Terms
What is the Greek word for "Letter" commonly used to describe 21 books of the New Testament?
Epistle
Which is the only letter in the New Testament that is generally considered to have a totally unknown human author. It is anonymous within the text, and modern scholars widely agree its authorship cannot be definitively identified.
Hebrews
In 1 John, it says that "anyone who does not _________, does not know God." This is a central theme of the John's first letter.
Love
What is the literal meaning of the word "Apocalypse" (gk, apokálypsis)?
Reveal, Unveil, or Disclose
What is the term that is used in Christianity to refer “holy ones." It comes from the Latin word sanctus.
Saints
The "General Letters" of the New Testament are sometimes called the "____________ Letters" (meaning universal).
Catholic
In the letter of James, what does he compare to a destructive fire, and says that it must be controlled like a "bit" in the mouth of a horse or the rudder of a ship?
The Tongue (speech)
The Book of Hebrews gives this famous definition of an essential theological term. "___________ is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Heb. 11:1)
Faith
In the symbolism of Revelation, what creature is primarily used to portray Jesus?
Lamb
The book of Revelation is partially addressed to the seven churches of ____________, a geographic term from the 1st century that was used to describe a territory that is now considered western Turkey.
Asia
This word words means a short hymn or expression of praise to God, commonly sung or recited in Christian worship. The epistle of Jude ends with one of these, probably one of the most famous example in the New Testament.
Doxology
In 1 John 1, what metaphor is used to describe living in fellowship with God and honestly confessing sin?
Walking in the Light
2 Peter is concerned about the defense of right belief against false doctrine and false/corrupt teachers. Therefore, it is said to be about the defense of ___________ in the early church, a theological term that is used to mean "right belief."
Orthodoxy
Where was the author of revelation when it was composed?
Patmos
What name does Peter use to refer to the city of Rome in his letters, a name that is also used by John in Revelation as code for Rome as well.
Babylon
This word means repairing a wrong or providing satisfaction for an injury, and it is often used to describe the act of restoring a broken relationship. In Christian theology, it signifies the reconciliation between God and humanity through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Atonement
Which letter of the New Testament focuses on the relationship between faith and works of love, and famously proclaims that "Faith by itself, if it does not have words, is dead"?
James
In the letter to the Hebrews, one of the central themes is that Jesus was not only the perfect sacrifice, he also serves as the eternal ______________, a role that is important to understanding he makes "propitiation" for the forgiveness of sins.
High Priest
How many "elders" were there around the throne in Revelation 4-5, which is a number intended to signify the combination of the number of tribes of Israel with the number of apostles.
24 Elders
After a great fire in Rome in 64AD, which Roman emperor blamed and persecuted Christians in the aftermath?
Nero
This term refers to the formal abandonment or renunciation of one’s religious faith. It comes from the Greek for "to stand away from." It was a problem addressed in several of the General Letters, as the authors encouraged their audience to endure and keep the faith.
Apostasy
Where do New Testament scholars believe John was when he wrote his three letters (hint: he was not in exile). This is also where Mary is believed to have lived with John until she died (or was assumed).
Ephesus
What theological term means the study of “last things,” including the return of Christ, resurrection, and final judgment.
Eschatology
What is the formal name for the "School of Interpretation" that believes that the fulfillment of most of Revelation's visions already occurred in the distant past, during the early years of the Church, either with the destruction of the Jerusalem or the decline / fall of the Roman Empire?
Preterism
How do New Testament scholars refer to the list of Old Testament heroes in Hebrews 11 (e.g. Noah, Abraham, Moses, Rahab, etc), who are all examples of people commended for their trust in God despite not seeing the promises fulfilled. He goes on to refer to these heroes as part of the "Great Cloud of Witnesses" in Ch. 12.
"Hall of Faith"