Test 1 Flashcards
The uniqueness of the Bible
It is a human and divine book and is God’s communication to us
Inspiration
The process whereby the HS superintended the human authors so that, using their own personalities, they produced without error the original autographs of God’s written revelation to mankind
verbal and plenary
we uphold the verbal, plenary inspiration of the Scriptures
novum testamentum
the Latin title which is the New Testament
the NT builds on…
The OT revelation
Dipensationalism
God deals with groups of people from different eras of history differently and He has a different future plan for each.
the languages of the NT
Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic. (Lani gave Harry apples)
how many authors contributed to the NT and what were their racial backgrounds?
probably 9 authors, they would have been Jewish with one potentially being a Gentile
how many books are in the NT and how many years was it composed over approx.?
27, 50 years
what are the 4 main divisions of the NT?
Gospels (Matt.-John), History (Acts), Epistles (Romans-Jude), and Prophecy (Revelation).
What are the classifications of the Pauline Epistles?
Missionary Epistles (Rom., 1&2 Cor., Gal. and 1&2 Thess.), Prison Epistles (Eph., Phil., Col. and Phil.) and Pastoral Epistles (1&2 Tim. and Titus)
categories of Epistles
Pauline Epistles (Rom.-Phil.) and General Epistles (Heb.-Jude)
What is the time period between the OT and NT called and how long was it?
Intertestamental, it was 400 hundred years “400 hundred years…Silence”
What was the Babylonian Period
God’s judgement on the Israelites brought 70 years of captivity, the Jews were also spread throughout the world. This is known as the “diaspora”
What was the Persian Period?
The Persians allowed the Jews to return to homeland and rebuild temple and wall of Jerusalem. The OT ends in the Persian period
what was the Greek period
Alexander the Great defeated Persians; he spread Hellenistic culture throughout his empire. He was welcomed into Jerusalem and accepted as king without a battle. When he died his empire was divided among four generals, the diadochi–successors
what are the most important kingdoms in the history of Judea
Ptolemies in Egypt and the Seleucids in Babylonia and Syria
Ptolemies
they controlled Palestine from 301-198 B.C. (don’t need to know dates) at this time the translation of the Septuagint began
Selucids
gained control over Israel (198-167 B.C.) (don’t need to know dates) under Antiochus III the Great
Antiochus IV Epiphanes
made aggressive attempts to Hellenize Jerusalem. He profaned the temple by offering a pig to Zeus on the altar. As a result the Jews rebelled
Anti-against ch-church
he went against the temple by offering a pig (EPIphanes)
The Hasmonean Period
Mattathias began the Maccabean Revolt by killing a messenger from Antiochus. Maccabeus achieved independent rule for Judea. The Temple was purified so the feast of Hanukkah commemorates this event.
Hasmonean-Hanukkah, Maccabean
The Roman Period
Pompey was the Roman general who conquered Palestine for Rome
Herod the Great was the Herod who was ruling when Jesus was born
The destruction of the temple in AD 70 during a Jewish revolt
A second Jewish revolt occurred in AD 135 under a leader named Bar Kochba. After the rebellion, the Jews were scattered, driven from Jerusalem and lost all national status until 1948
When did the birth of Jesus take place
5 BC
How was Israel treated under the Roman Empire
Israel had no true independent existence
Where did Paul bring the gospel to
Asia Minor, Macedonia and Greece
When was the final book of the Bible written and what book was it
Revelation, around AD 95
Pharisees
They accepted all of the OT and the traditions of the elders, Nicodemus and Paul are notable Phariesees
Scribes
They were copyists of Scripture, as a result, they were also very knowledgeable of the OT, most often they were Pharisees
Sadducees
They were liberal and most were favorable to Hellenistic influences, theologically they denied the supernatural, miracles, angels, spirits and the resurrection of the body, they accepted only the Pentateuch as authoritative
Essenes
They are not mentioned in the Bible, a monostatic party that separated themselves from culture, they wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls because they lived in Qumran
Zealots
They were Ant-Rime and dreamed of self rule, a political party
Herodians
They were purely political, they were pro-Rome and pro-Herod
Sanhedrin
The council of 70 members who condemned Jesus of blasphemy before daybreak, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus were apparently part of this body
Synagogue
Jewish meeting places for instruction, worship and prayer
temple
this was the place of sacrifice
Jewish
monotheism, synagogues, Scriptures, Messianic Hope
Moné Sang Songs of Melodious Harmony
Greek
Language, culture, religious unit
Langley Cut Regular eUcalyptus
Roman
roads and travel, peace–The Pax Romana, government
Rhoda Traveled to a Peaceful Government
Archaeology
the study of the material remains of past civilization
meaning of “gospel”
good news
what is a Gospel
it is an ancient type of biography
How do the four Gospels present Jesus
Matt. Jesus as King Mark Jesus as Servant Luke Jesus as the Son of Man John Jesus as the Son of God the Kings Servants Manned the Gondola
historical accuracy of the Gospels
based on eyewitnesses. While the Bible is a book of faith, it is a faith that is based upon historical people and events.
What about the “Lost” Gospels?
the noncanonical gospels are typically late
they did not enjoy wide geographic distribution and were not accepted by the early church as a whole
They typically reflect doctrine that was contrary to the apostolic teachings
They were never seriously considered part of the New Testament canon
What is the Synoptic Problem?
The presence of both similarities and differences between the Synoptic Gospels, and how to account for them
What are the least and most unique Gospels
Mark–least unique, John–most unique
What is the goal of the Gospel narratives?
To teach about Jesus
What is a parable?
a fictional, but true-to-life, narrative that communicates by analogy or comparison
What are the goals of parables?
indirect way of teaching and the parables could reveal truth to those who believed Jesus, but, more importantly, parables could conceal the truth from those who did not believe
Theophilus
Luke’s gospel is dedicated to him
logos
The Incarnate Word which John introduces his readers to
a fully divine and pre-existent manifestation of God who was incarnated in order to provide life to those who receive Him
incarnate
embodied in human flesh
John the Baptist
He was sent by god to prepare the way and to point men to the incarnate Word
what angel appeared to Mary announcing Jesus’ birth
Gabriel
where is the Paternal Genealogy of Jesus found
Matthew, it connects Jesus with David
where is the Maternal Genealogy of Jesus found
Luke
meaning of “Jesus”
“Yahweh is salvation” or “Yahweh will save”
Where is the announcement of Jesus’ to the Shepard’s found
Luke 2
What two people saw Jesus as a baby in the temple
Simeon and Anna
Where is the wise men’s visit to Jesus found
Matt. 2
Where was Jesus born
Bethlehem
After the death of Herod, Joseph brought the family out of Egypt and to where
Nazareth
What does the Bible say about Jesus when He was young
He grew in statue and favor
Ministry of John the Baptist
He preached a message of repentance and the promise of a Messiah, the same message Jesus later preached. And he baptized people in the Jordan River. He served as a forerunner to Jesus
what term in the other Gospels does Matthew term, “kingdom of heaven” compare to?
“the kingdom of God”
How long was Jesus’ ministry
probably around three-and-a-half years long
Why was Jesus baptized
not to repent of sin but to show His identification with the message and ministry of John the Baptist
impeccable
without sin
When John the B. pointed his followers to Jesus, he recognized Him as what?
the Lamb of God
Who speaks with Jesus in John 3
Nicodemus
What did Jesus offer the Samaritan woman
living water
The inauguration of Jesus’ preaching ministry
after John the B. went to prison, He began His public ministry, preached about the nearing kingdom
After His rejection in Nazareth, where did Jesus relocate and stayed for the duration of His ministry?
Capernaum
What are the Beatitudes
the blessed are they who are…
The Sermon on the Mount 8
beatitudes believer is salt and light application of the law model prayer heavenly treasure Golden Rule broad and narrow ways a tree is known by its fruit
Healing of the Paralytic
Matt. 9 lowered through roof, Jesus forgave the man’s sins, He proves authority by healing the man
Matthew
Levi, tax collector, Jesus called him first
Controversies over Sabbath
Jesus heals man with withered hand, the Pharisees show they value tradition over people
Controversies over Sabbath
Jesus heals man with withered hand, the Pharisees show they value tradition over people
the appointment of the 12 disciples
Mark 3, Luke, 6, Matt. 10
The Sermon on the Plain
Luke 6, emphasis is on how to treat others
To what did Jesus compare John the B. to
the coming of Elijah
Condemnation of the unbelieving cities
the cities that had witnesses Jesus’ greater miracles and didn’t believe would receive greater judgemnt
unpardonable sin
blasphemy of the Holy Spirit
Parables of the Kingdom
purpose was to communicate truth to the disciples while at the same time concealing it from those who did not believe
Where was Jesus finally rejected
Nazareth, and by His own brothers
Whom does Herod mistakenly identify Jesus as and which Herod was it
John the B. it was Herod Anitpas (he imprisoned John the B. because he spoke against his marriage to Herodias, his brother’s wife)
Feeding of the 5,000
only miracle to be recorded in all Gospels
Jesus walks on water
Peter goes to him, but sinks as his faith wavers, Jesus rescues him
Who confessed Jesus as Christ and where did it take place
Peter at Caesarea Philippi
Jesus predicts His death
Matt. 16, Mark 8, and Luke 9
What disciples were there at the Transfiguration
Peter, James and John
Peter and James and John in a sailboat
Jesus teaches about relationships
Jesus instructs His disciples on the need for humility and teaches the greatness found in service
Good Samaritan
Luke 10
Teaching about the Good Shepherd
John 10
0 looks like a pasture Pasture=sheep and 1 looks like a shepherd’s crook
J for John and Jesus, cause Jesus is the Good Shepherd
The Prodigal Son
Luke 15
the skinny, starving son (1) went back to his father (5)
The Rich Man and Lazarus
Luke 16
Lazarus was poor and skinny (1) rich man was fat (6)
The Raising of Lazarus
John 11
11 looks like two people next to each other Jesus raised Lazarus up to Him
What does the high priest, and who was he, prophecy during the time of Jesus’ trials
Caiaphas says that one man should perish rather than the nation
The Rich Young Ruler
Matt. 19 and Mark 10 &18
The Dispute over who will be the greatest
Jesus teaches that greatness is attained through serving one another
Jesus speaks with Zacchaeus
Luke 19
9 looks like a tree. Zacchaeus climbed a tree to see Jesus
Luke because Zac. climbed the tree and was able to look down at Jesus as He walked
Mary anoints Jesus in Bethany
Matt. 26, Mark 14, John 12
The Triumphal Entry
they hail Him as the Son of David and shout Hosanna
Greatest Commandment
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all you soul, and with all your mind
Jesus’ question concerning the Lordship of David’s Son
how can Christ be both Son of David and Son of God the answer lies in the humanity and divinity of Jesus
The signs at the end of the age
the Olivet Discourse
Last Supper
Passover Preparations Jesus celebrates the Passover Jesus washes the disciples feet Jesus predicts His betrayal Jesus predicts Peter's denial Jesus comforts the disciples and says there's another Comforter coming
Betrayal and arrest of Jesus
Garden of Gethsemane, Judas the Iscariot identifies Jesus with a kiss
Jesus is tries before who
Annas the father-in-law of Caiaphas, Caiaphas, the high priest
Jesus is tried before who
Annas the father-in-law of Caiaphas, Caiaphas, the high priest
what happened to Judas after he betrayed
he hanged himself
to whom did the Jews present Jesus for execution
Pilate
who was released instead of Jesus
Barabbas
where was Jesus Crucified
Golgotha
who helped carry Jesus’ cross
Simon of Cyrene
how many sayings did Jesus speak on the cross
7
who buried Jesus’ body
Joseph of Arimathea
Empty Tomb
Matt. 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20
To whom did Jesus appear separately
Mary Magdeline
Whom did Jesus appear to on the road and what road was it
two disciples on the Road to Emmaus
after 8 days Jesus appeared to disciples with who present
Thomas
The Great Commission
Matt 28
Matthew- first NT book great can be first
8 looks like infinity-all the world
Where did the Ascension take palce
the Mount of Olives
extras to know
chart: divisions of the NT
order of NT books Matt-John
study chart: Jesus’ religious and Civil Trials
Is. 7:14(the prophecy of the virgin birth)
Micah 5:2 (the prophecy of Messiah’s birth in Bethlehem)
Matthew 1
Birth of Jesus (focus on Joseph) led back to David
Matt. 2
Visit of the Magi
Matthew–Magi
Matt. 5-7
The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew=Mount
5=S s=Sermon 7–looks like a mountain cliff
Matt 13
The Parables of the Kingdom
13–looks like a crown
Matt 16
Peter’s confession
6-c c=confession
Matt 21
The Triumphal Entry
21–looks like a door opening, door opening=entry
Matt 24-25
The Olivet Discourse
Matt 28
The Resurrection and the Great Commission
Luke 1
Prediction of John the Baptist’s Birth
Luke 2
The Birth of Jesus (focus on Mary)
Luke 10
The Good Samaritan
10 looks like a skinny guy and one of those round Band-Aids
Luke b/c the Samaritan was the only one who didn’t look down on the guy
Luke 15
The Prodigal Son
1 is running back to his father #5
Luke 16
the rich man and Lazarus
rich man’s fat=6 Lazarus skinny=1
Luke 19
Zacchaeus Sees Jesus
9 looks like a tree Zacchaeus climbed a tree. When he climbed it he was able to look (Luke) on Jesus
John 1
The incarnation of the Logos
John 3
Nicodemus visits Jesus by night
John 4
the Samaritan Woman
John 10
The Good Shepherd
1 looks like a shepherd’s crook, 0 like a pasture
J for John and Jesus, the Good Shepherd
John 11
The Raising of Lazarus
Annas–Jesus’ religious trials
The former high priest and father-in-law of Caiaphas
Caiaphas–Jesus’ religious trials
The current high priest
Sanhedrin–Jesus’ religious trials
The assembly; condemned Jesus of blasphemy shortly after daybreak
Pilate–Jesus’ civil trials
The Roman governor of Judea and then condemned Jesus to crucifixion
Herod–Jesus’ civil trials
The client king in Galilee
Isaiah 7:14
Prophecy of the virgin birth
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.
Micah 5:2
The prophecy of Messiah’s birth in Bethlehem
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from old, From everlasting.
