124 Final Exam Flashcards (Books)
Gospel of Matthew
Synoptic Gospel with largest section of Jesus’ teachings; genealogy that includes women; Jewish audience
Gospel of Mark
Synoptic Gospel written to Gentile audience (no Christmas story or genealogy); highlights suffering
Gospel of Luke
Synoptic Gospel written with an emphasis on the marginalized in society; longest of the Gospels. written to Theophilus
Gospel of John
Non-synoptic Gospel of which is very different from the other three; Jesus is the word that became flesh; “I am…” statements
Book of Acts
Highlights the birth of the Church and the story of the spread of Christianity
Romans
Letter from Paul; wants to use this place as a headquarters but needs Gentiles and Jews to unite
1 Corinthians
Letter from Paul addressing problems and questions within the Church
2 Corinthians
Letter from Paul about reconciliation with each other and with God.
Galatians
Letter from Paul; freedom in Christ
Ephesians
Prison Letter from Paul; call to unity
Philippians
Prions letter from Paul; finding joy in hardship; the Christ hymn
Colossians
Prison letter from Paul; written to small town regarding heresy (false idols)
1 Thessalonians
Earliest of Paul’s letters; questions of the second coming
2 Thessalonians
Follow up letter from Paul regarding questions of the second coming; don’t quit working
1 Timothy
Letter from Paul addressing the qualification of Church leaders