NT Overview and Timeline
How many books are in the Bible? How many of those are in the New Testament?
There are 66 books in the Bible and 27 in the New Testament.
What problem did the Fall introduce into God’s good creation?
Sin and death entered the world and separated humanity from God.
Who were God’s people in the Old Testament?
The nation of Israel.
What was the result of Peter's sermon at Pentecost?
3,000 souls were added to their number
What are the three major ways the gospel spreads in Acts?
Power (signs & wonders), Preaching, Persecution.
What genres make up the NT?
Narrative, Epistle, (Apocalyptic) Prophecy
What promise did God make to Abraham?
That He would build a people through him and bless all nations.
Where was God’s place in the Old Testament?
The Tabernacle and Temple.
What event caused the gospel to spread to Judea and Samaria?
Stephen’s stoning and the resulting persecution.
Give one example of the gospel spreading through power.
The lame man healed in Acts 3 (or similar miracle).
How many years are covered by the narrative of the New Testament?
~60
What promise did God make to David?
That an eternal King would come from his line.
Where was God’s place in the Gospels?
Jesus Himself.
What happened on the road to Damascus?
Jesus appeared to Saul, blinded him, and he was converted.
What do the apostles preach is the proper response to the good news of Jesus?
Repentance - a sincere remorse and a turning away from sin and towards God
What did Jesus tell his disciples in Acts 1:8?
That they would be his witness to Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
How does Jesus fulfill the promises of the Old Testament?
He is the promised King who lived without sin, died for our sins, and rose again.
Where is God’s place in the Church Age?
Christians — the temple of the Holy Spirit.
What are the main events of the third section of Acts: the kingdom being spread to the "ends of the earth"?
Paul's missionary journeys
Give one example of the kingdom being “already” here.
The Holy Spirit indwells believers (or forgiveness of sins, eternal life promised).
Put the following in the correct order:
A. Pentecost
B. Jesus' Birth
C. Ascension
D. Resurrection
E. Holy Spirit Falls on Gentiles
F. Crucifixion
B. Jesus' Birth
C. Ascension
F. Crucifixion
D. Resurrection
A. Pentecost
E. Holy Spirit Falls on Gentiles
How does Acts continue the storyline of Scripture?
The gospel spreads through the Holy Spirit to Jews and Gentiles as God builds His kingdom.
How did God’s people experience His presence in the OT, and how do we experience it now?
OT: through the Temple and sacrifices; Now: through the indwelling Holy Spirit because of Jesus.
Fill in the blanks from Acts 15:11 - "But we believe that we [Jews] will be saved through the _________ of the _________ _________, just as they [the Gentiles] will."
grace, Lord Jesus
Give one example of the kingdom being “not yet” here.
Sin, suffering, and death still remain.