Test 2

Question 1

When was the Gospel of Mark written

Answer 1

Between the 40’s - 60’s

Question 2

Where was the Gospel of mark written

Answer 2

Most likely Rome,

Question 3

To whom was the Gospel of mark written for

Answer 3

Gentile romans

Question 4

Describe marks writings

Answer 4

its relied on Peter

wrote what he remembered leaving nothing out or making false statements

writing was episodic - writing down single points

not striving for “order” but for accuracy

Question 5

what is the Central Theme of the Gospel of Mark

Answer 5

supernatural nature of Jesus

Question 6

what does Marks writing Focus on

Answer 6

Mystery of Jesus divine sonship (beginning with his baptism)

Question 7

what does Marks writing Emphasizes

Answer 7

the Ministry of Jesus than his Teachings

Question 8

what is the critical issue in the Gospel of Mark

Answer 8

Marks narrative invites the reader to a suffering discipleship based on Jesus

walk from baptism to the cross.

Question 9

Summarize the Gospel of mark

Answer 9

Its a vivid portrayal of how Jesus accomplished the establishment of the kingdom of God

Question 10

when was the Gospel of Luke written

Answer 10

Late 50’s - early 60’s

Question 11

where was the Gospel written luke

Answer 11

no one knows where

Question 12

whom was the Gospel of luke written for

Answer 12

Christians who had a pagan background

Question 13

who was luke

Answer 13

An educated gentile doctor

A close friend of Paul and was with paul till he died

Question 14

How many times is luke mentioned in the prison epistles

Answer 14

2 out of 4 times

Question 15

how did luke write his Gospel

Answer 15

he carefully investigated everything before writing it

wrote an orderly account for theophilus to know the things taught

Question 16

who was Theophilus

Answer 16

a roman nobleman who converted to christianity

Question 17

what did luke do for theophilus

Answer 17

its believed he instructed him in faith and led him to christ

Question 18

What are the 5 distinctive features in the Gospel of Luke

Answer 18

1. Emphasizes God’s dealings with the world by tracing jesus ancestry to the beginning of man
2. Focuses on Jesus as savior of the world
3. special interest in jesus’s early life and of mary
4. Emphasis on the place of woman in jesus
5. special interest in the work of the holy spirit

Question 19

when was the Gospel of john written

Answer 19

70 - 90 AD

Question 20

Where was the gospel of john

Answer 20

Ephesus

Question 21

whom was the Gospel of john written for

Answer 21

to everyone

Question 22

why is john’s gospel Different from the synoptic gospels

Answer 22

he omits much more material than the other gospels, and talk about important events such as lords supper and sermon on the mount
(lords prayer)

Question 23

how is the Gospel of john Distinctive from the synoptic gospels?
(there are 4)

Answer 23

1. 90% lacks direct verbal parallel
2. implies a contrasting chronology
3. a close relationship to the father and his descendants from heaven
4. emphasizes jesus ministry in and around jerusalem

Question 24

who is the author of the gospel of john

Answer 24

john

Question 25

today, who is thought to have authored the gospel of john

Answer 25

a Jerusalem disciple of jesus

Question 26

what are the 3 features of the divinity of Christ emphasized in johns gospel

Answer 26

1. Jesus divine qualities and essence
2. jesus as unique divine messenger
3. Jesus fulfillment of Israels and OT hopes and needs.