NTB UIII: Pastoral Epistles

Some scholars do not think that Paul wrote the letters to Timothy and Titus because....

• Timothy and Titus are not mentioned anywhere else in the Bible

• The letters are not written in Greek

• Because the letters point to a level of church organization that they think developed later

• Because the letters sound like they were written to large churches rather than individuals

• all of the above

Paul wrote all the Pastoral Epistles from...

• Prison

• Vacation

• Spa

• Artist retreat center

How should we understand Paul's comments about overseers, elders, and deacons?

• Exact organization of bishop, priests, and deacons that we have today.

• the exact checklist required to be a pastor

• a sketch of the sort of character, ethics, and morals that a christian leader should exemplify

• an optional list for people to consider

• an unrealistic ideal

Paul tells Timothy that only persons of a certain age can be leaders and serve in the church

• Yes, only those who have had a bar mitzvah can serve in the church

• No, he says not to let anyone look down on him for his age but to be an example for all

• Yes, only middle aged white men are allowed to be leaders in the church

• None of the above

• No, but he says that he should be wary of old people

Part of Timothy's job is to deal with false teachers who are causing quarrels and division in the church.

• True

• False

Paul's second letter to Timothy reveals Paul rapidly approaching the end of his life, preparing for his Roman trials to end with his execution.

• True

• False

Our understanding of what Paul says about slavery must consider...

• Ancient slavery was different than American slavery that was race based

• Paul sees the social order as good for Christianity and doesn't want to upset that with slave revolts

• Paul sees that all Christians should represent Christ to others, regardless of social standing

• Paul see Christianity as healing all divisions, including between slave and master, in a counter cultural manner

• All of the above

There are multiple ways to interpret what Paul says about women in ministry.

• True

• False

The Letters to Timothy and Titus include all of the following, except

• guidance about church leadership

• guidance about living a life transformed by Jesus

• how the reading of Holy Scripture impacts the Christian life

• how to grow personal wealth while working in ministry

Paul's letter to Philemon demonstrates how these social groups are reconciled as equals in Christ:

• men and women

• adults and children

• slaves and slaveholders

• Jews and Greeks