NTS

Question 1

Divine preparation came through 3 different cultures. List and explain below how each of the 3 had an impact on the NT.

Answer 1

Jews-

Romans-

Greeks-

Question 2

Prior to the OT what 3 cities had the most impact upon Judaism?

Answer 2

Babylon
Alexandria
Jerusalem

Question 3

Explain below who the Sadducees were and what they believed:

Answer 3

“Righteous ones” political party, denied the doctrine, didn’t believe in existence of angels, demons or spirits, lack ministry, & persecuted the Jews

Question 4

Explain below who the Pharisees were and what they believed

Answer 4

“Separated ones” religious party, believed Salvation came with obedience to the law, believed in immorality of the soul, little to do with politics.

Question 5

Explain below who the Sanhedrin were and what they believed

Answer 5

Jewish council of the supreme. Sadducees and Pharisees. 71 members. Religious freedom.

Question 6

Matthew: style of author, original readers, portrait of Christ:

Answer 6

Teacher.
Jews.
The Prophesied King.

Question 7

Mark: style of author, original readers, portrait of Christ:

Answer 7

Preacher.
Romans.
The Obedient Servant.

Question 8

Luke: style of author, original readers, portrait of Christ:

Answer 8

Historian.
Greeks.
The Perfect Man.

Question 9

John: style of author, original readers, portrait of Christ:

Answer 9

Theologian.
Church.
The Mighty God.

Question 10

Explain the meaning of the Synoptic Gospels.

Answer 10

Synoptic - viewed together
Gospels - good news
Matthew, Mark, Luke – emphasized Humanity of Christ

Question 11

How many times did Jesus appear in the gospels after his resurrection?

Answer 11

10

Question 12

How many days was Christ on earth after his resurrection and before his ascension?

Answer 12

40

Question 13

List the original 12 Disciples of Christ.

Answer 13

Simeon Peter
Andrew 
James of Zebedee
John of Zebedee
Philip
Bartholomew (Nathaniel)
Thomas
Matthew
James the lesser
Judas Iscariot 
Simeon
Judas the brother of James

Question 14

What 3 disciples were apart of Christ’s inner circle?

Answer 14

Simeon Peter
James of Zebedee
John of Zebedee

Question 15

What was the name of the wealthy fisherman whose two sons were disciples and who employed two other disciples?

Answer 15

Zebedee

Question 16

Which disciple wrote 5 NT books?

Answer 16

John

Question 17

Which disciple has been a prophecy student and an earlier disciple of John the Baptist?

Answer 17

Andrew

Question 18

Which disciple was a tax collector?

Answer 18

Matthew

Question 19

Which disciple was a twin?

Answer 19

Thomas

Question 20

Which disciple was a Zealot?

Answer 20

Simeon

Question 21

Which disciple was the only Judean of the 12

Answer 21

Judas Iscariot

Question 22

According to tradition, which disciple was crucified upside down?

Answer 22

Peter

Question 23

One of the disciples is listed by 3 different names in the NT. What are those names?

Answer 23

Thaddeus
Lebboeus
Jude by James

Question 24

What person became the replacement for the Judas?

Answer 24

Mathais

Question 25

How many Deacons were appointed in Acts to assist the Apostles?

Answer 25

7

Question 26

Who was he first martyr of the church?

Answer 26

Stephen

Question 27

Who was the first disciple to be martyred?

Answer 27

James of Zebedee

Question 28

List the 3 categories of the NT

Question 29

List the NT books in order:

Answer 29

Matthew
Mark
Luke
John 
Acts
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians 
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians 
I Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians 
1 Timothy 
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John 
2 John 
3 John
Jude
Revelations