Revelation and Acts
What type of literature does the books of revelation use?
Apocalyptic literature
What were the Gospels about?
Jesus' life
When was Jesus born?
Christmas
13 letters
Who was the author of John?
Unknown
What do the acts talk about?
Mainly the start of the church with the guidance of the holy spirit
Why are the Gospels significant to Scripture?
1. Heart of Scripture
2. Main source of Jesus life and death
How does John portray Jesus as?
The Incarnate Word of God
What are titles that Paul gives Jesus
Paul uses 3 titles for Jesus:
The Son
The Christ
The Lord
It's to show that Jesus is the messiah
Why did the author use apocalyptic literature
This sort of literature allows the author to criticize the Roman government without getting it's readers in trouble
How were the Gospels written?
1. The life and teachings of Jesus
2. Oral Tradition
3. The Written Gospels
How does Matthew portray Jesus as?
The Teacher and Prophet
What are the Non-Pauline letters about?
These are also called the catholic (meaning universal) letters
They were intended for a general audience of new believers.
Is John a synoptic gospel?
No
What are the 3 levels of historical context that you should understand before reading new testament books?
1. Historical context
2. Cultural context
3. Situational context
What were the main scenes in Jesus' life?
Birth, Baptism, ministry, Paschal Mystery
How does Mark portray Jesus as?
The Suffering Servant of God
What are the Pauline Letters about?
Paul wrote letters to early Christian communities to offer advice, encouragement, and teaching.
What did John emphasize in his book?
Jesus' divinity and humanity
What is apocalyptic literature?
This form of literature describes cosmic battles between good and evil; Good always wins.
Why was the synoptic gospel called what they are called?
Because it is mostly the same but from different perspectives or had different descriptions of events
How does Luke portray Jesus as?
The Compassionate Healer
Why did Paul criticize the roman government?
Because Rome conquered many other countries and gave them heavy taxes
What were the seven signs?
Jesus changed water into wine at the wedding in Cana
Jesus restored the health of an official's son.
Jesus healed a paralytic
Jesus multiplied loaves and fish to feed the five thousand
Jesus walked on water
Jesus restored sight to a man born blind
Jesus raises Lazarus to life