CHST 112 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What are the 7 things we must consider when interpreting an Apocalypse? - Answer-(1)
OT apocalyptic passages provide the most helpful background to understanding
Revelation
(2) Revelation should be read from the perspective of the original audience.
(3) The symbolic images in Revelation must not be taken literally (or even semi-literally).
The symbols point to reality in an entirely figurative way
(4) Revelation is not meant to be read chronologically. It is most entirely cyclical rather
than linear
(5) the content of Revelation is delivered in the difficult cryptic language of dreams,
visions, numerology, and fantasy. This doesnt mean that it isn't God's word and that it
isn't true, it just means that it is a good apocalypse
(6) When John himself interprets his images, these interpreted images must be held
firmly and must serve as a starting point for understanding the others
(7) Symbols are symbols, not allegories. Don't over-press the details
How many visions are in Revelation and what are they of? - Answer-4 visions:
1 = Christ appears and instructs God
2 = Conflict with Satan
3 = the final victory of God (repeating cycles of Babylon being destroyed)
4 = the heavenly Jerusalem
What is the phrase used when transitioning between visions in Revelation? - Answer-"In
the Spirit"
What is the summary sentence for Revelation? - Answer-Revelation is the apocalypse
that was written to encourage Christians to endure hardship and to grow in their
faithfulness to Jesus.
List the dates of the NT books in order and their authors - Answer-
The most likely date for the writing of 1 Timothy is...
-Around AD 49
, -Early to Mid AD 60s
-Mid to Late AD 50s
-After AD 70 - Answer--Early to Mid AD 60s
True or False: Paul most likely left Titus in Ephesus to continue the mission in Asia
Minor - Answer-False (Timothy was left in Ephesus, not Titus)
The most likely date for the writing of 2 Timothy is...
-Around AD 49
-Early to mid AD 60s
-Mid to late AD 50s
-After AD 70 - Answer--Early to mid AD 60s
True or False: Paul most likely left Timothy in Crete to continue the mission in the
Mediterranean - Answer-False (Titus was left in Crete, not Timothy)
Which best describes the audience for Hebrews?
-Jewish Christians
-Non Christian Jews
-Non Jewish Christians - Answer--Jewish Christians
True or False: The language in Hebrews is very different than the language in Paul's
letters, leading to most scholars to believe that Paul didn't write it - Answer-True
What is the most likely date for the writing of Hebrews?
-Around AD 45
-Around AD 65
-After AD 70 - Answer--Around AD 65
True or False: The audience for the book of Hebrews had suffered some persecution -
Answer-True
True or False: the writer of Hebrews claims to be a second-generation Christian -
Answer-True
True or False: There is a reference in Hebrews to Italy, leading some scholars to think it
was written either to or from Rome - Answer-True
What is the most likely date for the writing of James?
-Around AD 45
-Late AD 50s
-Mid AD 60s
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What are the 7 things we must consider when interpreting an Apocalypse? - Answer-(1)
OT apocalyptic passages provide the most helpful background to understanding
Revelation
(2) Revelation should be read from the perspective of the original audience.
(3) The symbolic images in Revelation must not be taken literally (or even semi-literally).
The symbols point to reality in an entirely figurative way
(4) Revelation is not meant to be read chronologically. It is most entirely cyclical rather
than linear
(5) the content of Revelation is delivered in the difficult cryptic language of dreams,
visions, numerology, and fantasy. This doesnt mean that it isn't God's word and that it
isn't true, it just means that it is a good apocalypse
(6) When John himself interprets his images, these interpreted images must be held
firmly and must serve as a starting point for understanding the others
(7) Symbols are symbols, not allegories. Don't over-press the details
How many visions are in Revelation and what are they of? - Answer-4 visions:
1 = Christ appears and instructs God
2 = Conflict with Satan
3 = the final victory of God (repeating cycles of Babylon being destroyed)
4 = the heavenly Jerusalem
What is the phrase used when transitioning between visions in Revelation? - Answer-"In
the Spirit"
What is the summary sentence for Revelation? - Answer-Revelation is the apocalypse
that was written to encourage Christians to endure hardship and to grow in their
faithfulness to Jesus.
List the dates of the NT books in order and their authors - Answer-
The most likely date for the writing of 1 Timothy is...
-Around AD 49
, -Early to Mid AD 60s
-Mid to Late AD 50s
-After AD 70 - Answer--Early to Mid AD 60s
True or False: Paul most likely left Titus in Ephesus to continue the mission in Asia
Minor - Answer-False (Timothy was left in Ephesus, not Titus)
The most likely date for the writing of 2 Timothy is...
-Around AD 49
-Early to mid AD 60s
-Mid to late AD 50s
-After AD 70 - Answer--Early to mid AD 60s
True or False: Paul most likely left Timothy in Crete to continue the mission in the
Mediterranean - Answer-False (Titus was left in Crete, not Timothy)
Which best describes the audience for Hebrews?
-Jewish Christians
-Non Christian Jews
-Non Jewish Christians - Answer--Jewish Christians
True or False: The language in Hebrews is very different than the language in Paul's
letters, leading to most scholars to believe that Paul didn't write it - Answer-True
What is the most likely date for the writing of Hebrews?
-Around AD 45
-Around AD 65
-After AD 70 - Answer--Around AD 65
True or False: The audience for the book of Hebrews had suffered some persecution -
Answer-True
True or False: the writer of Hebrews claims to be a second-generation Christian -
Answer-True
True or False: There is a reference in Hebrews to Italy, leading some scholars to think it
was written either to or from Rome - Answer-True
What is the most likely date for the writing of James?
-Around AD 45
-Late AD 50s
-Mid AD 60s
