Bible Flashcards
What are two main divisions of the Bible?
Old Testament, New Testament
What is another word for testament?
Covenant
Who is the central figure of the New Testament?
Jesus
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
List the four Gospels.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Why were the Gospels written?
Theological biography, Tells the story of Jesus’ life, Proclaims Jesus is Messiah and King, Persuade people to trust Him as their Lord and Savior
List 3 of Jesus’ parables.
Parable of the sower, Parable of the rich fool, Parable of the good samaritan, Parableof the lost sheep
List some key facts about the author Matthew.
A jewish tax collector in Capernaum when Jesus called him, he followed Jesus immediately, invited Jesus to a dinner with his friends (tax collectors and other sinners)
What is the theme of the gospel of Matthew?
Jesus is the Messiah
List some key facts about the author Mark.
He was called John Mark in the book of Acts, his mother hosted the Jerusalem church in her home, Barnabus was his cousin
What is the theme of the gospel of Mark?
Jesus is the servant of God
List some key facts about the author Luke.
Luke was known as the “beloved physician”, he was a traveling companion of Paul, he was a gentile, Luke’s literary skills indicate that he was a well educated man.
What is the theme of Luke?
Jesus is the son of Man, the perfect man
What other New Testament book did Luke write?
Acts
List some key facts about the author John.
He was a Jew, he and his brother James were sons of Zebedee, They were fisherman and were some of the first disciples that Jesus called, he was probably a cousin of Jesus
What is the theme of John?
Jesus is the promised messiah, the son of God- in fact, He is God
To whom were Luke and Acts written to?
Theophilus
Name 2 prominent people in Acts and how they are prominent.
Ananias and Saphira- they were made an example of, Ananias kept money for himself and Saphira was married to him
Name 5 cities Paul visited of his missionary journeys.
Antioch, Corinth, Ephesus, Macedonia, Thessalonica, Cyphrus, Salamus, Lystra
How is an epistle different from a gospel?
An epistle is a letter, a gospel is an account describing the life, death and resurrection of Christ
List some key facts about the letter of Romans.
Longest of Paul’s letters, the only place in the bible where Spain is mentioned, Romans has had a great significant influence.
What is the theme of Romans?
The Gospel of Christ
List some key facts about 1 Corinthians.
Corinth had 12 pagan temples, Paul presents his most detailed teachings on spiritual gifts in this book, Corinth was known as a “sin city”
What is the theme of 1 Corinthians?
Believers are the temple of God, indwelt by his spirit.