New Testament

Question 0

The book of Matthew was written sometime in the A. D. _______.

Answer 0

70s

Question 1

The purpose of the book of Matthew is to “__________ disciples, __________ them and __________them “ (Matthew 28:19,20).

Answer 1

Make
Baptize
Teach

Question 2

The gospel according to Matthew is arranged around 1_________ 2 missionary discourse (Chapter 10). 3_________ 4 discipline within the church (chapter 18) 5 __________.

Answer 2

1 sermon on the Mount (chapters 5-7)
3 parables of the kingdom (chapter 13)
5 eschatological discourse (chapters 24-25)

Question 3

The major theological emphasis in the gospel according to Matthew are…

(1) ____________
(2) righteousness
(3) _____________
(4) Missionary activity
(5) _____________
(6) discipline
(7) ___________
(8) Recompense

Answer 3

1. Jesus is the Messiah
2. Miracles and exorcisms
3. Nature of the Kingdom
4. Eschatology

Question 4

Mark was the _________ gospel written in the four gospels.

Answer 4

First

Question 5

Three prominent themes in the gospel according to mark are _______ _______ _______.

Answer 5

1. Jesus suffering in death (chapters 11-16)
2. Authentic discipleship
3. A gospel of suffering (8:34,10:45)

Question 6

In the gospel according to mark, the _________ is the central teaching of Jesus.

Answer 6

Kingdom of God

Question 7

In the gospel according to mark the seed sown everywhere in th parable of the sower represents __________ being everywhere.

Answer 7

God’s Grace

Question 8

The major themes of the gospel according to Luke are…

Answer 8

1. The gospel of witnessing
2. The role of the Holy Spirit
3. Jesus consern for the outcast

Question 9

The gospel according to john is divided into two major parts.

Answer 9

1. The book of signs (chapters 1-12)

2. The book of Glory (chapters 13-21)

Question 10

The gospel according to john has nine major themes:

Answer 10

1. Jesus is the son of God
2. *Jesus on trial
3. Witness
4. *Belief
5. Seven signs
6. *Holy Spirit
7. Seven “I am sayings”
8. *Women
9. Sayings and sacraments

Question 11

Seven “ I am” sayings recorded in the gospel according to John which indicate that Jesus is divine…

1. ________
2. Light of the world(8:12)
3. _______
4. Good Shepherd (10-11)
5. _______
6. Way, Truth, & life (14-16)
7. ________

Answer 11

1. Bread of Life (6:35);
2. Door of the Sheep (10-17)
3. Resurrection and Life (11:25)
4. True Vine (15:1)

Question 12

The book of Acts is structured by one verse _______.

Answer 12

1:8

Question 13

World evangelism through a ______ church is the theme of the book of Acts.

Answer 13

Spirit empowered

Question 14

Four basic concepts of preaching found in the book of Acts are…

1. _____________
2. Salvation is universal (Acts 2:21; Romans 10:13)
3. _____________
4. Repentance and faith in Jesus are required for salvation (Acts 1:8)

Answer 14

1. The new age of the messiah has already begun (Acts 2:16 ff)
2. The person and work of Jesus is the centrality of the gospel (Acts 2:22-36)

Question 15

The building blocks of the church that are found in Acts of the Apostles are…

1. ________
2. Missionary endeavor (Acts 1:8)
3. ________
4. Organization and discipline in the church (Acts 6:1-7)

Answer 15

1. Power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8)

3. Community life and discipleship (Acts 2:42)

Question 16

Paul was a theologian of the spirit with regard to ________ ______and as a glossolalist.

Answer 16

Spiritual gifts

Question 17

The major emphasis in the book of Romans are…

1. _________
2. Righteousness
3. _________
4. Holy Spirit
5. _________

Answer 17

1. Sin
2. Holiness
3. Law

Question 18

________ was the capital of Achaia, was a port city , and could be called the “New Orleans” of ancient Achaia.”

Answer 18

Corinth

Question 19

In 1 Corinthians, Paul writes for the believers, to be _______ from the world that surrounds them.

Answer 19

Distinct

Question 20

In 2 Corinthians, Paul defends his ___________.

Answer 20

Apostleship

Question 21

In 1 Corinthians, Paul discusses the following subjects:

1. Division and wisdom (Chapters 1-4)
2. __________________
3. Worship and spiritual gifts (Chapters 11-14)
4. _______________
5. Collection and travel plans (Chapter 16)

Answer 21

2. Church related issues (Chapters 5-10)

4. Resurrection (Chapter 15)

Question 22

I 2 Corinthians, Paul’s ministry of service is an example of ______________.

Answer 22

Reconciliation

Question 23

In Galatians, Paul explained that except through the _______ there is no other means by which one may be saved or by which one gains freedom.

Answer 23

Death of Jesus Christ

Question 24

The fruit of the spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-26 are:

Answer 24

``` Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Generosity Faithfulness Gentleness Self Control ```

Question 25

The theme of 1 and 2 Thessalonians is the _______ _______ __ ______.

Answer 25

Second coming of Christ

Question 26

The book of __________is one of the epistles that Paul wrote when he was in prison.

Answer 26

Ephesians

Question 27

The __________ to bring everything together under the Lordship of Christ is the theme of Ephesians. (Ephesians 1:9, 19)

Answer 27

Eternal purpose of God

Question 28

Recurring themes in Ephesians are .... 1. The sovereignty of God ( 1:4, 5, 9, 11, 13, 20; 2:4, 6, 10; 3:11) 2. ______________ 3. The church position in the heavenly realm (1:3, 10, 20; 2:6; 3:10; 6:12) 4. ______________ 5. Unity of the church (2:13ff; 4:5,6) 6. ______________

Answer 28

2. The walk of the believer 4. Priority of prayer 6. The Holy Spirit as active agent in the church

Question 29

The twofold purpose of the book of Collossians is to ________ the mystery of Jesus and to ________ false teachings.

Answer 29

Reveal | Refute

Question 30

The ________ of Christ is the theme of the book of Colossians.

Answer 30

Sufficiency

Question 31

The first converts in Phillipi were ______ and her household, as well as the ______ and his household.

Answer 31

Lydia | Prison Guard

Question 32

The books of 1 and 2 Timothy attempted to ______Timothy and to provide him with _____ for his ministry.

Answer 32

Encourage | Guidance

Question 33

In the epistle to Titus, Paul wrote Titus to encourage the believers in Crete to live a life of _______ and _______ (1:16; 2:7, 14; 3:1, 8, 14).

Answer 33

Good works | Consistent Character

Question 34

The ________ were encyclicals, which were read to a wide audience.

Answer 34

General Epistles

Question 35

The general epistles have been called "catholic epistles, meaning ____________.

Answer 35

Universal

Question 36

In the epistles to the Hebrews, the author admonishes the _______ to break with Judaism.

Answer 36

Jewish Christians

Question 37

In the letter to the Hebrews. The _______ of Jesus Christ over Judaism is emphasized.

Answer 37

Superiority

Question 38

According to the epistle to the Hebrews, _________is the fulfillment of prophecy.

Answer 38

Christ

Question 39

The epistle to the Hebrews can be characterized as ... 1. A book of warning 2. A book of challenges 3. __________________

Answer 39

A book of finality about Jesus Christ

Question 40

The book of James has been called the _________ of the NewTestament.

Answer 40

Proverbs

Question 41

The book of James is considered ________ in a small part and ________ in a large part.

Answer 41

Doctrinal | Practical

Question 42

James, the _________ of Jesus, is probably the author of the book of James.

Answer 42

Half Brother

Question 43

The central characteristics of the book of James are ... 1. James used the posture of an Old Testament prophet 2. James used the repetition of a theme. 3. _______________________ 4. ________________________

Answer 43

James appealed for reality, actions and works James wrote that we are saved by grace, and then do good works.

Question 44

The major themes of the book of James are... 1. The nature of faith 2. ____________ 3. The nature of riches 4. ___________ 5. The nature of tongue 6. ___________

Answer 44

2. The nature of wisdom 4. The nature of temptation 6. The power of prayer

Question 45

Peter wrote his first epistle to encourage the Christians to ____________ in persecution.

Answer 45

Remain steadfast

Question 46

___________ is the key word in 1st Peter.

Answer 46

Suffering

Question 47

_________ is the key verse in the epistle.

Answer 47

First Peter 4:1

Question 48

The spiritual highlights in the book of 1 Peter are... 1. ____________ 2. God's preordained plan of redemption (1:18-20) 3. ____________ 4. Christian relationships in the church toward the world, civil authorities, and the family (2:11-3:13) 5. ____________ 6. Exhortations to elders (5:1-10).

Answer 48

1. God's purpose in suffering 3. Universal priesthood of believers 5. Understanding and mystery of suffering

Question 49

In the first epistle, Peter portrayed Jesus as ... 1. Giver of hope (1-3) 2. _____________ 3. Chief cornerstone (2:6) 4. ____________ 5. Chief Shepherd (2:25;5:4) 6. ____________

Answer 49

2. Lamb of God 4. Example in suffering 6. Exalted Lord

Question 50

To _________ false teachers and to ________ the churches is the purpose of Peter's second epistle.

Answer 50

Identity | Warn

Question 51

_________ is the key verse in the epistle.

Answer 51

Second Peter 3:1

Question 52

The emphasis in 2 Peter is on ___________ spiritually.

Answer 52

Growing

Question 53

First John deals with the heresy of ________.

Answer 53

Gnosticism

Question 54

First John is keyed to one's personal _________ in Christ.

Answer 54

Experience of faith

Question 55

The main point of 2 John deals with the peril from ___________ teaching.

Answer 55

False

Question 56

Third John is concerned with __________matters in a church.

Answer 56

Administrative

Question 57

Jude includes __________ citations as of proof texts in argumentation.

Answer 57

Apocryphal

Question 58

The theological emphasis in Jude are... 1. False teachers 2. _____________ 3. "Kept by God" 4. _____________

Answer 58

2. Spiritually | 4. The role of the Holy Spirit in the believer's prayer life.

Question 59

The theological emphasis in the book of Revelation are... 1. The Trinity 2. ____________ 3. Jesus Christ 4. ____________ 5. Worship 6. ____________

Answer 59

2. God 4. Holy Spirit 6. Eschatology

Question 60

The book of revelation has the following unique functions: 1. It serves as a fitting conclusion to the story of humanity's rebellion against God. 2. ________________________ 3. It functions as fulfillment and completion of biblical prophesy.

Answer 60

2. God's purposes for His creation are redeemed. | 4. Many of God's judgments will take place in the end of time.

Question 61

_________ records a time of lack in central leadership and general disorder in in Israel.

Answer 61

Judges