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What are two main divisions of the Bible?

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Old Testament, New Testament

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What is another word for testament?

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Covenant

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Who is the central figure of the New Testament?

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Jesus

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How many books are in the New Testament?

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27

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List the four Gospels.

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Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

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Why were the Gospels written?

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Theological biography, Tells the story of Jesus’ life, Proclaims Jesus is Messiah and King, Persuade people to trust Him as their Lord and Savior

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List 3 of Jesus’ parables.

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Parable of the sower, Parable of the rich fool, Parable of the good samaritan, Parableof the lost sheep

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List some key facts about the author Matthew.

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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)

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What is the theme of the gospel of Matthew?

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Jesus is the Messiah

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List some key facts about the author Mark.

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He was called John Mark in the book of Acts, his mother hosted the Jerusalem church in her home, Barnabus was his cousin

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What is the theme of the gospel of Mark?

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Jesus is the servant of God

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List some key facts about the author Luke.

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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.

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What is the theme of Luke?

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Jesus is the son of Man, the perfect man

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What other New Testament book did Luke write?

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Acts

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List some key facts about the author John.

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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

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What is the theme of John?

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Jesus is the promised messiah, the son of God- in fact, He is God

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To whom were Luke and Acts written to?

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Theophilus

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Name 2 prominent people in Acts and how they are prominent.

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Ananias and Saphira- they were made an example of, Ananias kept money for himself and Saphira was married to him

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Name 5 cities Paul visited of his missionary journeys.

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Antioch, Corinth, Ephesus, Macedonia, Thessalonica, Cyphrus, Salamus, Lystra

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How is an epistle different from a gospel?

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An epistle is a letter, a gospel is an account describing the life, death and resurrection of Christ

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List some key facts about the letter of Romans.

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Longest of Paul’s letters, the only place in the bible where Spain is mentioned, Romans has had a great significant influence.

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What is the theme of Romans?

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The Gospel of Christ

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List some key facts about 1 Corinthians.

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Corinth had 12 pagan temples, Paul presents his most detailed teachings on spiritual gifts in this book, Corinth was known as a “sin city”

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What is the theme of 1 Corinthians?

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Believers are the temple of God, indwelt by his spirit.

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List some key facts about 2 Corinthians.
Many members of the Corinthian church needed very basic teaching; their pagan background prevented them from seeing how Jesus fulfilled OT prophecies.
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What is the theme of 2 Corinthians?
Suffering and comfort
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List some key facts about the letter of Galatians?
It was written close to the time of the Jerusalem council, the earliest letter Paul wrote, one of the 2 oldest books in the NT, Mark was written around the same time, it was called the Magna Carta in the protestant reformation.
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What is the theme of Galatians?
We are justified and recieve the Holy Spirit by grace, through faith not by the works of the law
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List some key facts about Ephesians.
Written around Colossians and Philemon, Paul had spent 3 years in Ephesus on his 3rd missionary journey, the phrase "in Christ" appears 35x in this letter
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What is the theme of Ephesians?
The unity of believers in Christ
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List some key facts about Phillipians.
While writing it Paul had a roman gaurd tied to his hand 24/7 and was able to evangalize at least 4 gaurds per day, it contains a beautiful poetic description of the person and work of Christ (some scholars believe it to be part of an early hymn)
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What is the theme of Phillipians?
Joy, Paul exhorts to his readers to "rejoice in the lord"
33
List some key facts about Collosians.
The church was likley founded in Epaohras, it contains some of the clearest statementd of the diety of Jesus Christ, Paul says good things about Mark indicating their conflict had been resolved
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What is the theme of Collosians?
The fullness of Christ- His preeminence, suffering, supremacy
35
List some key facts about 1 Thessalonians.
Thessalonica contained many pagan temples an a synogogue, some of the Jews in the temple were upset with the teachings and started a riot, Paul had only ben able to spend a short time with Thessalonian church, God is at the center of Pauls teaching
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What is the theme of 1 Thessalonians.
Strength and hope in the Lord
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List some key facts about 2 Thessalonians.
1/2 Thessalonians were quoted by early church fathers, 2 Thessalonians encourages Christians not only by pointing to the salvation of the faithful but also by the final judgement of unbelievers
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What is the theme of 2 Thessalonians?
Remain faithful to the truth
39
List some key facts about 1 Timothy.
Paul urged Timothy to stay in Ephesus, Timothy was to act as the pastor of the church, this letter list requirements for church leaders, 1/2 Timothy and Titus are called the pastoral epistles because they were all written to pastors
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What is the theme of 1 Timothy?
Be a faithful pastor
41
List some key facts about 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy 2:11-13 may be a fragment of an early hymn or confession, this is a letter of a summary of what Paul thinks is most important to remember, Paul expected to die shortly after writing this
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What is the theme of 2 Timothy?
Be a faithful pastor
43
List some key facts about Titus.
It lists requirements for church leaders, shortest of the 3 pastoral epistles, Paul quotes a Cretan poet in 1:12
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What is the theme of Titus?
How to govern the church responsibly
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Why are 1/2 Timothy and Titus often studied together?
Because they were all written to pastors and written around the same time (called the pastoral epistles)
46
List some key facts about Philemon.
Pauls shortest letter, it took a great deal of courage for Onesimus to return to Philemon, Onesimus was Philemons slave and ran away he then found Paul and became a believer of Christ
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What is the theme of Philemon?
The practical result of forgiveness
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Why are Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon usually studied together?
Because they were all written around the same time and were all delivered by Onesimus and Tychicus
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There are 8 general letters in the New Testament. Why are they called general letters?
They were not written by Paul but by various other writers, they cover a wide variety of subjects
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List some key facts about Hebrews.
Some thought it was written by Paul, Hebrews is the only NT book to mention Melchizedek (the priest who blessed Abram), Most scholars believe the letter was written before the temple was destroyed in AD 70
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What is the theme of Heberews?
Jesus has fulfilled all the requirements of the law of Moses, trust in Him and stand firm
52
List some key facts about the author James.
James followed Jesus in his early ministry but was not a devoted believer, he tried to stop Jesus from preaching, he was a half brother of Jesus
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What is the theme of James?
Faith without works is dead
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List some key facts about the author Peter.
One of Jesus' first disciples,when Jesus called him he was known as Simon, he was crucified upside down
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What is the theme of 1 or 2 Peter?
1 Peter: In spite of persecution continue to be faithful | 2 Peter: Grow in grace and Knowledge
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List some key facts about 1/2/3 John.
1 John does not have the usual characteristics of a letter 2 John is the shortest book in the NT, some believe the chosen lady and her children are a representation of the church and its members 3 John- John was probably Jesus' cousin
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What is the theme of 1/2 or 3 John?
1 John- believers have fellowship with one another because of their fellowship with God 2 John- walk in love and obedience 3 John- imitate what is good
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List some key facts about the author Jude.
Jude is short for the name Judas, he was a half brother of Jesus, he did not come to faith until after Jesus' resurrection
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What is the theme of Jude?
Contend for the faith
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List some key facts about Revelation.
Written by John, an example of apocalyptic literature, about 350 images from this book are taken from the OT
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What is the theme of Revelation?
The revelation of Jesus Christ

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