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New Testament Flashcards

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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 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 gospel according to Matthew is arranged around 1_________ 2 missionary discourse (Chapter 10). 3_________ 4 discipline within the church (chapter 18) 5 __________.

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1 sermon on the Mount (chapters 5-7)
3 parables of the kingdom (chapter 13)
5 eschatological discourse (chapters 24-25)

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The major theological emphasis in the gospel according to Matthew are…

(1) ____________
(2) righteousness
(3) _____________
(4) Missionary activity
(5) _____________
(6) discipline
(7) ___________
(8) Recompense

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  1. Jesus is the Messiah
  2. Miracles and exorcisms
  3. Nature of the Kingdom
  4. 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 _______ _______ _______.

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  1. Jesus suffering in death (chapters 11-16)
  2. Authentic discipleship
  3. 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 th 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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  1. The gospel of witnessing
  2. The role of the Holy Spirit
  3. Jesus consern for the outcast
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The gospel according to john is divided into two major parts.

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  1. The book of signs (chapters 1-12)

2. The book of Glory (chapters 13-21)

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The gospel according to john has nine major themes:

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  1. Jesus is the son of God
  2. *Jesus on trial
  3. Witness
  4. *Belief
  5. Seven signs
  6. *Holy Spirit
  7. Seven “I am sayings”
  8. *Women
  9. Sayings and sacraments
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Seven “ I am” sayings recorded in the gospel according to John which indicate that Jesus is divine…

  1. ________
  2. Light of the world(8:12)
  3. _______
  4. Good Shepherd (10-11)
  5. _______
  6. Way, Truth, & life (14-16)
  7. ________
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  1. Bread of Life (6:35);
  2. Door of the Sheep (10-17)
  3. Resurrection and Life (11:25)
  4. 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 1:8)
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  1. The new age of the messiah has already begun (Acts 2:16 ff)
  2. 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)
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  1. Power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8)

3. Community life and discipleship (Acts 2:42)

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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 emphasis in the book of Romans are…

  1. _________
  2. Righteousness
  3. _________
  4. Holy Spirit
  5. _________
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  1. Sin
  2. Holiness
  3. 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)
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  1. Church related issues (Chapters 5-10)

4. Resurrection (Chapter 15)

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I 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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The fruit of the spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-26 are:

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Love
Joy
Peace
Patience
Kindness
Generosity
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self Control
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The theme of 1 and 2 Thessalonians is the _______ _______ __ ______.

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Second coming of Christ

26
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The book of __________is one of the epistles that Paul wrote when he was in prison.

27
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The __________ to bring everything together under the Lordship of Christ is the theme of Ephesians. (Ephesians 1:9, 19)

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Eternal purpose of God

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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 realm (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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  1. The walk of the believer
  2. Priority of prayer
  3. The Holy Spirit as active agent in the church
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The twofold purpose of the book of Collossians is to ________ the mystery of Jesus and to ________ false teachings.

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Reveal

Refute

30
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The ________ of Christ is the theme of the book of Colossians.

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Sufficiency

31
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The first converts in Phillipi were ______ and her household, as well as the ______ and his household.

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Lydia

Prison Guard

32
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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

33
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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

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The ________ were encyclicals, which were read to a wide audience.

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General Epistles

35
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The general epistles have been called “catholic epistles, meaning ____________.

36
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In the epistles to the Hebrews, the author admonishes the _______ to break with Judaism.

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Jewish Christians

37
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In the letter to the Hebrews. The _______ of Jesus Christ over Judaism is emphasized.

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Superiority

38
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According to the epistle to the Hebrews, _________is the fulfillment of prophecy.

39
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The epistle to the Hebrews can be characterized as …

  1. A book of warning
  2. A book of challenges
  3. __________________
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A book of finality about Jesus Christ

40
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The book of James has been called the _________ of the NewTestament.

41
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The book of James is considered ________ in a small part and ________ in a large part.

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Doctrinal

Practical

42
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James, the _________ of Jesus, is probably the author of the book of James.

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Half Brother

43
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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. ________________________
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James appealed for reality, actions and works

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

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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 tongue
  6. ___________
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  1. The nature of wisdom
  2. The nature of temptation
  3. The power of prayer
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Peter wrote his first epistle to encourage the Christians to ____________ in persecution.

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Remain steadfast

46
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___________ is the key word in 1st Peter.

47
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_________ is the key verse in the epistle.

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First Peter 4:1

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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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  1. God’s purpose in suffering
  2. Universal priesthood of believers
  3. Understanding and mystery of suffering
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In the 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. ____________
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  1. Lamb of God
  2. Example in suffering
  3. Exalted Lord
50
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To _________ false teachers and to ________ the churches is the purpose of Peter’s second epistle.

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Identity

Warn

51
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_________ is the key verse in the epistle.

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Second Peter 3:1

52
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The emphasis in 2 Peter is on ___________ spiritually.

53
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First John deals with the heresy of ________.

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Gnosticism

54
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First John is keyed to one’s personal _________ in Christ.

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Experience of faith

55
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The main point of 2 John deals with the peril from ___________ teaching.

56
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Third John is concerned with __________matters in a church.

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Administrative

57
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Jude includes __________ citations as of proof texts in argumentation.

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Apocryphal

58
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The theological emphasis in Jude are…

  1. False teachers
  2. _____________
  3. “Kept by God”
  4. _____________
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  1. Spiritually

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

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The theological emphasis in the book of Revelation are…

  1. The Trinity
  2. ____________
  3. Jesus Christ
  4. ____________
  5. Worship
  6. ____________
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  1. God
  2. Holy Spirit
  3. Eschatology
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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 prophesy.
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  1. God’s purposes for His creation are redeemed.

4. Many of God’s judgments will take place in the end of time.

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_________ records a time of lack in central leadership and general disorder in in Israel.

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