Final Flashcards
Who wrote Acts?
Luke
Who is the readership?
Thoephilus (lover of God)
When was Acts written?
AD 60-61
What is the theme of Acts?
The growth of the church.
What is the Key verse for Acts?
Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
What are the Key Chapters of Acts?
2 Petecost 5 Ananias and Sapphira 9 Saul's Conversion 16 Paul's Adventures in Philippi 28 Ministry of Paul in Rome
What are the Gospels?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
What are the history books of the New Testament?
Acts
What are the books in the New Testament written to the churches?
Romans 1 & 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1 & 2 Thessalonians
What are the books in the New Testament written to the people?
1 & 2 Timmothy
Titus
Philemon
What are the general books in the New Testament?
Hebrews
What are the non-categorized (“other”) books of the Bible?
James
1 & 2 Peter
1, 2, 3 John
Jude
What are the books of prophesy in the New Testament?
Revelation
Acts is named for its _____.
content
Acts is a _____ narrative.
historical
What are other possible names for the book of Acts?
Acts of the Apostles
Acts of Peter and Paul
Acts of the Holy Spirit
Acts of Resurrected Christ
What are the purposes of Acts?
A Historical Purpose
An Apologetic Purpose
A Doctrinal Purpose
A Practical Purpose
What does the historical purpose of acts start with?
Post-resurrection ministry
What does the historical purpose of Acts end with?
Paul in Rome
How many years does the book of Acts cover?
30
What is the book of Acts in relation to the Gospels?
Historical bridge
What is the narrative of Acts?
Transition
What is apology here?
Defense
The doctrinal purpose introduces _____.
the church (assembly of believers)
What is the outline of Acts?
A. The Witness in Jerusalem (1-7)
B. The Witness in Judea and Samaria (8-12)
C. The Witness to the uttermost part of the earth (13-28)
The witness in Jerusalem was…
1) Preparation for the Church (1)
2) Power of the Church (2)
3) Persecution and Progress of the Church (3-5)
4) Organization and Preaching of the Church (6-7)
What happened in Chapter 1? (Preparation of the Church)
The disciples ask about the kingdom
Christ returns to heaven
Matthias replaces Judas
What happened in Chapter 2? (The Power of the Church)
Pentacost 50 days after the passover
The feast of the weeks
Birth of the New Testament church
What happened in Chapter 3-5? (Persecution and Progress of the Church)
Healing of the lame man
Peter preaches and 5000 are saved
Boldness in witnessing
Discipline in the church
What happened in Chapter 6-7? (Organization and Preaching of the Church)
Selection of the first Deacons
Stephen’s Message and Murder (first Martyr)
What happened in Chapter 8?
Philip witnesses to the Ethiopian Eunuch, Peter, and the Sorcerer
What happened in Chapter 9?
Conversion of Paul
What happened in Chapter 10-11? (Gospel to the Gentiles)
Cornelius
Major turning point in Church history
First time believers are called Christians
What happened in Chapter 12? (Herod’s Decease and Peter’s Release)
James—first apostle martyr
What happened in Chapter 13-14? (Paul’s First Missionary Journey)
Barnabas and Saul Begins at Antioch Primarily in Galatia Jerusalem council Galatians written by Paul
What happened in Chapter 15:30-18:22? (Paul’s Second Missionary Journey)
Paul and Silas Bigins at Antioch Revisits Galatia Visits Philippi, Thessalonica, Corinth, and Athens Paul writes 1 & 2 Thessalonians
What happened in Chapter 18:22-21:18? (Paul’s Third Missionary Journey)
Start’s at Antioch
Ends in Jerusalem
Just Paul
Paul collects an offering for the saints in Jerusalem
Spends time in Ephesus
Writes 1 & 2 Corinthians while in Ephesus
Writes Romans while in Corinth
What happened in Chapter 21:18-28:31? (Paul’s trials and Journey to Rome)
Begins in Jerusalem
Ends in Rome
Focuses on Paul
Paul is arrested in the temple in Jerusalem
Paul is imprisoned in Caesarea for two years
Paul appears before Felix, Festus, and Agrippa
Paul appeals to Caeser
Paul is transported to Rome
Paul writes Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon
Paul is acquitted and released possibly traveling to Spain
Writes Titus and 1 Timmothy
Paul is re-arrested
Writes his final book: 2 Timmothy
Executed by Nero
95% of unreached people live in the _____.
10/40 window (over 4 billion ppl)
Who wrote the book of John?
John
What was John known as?
The disciple whom Jesus loved
What was John’s occupation?
Fishermen
Who was John’s brother?
James
Whom did John follow before he followed Jesus?
John the Baptist
Who was John writing to?
General Audience
Which word does John emphasize in the book of John?
“the world”
When was the book of John written?
A.D. 90
What is the theme of John?
Jesus Christ the Son of God
What are some of the oldest manuscripts found?
out of John
What is John’s key verse?
“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, THE SON OF GOD; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”–John 20:31
What are the Key Chapters of the book of John?
1–The Word is the Light, Life, & Lamb 4–The Woman at the Well 16–Christ Promises the Holy Spirit 17–Christ's Intercessory Prayer 19–The Crucifixion
How many times was the word believe used in the book of John?
86
How many times was the word life used in the book of John?
36
How many times was the word sign/miracle used in the book of John?
17
How many times was the word witness/testimony used in the book of John?
57
How many times was the word receive used in the book of John?
47
How many miracles are in the book of John?
8
How many I AM statements are in the book of John?
7
Which disciple is not mentioned in the book of John?
John
John taught Polycarp, Polycarp taught Iranaues. Who does Iranaues claim wrote the book of John?
John
What are the distinctive features of John?
John…
A) is Distinctive from the rest of the synoptic Gospels
B) Includes fewer historical details
C) ‘s Record is more reflective (theological)
D) Emphasizes interviews. (27 in the book, most of which only found in John)
E) Emphasizes discourses
F) Centers much of the book around Jesus’ visits to Jerusalem
G) Stresses the deity and humanity of Christ together.
John is __% unique.
92%
Compare Synoptics vs. John: Time covered
Syn: 57 days
John: 20 days
Compare Synoptics vs. John: Area of ministry
Syn: Galilee
John: Judea
Compare Synoptics vs. John: Stress Christ as…
Syn: Human
John: Divine
Compare Synoptics vs. John: Focuses on Christ’s…
Syn: Works
John: Words
Compare Synoptics vs. John: Teaching method
Syn: Parables (none in John)
John: Discourses
What are the key historical events not mentioned in John?
Jesus’ birth
Temptation of Christ
Transfiguration
Ascension
How many years had past when John started to write the book of John?
60
Jesus is either…
Lord
Liar or
Lunatic
(You have to choose one–you can’t be neutral with Jesus)
What is the hypostatic union?
Jesus is 100% God and 100% Man
What are the I AM statements?
I AM…
1) Bread of Life
2) Light of the Word
3) Door
4) Good Shepherd
5) Resurrection in Life
6) Way, Truth, and Life
7) True Vine
What does I AM express?
Timelessness
Transcendence means _____.
Not limited by time
Eternality means _____.
Always was and always is
What does self-sufficiency mean?
God is dependent on no one
How do we know Jesus is God?
His miracles
Fulfillment of prophecy
He claims to be God
What is the outline of John?
A. Christ and Individuals (1-4)
B. Christ and the Multitudes (5-12)
C. Christ and the Disciples (13-17)
D. Christ and His Passion (18-21)
What is the prologue?
He is... The Word God The Creator The Only Begotten
Jesus’ first miracle was _____.
Water to wine (chapter 2)
What is a firkin?
9 gal.
What happened in Chapter 2 (Christ the Creator)?
Water to Wine
Cleanses the Temple
What happened in Chapter 3 (Christ the Savior)?
Jesus and Nicodemus
John the Baptist’s ministry
What happened in Chapter 4 (Christ the Water of Life)?
Woman a the Well
Second Miracle: Healed child from difference
What happened in Chapter 5 (Christ the Judge)?
Third Miracle: Healing @ Pool of Bethesda
Who were the 4 witnesses to Christ?
John the Baptist
Christ’s Miracles
God the Father
Scripture
What happened in Chapter 6 (Christ the Bread of Life)?
Feeding of 5000
Walking on Water
First I AM statement (Bread of Life)
Departure of Disciples
What happened in Chapter 7 (Christ the Divider)?
Jesus’ brothers reject him
The nation is divided over him
What happened in Chapters 8-9 (Christ the Light of the World)?
Second I AM statement (Light of the World)
Woman taken into adultery
Healing of a man born blind
What happened in Chapter 10 (Christ the Good Shepherd)?
Third and Fourth I AM statement (The Door and Good Shepherd)
What happened in Chapter 11 (Christ the Resurrection and Life)?
Fifth I AM statement (Resurrection and Life)
Raising of Lazarus
Conspiracy to kill Jesus
What happened in Chapter 12 (Christ the Center of Attention)?
Triumphal entry into Jerusalem
What happened in Chapter 13 (Christ the Servant)?
Jesus washes disciples feet
Fortelling of Peter’s denial
What happened in Chapter 14 (Christ the Comforter)?
Sixth I AM statement (Way, Truth, and the Life)
What happened in Chapter 15-16 (Christ the Vine)?
Seventh (Final) I AM statement (True Vine)
What happened in Chapter 17 (Christ the Intercessor)?
Longest prayer in the BibleA Prayer for... > Glorification > Preservation (protection) > Sanctification > Habitation
Chapters 18-21 (Christ and His passion)
Passion Week
What are the Key Chapters of Luke?
4 Jesus’ Temptation
15 Parables of the Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son
16 Rich Man and Lazarus
23 Christ’s Death and Burial
24 Emmaus Road/Great Commission/Ascension
What are the Key Chapters of Matthew?
5-7 Sermon on the Mount
13 Kingdom Parables
17 Transfiguration
28 Great Commission
What are the Key Chapters of Mark?
3 Selection of the Twelve 8 Peter's Confession 9 Transfiguration 11 Praying in Faith and Forgiveness 16 Great Commission