New Testament Flashcards
The purpose of the Book of Matthew is to “ ________ disciples, ________ them, and __________ them” (Matthew 28:19, 20).
make; baptize; teach
The Book of Matthew was written sometime in the A.D. _______.
70s
The Gospel According to Matthew is arranged around five major sermons, which are . . .
(1) ________________________________
(2) Missionary Discourse (Chapter 10)
(3) ________________________________
(4) Discipline Within the Church (Chapter 18)
(5) ________________________________.
Sermon on the Mount (Chapters 5-7)
Parables of the Kingdom (Chapter 13);
Eschatological Discourse (Chapters 24, 25)
The major theological emphases in the Gospel According to Matthew are . . .
(1) __________________
(2) Righteousness
(3) __________________
(4) Missionary activity
(5) __________________
(6) Discipline
(7) __________________
(8) Recompense.
Jesus is the Messiah
Miracles and exorcisms
Nature of the Kingdom
Eschatology
Mark was the ________ Gospel written in the four Gospels.
First
Three prominent themes in the Gospel According to Mark are . . .
(1) ___________________________
(2) ___________________________
(3) ___________________________.
Jesus’ suffering and death (Chapters 11-16)
Authentic discipleship
A Gospel of suffering (8:34, 10:45).
In the Gospel According to Mark, the _______________ is the central teaching of Jesus.
kingdom of God
In the Gospel According to Mark, the seed sown everywhere in the Parable of the Sower represents ___________ being everywhere.
God’s grace
The major themes of the Gospel According to Luke are .
The Gospel of Witnessing
The Role of the Holy Spirit
Jesus’ Concern for the Outcast
The Gospel According to John is divided into two major parts: (1)______________, and (2)_____________.
The Book of Signs (Chapters 1–12)
The Book of Glory (Chapters 13–21)
The Gospel According to John has nine major themes:
(1) ________________
(2) Jesus on Trial
(3) ________________
(4) Belief
(5) ________________
(6) Holy Spirit
(7) ________________
(8) Women
(9) ________________.
Jesus is the Son of God
Witness
Seven Signs
Seven “I Am” Sayings
Sacraments
Seven “I Am” sayings recorded in the Gospel According to John which indicate that Jesus is divine are . . .
(1) _____________________
(2) Light of the World (8:12)
(3) _____________________
(4) Good Shepherd (10:11)
(5) _____________________
(6) Way, Truth, and Life (14:6)
(7) _____________________.
Bread of Life (6:35)
Door of the sheep (10:7)
Resurrection and Life (11:25)
True Vine (15:1)
The Book of Acts is structured by one verse—_______.
1:8
World evangelism through a ______________ church is the theme of the Book of Acts.
Spirit-empowered
Four basic concepts of preaching found in the Book of Acts are . . .
(1) _______________________________________
(2) Salvation is universal (Acts 2:21; Romans 10:13).
(3) _______________________________________
(4) Repentance and faith in Jesus are required for salvation (Acts 2:37-39).
The new age of the Messiah has already begun (Acts 2:16ff).
The person and work of Jesus is the centrality of the gospel (Acts 2:22-36).
The building blocks of the Church that are found in Acts of the Apostles are . . .
(1) _______________________________________
(2) Missionary endeavor (Acts 1:8)
(3) _______________________________________
(4) Organization and discipline in the church (Acts 6:1-7).
Power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8);
Community life and discipleship (Acts 2:42)
Paul was a theologian of the Spirit with regard to ____________ and as a glossolalist.
spiritual gifts
The major emphases in the Book of Romans are . . .
(1) ___________
(2) Righteousness
(3) ___________
(4) Holy Spirit
(5) ___________.
Sin; Holiness; Law
____________ was the capital of Achaia, was a port city, and could be called the “New Orleans of ancient Achaia.”
Corinth
In 1 Corinthians, Paul writes for the believers to be __________ from the world that surrounds them.
distinct
In 2 Corinthians, Paul defends his _______________.
apostleship
In 1 Corinthians, Paul discusses the following subjects:
(1) Division and wisdom (Chapters 1–4)
(2) _________________________________
(3) Worship and spiritual gifts (Chapters 11–14)
(4) __________________________________
(5) Collection and travel plans (Chapter 16).
Church-related issues (Chapters 5–10);
Resurrection (Chapter 15)
In 2 Corinthians, Paul’s ministry of service is an example of _________________.
Reconciliation
In Galatians, Paul explained that except through the ___________________ there is no other means by which one may be saved or by which one gains freedom.
death of Jesus Christ
The fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-26 are _____________________________________________________________________________________.
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
The theme of 1 and 2 Thessalonians is the _________ ____________________________.
second coming of Christ
The Book of _____________ is one of the epistles that Paul wrote when he was in prison.
Ephesians
The ____________________ to bring everything together under the lordship of Christ is the theme of Ephesians (Ephesians 1:9, 10).
eternal purpose of God
Recurring themes in Ephesians are . . .
(1) The sovereignty of God (1:4, 5, 9, 11, 13, 20; 2:4, 6, 10; 3:11)
(2) ______________________________________
(3) The church position in the heavenly realms (1:3, 10, 20; 2:6; 3:10; 6:12)
(4) ______________________________________
(5) Unity of the church (2:13ff; 4:5, 6)
(6) ______________________________________.
The walk of the believer (4:1, 17; 5:1, 8, 15);
Priority of prayer (1:17-23; 3:14-21; 6:18-20);
The Holy Spirit as the active agent in the church (1:3; 2:18; 3:5, 16; 4:3, 4, 30, 31; 5:18; 6:17, 18)
The twofold purpose of the Book of Colossians is to _________ the mystery of Jesus and to ___________ false teachings.
reveal, refute
The ______________ of Christ is the theme of the Book of Colossians.
sufficiency
The first converts in Philippi were _________ and her household, as well as the _________________ and his household.
Lydia, prison guard
The Books of 1 and 2 Timothy attempted to __________ Timothy and to provide him with __________ for his ministry.
encourage, guidance
In the Epistle to Titus, Paul wrote Titus to encourage the believers in Crete to live a life of ______________ and _______________ (1:16; 2:7, 14; 3:1, 8, 14).
good works, consistent character
The _______________were encyclicals, which were read to a wide audience.
General Epistles
The General Epistles have been called “catholic epistles,” meaning _____________.
universal
In the epistle to the Hebrews, the author admonishes the _______________________to break with Judaism.
Jewish Christians
In the letter to the Hebrews, the __________of Jesus Christ over Judaism is emphasized.
superiority
According to the Epistle to the Hebrews, _________is the fulfillment of prophecy.
Christ
The Epistle to the Hebrews can be characterized as . . .
(1) A book of warning
(2) A book of challenges
(3) ______________________________________.
A book of finality about Jesus Christ
The Book of James has been called the __________of the New Testament.
Proverbs
The Book of James is considered ___________ in a small part and ___________ in a large part.
doctrinal, practical
James, the ________________of Jesus, is probably the author of the Book of James.
half brother
The central characteristics of the Book of James are . . .
(1) James used the posture of an Old Testament prophet.
(2) James used the repetition of a theme.
(3) ______________________________________.
(4) ____________________________________.
James appealed for reality—action and works;
James wrote that we are saved by grace, and then do good works.
The major themes of the Book of James are . . .
(1) The nature of faith
(2) ______________________
(3) The nature of riches
(4) ______________________
(5) The nature of the tongue
(6) ______________________.
The nature of wisdom;
The nature of temptation;
The power of prayer
Peter wrote his first epistle to encourage the Christians to ________________________in persecution.
remain steadfast
______________ is the key word in 1 Peter.
Suffering
_____________ is the key verse in the epistle.
1Peter 4:1
The spiritual highlights in the Book of 1 Peter are . . .
(1) ____________________________________
(2) God’s preordained plan of redemption (1:18-20)
(3) ____________________________________
(4) Christian relationships in the church toward the world, civil authorities, and the family (2:11-3:13)
(5) _____________________________________
(6) Exhortations to elders (5:1-10).
God’s purpose in suffering (1:6, 7; 4:12, 13);
Universal priesthood of believers (2:4-10);
Understanding and mystery of suffering (3:14-4:19)
In his first epistle, Peter portrayed Jesus as . . .
(1) Giver of hope (1:3)
(2) ______________________
(3) Chief cornerstone (2:6)
(4) ______________________
(5) Chief Shepherd (2:25; 5:4)
(6) ______________________.
Lamb of God (1:19);
Example in suffering (2:21, 23);
Exalted Lord (3:22)
To __________________ false teachers and to __________ the churches is the purpose of Peter’s second epistle.
identify; warn
__________________ is the key verse in the epistle.
2 Peter 3:1
The emphasis in 2 Peter is on ___________ spiritually.
growing
First John deals with the heresy of________________.
Gnosticism
First John is keyed to one’s personal ______________ in Christ.
experience of faith
The main point of 2 John deals with the peril from __________ teaching.
false
Third John is concerned with __________________ matters in a church.
administrative
Jude includes ________________ citations as proof-texts in argumentation.
apocryphal
The theological emphases in Jude are . . .
(1) False teachers
(2) _______________________
(3) “Kept by God”
(4) ______________________________________.
Spirituality;
The role of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s prayer life.
The theological emphases in the Book of Revelation are . . .
(1) The Trinity
(2) _______________
(3) Jesus Christ
(4) _____________________
(5) Worship
(6) __________________.
God; Holy Spirit;
Eschatology
The Book of Revelation has the following unique functions:
(1) It serves as a fitting conclusion to the story of humanity’s rebellion against God.
(2) _______________________________________
(3) It functions as fulfillment and completion of biblical prophecy.
(4) ______________________________________.
God’s purposes for His creation are redeemed;
Many of God’s judgments will take place in the end of time.
