Evangelism Exam 2 - Liberty Hall Bible School Flashcards
- What is the Bible?
The Bible is God’s written revelation of His will to humanity. (p.13)
- How many authors have written the Bible?
The Bible is written by 40 authors. (p.13)
- What is the central theme of the Bible?
Salvation through Jesus Christ. (p.13)
- What is the meaning of the word “testament”?
The word “testament” means “covenant” or “agreement”. (p.13)
- What covenant is found in the Old Testament and New Testament, respectively?
In the Old Testament we find the covenant of the law. In the New Testament we find the covenant of grace that came through Jesus Christ. (p.14)
- Name the divisions of the Old Testament.
Five books of Law,
Twelve books of History,
Five books of Poetry,
and Seventeen books of Prophecy (5 major, 12 minor) (p. 15)
- Why was the New Testament written?
The New Testament was written to reveal to us the character and teaching of Jesus Christ, the mediator of the New Covenant. (p. 15)
- Name the divisions of the New Testament.
Four Gospels, One book of History, Twenty-one Epistles (13 Pauline, 8 general) One book of Prophecy (p. 15)
- Describe the condition of some of the people Christ came in contact with.
Christ came in contact with the weary, the pain-ridden, the heartsick, and the hungry. (p. 25)
- Describe the character of Christ when He was on Earth.
As a man, Christ lived the most perfect life ever known. He was kind, tender, gentle, patient, and sympathetic. He loved people. (p.25)
- What is the most important fact of history, and the most vital force in the world today?
The most important fact is He died to take away the sin of the world and to become the Savior of men. Then He rose from the dead. He is alive today. He is not merely a historical character, but a living person. (p. 25)
- What account do we find in the Old Testament?
The Old Testament is an account of the Jewish nation. (p.25)