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Reading Assignment Chap 16 New Testament
Reading Assignment Chap 16 New Testament
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areas in Hebrews. Although, Hebrews took a while to be part of the canon of the
Bible no one knew the author. Also, Paul’s letters were easy to determine his
authorship whilst in Hebrews, no one knows exactly. Paul had a rugged style
whilst Hebrews had a smooth Greek style. Furthermore, Paul talks about his
b. Barnabas – he spent a lot of time with Paul which could explain similar Pauline
theology, but he may have physically seen Jesus whilst the author had to rely on
eyewitnesses.
c. Luke – another companion of Paul he can explain the Greek style like in Acts, but
a student of Priscilla and Aquilla. Apollo has a refined writing style like in
the Old Testament. Some people draw parallels from Philo in allegorical
Testament as history rather than as an allegory and lack of early tradition leaves
doubt.
e. Silvanus – Only because he was a companion of Paul and not much else.
g. Prescilla – She was a companion of Paul and a teacher of Apollos. She kept
female.
authorship possible. But there are many differences and Clementine probably
a. Old Testament prophets – Jesus is the son of God and rightful heir to the
c. Moses - Moses was also a servant of God, Moses also died in the wilderness due
to his rebellion.
d. Joshua – Joshua brought the Israelites to Canaan; Jesus brings his people to
eternal life.
e. Aaronites – The Aaronites fail to grow whereas Jesus is the start of new growth.
3. Aaron vs Melchizedek:
a. Aaron:
The Old Testament talks about a new covenant taking over the old one.
b. Melchizedek:
Melchizedek was a priest of God like Christ.
4. Failure to grow can result in apostasy and it can lead to salvation no longer existing.
5. Heroes of Faith:
a. Samson – God gave him mighty strength to free the Israelites from the
Philistines.
c. David – David as well showing levels of respect, obedience and trust in God.