John-Revelation Flashcards
Who was the fourth gospel written by?
The fourth gospel was written by John the Apostle
Who was John a son and brother to?
John was a son of Zebedee and brother of James
What did Jesus name John and James?
Jesus names John and James, “Son of Thunder” (Mark 3:17)
John was not only close to Jesus as one of the Twelve, but he also identifies himself within the book as what? How many times?
He identifies himself within the book as “the disciple whom Jesus loved” five times (13:23; 19:26; 20:2; 21:7; 21:20)
What date was the Book of John most likely written?
The most likely date of the writing of this Gospel is in the 80’s AD
John is the writer of what New Testament books?
John is the author of five New Testament Books: the Gospel of John, the three Epistles of John, and Revelation
John is the second in number of books authored in the NT Canon to who? How many books did the first author write? Who did he influence?
John is second in the number of books authored in the New Testament Canon to Paul, who writes 13 New Testament Books, and of course, Paul greatly influences Luke on his Gospel and the Book of Acts
What does church history hold about John?
Church history holds that after having spent time imprisoned in Rome during the reign of Emperor Domitian, John was sentenced to be boiled in oil at the Coliseum
What happened after John was sentenced to be boiled in oil at the Coliseum?
he endured no harm from the scalding oil. It is said that all in the entire Coliseum audience were converted to Christianity upon witnessing this miracle
Where was John sent after surviving being boiled alive? What did he do there?
John was then sent by the Roman authorities to the Greek Island of Patmos, where he wrote the Book of Revelation (Revelation 1:9)
Did John remain a prisoner on the Greek Island of Patmos?
No, John was later freed
What did John do in his older years?
Of note, in his older years, John trained Polycarp who later became Bishop of Smyrna
John trained Polycarp, in turn, who did Polycarp teach?
Polycarp, in turn, taught Irenaeus, who became Bishop of Lugdunum in Gaul, now Lyons, France
Who is Ireneaus?
Ireneaus was an early “Church Father” and apologist, and his writings were formative in the early development of “Christian theology.”
John was the only one of the Twelve who was not what?
John was the only one of the Twelve who was not martyred
How and when did John die?
Surrounded by his closest friends in Ephesus, John died at age 94 in 100 AD.
What does the Gospel of John have within its 21 chapters?
The Gospel of John has within its 21 chapters very amazing views of Jesus’ humanity and divinity
What does John clearly state in John 1:14?
John clearly states the purpose of his book
Who does John describe the appearance of Christ to?
Thomas and the rest of the Apostles
What does John write after describing the appearance of Christ to Thomas and the other Apostles?
John 20:30-31, “Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples… But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.”
What is the purpose of the Gospel of John?
The purpose of the Gospel of John is to prove and to be inspired by the deity of Jesus Christ.
How does God answer Moses’ question in Exodus 3:14?
God answers Moses’ question about His name calling Himself, “I Am.”
How does Jesus reveal his divinity in John? What chapters are they in?
Likewise, Jesus reveals His divinity with the seven I Am Passages: “I am the bread of life” (6:35); “I am the light of the world” (8:12); “I am the gate for the sheep” (10:7); “I am the good shepherd” (10:11); “I am the resurrection and the life” (11:25); “I am the way and the truth and the life” (14:6); and “I am the true vine.” (15:1)
Who wrote the Book of Luke and Acts? When does he write each?
Luke, a physician and the companion of the Apostle Paul (Colossians 4:14), is the author of his namesake gospel which he most likely writes in 57-59 AD during Paul’s imprisonment in Caesarea. Similarly, Luke writes the Book of Acts during Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome in 60 to 62 AD.
Who are the books Luke and Acts addressed to? What does it mean?
The Book of Acts is addressed to Theophilus. This literary device is also used in the Gospel of Luke. Theophilus literally means “friend of God,” and since there are no formal greetings at the end of either book, this assertion that Theophilius is not an individual is highly likely.
The title, “Acts of the Apostles” was not part of the original text, when was it first used?
It was first used by Irenaeus late in the second century
What have some suggested the title of “Acts” be interpreted as?
Some have suggested that the title “Acts” be interpreted as “The Acts of the Holy Spirit.”
What years do the dates/events of the First Century Church cover?
29-100AD
What church events (2) happened in 29AD? What scriptures?
∙ Jesus Death, Resurrection and Ascension (Acts 1)
∙ Day of Pentecost – 3,000 baptized and God’s spiritual Kingdom on earth begins. (Acts 2)
What world event (1) is mentioned in 29AD?
∙ Tiberius is Emperor from 14 to 37 AD.
What church event (1) happened in 30AD? What scripture?
∙ Peter and John arrested by Sanhedrin. (Acts 4)
What church event (3) happened in 32AD? What scriptures?
∙ Joseph (Barnabas), a Levite from Cyprus, sells a field. (Acts 4)
∙ Ananias and Sapphira die. (Acts 5)
∙ Apostles arrested twice and then flogged. (Acts 5)
What church event (2) happened in 33AD? What scriptures?
∙ Seven “deacons” are chosen.. (Acts 6)
∙ A large number of priests believe. (Acts 6)
What church event (4) happened in 34AD? What scriptures?
∙ Stephen arrested and stoned by Sanhedrin. (Acts 6 and 7)
∙ Saul persecutes the church in Jerusalem. (Acts 8)
∙ Philip goes to Samaria. (Acts 8)
∙ Philip baptizes the Ethiopian Treasurer. (Acts 8)
What church event (2) happened in 35 AD? What scriptures?
∙ Saul converted in Damascus. (Acts 9)
∙ Saul leaves for Arabia. (Galatians 1:17)
What church event (1) happened in 36 AD? What scripture?
∙ Saul is in Arabia. (Galatians 1:18)
What church event (1) happened in 37 AD? What scripture?
∙ Saul is in Arabia. (Galatians 1:18)
What world event (1) is mentioned in 37 AD?
∙ Caligula is Emperor from 37 to 41 AD
What church event (4) happened in 38 AD? What scriptures?
∙ Saul goes to Jerusalem. (Acts 9)
∙ Barnabas introduces Saul to the Apostles. (Acts 9)
∙ Saul stays with Peter 15 days. (Gal.1:18-19)
∙ Because of persecution from preaching the Word, Saul flees to Tarsus in Cilicia. (Acts 9)
What church event (2) happened in 39 AD? What scriptures?
∙ Saul preaches in Cilicia and Syria for five years. (Galatians 1:21)
∙ Peter called to Caesarea by Cornelius. (Acts 10)
What church event (2) happened in 40 AD? What scriptures?
∙ Peter has to defend having preached in a Gentile house to the Jerusalem Church Leaders. (Acts 11)
∙ Disciples from Cyprus and Cyrene in North Africa come to Antioch in Syria and preach to the Gentiles. (Acts11)
What world event (1) is mentioned in 41 AD?
∙ Caligula assassinated; Claudius is Emperor from 41 to 54 AD
What church event (1) happened in 42 AD? What scripture?
∙ Barnabas is sent to visit the church in Antioch by the Jerusalem Church. (Acts11)
What church event (2) happened in 43 AD? What scriptures?
∙ Barnabas brings Saul back from Tarsus to teach in the church in Syrian Antioch. (Acts 11)
∙ Disciples are called “Christians” first in Antioch. (Acts 11)
What world event (1) is mentioned in 43 AD?
∙ Rome invades Britain
What church event (2) happened in 44 AD? What scriptures?
∙ Antioch Church sends Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem with an offering. (Acts 11)
∙ James is beheaded. He is the first Apostle to be martyred. Peter is arrested but an angel releases him. (Acts 12)
What church event (1) happened in 45 AD? What scripture?
∙ John Mark leaves Jerusalem to go to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. (Acts 12)
What NT book (1) was written in 45 AD? Who wrote it? Where was it written?
∙ James writes James from Jerusalem
What church event (1) happened in 46 AD? What scripture?
∙ Paul and Barnabas leave for their first missionary journey. (Acts 13)
What church event (3) happened in 47 AD? What scriptures?
∙ Peter comes to Antioch in Syria. (Galatians 2:11)
∙ Paul and Barnabas travel in the Roman Province of Galatia to Pisidan Antioch, Iconium, Lystra and Derbe. (Acts 13 and 14)
∙ James sends Jews from Jerusalem to Antioch. Judaizers confuse the Antioch Church. (Galatians 2:12)
What church event (3) happened in 48 AD? What scriptures?
∙ Paul returns through the same cities then goes back to Antioch. (Acts 14)
∙ Peter and Barnabas are led astray by Judaizers from Jerusalem. (Galatians 2:13-14)
∙ Paul opposes Peter and the Judaizers. (Galatians 2:14)
What church event (4) happened in 49 AD? What scriptures?
∙ To resolve the conflict of Judaism and Christianity on the issue of circumcision, the Jerusalem Council is held. (Acts 15; Galatians 2:1-10)
∙ The “authoritative letter” from James, the Apostles and Jerusalem Elders is sent out to all the churches teaching that circumcision is not necessary for salvation. (Acts 15)
∙ Paul and Barnabas sadly separate over John Mark. (Acts 15)
∙ Paul leaves on his Second Missionary Journey through Galatia to Troas. (Acts 15 and 16)
What NT book (1) was written in 49 AD? Who wrote it? Where was it written?
∙ Paul writes Galatians from Antioch in Syria
What world event (1) is mentioned in 49 AD?
∙ Roman historian Suetonius (70-122) records that Emperor Claudius expelled Jews from Rome. He wrote that Claudius “expelled the Jews from Rome since they rioted constantly at the instigation of Chrestus (Christ).”