New Testament Stories
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What is the definition of Christology?
The study of Christ
What is a covenant?
A promise or agreement made between God and his people
True or false: The reformation happened during the lifetime of the disciples in the early church?
False
What 4 books of the Bible describe the birth, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Who was the evil king that ruled at the time of Jesus's birth?
King Herod
What does it mean that God is sovereign?
He is in control of everything, ruler of all
What is the first commandment?
You shall have no other gods before me (only one God)
What doctrine (or belief about theology) was the reformtion trying to correct?
The Doctrine of Justification (our understanding of how we are saved).
Matthew 6:5-13 teaches us how to do what?
Pray
Where did Jesus perform his first miracle?
The Wedding at Cana
What is the cleansing process we go through after we have been saved called?
Sanctification
What is the 8th commandment?
Thou shall not steal
What was the bad theology some of the priests were teaching to the people?
That they could be saved by paying money to the church for indulgences
Which 2 Gospel books show the lineage of Jesus?
Matthew and Luke
Which book of the Bible focuses on the establishment of the early church?
Acts
What does the word Justification mean?
Made right with God; saved
Why is modesty important to God?
He has designed us in a specific way and does not want us to sin (or cause others to sin) by how we present ourselves. God has a good plan for how we should view and treat our bodies. We are a holy temple.
What were the 2 main parts of the reformation that helped to spread the Bible to the common man (where everyone could read/access it?)
1) The invention of the printing press (to distribute the Bible)
2) The translation of the Bible into common languages
Who wrote the most books in the New Testament?
The Apostle Paul
In Jesus's Sermon on the Mount, what does our Bible call the section that focuses on the "blessings"
(hint: blessed be the poor, blessed be the meek, etc)
The Beatitudes
What's the difference between Hermeneutics and Discernment?
Hermeneutics is the study of interpretation, whereas discernment is knowing and judging between right and wrong/ good and evil
How are we justified (saved)?
We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, as according to scripture.
What are the 5 Solas?
We are saved
By Grace alone (sola gratia)
Through Faith alone (sola fide)
In Christ alone (solus Christus)
According to scripture alone (sola scriptura)
For the Glory of God alone (soli Deo gloria)
Mark 7:21-23 teaches us what theology WOW about ourselves?
That we are depraved (depravity)