Test 2 Flashcards
The genealogy of Christ
Mathew 1:1-17
3 points
The birth of Christ
Mathew 1:18-
Discovery and Divorce
Angel of the Lord
Visit from the Wise Men
Mathew 2:1-12
Wise Men come to Jerusalem
Journey to Bethlehem
Christs birth
The Shepherds and the Angels
Luke 2:8-21
Sending of the Shepherds
Shepherds go to Bethlehem
What chapters is the Sermon on the Mt. in?
5,6,7
Salt of the….
Earth
Light of the….
world
Christ came to…..the law
fulfill
Love your….
enemies
The Lords Prayer
Mathew 6:5-15
Do Not Be….
Anxious
I am the Bread of Life
John 6:26-59
Setup
Jesus’ Claim
Jews Offended
“I am the light of the world, whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12
John 10:9-11
I am the….
I am the….
I am the Door
I am the Good Shepherd
I am the Resurrection and the Life
John 11:25
Lazarus
Conversation with Martha
Lazarus Resurrected
I am the Way and the Truth and the Life
John 14:6
Preparing a Place
You Know the Way
What are 3 indications that Galatians has exerted enormous influence on Christianity?
- The church fathers wrote more commentaries on Galatians than any of the other books.
- Favorite of Martin Luther
- Described by Duncan as Magna Carta of evangelical Christianity
What are the 2 possible destinations for Galatians, and which choice makes the most sense of the data?
Northern Galatia and Southern Galatia
Paul wrote to churches in Southern Galatia
Was Galatians written most likely before or after the Jerusalem council?
Before
What was Paul’s primary purpose in writing Galatians?
Confront false church teachings
Who were the Judaizers, and what was their message?
They were false teachers who wanted to push Judaism on new Christians. Circumcision was needed for salvation.
Why did Paul rebuke the Galatians?
They turned away from the true gospel.
What did Paul teach in Galatians concerning justification by faith?
Paul taught that apart from the law, an individual is justified by faith.
Who wrote Acts, and what assures that the criterion of apostolicity was met?
Luke, and it was because he was a travel companion of Paul.
Why is the question of genre important for studying Acts?
Helps to identify the expectations when starting to study the book of Acts.
What is the basic blueprint for Acts, and why?
a. Acts 1:18
b. The rest of Acts shows how the command is fulfilled.
What was the major issue discussed at the Jerusalem council?
Inclusion of the Gentiles
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in Acts?
The role of the holy spirit is that it is the church’s life and growth
How many letters of Paul are included in the New Testament?
13 letters
Which legal status allowed Paul to appeal to the Roman emperor?
A Roman Citizen
Who was Paul’s teacher?
Gamaliel
Where was Paul from?
Tarsus
What was the focus of Paul’s gospel?
Jesus Christ
What 5 pieces of internal evidence supports Lukan authorship?
a. First, the preface to the book of Acts appears to introduce a sequel.
b. Second, both books are dedicated to Theophilus.
c. Third, Acts readily follows the story of Jesus presented in Luke.
d. Fourth, Luke ends and Acts begins with Jesus’ ascension.
e. Fifth, the “we passages” in Acts.
To whom is Luke Acts dedicated, and what are 3 things that we know about him?
Theophilus
- He was a man of high rank
- Received instruction concerning the Christian faith
- Luke offered his gospel to give further assurance
According to the authors, what is the most natural way to understand Luke’s purpose in writing?
Luke’s stated purpose in his preface in correlation with the Gospel’s structure to dictate the purpose so that Theophilus would know the certainty of what was instructed.
What is Luke’s travel narrative, and why does it break new ground?
This section is introduced by a curious and unique reference to Jesus’ ascension well before his actual ascension and records in detail Jesus’s approach to Jerusalem.
What are the phases of Jesus’ Trial?
a. Trial before Annas
b. Trial before Caiaphas
c. Trial before Pilate
d. Trial before Herod
e. Trial before Pilate (continued)
Who is the disciple Jesus loved?
John, son of Zebedee
What are the 2 major divisions that make up the structure of John’s gospel?
Book of Signs
Book of Exaltation
How does John 1:1-18 serve as a road map for the rest of the gospel?
Claim is made that Jesus is God
What is the major purpose of the signs in the first half of John’s gospel?
To establish Jesus as the Messiah
