New Testament
What marks the difference between the Old and New Testaments?
Jesus coming to earth.
What were the 12 men who followed Jesus called?
Disciples.
Before Paul became a Christian, what did he do?
He persecuted Christians for the Jews.
Who was one of Paul's fellow travelers on his missionary journeys?
Barnabas, Silas, Timothy, John Mark, Luke. (pick one)
What happened that changed the laws that Christians had to follow?
Jesus died on the cross and was raised again.
What were the early leaders of the church called? (The disciples would be called this after Jesus left)
Apostles.
What was Paul's name before it changed?
Saul.
In total, how many journeys did Paul go on?
3
What are the first four books of the New Testament that talk about Jesus' life called?
The Gospels.
What did the leaders of the church do?
They spread the gospel, started churches, raised up leaders, and wrote letters to churches to encourage and correct them.
What did the Jews want to do after Paul became a Christian?
They wanted to kill Paul.
Which two people met Paul in Corinth and worked with him?
Pricilla and Aquilla
What is the name for the type of book in the New Testament that was originally written as a letter? (Hint: most of the books in the New Testament are this type of book, AND Paul wrote most of them.)
Epistles.
Why didn't the church have to make kill sacrifices anymore?
Because Jesus sacrificed himself for the church.
Where was Paul when Jesus appeared to him and he became a Christian?
Road to Damascus.
What happened in Ephesus when Paul was preaching the the good news?
A riot
What is the end of the New Testament about?
Jesus coming back.
What is the church as it relates to Jesus? (Hint: the illustration that Paul uses to describe the church)
The body of Christ.
What book did Paul write, scolding a church for all the sinful things they were allowing? (Hint: also the name of the church and a place)
Why did Paul leave for his second missionary journey?
Because false teachers were spreading a false gospel