Trinity Theological College, Singapore
NT 2 Exams (2013): Answer 3 questions only, 1 question from each
Section (Time allowed: 3 hours; open book)
Section A: Paul’s Letters (Answer 1 question only):
1. How
is the Gospel preached by Paul the apostle (Romans 1:16-17) connected with the
list of vices from Romans 1:18 onwards? Discuss Paul’s view on homosexuality in
Romans 1.
2. In
what ways are the Philippians called to partner Paul the apostle in the
proclamation of the Gospel?
3. How
is a man or woman of God equipped for the work of the ministry according to 1
& 2 Timothy?
4. “Paul’s
boasting of his weaknesses and not his achievements” subverts his opponents’ notion
of charismatic leadership. What is Paul’s theology of ministry according to 2
Corinthians?
5. Explain
the chronology of events that will precede Jesus’ parousia according to 1 & 2 Thessalonians.
Section B: General Epistles
(Answer 1 question only):
1. In
what ways can we say that our salvation is conditional upon our faith in Jesus
Christ according to the Letter to the Hebrews? Can believers fall away from the
faith?
2. “He
who controls his tongue is perfect”, says James. What are some of the main
concerns of James for God’s people in his letter to the 12 tribes in
Dispersion?
3. How
shall believers live in a hostile world according to the letter known as 1
Peter?
4. What
are the stages of Christian growth in 1 John? How does John see “young men” in
the Lord?
5. How
do the references from the extra-biblical literature quoted or alluded by Jude
function in his letter?
Section C: The Book of Revelation (Answer 1 question only):
1) How
is the book of Revelation structured? List a number of structural and literary
devices used throughout Revelation.
2) Discuss
the roles and functions of two or three main characters in the book of Revelation.
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