English Bible - NT Flashcards
To attain to a high degree of familiarity with the content of the English Bible (New Testament), including canonical divisions, book outlines, textual locations of key passages and characters, and historical dates.
Identify a New Testament passage about women in the church.
1 Corinthians 11; 1 Timothy 2
Where (book and chapter) does Paul describe the washings of the New Covenant?
Hebrews 9
Where (book and chapter) did Christ say, “I am the Good Shepherd?”
John 10:11
Identify a New Testament passage about Heaven and Hell.
Matthew 25; Luke 16
Where (book and chapter) do you find the Comforter?
John 14
Where (book and chapter) do you find the purpose of the Word being “that you would know that you are saved?”
1 John 5
Discuss briefly the life and significance of Paul. Reference relevant Scripture passages.
[Acts 7-28; Pauline epistles] Roman citizen, Educated in Jerusalem as a Pharisee under Gamaliel, Initially persecuted the church as a member of the Sanhedrin, but was confronted by Christ on the Damascus road and converted. Spent several years ministering in Tarsus before going to Antioch with Barnabus. Made his first missionary journey with Barnabas. Made his second missionary journey with Silas Attended the apostolic council. He went on a third missionary journey and then returned to Jerusalem where he was imprisoned in Caesarea and eventually sent to Rome. Wrote 13 NT books
Discuss briefly the Pharisees and their significance. Reference relevant Scripture passages.
[Matthew 6,7, 23 scattered through Gospels] One of the three major Jewish groups in Jesus’ day. Conservative. Claimed that the Jews must observe the Law and be different from the gentiles. Believed eternal soul, resurrection, and angels. Stressed outward observing of the Law. Honored traditions. Religious leader. Did most activities at synagogue. Strict fulfillment of the law. Rebuked by Jesus for being a hypocrite.
Where (book and chapter) does Paul exhort his readers to be of like mind with/to Christ?
Philippians 2
Identify a New Testament passage about money, generally.
1 Timothy 6
Identify a New Testament passage about Christian liberty.
Romans 6; Galatians 5
Discuss briefly the life and significance of James, son of Alphaeus. Reference relevant Scripture passages.
James was an Apostle and the son of Alphaeus (Matthew 10). Little is known of this apostle. He is sometimes referred to as “James the Younger” to distinguish him from James, son of Zebedee.
Identify and locate (book and chapter) the sermons in Acts.
Peter at Pentecost 2:14-41
Peter at Solomon’s Colonnade 3:11-26
Peter at Sanhedrin 4:8-12
Stephen at Sanhedrin 7:1-53
Peter at Cornelius’ house 10
Paul in Pisidian Antioch 13:13-52
Paul at Areopagus 17:22-34
Paul to elders in Ephesus 20:17-38
Paul in Jerusalem 22:1-21
Paul before Felix 24
Paul before Agrippa 26
Where (book and chapter) do you find Paul’s stoning? Where was it?
Acts 14; Lystra (Jews from Antioch and Iconium stoned Paul)
“For what I received from the Lord, I also passed on to you”
1 Corinthians 11:23 - Paul speaking of the Lord’s Supper
Who was the shortest man in the Bible
Zaccheus
Where (book and chapter) do you find Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer?
John 17
Where (book and chapter) do you find the Keys to the Kingdom?
Matthew 16:19
Identify a New Testament passage about family.
Ephesians 5-6, Colossians 3
Where (book and chapter) do you find the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
Luke 15
Identify a New Testament passage about faith.
Hebrews 11 (examples of faithful saints)
Romans 5 (“therefore, having been justified by faith”)
Identify a New Testament passage about Definitive Sanctification.
1 Corinthians 1, 2 Timothy 2, 1 Peter 1:2
Which are the “Pastoral Epistles?”
1 & 2 Timothy, Titus
What are the distinctive features of Luke’s Gospel?
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. Presenting Jesus’ ancestry, birth, and early life before moving carefully through his ministry, death and resurrection, Luke is also the most comprehensive of the Gospels. Emphasis on prayer, wealth, women. Luke’ Jesus is the Savior for all people. Most thematic.
Where (book and chapter) does Paul describe the armor of God?
Ephesians 6
Where (book and chapter) do you find Jesus’ birth, involving the shepherds?
Luke 2
Where (book and chapter) is Apollos introduced?
Acts 18
Identify a New Testament passage about finances
1 Timothy 6
Where (book and chapter) do you find the feeding of the 5,000?
Matthew 14 Mark 6 Luke 9 John 6
Where (book and chapter) does Paul testify that he has fought the good fight?
2 Timothy 4
Discuss briefly the life and significance of Timothy. Reference relevant Scripture passages.
[Acts 16,17; 1&2 Timothy] A young friend and convert of Paul; His father was Greek, but his mother was a Jew. Joined Paul on his second missionary journey. Paul describes his as his true son in the faith. Carried on ministry in Macedonia, Ephesus, and Corinth.
Where (book and chapter) do you find the Jerusalem Council?
Acts 15
Identify a New Testament passage about the ordering of Christian worship.
1 Corinthians 14
Romans 12
Where (book and chapter) do you find the characterization of believers as “living stones?”
1 Peter 2:4
Where (book and chapter) does Paul describe Christian grieving as “not like those who are without hope?”
1 Thessalonians 4
Identify a New Testament passage about Adoption.
1 John 3:1
John 1:12
Identify a New Testament passage about the Return of Christ.
Matthew 24-25, 1 Thessalonians 4-5
Identify a New Testament passage about suffering.
Romans 8, James 1
Where (book and chapter) do you find the account of Christ’s death?
Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, John 19
Where (book and chapter) do you find the Great Commission?
Matthew 28:18-20
Identify a New Testament passage about the resurrection of the body.
1 Corinthians 15
1 Thessalonians 4
Where (book and chapter) do you find the account of Christ’s Ascension?
Mark 16, Luke 24, Acts 1
What are the four basic elements found in each of the sermons recorded in Acts.
- Introduction—eloquent ear catcher
- Testimony to Christ—reference to who Jesus is, the resurrected Christ.
- Disciples as witnesses.
- Call to repentance.
Identify a New Testament passage about the civil government.
Romans 13:5-7
Discuss briefly the life and significance of Herod Antipas. Reference relevant Scripture passages.
[Mark 6:14; Luke 13; 23]
Son of Herod the Great, was the tetrarch of Galilee and Perea. He had John the Baptist murdered. Was involved in Jesus’ trial.
Where (book and chapter) did Christ say, “I am the vine, you are the branches?”
John 15:1
Identify a New Testament passage about marriage.
Matthew 19; 1 Corinthians 7
Identify a New Testament passage about Repentance.
Matthew 4:17; Acts 2:38
Where (book and chapter) does Paul describe the Law as a tutor/schoolmaster?
Galatians 3
Where (book and chapter) does Paul describe the “Man of Lawlessness?”
2 Thessalonians 2
Identify a New Testament passage about the mortification of sin.
Colossians 3
Where (book and chapter) do you find a poignant description of problems of unanswered prayer?
James 4:4
Discuss briefly the life and significance of Peter. Reference relevant Scripture passages.
[Matthew 4; 16; Acts 2] A fisherman called to be an apostle of Christ. He became one of the leaders of the early church.
Locate and briefly discuss the Miracle of the Paralytic
Healing of the Paralytic—Mark 2:1-11
Jesus demonstrates his power and authority, not just to heal, but to forgive sin. The paralytic demonstrate that there are times when our faith must overcome obstacles to believe in order to receive the blessing of God
Discuss briefly the life and significance of Herod the Great. Reference relevant Scripture passages.
[Matthew 2] The sly king of Judea when Christ was born. In order to maintain power, he murdered the children of Bethlehem, thinking that he would be killing the Messiah. He also rebuilt/restored the temple to its earlier glory.t
Name the general divisions of the New Testament, and the books in each.
Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
History - Acts
Epistles - Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon
General Epistles - Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, Jude
Apocalyptic - Revelation
Identify a New Testament passage about work/vocation.
2 Thessalonians 3
Where (book and chapter) do you find Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem?
Matthew 21, Mark 11, Luke 19, John 12
Where (book and chapter) are believers warned not to forsake gathering together?
Hebrews 10
Identify a New Testament passage about effectual calling.
Romans 8
John 6
2 Timothy 1
Identify a New Testament passage about Justification.
Romans 3, 5:1, 8
What are the distinctive features of Matthew’s Gospel?
Purpose: To prove that Jesus is the Messiah, the eternal king, and teach obedience to Jesus’ commands (28:18-20) More than any other Gospel it emphasizes Jesus’ relation to the Old Testament. Thus it serves as a bridge, connecting the two Testaments as promise and fulfillment. Jesus is the Messiah of Jew. Most Structured.
Identify a New Testament passage about spiritual gifts.
1 Corinthians 12, 14
Where (book and chapter) do you find the Sermon on the Mount?
Matthew 5-7, Luke 6
Where (book and chapter) do you find the Last Supper?
Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22
Where (book and chapter) do you find the Great White Throne of Judgment?
Revelation 20:11
Where (book and chapter) are believers told that the Lord chastens those He loves?
Hebrews 12
Identify a New Testament passage about the Resurrection (Christ’s and ours).
Matthew 28; 1 Corinthians 15
Identify a New Testament passage about the Christian Sabbath.
Hebrews 4; John 5; Acts 20
Where (book and chapter) do you find the conversion of Saul/Paul?
Acts 9
Where (book and chapter) do you find Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well?
John 4
Identify a New Testament passage about the unity of the church and use of spiritual gifts.
Ephesians 4, 1 Corinthians 12
Identify a New Testament passage about the Deity of Christ.
John 1; Hebrews 1
Where (book and chapter) do you find the Trinitarian Benediction?
2 Cor 13:14
Discuss briefly the life and significance of Cornelius. Reference relevant Scripture passages.
[Acts 10,11] A God-fearing Roman centurion who was converted to Christianity by Peter. He is known as the first Gentile convert.
Locate and briefly discuss the Parable of the Sower and the Seeds.
Parable of the Sower—Matthew 13:3-9
The different types of soil represent different types of people. The parable is about the Kingdom (comes into the world in hidden form, like and seed) and primarily about Jesus who is actively sowing the word of God in his ministry. The seed retains its power but the efficacy depends on the receptivity of the soil. Prompts question, what kind of soil am I?
“God is a spirit”
John 4:24
What are the distinctive features of Mark’s Gospel?
The idea of immediate action.
Purpose: The idea of immediate action. (Purpose) To present the person, work and teaching of Jesus—the good news (1:1) Shortest of the Gospels, tells more about the actions than the teachings of Jesus. Mark presents Jesus as the suffering Son of God. Most dramatic.
More action/ less talk.
More evangelistic
Where (book and chapter) do you find Pentecost?
Acts 2
Identify a New Testament passage about the significance of the death of Christ.
Romans 5; Hebrews 10
Where (book and chapter) do you find the exchange between Jesus and His disciples at Caesarea Philippi, and why was it significant?
Matthew 16, Mark 8
Where (book and chapter) did Christ say, “I will build My church?”
Matthew 16
Identify a New Testament passage about divorce.
Matthew 19; 1 Corinthians 7
Discuss briefly the Sadducees and their significance. Reference relevant Scripture passages.
[Mark 12, scattered through Gospels] were contrasted with the Pharisees. Repudiated traditions. Disbelieved in eternal soul, resurrection, angels, and divine providence. Liberals. Believed man’s free will. Political. Rationalistic. Did most activities at the temple.
Where (book and chapter) do you find the Parables of the Kingdom?
Matthew 13, 25
Where (book and chapter) do you find the two Great Commandments?
Matthew 22:34-40
Mark 12:28-31
Luke 10:27
Discuss briefly the life and significance of Stephen. Reference relevant Scripture passages.
[Acts 6-8] One of the first deacons. He was seized by members of the Synagogue of Freedmen who brought him before the Sanhedrin. After testifying about Jesus before the Sanhedrin was stoned to death. The first recorded martyr of the early church.
Which are the “Catholic/General Epistles?”
James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, Jude
Which are the “Prison Epistles?”
Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians, Philemon
Identify a New Testament passage about Progressive Sanctification.
Philippians 3
Colossians 1
Locate and discuss at least two passages that deal with Law and Grace.
In Galatians 2:11-21, Paul takes the occasion of Peter’s sin regarding the ceremonial law to admonish the Galatians. He uses strong language to show that law-keeping can never lead to justification: “Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified” (2:16). He goes on to make clear that righteous living (“I might live unto God” 2:19) is only done by faith in the Son of God, which is of grace. Thus our law-keeping is a fruit of our right standing with God, born of our union with Christ – not the grounds by which we come to God. For “if righteousness comes by the law, then Christ is dead in vain” (2:21).
Romans 6:1-23: In this chapter, Paul shows that our freedom from the law is not a license to sin. By grace, we have been liberated from sin (“we died to it” 6:1; “no longer be slaves to sin” 6:6), set free to become slaves to righteousness as worshipers of God. No longer does sin reign over us. Moreover we now obey from the heart; “though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed, and having been freed from sin you became slaves of righteousness” (6:16-17). Grace does not free us from obligation, but from striving in vain after works-righteousness, and the wages of our sin: death.
Where (book and chapter) did Christ say, “You must be born again?”
John 3
