New Testament Review Questions 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) ________________________________.
1- Sermon on the mount (Chapter 5-7)
3- Parables of the Kingdom (Chapter 13)
5- Eschatological Discourse (Chapter 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.
1- Jesus is the Messiah
3- Miracles and exorcisms
5- Nature of the Kingdom
7- 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 Chapters 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 …
(1) ________________________
(2) ________________________
(3) ________________________
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) ______________
(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) ________________.
1- Jesus is the Son of God
3- Seven Signs
5- Seven I Am Sayings
7- 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) _____________________.
1- Bread of Life (6:35)
3- Door of the Sheep (10:7)
5- Resurrection and Life (11:25)
7- True Vines (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).
1- The new Age of the Messiah has already begun (Acts 2:16ff)
3- 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).
1- Power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8)
3- 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).
2- Church-related issues (Chapters 5-10)
4- 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) ______________________________________.
2- The walk of the believer (4: 1, 17; 5: 1, 8, 15)
4- Priority of prayer (1: 17-23; 3 :14-21; 6: 18-20)
6- 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 Epistle
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) ______________________________________.
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) ____________________________________
3- James appealed for reality-action and works
4- 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) ______________________.
2- The nature of wisdom
4- The nature of temptation
6- 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.
First Peter 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).
1- God’s purpose in suffering (1:6, 7; 4: 12, 13)
3- Universal priesthood of believers (2: 4- 10)
5- 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) ______________________.
2- Lamb of God (1: 19)
4- Example in suffering (2: 21, 23)
5- 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 2 Peter.
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
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) ______________________________________.
2- Spirituality
4- The role of the Holy Spirit in the believers prayer life.
The theological emphases in the Book of Revelation are …
(1) The Trinity
(2) _______________
(3) Jesus Christ
(4) _____________________
(5) Worship
(6) __________________.
2- God
4- Holy Spirit
6- 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) ______________________________________.
2- God’s purposes for His creation are redeemed
4- Many of God’s judgements will take place in the end of time.
