New Testament Flashcards
Matthew
Written to a Jewish audience, this gospel links the old and new testaments. It presents Jesus as the messiah and king promised in the Old Testament. Jesus’ kingdom includes the outcasts and is for the poor and needy. Matthew emphasized Jesus authority and power.
Mark
Focuses on the actions of Jesus and gives a detailed account of his ministry on Earth.
Luke
Written by a doctor for a gentile audience.
John
Written for Jews and Gentliles. Focusing on believing in Jesus.
Acts
Describes what happens to the church after the departure of Jesus.
1 Corinthians
First letter to the church in Corinth
2 Corinthians
2 letter to church in Corinth
Galatians
Letter written by Paul to address false teachings requiring gentiles to live under the Law. Describes the inclusion and freedom we have in Christ.
Ephesians
Written by Paul in jail, describes the advantages a believer has in Christ.
Philippians
Written by Paul to describe to joy found in being a follower of Christ.
Colossians
Written to correct false teachings attempting to add on to the teachings of Jesus. This book explains how to teachings of Jesus are complete.
1 Thessalonians
Written by Paul
2 Thessalonians
Written by Paul
1 Timothy
Letter from Paul to Timothy
2 Timothy
Paul’s final words to Timothy
Titus
Written by Paul to Titus who is leading the church in Crete
Philemon
Urge from Paul for Philemon to accept a runaway slave as his brother in Christ
Hebrews
Explains (likely to a Jewish audience) how Christ is the fulfillment of the Old Testament and they should not go back to the old ways.
James
Details out the specific actions that are expected of a follower of Jesus.
1 Peter
Letter to comfort believers enduring tough persecution.
2 Peter
Warning of false teachers
1 John
Description of life, light and love. The basic truths of Jesus’ kingdom
2 John
Warning of false teachers
3 John
Hospitality to true teachers and believers
Jude
A brief exposé of hermetics
Revelation
Prophetic book revealing truths of king Jesus and his kingdom
