Bible Basics
How many testaments are in the Bible?
Two: the Old and the New
Fill in the blank (all the same word): "In the beginning was the ____, and the ____ was with God, and the ___ was God..." John 1:1
Word
A wedding
When Nicodemus approached Jesus, he acknowledged that Jesus was a gifted teacher, but what other elements of Jesus's identity was he missing?
That Jesus is God and is our savior
How many books are in the Bible?
66
True or false: Jesus was with God in the beginning.
True
True or false: Jesus knows what is in man
True (John 2:24)
Fill in the blank: Jesus [said], "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is _____ _______ he cannot see the kingdom of God."
What is the Bible?
God's holy word
Who bears witness about the light (Jesus) in John chapter 1?
John the Baptist (John 1:6-8)
What is the temple mentioned in John 2?
The dwelling place of God
Why did God give his only Son, Jesus?
Because he so loves the world
How many gospels are in the Bible?
Four: Matthew, Mark, Luke & John
Who has the right to become children of God?
All who believe (John 1:12)
Why did Jesus drive people out of the temple?
They were selling things/making God's house a house of trade (John 2:14-16)
What does Matt Chandler say our message should be as Christians?
Jesus is above all and over all
What is the gospel?
The good news that God loves the world enough to give His only Son, Jesus, to die for our sin.
In this verse, who/what is the Word? "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:14
Jesus
What was Jesus referring to when He said, "Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up"? John 2:19
His body - his death, burial, and resurrection
Fill in the blank: ___ must increase, but __ must decrease. John 3:30
He, I