The Gospel
What does the word gospel mean?
The word gospel means "good news."
What does it mean to be Christlike?
To become more like Jesus in our character, attitudes, words, and actions.
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
Who is Jesus?
Jesus is the Son of God, the Messiah, and Savior of the world.
Who was Jesus' mother?
Mary.
What is the good news of the gospel?
That Jesus Christ died for our sins and rose again, providing salvation for those who believe in Him.
What is salvation?
Being rescued from sin and its consequences through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
With Jesus' genealogy, conception, and birth.
Jesus made several statements beginning with these two words: "I Am." What is significant about this phrase?
It points to Jesus' divine identity and connects with God's name revealed in the Old Testament.
How was Jesus conceived?
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit.
What are the four Gospels?
atthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
What is justification?
God declaring a sinner righteous because of faith in Jesus Christ.
Name three types of books found in the New Testament.
Gospels, history, letters/epistles, and prophecy. (Any three of these counts)
Complete this statement: "I am the ______ of life."
Bread.
Who told Mary that she would give birth to Jesus?
The angel Gabriel.
What is the purpose of the Gospels?
They tell about the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
What is sanctification?
The ongoing process of becoming more like Christ.
What book tells the story of the early church after Jesus' resurrection and ascension?
Acts
Name three of Jesus' "I Am" statements.
How did Mary respond when she learned she would give birth to Jesus?
She responded with humility and faith, accepting God's will.
What is one major difference between the four Gospels and the rest of the New Testament?
The Gospels focus primarily on the life and ministry of Jesus, while the other New Testament books focus on the early church, Christian teaching, and living.
Put these three ideas in the correct order and explain how they relate: justification, salvation, sanctification.
Salvation is God's rescue from sin through Christ. Justification is being declared righteous through faith in Christ, while sanctification is the lifelong process of becoming more like Christ.
What is the overall purpose of the New Testament?
To reveal Jesus Christ and explain His work of salvation, while teaching believers how to live as His followers and telling the story of the early church.
What do Jesus' "I Am" statements teach us about who He is?
They reveal different aspects of Jesus' identity, character, and role as the Son of God and Savior.
Why was Jesus' conception and birth different from any other person's birth?
Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. He is both truly God and truly human.