients of Hebrews - Unknown Introduction to Hebrews - Discussion of how Jesus is higher and better than angels (arguing for divinity of Jesus). Date of Hebrews - Likely before AD 70 (as present-tense reference to Temple worship insinuating it was written before the Temple's destruction) Key concept of Hebrews - Jesus as high-priest in order of Melchizedek forever Hall of Faith - Passage in Hebrews 11 referring to Old Testament giants of the faith. Passage on "Falling Away" - Hebrews 6 Genre of Hebrews - Some claim it is an epistle, some state it was a sermon. Mount Zion in Hebrews - Declared to be "higher" than Mount Sinai. Debated Canon - Hebrews, James, 2 Peter, 2 & 3 John, Jude, and Revelation Author of James - James (Most likely the half-brother of Jesus) Jerusalem Council - James, half brother of Jesus, presided as chair of council. James' Childhood - Did not originally recognize nor believe Jesus was the Messiah. Works in James - Works are stated to "justify" faith, but the word used for justification would be better off translated "vindicate"; to evidence true faith. Date of James - Considered by many to be AD 40 which would place it as the earliest written NT book. Recipients of James - Jewish Christians: The Twelve Tribes in the Dispersion Introduction to James - Trials, wisdom, and joy. Conclusion to Hebrews - Benediction Key Themes in James - Suffering, favoritism, the tongue, works, healing, and wisdom. Aphorisms - "A concise statement of a principle that also defines its meaning" (Used in James) Where James was Written From - Unknown Author of 1 Peter - Apostle Peter Recipients of 1 Peter - Pilrgrims (Dispersion) of Five Roman Provinces: Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia Themes of 1 Peter - Hope and suffering Date of 1 Peter - Approx. AD 64 Peter's Assistant - Silvanus Peter's Death - Crucified upside down. Outline of 1 Peter - I. Character of Believer's Salvation II. Challenge of the Believer III. Conduct incl submission to gov of Believer IV. Exhortation from "Babylon" and Mark Author of 2 Peter - Apostle Peter Recipients of 2 Peter - Same as 1 Peter Date of 2 Peter - Approx AD 65-67 Circumstances surrounding 2 Peter - Final exhortations and warnings against false teachers (particularly prophecy) by Peter before he is martyred. Two Key Concepts of 2 Peter - 1. Exhort believers in growth with emphasis on new heaven and earth. 2. Expose false teachers. Author of 1 John - John the Apostle Key Theme of 1 John - Blessed assurance of salvation and knowledge of salvation Date of 1 John - AD 85-95 Place of Writing for 1 John - Unknown Recipients of 1 John - Believers Outline of 1 John - I. Introduction including Apostleship II. Walking in the Light III. Fellowship in Love (we love because He loves) IV. Conclusion of certainty of eternal life Authorship of 2 John - Heavily disputed by the statement "the Elder" in the introduction. However, likely the same John as 1 John, 3 John, John, and Revelation Recipients of 2 John - "The Elect Lady and her Children" "The Elect Lady and Her Children" - Likely a figurative term for a local church and her members. Outline of 2 John - I. Introduction: Love rooted in truth; Grace and mercy. II. Truth and Deception III. Hope to be with you (possibly a letter to Ephesus) Author of 3 John - Same as 2 John Recipient of 3 John - Gaius