Introduction of New Testament Flashcards
(37 cards)
It reveals the truth about our salvation history
Revelation
Our bible is our source of
Revelation
The story of how God saves us through human history
Salvation History
Comes from the Greek word “biblia=books”
Bible
Bible has two parts:
Old Testament and New Testament
Comes from the Latin word “testamentum= covenant/agreement”
Testament
The Old Testament is also called the
Hebrew Scripture
The New Testament is also called
Christian Scripture
Why would switch the name of Old Testament to Hebrew Scripture?
- Out of respect for the Jews
2. The word “old” implies outdated
Original language of the Old Testament
Hebrew
Original language of the New Testament
Greek
Three world religions come from who’s line?
Abraham
Abraham was promised
Land and many descendants
How many books where in the Old Testament?
Jews: 39
Christians: 46
Other Christian: 39
How many books where in the New Testament?
Jews: 0
Christians: 27
Other Christian: 27
2nd canon (writing of obscure origins)
Deuterocanonical
Hidden or secret
Apocrypha
Evangelist-“good news”-Jesus life (birth-ascension)
Gospel
Luke-story of the apostles after the ascension
Act of the Apostles
Pauline (Paul), Catholic (general), Hebrew
Letters/Epistles
Apocalyptic writings-Ends of times-world
Revelation
Was the first book of the New Testament written
Letter/Epistles
Canonical-order of the gospel
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Official
Canon