4. BIBLE CONTENT - OUTLINES of the ROBUST NT BOOKS

Question 1

Matthew’s Theme

Answer 1

-Jesus is King
-Fulfilment
-Discourse-oriented gospel

Question 2

Matthew’s Outline

Answer 2

(1-2) Genealogy & Birth of Jesus
(3-20) Jesus Public Ministry
(3) Baptism
(4) Temptation
(5-7) Sermon on Mount
(10) Calling of Apostles
(16) Peter’s Confession
(17) Transfiguration
(18) Kingdom of heaven relating to the church
(21-28) Passion Week
(21) Triumphal Entry
(24-25) Discourse on Jerusalem’s Destruction
(26) Last Supper
(27-28) Death & Resurrection

Question 3

Mark’s Theme

Answer 3

-Jesus as a Servant
-Jesus as the Lord
-Action-oriented gospel

Question 4

Mark’s Outline

Answer 4

(1-10) Jesus Public Ministry
(1) John the Baptist ministry/Baptism/Temptation
(2-6) Call of Apostles & Galilean Ministry
(9) Transfiguration
(10) Jesus came to give His life
(11-16) Passion Week
(11) Triumphal Entry
(14) Last supper
(15-16) Death & Resurrection

Question 5

Luke’s Theme

Answer 5

-Jesus is the Son of Man
-Certainty of faith

Question 6

Luke’s Outline

Answer 6

(1-2) Birth of John and Jesus
(3-19) Jesus Public Ministry
(4) Temptation
(6) Sermon on the Mount
(9) Transfiguration
(10) Good Samaritan
(11) Lords Prayer
(15) Parables{Lost Sheep/Coin/Prodigal Son}
(19-24) Passion Week
(21) Last Things
(23) Supper/Denial/Cross/Death
(24) Ascension

Question 7

John’s Theme

Answer 7

-Jesus is the Son of God
-That you may believe

Question 8

John’s Outline

Answer 8

(1) Incarnation
(2-11) Public Ministry
(3) Nicodemus
(4) Woman at Well
(6) Bread of life
(10) Good Shephard
(11) Lazarus Raised
(12-21) Passion Week
(13-17) Upper Room Discourse {High Priestly Prayer}
(18-19) Betrayal & Death
(20) Resurrection & Thomas Doubts

Question 9

Acts’ Theme

Answer 9

The acts of the Holy Spirit and the early church growth.

Question 10

Acts’ Outline

Answer 10

(1-7) Witness in Jerusalem
(1-2) The beginning of the church
(3-7) The expansion of the church
(8-12) Witness in Judea & Samaria
(8) Samaritans and the conversion of a Gentile
(9) Saul’s conversion
(10-12) Mission to the Gentiles
(13-28) Witness to the End of the Earth
(13-14) First Missionary Journey
(15) Jerusalem Council
(16-18) Second Missionary Journey
(19-21) Third Missionary Journey
(21-28) Journey to Rome

Question 11

Romans’ Theme

Answer 11

-Christian Constitution
-The Gospel is the Righteousness of God to Save Sinners

Question 12

Romans’ Outline

Answer 12

(1:1-17) Paul is Eager to Share the Gospel
(1:18-3:20) Mankind’s Universal Sinfulness
(3:21-5:21) God’s Righteousness For Justification
(6-8) Grace Reigns Through Righteousness
(6) Dominion of Sin is Broken
(7) Dead to the Law’s Condemnation But Not Yet Sinless
(8) Life in the Spirit Overcomes the Flesh
(9-11) God’s Righteousness in Jews and Gentiles
(12:1-15:13) God’s Righteousness Expressed By Godly Living
(15:14-16:27) Paul’s Plans and Final Greetings

Question 13

1 Corinthians’ Outline

Answer 13

(1-4) Correction on Divisions
(1) Foolishness of the Gospel
(2) Spirit Teaches Spiritual Things
(3) Christ is the only Foundation
(5-6) Correction Concerning Immorality
(7-16) Addressing Questions
(7) Marriage
(11-12) Worship & The Lord’s Supper
(12-14) Gifts
(15) Resurrection
(16) Instructions With Encouragement

Question 13

1 Corinthians’ Theme

Answer 13

The Correction of the Church

Question 14

2 Corinthians’ Theme

Answer 14

Defense of Apostleship against False Teachers

Question 15

2 Corinthians’ Outline

Answer 15

(1-2) Defense of Paul’s conduct
(3-7) Defense of Paul’s ministry
(8-9) Defense of the Collection
(10-12) Defense of His Apostleship
(13) Defense of Proposed Visit

Question 16

Galatians’ Theme

Answer 16

Defense of Justification By Faith Alone

Question 17

Galatian’s Outline

Answer 17

(1-2) Basis: Right Word (Revelation from God)
(3-4) Belief: Right Standing with God by Grace through Faith
(5-6) Behavior: Right Living Through God’s Spirit

Question 18

Ephesians’ Theme

Answer 18

The Church

Question 19

Ephesians’ Outline

Answer 19

(1-3) The Wealth of the Church
(4-6:9) The Walk of the Church - (Marriage, Ministry, and Masters/Slaves)
(6:10ff) The Warfare of the Church - (Full Armor of God)

Question 20

Philippians’ Theme

Answer 20

Joy

Question 21

Philippians’ Outline

Answer 21

(1) Unity
(2) Humility of Christ
(3) The Goal of Life
(4) Thanksgiving for Philippians’ Provision

Question 22

Colossians’ Theme

Answer 22

Supremacy of Christ

Question 23

Colossian’s Outline

Answer 23

(1-2) Christ the Pre-eminent One
(1:14-22) His Preeminence
(3-4) Christ the Source of Christian Living
(3:1-17) Set your heart on things above

Question 24

Hebrews’ Theme

Answer 24

Christ is Better

Question 25

Hebrews’ Outline

Answer 25

(1-10:18) Christ’s Supremacy to…
(1) OT Prophets
(2) Angels
(3) Moses
(4) Joshua
(5-7) OT Priests
(8-10:18) OT Priests’ work
(10:19-13:17) Christ Opens New Way of Living
(11) Faith Chapter
(13:18-25) Conclusion

Question 26

Revelation’s Theme

Answer 26

The LORD

Question 27

Revelation’s Outline

Answer 27

(1-11) Struggle Between Church & the World
(1-3) Seven Letters
(Every Small Person That Sings Prays Loudly)
(4-7) Seven Seals
(8-11) Seven Trumpets

(12-22) Struggle Between Christ & Satan
(12-14) Seven Visions
(15-16) Seven Bowls of Wrath
(17-19) Fall of the Great Harlot
(20-22) Seven Visions of Victory with Jerusalem