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New Testament Flashcards

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The purpose of the Book of Matthew is to “ ________ disciples, ________ them, and __________ them” (Matthew 28:19, 20).

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make; baptize; teach

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The Book of Matthew was written sometime in the A.D. _______.

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70s

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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) ________________________________.

A

Sermon on the Mount (Chapters 5-7)
Parables of the Kingdom (Chapter 13);
Eschatological Discourse (Chapters 24, 25)

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The major theological emphases in the Gospel According to Matthew are . . .

(1) __________________
(2) Righteousness
(3) __________________
(4) Missionary activity
(5) __________________
(6) Discipline
(7) __________________
(8) Recompense.

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Jesus is the Messiah
Miracles and exorcisms
Nature of the Kingdom
Eschatology

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Mark was the ________ Gospel written in the four Gospels.

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First

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Three prominent themes in the Gospel According to Mark are . . .

(1) ___________________________
(2) ___________________________
(3) ___________________________.

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Jesus’ suffering and death (Chapters 11-16)
Authentic discipleship
A Gospel of suffering (8:34, 10:45).

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In the Gospel According to Mark, the _______________ is the central teaching of Jesus.

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kingdom of God

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In the Gospel According to Mark, the seed sown everywhere in the Parable of the Sower represents ___________ being everywhere.

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God’s grace

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The major themes of the Gospel According to Luke are .

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The Gospel of Witnessing
The Role of the Holy Spirit
Jesus’ Concern for the Outcast

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The Gospel According to John is divided into two major parts: (1)______________, and (2)_____________.

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The Book of Signs (Chapters 1–12)
The Book of Glory (Chapters 13–21)

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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) ________________.

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Jesus is the Son of God
Witness
Seven Signs
Seven “I Am” Sayings
Sacraments

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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) _____________________.

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Bread of Life (6:35)
Door of the sheep (10:7)
Resurrection and Life (11:25)
True Vine (15:1)

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The Book of Acts is structured by one verse—_______.

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1:8

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World evangelism through a ______________ church is the theme of the Book of Acts.

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Spirit-empowered

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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).

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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).

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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).

A

Power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8);
Community life and discipleship (Acts 2:42)

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17
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Paul was a theologian of the Spirit with regard to ____________ and as a glossolalist.

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spiritual gifts

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The major emphases in the Book of Romans are . . .

(1) ___________
(2) Righteousness
(3) ___________
(4) Holy Spirit
(5) ___________.

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Sin; Holiness; Law

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____________ was the capital of Achaia, was a port city, and could be called the “New Orleans of ancient Achaia.”

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Corinth

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In 1 Corinthians, Paul writes for the believers to be __________ from the world that surrounds them.

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distinct

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In 2 Corinthians, Paul defends his _______________.

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apostleship

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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).

A

Church-related issues (Chapters 5–10);
Resurrection (Chapter 15)

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In 2 Corinthians, Paul’s ministry of service is an example of _________________.

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Reconciliation

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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.

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death of Jesus Christ

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25
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The fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-26 are _____________________________________________________________________________________.

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love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

26
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The theme of 1 and 2 Thessalonians is the _________ ____________________________.

A

second coming of Christ

27
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The Book of _____________ is one of the epistles that Paul wrote when he was in prison.

A

Ephesians

28
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The ____________________ to bring everything together under the lordship of Christ is the theme of Ephesians (Ephesians 1:9, 10).

A

eternal purpose of God

29
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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) ______________________________________.

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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)

30
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The twofold purpose of the Book of Colossians is to _________ the mystery of Jesus and to ___________ false teachings.

A

reveal, refute

31
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The ______________ of Christ is the theme of the Book of Colossians.

A

sufficiency

32
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The first converts in Philippi were _________ and her household, as well as the _________________ and his household.

A

Lydia, prison guard

33
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The Books of 1 and 2 Timothy attempted to __________ Timothy and to provide him with __________ for his ministry.

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encourage, guidance

34
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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).

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good works, consistent character

35
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The _______________were encyclicals, which were read to a wide audience.

A

General Epistles

36
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The General Epistles have been called “catholic epistles,” meaning _____________.

A

universal

37
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In the epistle to the Hebrews, the author admonishes the _______________________to break with Judaism.

A

Jewish Christians

38
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In the letter to the Hebrews, the __________of Jesus Christ over Judaism is emphasized.

A

superiority

39
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According to the Epistle to the Hebrews, _________is the fulfillment of prophecy.

A

Christ

40
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The Epistle to the Hebrews can be characterized as . . .

(1) A book of warning
(2) A book of challenges
(3) ______________________________________.

A

A book of finality about Jesus Christ

41
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The Book of James has been called the __________of the New Testament.

A

Proverbs

42
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The Book of James is considered ___________ in a small part and ___________ in a large part.

A

doctrinal, practical

43
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James, the ________________of Jesus, is probably the author of the Book of James.

A

half brother

44
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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) ____________________________________.

A

James appealed for reality—action and works;

James wrote that we are saved by grace, and then do good works.

45
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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) ______________________.

A

The nature of wisdom;
The nature of temptation;
The power of prayer

46
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Peter wrote his first epistle to encourage the Christians to ________________________in persecution.

A

remain steadfast

47
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______________ is the key word in 1 Peter.

A

Suffering

48
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_____________ is the key verse in the epistle.

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1Peter 4:1

49
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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).

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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)

50
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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) ______________________.

A

Lamb of God (1:19);
Example in suffering (2:21, 23);
Exalted Lord (3:22)

51
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To __________________ false teachers and to __________ the churches is the purpose of Peter’s second epistle.

A

identify; warn

52
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__________________ is the key verse in the epistle.

A

2 Peter 3:1

53
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The emphasis in 2 Peter is on ___________ spiritually.

A

growing

54
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First John deals with the heresy of________________.

A

Gnosticism

55
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First John is keyed to one’s personal ______________ in Christ.

A

experience of faith

56
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The main point of 2 John deals with the peril from __________ teaching.

A

false

57
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Third John is concerned with __________________ matters in a church.

A

administrative

58
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Jude includes ________________ citations as proof-texts in argumentation.

A

apocryphal

59
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The theological emphases in Jude are . . .

(1) False teachers
(2) _______________________
(3) “Kept by God”
(4) ______________________________________.

A

Spirituality;
The role of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s prayer life.

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The theological emphases in the Book of Revelation are . . .

(1) The Trinity
(2) _______________
(3) Jesus Christ
(4) _____________________
(5) Worship
(6) __________________.

A

God; Holy Spirit;
Eschatology

61
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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) ______________________________________.

A

God’s purposes for His creation are redeemed;
Many of God’s judgments will take place in the end of time.

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