Chapter 13 — Conclusions Flashcards
This course has been structured so you can clearly see the
Unfolding of God’s redemptive plan in the life of His Son.
The course’s focus on the world, the Man, and the message indicates that
The seemingly unrelated events of history and accidents of geography were all part of God’s plan.
The word that best describes God’s activity in shaping events and creating conditions to give the gospel the greatest impact is
Preparation
What factors in the world enabled the gospel to have the greatest possible impact?
Greece provided the language in which the gospel was expressed; Rome provided the political security that made the spread of the gospel possible.
The Jewish nation helped Christ’s message to be birthed and nurtured to maturity by providing a
Religious vehicle through which Christ could operate.
Which statement is true concerning Christ and His ministry?
Since the Synoptic writers did not intend to write biographies, they give few facts about Christ’s first thirty years.
The Synoptic Gospels give a clear view of the forces that affected Christ’s ministry, the location of each phase, and
The contrast in the people’s reactions at the beginning and toward the end of Christ’s ministry.
Which statement is true concerning Jesus’ ministry?
Christ devoted most of His time to the people of Galilee.
One of Christ’s goals in His message was to
Prove that He was both the promised Messiah and the Son of God.
As Jesus’ message faced increasing resistance, He
Spent increasing amounts of time preparing His disciples.
A synoptic study deals with what kinds of questions?
Questions of authorship, dates, and purposes of writing.
What do our background studies reveal in revelation to “the fullness of the time”?
God’s sovereignty in creating conditions for the gospel to make the greatest possible impact; the preparation of the world for the coming of Christ and His redemptive message.
Because the Synoptic writers’ purpose was not biographical, what interesting information is ignored?
Information about Christ’s first thirty years of life.
Compare the Judean and Galilean responses to Jesus’ ministry.
Evidence from the Synoptic accounts indicates that Judeans were less responsive to Jesus’ message than the Galileans were.
Explain briefly why the first goal of Christ’s message was to prove His identity.
Before people could accept His plan of salvation, they had to accept His authority to carry out such a plan.
What was the second goal of Christ’s message?
To prepare His hearers tp receive the Kingdom that would be built on the Law.
Explain briefly why the second goals of Christ’s message was not fulfilled.
Since the people had rejected the Man, they also rejected His message. Their unbelief kept them from understanding and accepting the requirements for citizenship in the Kingdom.
State the third goal of Christ’s message.
To prepare the Jewish people for the entrance of Gentiles into God’s kingdom.
