Midterm Flashcards
What does gospel mean?
Good News
Why is it good news?
The promised one has come
It’s the message of forgiveness
What is the message of forgiveness?
God
Man
Christ
Response
Why are there 4 presentations of the Gospel?
1) To give a more complete picture of Jesus Christ
2) Each Gospel is unique and selective
3) They harmonize with each other
Matthew, Mark, and Luke are _____.
Synoptic (Seen together)
John is _____.
Unique
Matthew is __% unique.
42%
Mark is __% unique.
7%
Luke is __% unique.
59%
John is __% unique.
92%
What 3 events are in all 4 gospels?
The triumphal entry
Passion Week
Feeding of the 5,000
What is the focal point of all the scriptures?
The Cross
The Gospels are _____ and _____.
Inspired and preserved
Inspired means?
God-breathed
Verbal Inspiration means?
Every word came from God
Plenary Inspiration mean?
Every part is inspired
Matthew’s position?
One of the 12 disciples
Matthew’s occupation?
Tax collector
Who was Matthew mainly writing to?
The Jews
Date of Matthews writing?
AD 50-70 (Thought to be the first Gospel written)
Matthews Theme?
Jesus Christ, King of the Jews
Matthew’s key chapters
5-7 Sermon on the Mount
13 Kingdom Parables
17 Transfiguration
28 Great Commission