Panorama NT 1

Question 1

Matthew

Answer 1

“Written by Matthew, one of the twelve apostles.

Narrative especially adapted to the Jews, showing that Jesus is the kingly Messiah of Jewish prophecy. “

Question 2

Mark

Answer 2

“Written by John Mark.
A brief, picturesque record emphasizing the supernatural power of Christ over nature, disease, and demons. All this divine energy exercised for the good of humankind. “

Question 3

Luke

Answer 3

“Written by “the beloved physician.”

The most complete biography of Jesus. It portrays him as the Son of Man, full of compassion for the sinful and the poor. “

Question 4

John

Answer 4

“Written by “the beloved disciple.”

The narrative unveils Jesus as the Son of God and records his deeper teachings. Two ideas, “faith” and “eternal life” echo throughout the book. “

Question 5

Acts

Answer 5

“Written by Luke. A sequel to the Gospel of Luke.
Main theme: The origin and growth of the early church from the ascension of Christ to the imprisonment of Paul at Rome. “

Question 6

Romans

Answer 6

“Addressed to Christians in Rome.
Part 1, Chapter 1-11. An exposition of the need for, and the nature of, the way of salvation.
Part 2, Chapter 12-16. Largely exhortations relating to spiritual, social, and civic duties. “

Question 7

1 Corinthians

Answer 7

“Addressed to the church at Corinth.

Main themes: The cleansing of the church from various evils; doctrinal instructions. “

Question 8

2 Corinthians

Answer 8

Main themes: The characteristics of an apostolic ministry and the vindication of Paul’s apostleship.

Question 9

Galatians

Answer 9

“Written to the church in Galatia.
Main themes: A defense of Paul’s apostolic authority and of the doctrine of justification by faith, with warnings against false teachers and reversion to Judaism. “

Question 10

Ephesians

Answer 10

“Written to the church in Ephesus.
An exposition of the glorious way of salvation.
Special emphasis upon the fact that all barriers between Jews and Gentiles are broken down. “