Gospels
This is the exclusive group that Matthew and John were a part of that followed Jesus around and heard him speak.
The Disciples
Colossians was written by Paul around AD60 while he was where?
a) Arrested in Rome
b) Traveling to Spain
c) Eating in Jerusalem
d) Drinking the waters of Casablanca
a
The person that Mark most likely talked to in order to write his Gospel. This book is most likely his story.
a) Phillip
b) Paul
c) Peter
d) Adam
c
This Gospel records the event of the shepherds visiting Jesus the night He was born.
Luke
What is another word for "testament?" It can also mean "promise."
Covenant
What was Luke's occupation?
Doctor/physician
Paul wrote two Epistles to a young man who had been one of his most trusted companions, which Epistles are they?
1-2 Timothy
Which Epistle deals with the issues Paul heard about after Timothy got back from delivering the first of these Epistles
a) 2 John
b) 2 Thessalonians
c) 2 Peter
d) 2 Kings
b
This Gospel records the event of the wise men visiting Jesus.
Matthew
What story telling teaching technique is used often by Jesus in the Gospels? It is an "earthly" story that tells of a "heavenly" meaning.
Parable
How many "I am" statements does John include in his Gospel?
7
This Epistle is like a "master class" in theology. It focuses on a number of key theological concepts, including righteousness, justification, sin, and faith.
Romans
What is the audience to which the book of Matthew was written?
a) West Virginian Christians
b) Greeks
c) Gentiles
d) Jewish Christians
d
This Gospel records Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus
John
2 Timothy emphasizes that following Christ will likely result in what?
Sufferings
The people group the book of Mark is most likely written to, for the purpose of explaining who Jesus was and the significance of what he said and did.
Gentiles
This Epistle was likely written around the time of the Jerusalem council being held (AD49). Scholars believe this because the letter addresses the same issues as the council (justification, and receiving the Holy Spirit through grace and faith, not law).
a) Galatians
b) Ephesians
c) Philippians
d) Colossians
a
Why is the book of Ephesians especially good training for new believers?
It covers all the key doctrines of the Christian faith
This Gospel focuses more on the actions of Jesus than the teaching of Jesus, making for a shorter book.
Mark
What is the name of the person that Luke writes his Gospel to?
Theophilus
Who were the three disciples in Jesus' inner circle?
Peter, James, John
Paul wrote Philemon in order to urge him to do what?
Welcome Onesimus as a brother and not as a slave
John starts his book with "in the beginning." This is the same as which other book?
Genesis
Name ALL of the Gospels and Epistles
Matt, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1-2 Cor, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1-2 Thes, 1-2 Tim, Titus, and Philemon
Which Epistle was written to a pastor on the island of Crete? It is meant to encourage him in his role as pastor of a church with MANY challenges.
Titus