NT Themse Flashcards
What is the theme of Matthew?
Jesus as King; Matthew documents Jesus as the promised Messiah and presents His kingdom program
What is the theme of Mark?
Jesus as Servant; As servant
What is the theme of Luke?
Jesus as the ‘Son of Man’; Luke presents an historical
What is the theme of John?
Jesus as the Son of God (John 20:30-31)
What is the theme of Acts?
Birth and Growth of the Church/Acts of the Apostles; Power to witness
What is the theme of Romans?
Righteousness of God/Soteriology/The Gospel of Paul
What is the theme of 1 Corinthians?
Correction/Condemnation; Paul corrects sinning Corinthian believers
What is the theme of 2 Corinthians?
Defense of Apostleship/Spiritual Mugging; Paul defends the authenticity of his apostleship and message to the Corinthians
What is the theme of Galatians?
Justification by Faith/The Gospel of grace/Free from legalism
What is the theme of Ephesians?
Practice your position/Body Building
What is the theme of Philippians?
Unity/Joy in Christ
What is the theme of Colossians?
All-Sufficiency of Christ
What is the theme of 1 Thessalonians?
The Model Church; The Growth of a New Church
What is the theme of 2 Thessalonians?
Comfort and Correction; Work while you wait/Godly expectation for the Day of the Lord
What is the theme of 1 Timothy?
Leadership/Directions for a Young Pastor/Shepherd’s Manual
What is the theme of 2 Timothy?
Combat/Ministry is a war that must be fought and endured; endurance; a soldier’s manual; Passing the baton/transferring the mantle/pastoral legacy/farewell message
What is the theme of Titus?
Conduct/Adorning the doctrine of God/Sound doctrine lived out/Godliness/Good deeds
What is the theme of Philemon?
From bondage to brotherhood in Christ; Usefulness (v. 16); Slave to saint; Human forgiveness; Christian diplomacy
What is the theme of Hebrews?
Superiority of Christ; His person and work provide incentive for a superior walk
What is the theme of James?
True faith works blessed righteousness
What is the theme of 1 Peter?
Standing Firm; The Christian Response to Suffering; Persecution is best viewed as a stimulus for character development
What is the theme of 2 Peter?
Character and Counterfeit Christianity; True and False
What is the theme of 1 John?
Tests of Eternal Life; Truth
What is the theme of 2 John?
Tough Truth; Truth and Love
What is the theme of 3 John?
Loyalty to the Truth; Truth and Error
What is the theme of Jude?
Beware of the Pretenders; False Prophets; Anatomy of an Apostate
What is the theme of Revelation?
The Revelation of Jesus Christ/Previews of Coming Attractions/Jesus Wins; This book reveals Jesus Christ as the Messiah of Israel
