New Testament Flashcards
How many books are there in the New Testament?
27
If the Old Testament theme is “The Messiah is Coming” what is the New Testament theme?
“Jesus is the Messiah”
Finish this biblical text from John Chapter 20:29. “You believe because you have see me….”
“Blessed are those who haven’t seen me and believe anyway”
What does the word “disciple” mean
Learner and follower
Jesus is identified in the Bible by more than 100 different names and descriptions. Of all the names given to Him, he most often referred to himself as what?
The “Son of Man”
Who was Candace?
Queen of Ethiopians (Acts 8:27)
Why did Zacchaeus climb up unto a sycamore tree?
Because he was short and wanted to see Jesus (Luke 19:2-4)
What did Paul say the wages of sin is?
The wage of sin is Death (Romans 6:23)
In what city were the disciples first called Christians?
Antioch (acts 11:26)
What did Paul say the love of money was?
The root of all evil (1 Timothy 6:10)
Of the letters written by Paul, what is significant about his letter to Philemon?
It is the shortest (Philemon)
Why did Pilate’s soldiers put on Jesus a scarlet robe and crown of thorns?
To mock him (Matthew 27:27-31)
How did the disciples act when children were brought to Jesus to be blessed?
They rebuked the people (Matthew 19:13)
What happened to Zacharias when he did not believe the angel Gabriel that Elizabeth would have a son?
He was struck dumb (Luke 1:19-23)
How old was the bo Jesus when he sat in the temple with the doctors asking them questions?
Twelve (12) years old (Luke 2:42-49)
What was Elizabeth and Zacharias’ child named?
John (the Baptist) (Luke 1:57-64)
How does the gospel of Matthew begin?
With a genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1-17)
Who was Felix’s wife?
Drusilla (Acts 24:24)
What was a centurion?
A military officer in charge of one hundred soldiers (Acts 23:23)
What was M. Antonius Felix?
He was the Roman Governor who tried Paul
Which disciple protested when Jesus wanted to wash his feet?
Peter (John 13:1-8)
In what book and chapter of the bible would you find the first reference to Mary Magdalene?
Luke Chapter 8
What was the new commandment that Jesus gave his disciples?
That they love one another (John 13:34)
How many generations are there between Abraham and Jesus?
Forty-two (Matthew 1:2-16)
What is sin?
Sin is the transgression of the law (Sin is lawlessness; anyone who indulges in unlawful behavior; all unrighteousness is sin)
What is the basis of forgiveness in the New Testament?
The Blood of Jesus Christ (Matthew 26:28)
What is the hope of forgiveness of sins?
Salvation (Matthew 1:21)
Out of the 12 disciples, three were among the innermost circle of Jesus’ ministry. Who were they?
Peter, James and John
Who was the first Christian killed for is faith in Jesus?
Stephen
What is the Greek word for Christ and what does it mean?
Cristos. It means “Anointed One”
What is the prerequisite to being filled with the Holy Ghost in Acts 2:38, and John 14:17?
You must repent from your sins and be born again
What is the difference between the story the gospels depict and epistles? (Acts through Revelations).
The Gospels tell the good news about Jesus Christ, while the epistles describe the ongoing results of the Gospel.
What three (3) things did Jesus say we must do to receive the Holy Ghost?
Ask (It shall be given you); Seek (You shall find); knock (It shall be opened unto you)
The disciples participated in Christ’s miracles while he lived. After the resurrection, why did Jesus tell them to wait in Jerusalem?
Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem to be baptized with power from on high
According to John 20:11 who was the woman standing outside of Jesus’ tomb?
Mary Magdalene
Where were the disciples at the time that Mary went to the tomb?
They had gone home (John 20:10)
How many men did Mary see in the tomb and who were they?
Mary saw two men in the tomb. They were angels (Luke 24:4)
How were the Angels dressed?
In white (shining garments)
Who was the first disciple to arrive at the tomb?
John (John 20:4)
Who did not believe Jesus had risen?
Thomas
Who wrote the book or letter to the Galatians, and what is its theme?
Paul, God’s grace not the law
In Galatians who did Paul travel with?
Barnabas
Name three of the nine fruits of the spirit?
Love, joy, kindness, meekness, long suffering, faithfulness, temperance, goodness, peace.
When did Jesus turn water into wine?
At the wedding feast of Cana (John 2:9-10)
When Jesus healed Mary Magdalene, her body was possessed by how many demons?
Seven (7)
Where did Jesus turn water into wine?
At the wedding feast of Cana (John 2:9-10)
How many Beatitudes are there?
Nine (Matthew 5:3-11)
When Jesus gave the Beatitudes who was he directly speaking with?
His disciples
What was the name of Jesus’ home town?
Nazareth
What was Jesus’ father’s trade?
His father’s trade was a carpenter
What religion did Jesus follow?
Judaism
Who did Jesus promise the disciples would come as a comforter?
The Holy Spirit
How many weeks after Jesus resurrection was the day of Pentecost?
Seven weeks
Who wrote most of the letters in the New Testament?
Paul
The book of Revelation talks mainly about?
End times
Which book in the bible talks about the tongue being a weapon?
James
In what book of the Bible do we find the gifts of the spirit?
Corinthians 12 (Ephesians 4:6-12)
How many days was Lazarus dead before being resurrected?
Four (4) days (John 11:17)
Who wrote the letters to the Ephesians?
Paul
Today, where would Ephesus be located?
Turkey
What was Paul’s message to the Ephesians concerned with?
The Church
When was the letter to the Ephesians written?
60 AD
What was Paul’s name before he became Paul?
Saul
What were the early Christians called?
The way
Who gave Paul a letter of recommendation to Damascus?
The High Priest
After Paul’s experience on the Damascus Road, for how many days was he…
Three (3)
Following the birth of Jesus, which leader wanted to kill him?
Herod
The leader in Jesus’ day ordered all children two years and younger killed. The order went out to which city?
Bethlehem
John 1:1 states that in the beginning was what?
The “Word”
What does John 1:14 say became of the Word?
The Word became flesh and made dwelling among us
If the law was given through Moses, what does John 1:17 say came through Jesus Christ?
Grace and truth
When the Jews sent priests and Levites to ask John the Baptist who he was, what was his initial answer?
“I am not the Christ” (John 1:19)
Name the place where John the Baptist was questioned by the priests and Levites about his identity?
Bethany (John 1:28)
When John the Baptist first saw Jesus, what did he say?
“Look, the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29)
What did Jesus say to his mother when she told him that there was no more wine at the wedding?
“Dear woman, why do you involve me, my time has not yet come” (John 2:4)
When Jesus drove the merchants out of the temple, and the Jews demanded that he show a miraculous sign to prove he and the authority to take such action, what did Jesus say?
“Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in 3 days” (John 2:19)
Why was the Samaritan woman surprised when Jesus asked her for a drink of water from the well?
Because Jews did not associate with Samaritans (John 4:9)
When Jesus arrived in Bethany, 6 days before the Passover a dinner was held in his honor. Name the person who served the guests.
Martha (John 12:2)
At the dinner given in Jesus honor at Bethany, Mary performed a service for Jesus, what was that service?
Mary poured perfume on his feet and wiped his feet with her hair (John 12:3)
Why did Judas Iscariot object to Mary pouring perfume on Jesus’ feet?
He felt that the perfume should have been sold for money
Five days before the Passover feast, a great crowd gathered. What did they do when they heard that Jesus was coming?
They took palm branches and went to meet him shouting “hosanna” (John 12:12)
What was the name of the river that John the Baptist baptized Jesus in?
The River Jordan (Mark 1:9)
Name the first two men Jesus chose as his disciples, and what were their occupations?
Simon and his brother Andrew, and they were fisherman (Mark 1:14)
Name the 3rd and 4th men Jesus chose as his disciples and what were their occupations?
James and his brother John, sons of Zebedee. They were fishermen
Mark 1:34 states that Jesus healed many who had various diseases and drove out many demons. However, Jesus would not let the demons speak. Why?
Because they knew who he was (Mark 1:34)
When Jesus entered Capernaum to preach, many people gathered so that there was no room left. Four men carrying a paralytic wanted Jesus to heal him. What did they do to get this man to Jesus for healing?
They cut a hole in the roof and lowered him to the floor
Name three of Jesus’ 12 Apostles besides Peter, James and John.
Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, Thaddeous, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot (Mark 3:16)
What was the color of the robe that the soldiers put on Jesus?
Purple (John 19:2)
What did the soldiers say to mock Jesus after they had put the crown of thorns on his head?
Hail, King of the Jews (John 19:3)
What was the title that Pilate wrote on the cross that Jesus carried?
Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews (John 19:19)
What was unique about the coat the soldiers took off Jesus’ after they had crucified him?
The coat was without seam woven from top to bottom (John 19:23)
After Jesus was crucified, what did the soldiers do with his garments?
The soldiers divided the garments and cast lots among themselves (Matthew 25:35)
What did Jesus say to his mother Mary when he was on the cross?
Jesus said “Woman, behold thy son” (John 19:26)
What was given to Jesus when he was on the cross and said, “I thirst”
Vinegar (John 19:29)
What were the last words that Jesus spoke before he died on the cross?
“It is finished” (John 19:30)
Who sought Pilate’s permission to take Jesus’ body after his death?
Jesus’ disciple Joseph of Arimathea (John 19:38)
What did Nicodemus bring to help prepare Jesus’ body for burial?
A hundred pound weight of a mixture of myrrh and aloes
What food does the bible state that John the Baptist ate?
Locusts and wild honey (Matthew 3:4)
After Jesus’ baptism what words did God utter to acknowledge Jesus?
“This is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased”
Quote the scripture verse that describes Peter’s message to the Jews following on the issue of salvation?
“Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (Act 2:38)
What did Paul say to the Ephesians that they have received from Christ Jesus?
An inheritance from God (Ephesians 1:10)
In Paul’s appeal to the Ephesians to wake up; what did he say?
“Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead and Christ shall give thee light” (Ephesians 5;14)
How did Paul say the Ephesians should live?
Not as fools but as the wise (Ephesians 5:15)