Lesson 1: Introduction to the Bible Flashcards
This lesson will guide the learner though the structure of the bible.
All scripture is inspired by GOD and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness
2 Timothy 3:16
For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from GOD as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit
2 Peter 1:21
How many books in the Old Testament?
39 Books
How many books in the New Testament?
27 Books
The first five books of the Old Testament were written by Moses around 1400 B.C. They were are referred to as the “Five Books of Moses”
Pentateuch
List the books of the Pentateuch in the order you find them in the Bible.
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
The book of beginnings: Creation, man, sin, redemption, God’s nation
Genesis
God delivers His people from Egypt
Exodus
Atonement, holiness, and worship through sacrifice and purification
Leviticus
God’s people continually disobey and wander in the wilderness for 40 years
Numbers
Moses’ great discourse to prepare Israel to enter the Promised Land
Deuteronomy
What are the sections of the Old Testament in order?
Pentateuch, History, Poetry, Major Prophets, Minor Prophets
When were the Historical books written?
Between 1400 and 450 B.C
What do the Historical books contain?
They describe GOD’s dealings with His chosen people, Israel, the Hebrew nation
What do the Poetry books contain?
Describes in poetry and song GOD’s greatness and His dealings with men
Which books are considered to be Major Prophets?
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekial, Daniel, Hosea
What is the difference between the Major and Minor Prophets?
The Major Prophets books are longer than the writings of the Minor Prophets.
When was the Major Prophets’ books written?
Between 750 and 550 B.C.
How many books are considered Minor Prophet books?
12 books
When was the Minor Prophets’ books written?
Between 840 and 400 B.C.
Which books are considered Poetry books?
Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon
This book discusses the suffering and loyal trust of a man who loved GOD
Job
This book is a song of praise and instruction
Psalms
A book that describes GOD’s practical wisdom for daily life
Proverbs
This book depicts the emptiness of an earthly life without GOD
Ecclesiastes
A book that discusses the celebration of marital joy
Song of Solomon
Which books are considered History books in the Old Testament?
(1) Joshua
(2) Judges
(3) Ruth
(4) 1 Samuel
(5) 2 Samuel
(6) 1 Kings
(7) 2 Kings
(8) 1 Chronicles
(9) 2 Chronicles
(10) Ezra
(11) Nehemiah
(12) Esther
What does the New Testament reveal to us?
The New Covenant, reveals Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of men
What are the main themes in the New Testament?
(1) The life of Christ
(2) The way of salvation
(3) The beginning of Christianity
(4) Instruction for Christian living
(5) God’s plan for the future
What are the sections of the New Testament?
A. History Books (Gospels)
B. Letters or Epistles
C. Prophecy
How many books are in the New Testament’s History Books?
5
How many total books are in the Epistles?
21
What are the two sections of the Epistles?
- Paul’s Letters
- General Letters
In order, what are the first 4 books of the New Testament?
- Mark
- Matthew
- Luke
- John
This N.T. book discusses the life of Christ, written especially for the Jews, revealing Jesus Christ as their long-awaited Messiah
Mark
This N.T. book discusses the life of Christ, revealing Jesus as the obedient Servant of GOD, written especially to the Roman world.
Matthew
This N.T. book discusses the life of Christ, revealing Jesus as the perfect man, emphasizing His humanity, written by a Greek to the Greek world.
Luke
This N.T. book discusses the life of Christ, revealing Jesus as the Son of GOD, stressing His deity; very evangelistic
John
What are the two reason John 20:31 give for the writing of John’s gospel?
- That you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of GOD
- By believing you may have life in His name.
A N.T. Historical book that discusses the beginning and spread of the Christian church; may also be called the “Acts of the Holy Spirit”, and was written as an evangelistic tool
The book of Acts
Who is considered to be the author of the Pentateuch?
Moses
The last book of the N.T. that tells of future events
Revelations
The only prophecy book in the N.T
Revelations
What does the book of Revelations tell us?
- Return of Christ
- Reign of Jesus Christ
- Glory of Jesus Christ
- Future state of believers and unbelievers
Another name for the Pentateuch or first 5 books of the O.T
The Law
In what way is Jesus the center of the Pentateuch?
It promises of Christ
In what way is the Old Testament History, Poetry, and Prophecy books centered around Jesus?
Shows the anticipation of Christ: Types, Experiences, and Prophecies
How do the N.T Gospels center around Jesus?
Manifestation of Christ
In what way is the N.T. History and Letters centered around Jesus?
The Church of Christ
How does the book of Revelation center around Jesus?
Its the Coronation of Christ
Which N.T. books are considered the General Letters/Epistles?
- Hebrews
- James
- Peter
- 2 Peter
- 1 John
- 2 John
- 3 John
- Jude
How many General Letters/Epistles books are there in the N.T?
8
How many Letters/Epistles books were written by Paul?
13
List the Paul’s Letters
- Romans
- 1 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians
- Galatians
- Ephesians
- Philippians
- Colossians
- 1 Thesalonians
- 2 Thesalonians
- 1 Timothy
- 2 Timothy
- Titus
- Philemon