Theology "The New Testament" Study Guide Flashcards

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1
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The meaning of “gospel”

A

good news or good things

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What was St. Matthew’s job before Jesus called him?

A

a tax collector for the Roman Empire

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St. Mark got his information to write his Gospel from____.

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Jesus himself, since Mark was one of the Apostles.

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Which of the following is correct about St. Luke?

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He was a physician. He also wrote the Acts of the Apostles.

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In addition to his Gospel, St. John also wrote_____.

A

The Book of Revelation and the three letters of John

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The Greek word for “letter”

A

epistle

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The Greek word from which “gospel” was derived

A

evangelion

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Another name for the Book of Revelation

A

apocalypse

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What are New Testament letters that St. Paul has written?

A

Timothy, 2 Corinthians, and Romans

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The original language of the New Testament books

A

Koine Greek

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11
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The first book in the New Testament

A

Matthew

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12
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The last book in the New Testament

A

Revelation

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13
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In which book can you find the history of the early Christian church?

A

Revelation

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14
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Which does not describe Antioch?

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Where St. Paul originally came from

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15
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Who was from Antioch?

A

St. Luke

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16
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It describes the Gospels of Saints Matthew, Mark, and Luke

A

Synoptic Gospels

17
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Which describes the Synoptic Gospels

A

They are parallel or they tell similar stories about Jesus

18
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Who is referred to as “the Apostle to the Gentiles”

A

St. Paul

19
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Who among the following New Testament writers were not Apostles?

A

Peter

20
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He is described as the “beloved disciple”

A

John

21
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It literally means “a proclaimer of the Gospel”; it refers to Saints Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

A

Apostle

22
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It means “one who is sent.”

A

Evangelist