Gospel
Can I be good enough to earn my way to heaven?
No.
How did Jesus die?
On a cross.
Name of the three sons of Adam and Eve.
Cain, Abel, Seth.
True or False: The Bible is a collection of writings, not just one writing.
True; The Bible is 66 writings compiled into one book.
True or False: The Bible is a collection of writings, not just one writing.
True; The Bible is 66 writings compiled into one book.
Who said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me?"
Jesus
Jesus was this nationality.
Israelite; Jewish
Was thrown into a pit, then sold into slavery by his own brothers.
Joseph
True or False: The Bible was originally written in English.
False; It was originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.
True or False: The Bible was originally written in English.
False; The Bible was originally written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.
The Bible says we are saved by God's grace, not our works. What is grace?
An undeserved/free/beneficial gift. (Someone showing you favor).
Jesus started off with ________ disciples. (Number)
12
Moses's brother who helped him lead Israel out of Egypt.
Aaron
True or False: The bible was written by more than 10 people.
True; The Bible has an estimated 40 authors.
True or False: The Bible was written by more than 10 people.
True; There are an estimated 40 authors of the Bible.
Romans 3:23 "We all have __________ and fall short of the glory of God."
sinned
The main theme of Jesus's teaching was how to receive __________ _________.
Eternal life; This teaching included the need to repent of sins, be forgiven of sins and have faith in Him.
Betrayed Jesus.
Judas
The following are genres of Scripture:
Law, History, Wisdom, Poetry, Biography, Personal Letters, Apocalyptic, and _____________. (Hint: There are 15 Old Testament books in this genre)
Prophecy; Prophecy books recount stories of men, prophets, who God used as announcers of His message to Israel and the surrounding nations.
True or False: The Bible is the most well documented literary work of all time.
True; There are over 27,000 manuscripts of Old and New Testament writings. To show the magnitude and impressiveness of how well preserved this is, look at the next most well-preserved work: Homer's epic poem Iliad with 1,757 manuscripts.
What does the word, "gospel," mean?
Good news. This was a word used in common Greek at the time to announce good news throughout the Roman Empire pertaining to the king or peace within the kingdom.
When someone wanted to show Jesus respect, they used a kingly title for him: "The Son of ________." (Hint: NOT "The Son of God")
David; David was the greatest king in Israel and Jesus is in the lineage of David. Calling Him the Son of David was acknowledging His right to be the next king of Israel.
Wrote most of the New Testament.
Paul
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
True or False: The Bible was written over the course of roughly 100 years.
False; The Bible was written over the course of an estimated 1,500 years.