Bible Content F (NT General)

Question 1

Name the general divisions of the New Testament.

Answer 1

Historical, Pauline Epistles, General/Catholic Epistles.

Question 2

Name the Historical books.

Answer 2

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts

Question 3

Name the Pauline Epistles.

Answer 3

Romans, 1&2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1&2 Thessalonians, 1&2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

Question 4

Name the General/Catholic Epistles.

Answer 4

Hebrews, James, 1&2 Peter, 1, 2 &3 John, Jude, Revelation.

Question 5

Which are the “Prison Epistles”?

Answer 5

Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon.

Question 6

Which are the “Pastoral Epistles”?

Answer 6

1&2 Timothy, Titus.

Question 7

Which are the “Catholic (or, General) Epistles”?

Answer 7

Hebrews, James, 1&2 Peter, 1, 2 & 3 John, Jude, Revelation.

Question 8

What are the distinctive features of Matthew?

Answer 8

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 OTOT prophecy fulfilledTheological discussions framed in rabbinical debate

Question 9

What are the distinctive features of Mark?

Answer 9

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 talkAbrupt endingMore evangelisticLearned message probably from Peter

Question 10

What are the distinctive features of Luke?

Answer 10

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 historyEmphases: prayer, wealth, women, SpiritWritten for disciplesFocus on ministry to general outcastsLearned message probably from Paul

Question 11

What are the distinctive features of John?

Answer 11

Purpose: Eternal life through faith in the Son of God- to prove conclusively that Jesus is the Son of God and that all who believe 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.Seven I am sayingsJew and Gentile appealsLot of teaching; not a lot of detailsFeels very personal

Question 12

Outline the life of Christ.

Answer 12

3. Outline the life of Christ.Preparation:Birth- Bethlehem (Mt 2, Lk 1 (6-4 B.C.) Trip to Egypt (Mt. 2) Trip to Temple (Lk. 2)Public Ministry (began AD 26 or 28)Year One- Judea/ Galilee (relative obscurity)Baptism (Matt. 3, Mk. 1, Lk. 3, Jn 1)Temptation (Mt.4, Mk. 1, Lk. 4)Ministry Begins (Mt. 4, Mk. 1, Lk. 4)Year Two- Galilee (popularity grows)Call of apostles (Mt. 10, Mk. 3, Lk. 6)Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5-7, Lk.6)Kingdom Parables (Mt. 13, Mk. 4, Lk. 8)Apostles sent out (Mt. 10, Mk. 6, Lk. 9)Year Three- Galilee/ Judea (adversity/ opposition)Feeding 5000 (Mt. 14, MK. 6, Lk. 9, Jn. 6)Peter’s Confession (Mt. 16, Mk. 8, Lk. 9)Transfiguration (Mt. 17, Mk. 9, Lk. 9)Raises Lazarus (Jn 11) Passion week in Jerusalem (AD 30)“Triumphal”/ Tearful entry (Mt. 21, Mk. 11, Lk. 19, Jn. 12)Last Supper (Mt.26, Mk. 14, Lk. 22, Jn 13-16)High Priestly Prayer (Jn 17)Crucifixion (Mt. 27, Mk. 15, Lk. 23, Jn. 19)Resurrection (Mt. 28, Mk. 16, Lk. 24, Jn. 20-21)

Question 13

Name, locate, and briefly discuss three of Jesus’ parables.

Answer 13

Parable of the sower- Matthew 13.3-9The 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 15.11-31A 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 responding to sinners coming to Christ.Parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector- Luke 18.9-14Jesus 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.

Question 14

Name, locate, and briefly discuss three of Jesus’ miracles.

Answer 14

Healing of the Paralytic- Luke 5.17-26Jesus 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 14.13-21Jesus 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 11.38-44Jesus 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.

Question 15

What are the basic elements found in each of the sermons recorded in Acts?

Answer 15

-Introduction- eloquent ear catcher -Testimony to Christ- reference to who Jesus is, the resurrected Christ-Disciples were witnesses-Call to repentance-Culturally awareSermons of Acts: Peter at Pentecost (Acts 2); Peter at Solomon’s Colonnade (Acts 3); Peter at the Sanhedrin (4); Stephen at the Sanhedrin (7); Peter at Cornelieus’ house (10); Paul in Antioch (13); Areopagus (17); Paul to Elders at Ephesus (20); Paul in Jerusalem (22); Paul with Felix (24); Agrippa (26).

Question 16

Relate the writing of the Pauline epistles to the life of Paul.

Answer 16

Conversion: Acts 9.1st Journey: Galatians.2nd Journey: 1&2 Thessalonians3rd Journey: Romans.3rd Journey: Romans.1st Imprisonment: Prison Epistles.4th Journey: Pastoral Epistles.

Question 17

Locate and discuss at least two passages which deal with the law and grace.

Answer 17

Romans 3.21-24: But now a righteousness from God, apart from the law, has been made know, to which the Law and the prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that comes by Christ Jesus.Romans 8.1-2: Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.Galatians 3.10-11: All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law. Clearly no one is justified before God by the Law, because , the righteous will live by faith.Galatians 5.4-5: You who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope.