Vocabulary
God has the power, wisdom and authority to do anything He chooses with His creation.
What is SOVEREIGNTY
The "History" section of the New Testament contains this one book, and is a proclamation of the person and work of Christ.
This gospel writer focused primarily on Jesus being the Son of God.
Who is JOHN
The Jewish people began celebrating Hanukkah during this time period in remembrance of the cleansing of the temple after a successful revolt.
What is THE MACCABEAN-HASMONEAN PERIOD
The Intertestamental Period lasted about this many years.
What is 400 YEARS
What is SALVATION
The portion of the Bible that contains books on the law and wisdom as well as the majority of the books on history and prophecy.
What is THE OLD TESTAMENT
This gospel writer chose to focus on promise and the fulfillment of prophecy by Jesus' arrival and sacrifice.
Who is MATTHEW
During which major time period was the Herodian dynasty established.
What is THE ROMAN PERIOD
Your textbook summarizes scripture's "big story" in these 3 parts. At SFC, we would add restoration as a fourth.
What is CREATION, FALL, REDEMPTION
Action that requires a willingness to obey and a proper attitude of the heart.
WHAT IS SUBMISSION
Paul wrote many of these, including Galatians, Ephesians and Philippians. They are critical for instructing the early church on correct application of the gospel.
What are THE EPISTLES
Similarly to the gospel of John, this gospel does not tell the birth story of Jesus, but instead focuses on the suffering of Jesus and what it means to be a true disciple.
What is MARK
Alexander the Great unknowingly helped prepare the world for the message of God by spreading Greek language and culture during this time period.
What is the GRECIAN PERIOD
Even in His sovereignty, God could not declare us all saved without violating His own ____________.
What is RIGHTEOUSNESS
A visible appearance of God in the Old Testament period.
What is Theophany
Named after their authors, these 4 books of the New Testament focus on the life and death of Jesus Christ.
What are THE GOSPELS
The writer of this gospel, which focused on Jesus as the bring of salvation, continued his accounts by writing the book of Acts.
What is LUKE
The religious groups known as the Pharisees and Sadducees were established during the time period.
What is THE MACCABEAN-HASMONEAN PERIOD
We study scripture for many reasons, and proper study of the Bible should include what 3 steps?
What is OBSERVE, INTERPRET, APPLY
The process of being set apart for God's use, or made holy.
What is SANCTIFICATION
In the Old Testament, books prophecy included Isaiah, Ezekiel and Malachi. In the New Testament, only this book, which foretells the fulfillment of the gospel, can be considered prophetic.
What is REVELATION
While he never met Jesus in the flesh, this man, one of the four writers of the gospels, is thought to have been a companion and follower of the apostle Peter.
Who is MARK
The Samaritan people grew out of marriages between Jews and Gentiles during this time period.
What is THE PERSIAN PERIOD
In the later chapters of Isaiah, Isaiah tells the entire story of the Messiah's life; but instead of calling him Messiah or King, Isaiah called him __________.
What is SERVANT