Exam Cheat Sheet New Testament

Matthew

Emphasizes Jesus' humanity; characterized by a man

Mark

Emphasizes Jesus' actions; characterized by a lion

Luke

Emphasizes Jesus' sacrifice; characterized by an ox

John

Emphasizes Jesus' deity; characterized by an eagle

Acts of the Apostles

Key events in the early church, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and missionary journeys

Romans

Emphasizes justification (declared righteous) by faith, legal language

1 Corinthians

Deals with a variety of ethical problems, famous for the "love chapter"

2 Corinthians

Final advice in series of letters (some having been lost)

Galatians

Letter to a region; condems the Judaizers; emphasizes freedom in Christ

Ephesians

Emphasizes grace; written to church in a city claiming to be the home of Artemis

Philippians

Highlights Christ as our strength

Colossians

Admonishes holy living, setting mind on Christ

1 Thessalonians

Message of hope; speaks of the return of Christ and resurrection

2 Thessalonians

Message of hope; warns about coming Man of Lawlessness

1 Timothy

Pastoral advice for a tender young man serving the church in Ephesus

2 Timothy

More advice for a tender young man who was like a son to Paul

Titus

Pastoral advice for a tough Greek believer serving the church in Crete

Philemon

Personal letter asking a fellow believer to receive back his runaway slave

Hebrews

Unknown author, famous for its "Hall of Faith" chapter, running the race

James

Written by brother of Jesus, emphasizes that true faith will bear fruit

1 Peter

Apostle offers encouragement in times of suffering

2 Peter

Apostle gives final words of exhortation knowing he is about to be martyred/killed

1 John

Letter opens with an emphasis on walking in the light

2 John

Letter addressed to the elect lady and her children

3 John

Letter addressed to Gaius

Jude

Author is "servant" of Jesus and brother of James; deals with false teaching

Revelation

Letter to 7 churches, uses Jewish apocalyptic language to describe events