Test 3 Flashcards
What does the bible claim to be?
Record historical events
Name 4 NT writers who were also eyewitnesses
Matthew, John, Peter, James
Do the apparent contradictions in the Gospel accounts take away from their credibility? Why or why not?
No, if they were liens the writers would make sure every detail was the SAAAMMMEE
What reason do we have to believe the eyewitnesses weren’t lying?
They were being criticized, persecuted, and some were killed
Give two reasons why it is important the NT was completed before the end of the 1st century
- Witness were alive so they could be called out on
2. It didn’t have time to develop into myth or legend
Summarize the creed
Jesus died for our sins, was buried, raised from the dead, and appeared to many according to scripture
How many NT manuscripts still exist today?
24,000
What about these copies provides evidence they are accurate?
99% of them are the same
How many handwritten copies of the NT do we currently have in the original Greek language?
5,600
Which ancient writer comes in second when it comes to still e I siting copies?
Homer
How many copies of his copies do we still have?
643
How does this compare to the manuscript evidence we have for the NT?
It was written less than 100 years
The John Roland’s fragment is a piece of papyri containing portions of what NT book?
John
What is the approximate date of its writing?
125 A.D.
What is the approximate time span between the copy and original?
29 years
