New Testiment Flashcards
The purpose of the book of Matthew is to…
3 Things; Matt 28:19-20
1) Make disciples
2) Baptize them
3) Teach them
The boo of Matthew was written somewhere in the “ “ AD
70’s
The gospel according to Matthew is arranged around 5 major sermons.
What are they?
1) Sermon on the mount; 5-7
2) Missionary discourse; 10
3) Parables of the kingdom; 13
4) Discipline within the church; 18
5) EschatologicalDiscourse; 24-25
Name the 8 theological emphases in the gospel according to Matthew
1) Jesus is Messiah
2) Righteousness
3)Miracles/exorcisms
4)Missionary activity
5) Nature of the kingdom
6) Discipline
7) Eschatology
8) Recompose- Rearrange
Mark was the _________ Gospel written in the four Gospels.
First
What are the 3 themes in the Gospel according to Mark?
1) Jesus’s suffering and death
2) Authentic discipleship
3) A Gospel of suffering
In the gospel according to Mark, the ________ __________ is the Central teaching of Jesus.
Kingdom of God
The Gospel according to Mark, the seed sown everywhere in the parable if the Sower represents _____ ______ being everywhere.
God’s Grace
The major themes of the Gospel according to Ike are
Name 3 Themes
1) The gospel of witnessing
2) The rolls of the Holy Spirit
3) Jesus’ concern for the outcast.
The Gospel according to John is divided into 2 major parts.
What are they?
1) The book of signs. 1-12
2) The book of glory. 13-21
The book of Acts is structured by one verse;
Name it.
Acts 1:8
World evangelism through a _________ _________ church s the theme of the book of Acts.
Spirit empowered
What are the 4 basic concepts of preaching found in the book of Acts?
1) The new age of Messiah has already begun.
2) Salvation is universal.
3) The person and work of Jesus is the centrality of the Gospel.
4) Repentance and Faith in Jesus are required for salvation.
What are the 4 building blocks of the church that are found in Acts of the Apostles?
1) Power of the Holy Spirit
2) Missionary Endeavor
3) Community life and discipleship
4) Organization and displace in the church.
Paul was a theologian of the Spirit with regard to ________ _________ and as a glossolalias.
Spiritual gifts
What are the 5 themes in the book of Romans?
1) Sin
2) Righteousness
3) Holiness
4) Holy Spirit
5) Law
_________ was the capital of Achaea, was a port city, and could be called the “ New Orleans” of Ancient Achaia.
Corinth
In 1 Corinthians, Pau writes for the believers to be _____________ from the world that surrounds them.
Distinct
What are the 5 themes Pau; discuses in 1 Corinthians?
1) Division and wisdom
2) Church related issues
3) Worship and Spiritual gifts
4) Resurrection
5) Collection and travel plans
What does Paul defend in 2 Corinthians?
Apostleship
What is Pauls ministry an example of in 2 Corinthians?
Reconciliation
In Galatians , Paul explained that except through the ______ _____ _______ ______ there is no other means of which one may be saved or by when one gains freedom.
Death of Jesus Christ
What are the 9 fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5: 22-26?
1) Love
2) Joy
3) Peace
4) Patience
5) Kindness
6) Goodness (generosity)
7) Faithfulness
8) Gentleness
9) Self-Control
What is one book that Paul wrote when he was in prison?
Ephesians
The ________ ________ _________ _________ is to bring everything together under the leadership of Christ.
This is the theme of Ephesians.
Eternal purpose of God
What are the 6 themes of Ephesians?
1) Sovereignty of God
2) The walk if the believer
3) The church position in heavenly realms
4) Priority of prayer
5) Unity of the church
6) Holy Spirit as an active agent in the church
The first converts in Philippi were _______, her household, and the _______ ______ at his household.
Lydia
Prison Guard
The twofold purpose Colossians is to _______ the mystery of Jesus and to _______ false teachings.
Reveal
Refute
What is the theme for the book of Colossians?
Suffering
What is the theme of 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians?
Deals with 2nd
Second coming if Christ
1 and 2 Timothy attempted to _________ and to provide him with ________ for his ministry.
Encourage
Guidance
The Epistle to Titus Paul wrote to encourage the believers in Crete to live a life of ________ _________and ________ __________.
Good works
Consistent character
What were the encyclicals that were read t a wide audience?
General Epistles
The general epistles have even called “ Catholic Epistles,” meaning what?
Universal
The epistle to the Hebrews, the author admonishes the ________ _________ to breath with Judaism.
Jewish Christians
In the letter to the Hebrews, the _________ of Jesus Christ over the Judaism is emphasized.
Superiority
According to the epistles to the Hebrews, __________ is the fulfillment of prophecy.
Who fulfills prophecy?
Christ
What are the 3 ways to characterize the Epistles to the Hebrews?
Hint: W,C,F
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 N.T.
Proverbs
What are 6 things that Peter portrayed in his first epistle?
1) Giver of hope
2) Lamb f God
3) Chief cornerstone
4) Example in suffering
5) Chief shepherd
6) Exalted Lord
What are the six spiritual highlights in the book of 1 Peter?
1) God’s purpose is suffering
2) God’s preordained plan redemption
3) Universal priesthood
4) Christian relationships in the church toward the world, civil authorities, and the family
5) Understanding and mystery of suffering
6) Exhortations to elders
What is the keyword in 1 Peter?
Suffering
What is the key verse in the epistles?
1 Peter what?
1 Peter 4:1
Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin.
Peter wrote his first epistle to encourage the Christians to __________ __________ in persecution.
Remain steadfast
The emphasis in 2 Peter is on _________ spiritually.
Growing
Milk to solid food= ??
What is the key verse in the epistle?
For 2 Peter
2 Peter 3:1
What is the purpose of Peter’s second epistle?
2 Peter 3:1
To identify false teachers and warn the churches.
What are the seven “ I am “ sayings recorded in the Gospel according to John, which indicates Jesus is divine art?
1) Bread of life
2) Light of the world
3) Door of the sheep
4) Good shepherd
5) Resurrection and life
6) Way, truth, and life
7) True vine
What heresy does 1 John deal with?
Gnosticism
The main point of 2 John deals with the peril from ________ teachings.
False
1 John is keyed to one’s personal ________ ________ _________ in Christ.
Experience of faith
What are the 6 major themes for the book of James?
1) The nature of faith
2) The nature of wisdom
3) The nature of riches
4) The nature of temptation
5) The nature of the tongue
6) The power f prayer
What are the 4 central characteristics for the book of James?
1) James used the posture of an Old Testament prophet.
2) James used the repetition of a theme.
3) James appealed for reality, action, and works.
4) James wrote that we are saved by grace and then do good works,
James, the _______ of Jesus is probably the author of the Book of James.
Half-brother
The book of James is considered _________ in a small part ________ in a large part.
Doctrinal
Practical
What are the 9 themes for the Gospel according to John?
1) Jesus son of God
2) Jesus on trial
3) Witness
4) Belief
5) Seven “ I am “ sayings
6) Holy Spirit
7) Seven signs
8) Woman
9) Sacrament
3 John is concerned with _________ matters in the church.
Administrative
Jude includes __________ citations as proof-texts in argumentations.
Apocryphal
What are the four emphases in Jude?
1) False teachings
2) Spirituality
3) Kept by God
4) The role of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s prayer life
What are the 4 unique functions of the Book of Revelations?
1) It serves as a fitting conclusion to the story of humanity’s rebellion against God
2) God’s purposes for his creation are redeemed
3) It functions as fulfillment and completion of biblical prophecy
4) Many of God’s judgement will take place in the end times
What are the 6 theological emphasis in the Book of Revelations?
1) The trinity
2) God
3) Jesus
4) The Holy Spirit
5) Worship
6) Eschatology
