NT Theme/Outline Flashcards
(27 cards)
Matthew
Theme
Jesus as King
Outline
I. Preparation of the King (1-4:11)
II. Proclamation of the King (4:12-7)
III. Power of the King (8-10)
IV. Opposition to the King (11-13)
V. Reaction of the King to Opposition (14-20)
VI. Presentation and Rejection of the King (21-25)
VII. Crucifixion and Resurrection of the King (26-28)
DIscourses in Matthew
* The Sermon on the Mount (chaps. 5–7)
* The commissioning of the apostles (chap. 10)
* The parables about the kingdom (chap. 13)
* A discourse about the childlikeness of the believer (chap. 18)
* The Olivet Discourse [on His second coming] (chaps. 24, 25)
Mark
Theme
Jesus as Servant
Outline
I. Sent to Serve (1-10)
II. Sent to Save (11-14)
Luke
Theme
Jesus the Son of Man
Outline
I. Introduction of the Son of Man (1-4:13)
II. Ministry of the Son of Man (4:14-9:50)
III. Rejection of the Son of Man (9:51-19)
II. Crucifixion and Resurrection of the Son of Man (20-24)
John
Theme
Jesus the Son of God
Outline
I. Revelation of Christ (1-4)
II. Rejection of Christ (5-12)
III. Revelation from Christ (13-17)
IV. Rejection (final) of Christ (18-21)
Acts
Theme
Birth and Growth of the Church
Outline
Witness to…
I. Jerusalem [Establishment] (1-7)
II. Judea and Samaria [Extension] (8-12)
III. The Ends of the Earth [Expansion ] (13-28)
Romans
Theme
The Righteousness of God
Outline
I. Doctrinal (1-8)
A. The Sinfulness of Man (1-3)
B. The Salvation of God (4-5)
C. The Sanctification of Man (6-7)
II. Dispensational [Israel’s rejection] (9-11)
III. Practical [Service] (12-16)
1 Corinthians
Theme
Correction - Paul corrects the sinning Corinthian believers.
Outline
I. Divisions in the Church [Concern] (1-4)
II. Disobedience in the Church [Condemnation] (5-6)
III. Difficulties in the Church [Counsel] (7-16)
2 Corinthians
Theme
Apostleship Defended
Paul defends the authenticity of his apostleship and message to the Corinthians.
Outline
I. Explanation of Paul’s Ministry (1-7)
II. Collection for the Saints (8-9)
III. Defense of Paul’s Apostleship (10-13)
Galatians
Theme
Justification by faith
Outline
I. Justification by Faith Defended (1-2)
II. Justification by Faith Explained (3-4)
III. Justification by Faith Applied (5-6)
Ephesians
Theme
Walking Worthy
Outline
I. Christian Position (1-3)
II. Christian Practice (4-6)
Philippians
Theme
Life in Christ
Paul expresses his love and gratitude for the Philippians, and exhorts them to live a life of unity, holiness and joy.
Outline
I. Partakers with Christ (1)
II. People of Christ (2)
III. Pursuit of Christ (3)
IV. Power of Christ (4)
Colossians
Theme
Preeminence of Christ
Outline
I. Supremacy of Christ (1-2)
II. Submission to Christ (3-4)
1 Thessalonians
Theme
Commendation and Caution
Outline
I. Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians (1)
II. Vindication before the Thessalonians (2-3)
III. Exhortation to the Thessalonians (4-5)
2 Thessalonians
Theme
Comfort and Correction
Outline
I. Encouragement in Persecution (1)
II. Explanation of the Day of the Lord (2)
III. Exhortation to Readiness (3)
1 Timothy
Theme
Directions for a young pastor
Paul writes a leadership manual for Timothy to guide him in his responsibilities.
Outline
I. False Doctrine (1)
II. Worship and Leadership (2,3)
III. False Teachers (4)
IV. Widows and Elders (5)
V. Pastoral Motives (6)
2 Timothy
Theme
Endurance in Ministry
Outline
I. Persevere in Present Testings (1,2)
II. Endure in Future Testings (3,4)
Titus
Theme
Conduct in the Church
Paul reminds Titus to appoint elders, deal with those in error and encourage exemplary Christian behavior.
Outline
I. Protection of Sound Doctrine (1)
A. Ordain Qualified Elders
B. Rebuke False Teachers
II. Practice of Sound Doctrine (2-3)
A. Speak Sound Doctrine (2)
B. Show Good Works (3)
Philemon
Theme
Bondage to Brotherhood in Christ
Outline
I. Praise of Philemon (1-7)
II. Plea to Philemon (8-17)
III. Pledge to Philemon (18-25)
Hebrews
Theme
Superiority of Christ
Outline
I. Superiority of Christ’s person (1-4)
A. Christ over the Prophets and Angels (1-2)
B. Christ over Moses (3-4)
II. Superiority of Christ’s work (5-10:18)
A. Christ’s priesthood (4-7)
B. Christ’s covenant (8)
C. Christ’s sanctuary and sacrifice (9-10:18)
III. Superiority of the Christian’s walk (10:19-13)
A. Assurance of faith (10:19-11)
B. Endurance of faith (12)
C. Exhortation to love (13)
James
Theme
Faith that Works
Outline
I. Test of Faith (1:1-18)
II. Characteristics of Faith (1:19-4)
III. Triumph of Faith (5)
1 Peter
Theme
The Christian response to suffering
Outline
I. Salvation of the Believer (1:1-2:12)
II. Submission of the Believer (2:13-3:12)
III. Suffering of the Believer (3:13-5:14)
2 Peter
Theme
Christian truth and practice contrasted versus false teachers
Outline
I. Cultivation of Christian Character (1)
II. Condemnation of False Teachers (2)
III. Confidence of Christ’s Return (3)
1 John
Theme
Tests of True Fellowship (w/ God and Man)
True belief in Christ should be manifested in the practice of righteousness and love for the brethren which produces joy and confidence before God.
Outline
I. The Basis of Fellowship (1-2)
II. The Behavior of Fellowship (3-5)
2 John
Theme
Avoid False Teachers
Outline
I. Abide in God’s Commandments (1-6)
II. Avoid False Teachers (7-13)
