NBST 515 Liberty University exam 2023/2024 with 100% correct answers

Author of Hebrews - correct answer Originally believed to be Paul; almost definitely not Paul (Hebrews 2:3). Unknown. Place Hebrews was written. - correct answer Unknown Recipients of Hebrews - correct answer Unknown Introduction to Hebrews - correct answer Discussion of how Jesus is higher and better than angels (arguing for divinity of Jesus). Date of Hebrews - correct answer Likely before AD 70 (as present-tense reference to Temple worship insinuating it was written before the Temple's destruction) Key concept of Hebrews - correct answer Jesus as high-priest in order of Melchizedek forever Hall of Faith - correct answer Passage in Hebrews 11 referring to Old Testament giants of the faith. Passage on "Falling Away" - correct answer Hebrews 6 Genre of Hebrews - correct answer Some claim it is an epistle, some state it was a sermon. Mount Zion in Hebrews - correct answer Declared to be "higher" than Mount Sinai. Debated Canon - correct answer Hebrews, James, 2 Peter, 2 & 3 John, Jude, and Revelation Author of James - correct answer James (Most likely the half-brother of Jesus) Jerusalem Council - correct answer James, half brother of Jesus, presided as chair of council. James' Childhood - correct answer Did not originally recognize nor believe Jesus was the Messiah. Works in James - correct answer 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 - correct answer Considered by many to be AD 40 which would place it as the earliest written NT book. Recipients of James - correct answer Jewish Christians: The Twelve Tribes in the Dispersion Introduction to James - correct answer Trials, wisdom, and joy.