NTS Flashcards
Divine preparation came through 3 different cultures. List and explain below how each of the 3 had an impact on the NT.
Jews-
Romans-
Greeks-
Prior to the OT what 3 cities had the most impact upon Judaism?
Babylon
Alexandria
Jerusalem
Explain below who the Sadducees were and what they believed:
“Righteous ones” political party, denied the doctrine, didn’t believe in existence of angels, demons or spirits, lack ministry, & persecuted the Jews
Explain below who the Pharisees were and what they believed
“Separated ones” religious party, believed Salvation came with obedience to the law, believed in immorality of the soul, little to do with politics.
Explain below who the Sanhedrin were and what they believed
Jewish council of the supreme. Sadducees and Pharisees. 71 members. Religious freedom.
Matthew: style of author, original readers, portrait of Christ:
Teacher.
Jews.
The Prophesied King.
Mark: style of author, original readers, portrait of Christ:
Preacher.
Romans.
The Obedient Servant.
Luke: style of author, original readers, portrait of Christ:
Historian.
Greeks.
The Perfect Man.
John: style of author, original readers, portrait of Christ:
Theologian.
Church.
The Mighty God.
Explain the meaning of the Synoptic Gospels.
Synoptic - viewed together
Gospels - good news
Matthew, Mark, Luke – emphasized Humanity of Christ
How many times did Jesus appear in the gospels after his resurrection?
10
How many days was Christ on earth after his resurrection and before his ascension?
40
List the original 12 Disciples of Christ.
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
What 3 disciples were apart of Christ’s inner circle?
Simeon Peter
James of Zebedee
John of Zebedee
What was the name of the wealthy fisherman whose two sons were disciples and who employed two other disciples?
Zebedee
Which disciple wrote 5 NT books?
John
Which disciple has been a prophecy student and an earlier disciple of John the Baptist?
Andrew
Which disciple was a tax collector?
Matthew
Which disciple was a twin?
Thomas
Which disciple was a Zealot?
Simeon
Which disciple was the only Judean of the 12
Judas Iscariot
According to tradition, which disciple was crucified upside down?
Peter
One of the disciples is listed by 3 different names in the NT. What are those names?
Thaddeus
Lebboeus
Jude by James
What person became the replacement for the Judas?
Mathais
How many Deacons were appointed in Acts to assist the Apostles?
7
Who was he first martyr of the church?
Stephen
Who was the first disciple to be martyred?
James of Zebedee
List the 3 categories of the NT
List the NT books in order:
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
