Bible Content: F - NT General Flashcards
Name the general divisions of the NT and the books in each.
Which are the “Prison Epistles?”
- Ephesians
- Philippians
- Colossians
- Philemon
Which are the “Pastoral Epistles?”
- 1 Timothy
- 2 Timothy
- Titus
Which are the “Catholic (or, General) Epistles?”
- Hebrews
- James
- 1 & 2 Peter
- 1-3 John
- Jude
- (Revelation)
What are the distinctive features of Matthew?
MATTHEW – “Fulfillment Of Messiah”
Purpose: To prove that Jesus is the Messiah, the eternal king, and teach obedience to Jesus’ commands. More than any other Gospel it stresses Jesus’ relation to the OT.
More Jewish than the others (unexplained Jewish customs)
* Quotations of OT
* OT prophesy fulfilled
* Theological discussions framed in rabbinical debate
What are the distinctive features of Mark?
MARK – “Jesus Is Lord”
Purpose: To present the person, work and teaching of Jesus- the good news. Shortest of the gospels, tells more about the actions than the teachings of Jesus. Direct and fast moving style carries us to the cross.
* More action/ less talk
* Abrupt ending
* More evangelistic
* Learned message probably from Peter
What are the distinctive features of Luke?
LUKE – “Certainty Of Faith”
Purpose: To present an accurate account of the life of Christ and to present Christ as the perfect man and savior- Assurance of truth about Jesus (1:1-4). This is the longest and most literary of the Gospels. Presents Jesus’ ancestry, birth, and early life before moving carefully through his ministry, death and resurrection, Luke is also the most comprehensive of the Gospels.
* Interest in history
* Emphases: prayer, wealth, women, Spirit
* Written for disciples
* Focus on ministry to general outcasts
* Learned message probably from Paul
What are the distinctive features of John?
JOHN – “That You May Believe”
Purpose: Eternal life through faith in the Son of God- to prove conclusively that Jesus is the Son of God and that all who believes in him will have eternal life. Focuses on the mystery of the person of Christ and the incarnation, his relationship to the Father, and the importance of belief in Christ- together with the relative simplicity of its construction makes it frequently the first portion of Scripture to be translated into another language.
* Jew and Gentile appeals
* Lot of teaching; not a lot of details
* Feels very personal
* Seven I am sayings:
1. The Bread of Life, giving spiritual food (6:35, 48, 51)
2. The Light of the World, banishing darkness (8:12; 9:5)
3. The Door of the Sheep, giving access to God (10:7, 9)
4. The Good Shepherd, protecting from peril (10:11, 14)
5. The Resurrection and the Life (11:25)
6. The Way, Truth and Life (14:6)
7. The True Vine (15:1, 5)
What are the 3 categories of Jesus’s life?
- Preparation
- Public ministry
- Passion
Outline Jesus’ preparation for ministry.
Outline Jesus’ public ministry.
Outline the passion week.
How do the gospels outline the life of Jesus?
Name, locate, and briefly discuss 3 of Jesus’ parables.
Parable Of The Sower - Matthew 13:3-9
The different types of soil represent different types of people. The parable is primarily about the Kingdom (coming into the world in hidden form, small and seemingly insignificant, like a seed) and how it comes into the world and how people respond to it.
Parable Of The Prodigal Son - Luke 15:11-31
A father with two sons has one ask for his inheritance and squanders it in foreign land. Sorry for what he has done, the son seeks to return to his father who is waiting for him and throws a party to celebrate his return. The older brother is bitter and will not join the party showing the potential for our own bitterness at God’s grace to sinners. Told in response to Pharisees response to sinners coming to Christ.
Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector - Luke 18:9-14
Jesus uses the example of a tax collector and a Pharisee’s prayer in the temple to rebuke those who are confident in their own righteousness and show them that one is justified by faith in the sacrifice on the Mercy seat.
Name, locate, and briefly discuss 3 of Jesus’ miracles.
Healing Of The Paralytic - Luke 5:17-26
Jesus demonstrates his power and authority, not just to heal, but to forgive sin. The paralytic demonstrates that there are times when our faith must overcome obstacles (even when the door is closed) to believe in order to receive the blessing of God.
Feeding Of The 5000 - Matthew 14:13-21
Jesus demonstrates his compassion for the people who had come so far and sat so long to hear his teaching. After telling the disciples to feed the people and they were not able to, Jesus prays and the Father multiplies the food so that all are feed and there is left over (12 baskets full). In this, Jesus shows himself to be the bread of life and that in him is our plenty.
Raising Lazarus From The Dead - John 11:38-44
Jesus intentionally delays his arrival so that he may demonstrate his power over death. As well this miracle shows Jesus’ compassion to those who bear the scars of that fallen world (when he weeps) and shows us the love and mercy of our great high priest.
Relate the writings of the Pauline epistles to the life of Paul.
