Christian Scriptures Flashcards
What are the stories in the Old Testament about?
Good news about Lord Jesus Christ
What is another name for the Old Testament?
Hebrew Scriptures
How many books make up the Gospels?
4
Who wrote the Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
What are the ‘apocryphal gospels’?
Events during her life of Christ not related in the Bible
How many books make up the history section of he Bible?
11
What is in the history section of the bible
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The history of Israel
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
How many letters by the apostle Paul are in the NT?
13
Who wrote the Acts?
Luke
When were the Revelations written?
Believed to be 90 - 95 AD
During the time of Roman Emperor Domitian
Why was the years of Roman Emperor Domitian difficult for Christians?
Because the Emperor was meant to be recognised as a God
Why are the Revelations important?
Reminded Christians in danger of persecution that there was hope
What audience did Mathew write to?
Jewish people
How is Jesus portrayed in Marks Gospel?
As God in action
What does Luke significantly state in his gospel?
That he interviewed witnesses of Jesus actions before writing his gospel
What does Luke include about Jesus earthly family?
The birth of his cousin John, later known as John the Baptist
What does John emphasise in his gospel?
Jesus is eternal and divine
What do the four Gospels want to achieve?
To make people sure of the Gospels accounts and that Jesus is the son of God
What does Gospel mean?
The good news
Which gospel writer argued with non-Christians in his time?
John
Which gospel writer never met Jesus?
Mark
What must be known about the Acts of the Apostles?
They give s description of life in the early church
Who wrote the letters?
Paul
