NT Book Hooks & Theological Emphasis

Question 1

Matthew

Answer 1

Jesus the King

Question 2

Mark

Answer 2

Jesus the Servant

Question 3

Luke

Answer 3

Jesus the Son of Man

Question 4

John

Answer 4

Jesus the Son of God

Question 5

Acts

Answer 5

Church in Action

Question 6

Romans

Answer 6

Good News

SALVATION: explanation of the doctrine of salvation

Question 7

1 Corinthians

Answer 7

Church Problems

SALVATION: discussion of various aspects of Christian conduct

Question 8

2 Corinthians

Answer 8

Comfort and Ministry

SALVATION: portrayal of the Christian ministry

Question 9

Galatians

Answer 9

Faith, Not Works

SALVATION: implications of justification by faith

Question 10

Ephesians

Answer 10

The Church, Christ’s Body

CHURCH AS THE BODY OF CHRIST: believers position in Christ

Question 11

Philippians

Answer 11

Unity

CHURCH AS THE BODY OF CHRIST: believers attitude in Christ

Question 12

Colossians

Answer 12

Not Codes, but Christ

CHURCH AS THE BODY OF CHRIST: believers completeness in Christ

Question 13

1 Thessalonians

Answer 13

Christ’s Return

SECOND COMING: second coming described

Question 14

2 Thessalonians

Answer 14

The Day of The Lord

SECOND COMING: second coming clarified

Question 15

1 Timothy

Answer 15

Leading the Church

CHURCH ORGANIZATION: conduct in house of God elucidated

Question 16

2 Timothy

Answer 16

Finishing the Course

CHURCH ORGANIZATION: final charge to servant of God given

Question 17

Titus

Answer 17

Church Organization

CHURCH ORGANIZATION: need for sound doctrine and good works stated

Question 18

Philemon

Answer 18

Forgiveness

PERSONAL NOTE: favor requested for a Christian brother

Question 19

Hebrews

Answer 19

Go On to Better Things

COMFORT AND EXHORTATION: superiority of Christ and Christian life

Question 20

James

Answer 20

Faith That Works
(True Faith…)

COMFORT AND EXHORTATION: need for good works as evidence of genuine faith

Question 21

1 Peter

Answer 21

Suffering Saints

COMFORT AND EXHORTATION: conduct and joy of believers in suffering

Question 22

2 Peter

Answer 22

Dealing with Apathy
(God IS coming…live like it!)

WARNING CONCERNING FALSE TEACHING: gospel’s certainty and the day of The Lord

Question 23

1 John

Answer 23

Fellowship with God
(God’s Light, Love, Life)

WARNING CONCERNING FALSE TEACHING: way of fellowship and genuine faith

Question 24

2 John

Answer 24

Truth
(Practice & Protect it)

WARNING CONCERNING FALSE TEACHING: way of fellowship and genuine faith

Question 25

3 John

Answer 25

Hospitality
(To Christian Messengers)

WARNING CONCERNING FALSE TEACHING: way of fellowship and genuine faith

Question 26

Jude

Answer 26

Contend for the Faith

WARNING CONCERNING FALSE TEACHING: warning concerning false teachers

Question 27

Revelation

Answer 27

Jesus Triumphant

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