Intro to bible final

What is an epistle?

A letter, written by apostles to various churches or individuals to encourage faith

Who is responsible for most of the New Testament epistles?

The Apostle Paul

Romans 1:16

'For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.'

Romans 10:9

If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.'

List of the Fruits of the Spirit

love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control.

What land did Paul travel to after meeting Jesus?

Arabia. but first Damascus

2 Corinthians 6:14

'Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. - This verse advises believers against forming close relationships with those who do not share their faith, emphasizing the fundamental differences between righteousness and unrighteousness.

Who does Paul say that we wrestle against in Ephesians 6?

Not physical , but evil spiritual forces in the heavenly places.

Why is the Book of Philippians called the epistle of joy?

faith transcends circumstances through out the letter.

How does the Book of Colossians describe Christ as the most important of creation?

Describes Christ as the image of the invisible God, Creator , and supremacy in all things.

Main characters in the book of Philemon

The main characters in the book of Philemon are Paul, Philemon, Onesimus, and Apphia.

How does Paul expect Philemon to welcome his servant?

Not as a Servant but brother in Christ

Timothy was the leader of which church?

Ephesus under Pauls mentorship

What makes someone worse than a non-believer according to 1 Timothy 5:8?

Someone who underscores the importance of family responsibility

2 Timothy says what about 'all scripture?'

All Scripture is breathed out by God

Titus was deployed to what island; and what was he mandated to teach?

Island of Crete, mandated to appoint elders in every town. Also instructed to teach sound doctrine and encourage good works among the believers.

Who is the author of the Book of Hebrews?

Traditionally unknown, but it has often been attributed to Paul or another early Christian leader.

How does the author of Hebrews compare Christ to other laughable figures in Jewish history?

Presents Christ as superior to angels, Moses, and other high priests, emphasizing His divine and superior nature

What is the connection between Christ and Melchizedek in the Book of Hebrews?

Both Eternal and without genealogy, representing a new priesthood. ( no beginning or end)

James relates Faith with what act?

James relates faith with Works (actions), stating that faith without works is dead.

What is the correlation between light and God in the Book of James?

Light symbolizes wisdom , guidance and purity

How does Peter use Noah's ark in 1 Peter?

Making it a symbol of salvation through water, equating it to baptism that now saves you through resurrection of jesus

What animal does Peter compare the devil to?

Peter compares the devil to a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

2 Peter gives a retelling of what famous event from the gospels?

2 Peter gives a retelling of the transfiguration of Jesus. (change of appearance)

The Book of 1 John says the Messiah came in what way?

The Book of 1 John states that the Messiah came in the flesh. (by water and blood)

Who does the Book of 2 John warn its readers not to greet?

Those who do not bring the teaching of Christ (Sound Docterine)

What is the sin of Diotrephes in 3 John?

Pridefull, Gossip, refused to welcome the apostles and rebelled against Jhon’s authority

A letter of Jude is maybe connected with what other biblical book?

connected with the Book of 2 Peter , both warning of false teachers and hardships with faithfulness

The last book of the Bible is called; this book is addressed to whom?

Revelation, and it is addressed to the seven churches in Asia.

What is the tribulation; how long does it last?

The tribulation is a period of great suffering and distress lasting seven years based on interpretations of biblical prophecy.

Believers will reign with Christ on earth for a 1000 years, this is called?

Millennial Kingdom.

Who will be present at the white throne judgment?

All the dead, both great and small, will be present at the white throne judgment.

What is the final destination for believers?

The final destination for believers is eternal life with God in heaven.

Incarnation

The incarnation refers to the Christian belief that God became flesh in the person of Jesus Christ.

Resurrection

The event of Jesus rising from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion.

Crucifixion

The execution of Jesus by nailing him to a cross, which is central to Christian faith.

Ascension

Jesus rising to heaven forty days after his resurrection.

Genealogy

Having Linkable Ancestry

Melchizedek

Mentioned in Old Testament, King and Priest of Salem (Jersulem) , forshadowing of jesus

Sound Doctrine

Teaching based on the bible and aligns with its teachings

Apostle

Someone who is sent out with a religious mission