NT Book Themes (By Chapters)

Question 1

Matt. 10

Answer 1

The Twelve sent out to preach

Question 2

Matt. 12

Answer 2

Lord of the Sabbath-Healing of Withered Hand Man; Blasphemy against the Spirit by Jews; sign of Jonah; “Who are My mother and brothers?”

Question 3

Matt. 13

Answer 3

Parables (see )

Question 4

Matt. 23

Answer 4

Woes to the “Scribes and Pharisees”

Question 5

Matt. 2:15

Answer 5

“Out of Egypt did I call My Son.” Jesus’ flight to Egypt with His parents from Herod prophesied in Hosea 11:1.

Question 6

Matt. 7:21-23

Answer 6

“Lord, Lord, did we not…?” False standard of Christianity Issue is knowing and obeying Christ.

Question 7

Matt. 9:1-6

Answer 7

“Your sins are forgiven.” The Messiah has authority to forgive sins. Ps. 103:2-3, Isa. 33:24.

Question 8

Matt. 11:7-14

Answer 8

“And if you care to accept it, he himself is Elijah, who was to come.” John the Baptist is emblematic of the coming of Elijah in the last days (which will come because of Israel’s rejecting the Messiah).

Question 9

Matt. 12:22-32

Answer 9

Healing on Sabbath is attributed to Beelzebul; which equals blasphemy against the Spirit - un forgiveable.

Question 10

Matt. 15:24

Answer 10

“I was sent only to the… house of Israel.” Israel had priority in hearing the gospel of the Kingdom.

Question 11

Matt. 17:20

Answer 11

Littleness of faith vs. mustard seed; mountain moving faith is needed when Christ is gone.

Question 12

Matt. 18:3-5

Answer 12

“Unless you are converted and become like children…”Christians are to be as humble as children. “Whoever receives one such child receives Me.”Welcoming any Christian is equal to welcoming Christ.

Question 13

Matt. 19:4-9

Answer 13

Why unrighteous divorce and remarriage is wrong, not conditions for it (writ of divorce), God hates divorce, period (Mal. 2:16). Allowable only in the case of adultery.

Question 14

Matt. 24:36-42

Answer 14

Christ’s exact return is unknown. Be prepared!

Question 15

Matt. 25:31-36

Answer 15

Sheep and Goat judgment at the second coming; survivors of the tribulation, not the Great White Throne.

Question 16

Matt. 27:57-66

Answer 16

Burial, sealing and guarding of Tomb of Jesus. These details destroy the swoon and stolen body theories.

Question 17

Luke 10:2

Answer 17

The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few . . .

Question 18

Luke 11:23

Answer 18

He who is not with Me is against Me . . .

Question 19

Jn. 2

Answer 19

Wedding in Cana (first sign); Cleansing of Temple

Question 20

Jn. 13

Answer 20

Last Supper/Footwashing; Judas’ Betrayal/Peter’s Denial predicted

Question 21

Jn. 16

Answer 21

H.S. promised: Death and Resurrection foretold, Prayer promises.

Question 22

Jn. 3:5

Answer 22

“Born of water and the Spirit” (water) baptism of repentance of Jn., and transformation of the Holy Spirit necessary for entering the kingdom.

Question 23

Jn. 6:37

Answer 23

“All that the Father gives Me shall come . . . “ efficacious grace, “the one who comes” human responsibility.

Question 24

Jn. 6:53

Answer 24

Eating and drinking His flesh and blood-personally appropriating Christ’s death and its benefits (life) to oneself.

Question 25

Jn. 14:17

Answer 25

"The Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive…" An essential difference between believers and the world.

Question 26

Jn. 14:28

Answer 26

Prophecy of His own resurrection. "Father is greater than I"-position rather than essence, during His earthly ministry.

Question 27

Acts 5

Answer 27

Ananias and Sapphira; persecution

Question 28

Acts 10

Answer 28

Cornelius - first Gentiles saved

Question 29

Acts 19:1-7

Answer 29

Disciples of Jn. the Baptist receive the Spirit

Question 30

Rom. 1:18-32

Answer 30

God's wrath against man's sin - guilt of the Gentiles

Question 31

II Cor. 9:6-15

Answer 31

"God loves a cheerful giver." Motivation for giving - meeting needs and thankfulness to God (9:12).

Question 32

Gal. 1

Answer 32

Do not stray from the true gospel; Paul defends his ministry.

Question 33

Gal. 5

Answer 33

Christian liberty; free to serve; walk by the Spirit

Question 34

Col. 2:16-17

Answer 34

"Therefore let no one act as your judge…" Error of Legalism

Question 35

I Thess. 5:1-3

Answer 35

The day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night…

Question 36

II Thess. 2

Answer 36

Before the Day of the Lord - Apostasy and Antichrist.

Question 37

II Tim. 2:1-9

Answer 37

Character of a succesful minister

Question 38

Heb. 6

Answer 38

Warning of apostasy. God's oath to Abraham. Our anchor in Christ.

Question 39

Heb. 7

Answer 39

Melchizedek(Christ) priesthood superior to Aaronic priesthood.

Question 40

Heb. 10

Answer 40

Animal sacrifices don't save; Christ's sacrifice of lasting value. Confidence through Christ; Willful sinners are doomed.; Readers need perseverance.

Question 41

Heb. 11

Answer 41

Faith: defined and exemplified.

Question 42

Heb. 12

Answer 42

The Father's discipline; Mt. Sinai & Mt. Zion contrasted.

Question 43

Heb. 13

Answer 43

Christian living; The Changeless Christ; God-pleasing sacrifices

Question 44

Heb. 6:1-8

Answer 44

Press on to maturity vs. falling away; having once been enlightened and tasted of the heavenly gift… and then have fallen away, it is imposible to renew them again to repentance.

Question 45

Heb. 12:4-11

Answer 45

God disciplines His children

Question 46

I Ptr. 1:23

Answer 46

born again through the living and abiding word of God …

Question 47

II Ptr. 3

Answer 47

False prophets in the last days.

Question 48

Rev. 12

Answer 48

Description of last 3 1/2 years of tribulation; persecution of Jews

Question 49

Rev. 17

Answer 49

Apostate Church in great Tribulation