NT Bible Content Study Guide of Book Descriptions

Question 1

__________ presents Jesus is the Messiah, the eternal king, and the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises.

Answer 1

Matthew

Question 2

________’s direct, fast-moving style carries the reader swiftly towards the central event of the gospel, Jesus’ death, and resurrection.

Answer 2

Mark

Question 3

__________ presents Jesus’s ancestry, birth, and early life before moving carefully through his ministry, death, and resurrection. The most comprehensive of all the Gospels.

Answer 3

Luke

Question 4

__________ focuses on the mystery of the person of Jesus Christ and the Incarnation, His relationship to the Father, and the importance of belief in Christ.

Answer 4

John

Question 5

Luke’s account of the birth and growth of the Christian Church and it’s spread in accordance with Jesus’ Great Commission.

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Acts

Question 6

A comprehensive and systematic presentation of the gospel.

Answer 6

Romans

Question 7

A letter describing the problems, pressures, and struggles of a church called out of Pagan society.

Answer 7

1 Corinthians

Question 8

Paul’s attempt to reconcile a bitterly divided church back to Christ and the true Gospel. A follow-up correspondence from 1st ___________.

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2 Corinthians

Question 9

The classic treatment on the doctrine of justification by grace through faith alone. Written to refute Jewish/Christian legalism.

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Galations

Question 10

Explains the riches Christians have in Christ and the spiritual resources motivating and empowering our daily lives.

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Ephesians

Question 11

A treatise on joy and encouragement during adverse circumstances; A call to center our thoughts and actions on the pursuit of the person and power of Christ.

Answer 11

Philippians

Question 12

A treatise on the supremacy of the person of Christ and the sufficiency of the salvation he has provided.

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Colossians

Question 13

Paul implores a slave owner to show forgiveness instead of exact severe consequence.

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Philemon

Question 14

Words of encouragement to a faithful at struggling church focusing primarily on the encouragement offered by the return of Christ.

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1 Thessalonians

Question 15

Words of encouragement to a faithful at struggling church focusing particularly on clarifying misunderstandings concerning the return of Jesus Christ.

Answer 15

2 Thessalonians

Question 16

A letter to a young protege and Pastor who faces heavy responsibility.

Answer 16

1 Timothy

Question 17

A letter to a young protege who continues to face heavy responsibility.

Answer 17

2 Timothy

Question 18

A letter to an associate who worked as Paul’s Apostolic representative focusing on the role, responsibilities, organization, and supervision, of the church in Crete.

Answer 18

Titus

Question 19

A singular work with an unknown author; Presents the superiority of Christ and defends from the Old Testament.

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Hebrews

Question 20

A treatise on true faith. Faith is not simply believing correctly but acting courageously.

Answer 20

James

Question 21

Comforting the persecuted, Peter reminds Christians of their heavenly inheritance and encourages them to live in submission to God’s will.

Answer 21

1 Peter

Question 22

Confronting false teachers, Peter stresses the need for growth in grace and knowledge of Christ. The best antidote for error is mature comprehension of the truth.

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2 Peter

Question 23

A spiritual father’s caution against the lure of worldliness. A manual for measuring and maintaining spiritual health and fitness by examining the genuineness of our relationship with God and exercise of the spiritual life within us.

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1 John

Question 24

A warning against divisive, false, and self-serving teachers. Cautions Christians about receiving heretics into their homes and their churches.

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2 John

Question 25

Another warning against divisive, false, and self-serving teachers. Encourages fellowship with Christian brothers and sisters.

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3 John

Question 26

A reminder to the churches to keep strong in the faith and vigilantly fight heresy.

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Jude

Question 27

The apocalyptic conclusion of God’s plan of redemption Where his holy name will be vindicated before all creation.

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Revalation