Synoptic Gospels test

Sanctification

The process of becoming more like Christ 

Justification

God declaring a Person to be righteous 

Glorification

God’s final removal of sin from the life of the saints

Atonement

the process by which people remove obstacles to their reconciliation with God.

Propitiation

To make amends or pay the penalty for a wrong 

Edification

to instruct and improve in faith

Predestination

the doctrine that God has eternally chosen those whom he intends to save.

Judiazers

A group of Jewish Christians who insisted that their co-religionists should follow the Mosaic Law and that Gentile converts to Christianity must first be circumcised

Grace

“God's life, power and righteousness given to us by unmerited favor.”

Gospel

a message about salvation by a divine figure, a savior, who has brought peace or other benefits to humankind.

Faith

relying completely on Him—trusting in His infinite power, intelligence, and love.

Acts

Author: Luke

Original Audience: Theophilus

Date: 32-62 ad

Purpose: To edify the church

Main theme: Justification by faith alone

Romans

Author: Paul

Original Audience: Christian church in Rome

Date: A.D. 57–59

Purpose: To explain in detail the Gospel message and its implications for believers

Main theme: The Gospel as the Revelation of God’s righteousness

Galatians

Author: Paul

Original Audience: Churches of Galatia

Date: A.D. 55–57

Purpose: A counter the message of judiazers

Main theme:a person is justified through faith in Christ's death, not by works of the law

Where is the Coming of the Holy spirit at Pentecost found in the bible

Acts 2

Where is the Conversion of Saul/Paul found in the bible

Acts 9

Where is the Jerusalem council found in the bible

Acts 15

Where is the fruit of the spirit found in the bible

Galatians 5

Where is speech and stoning of Stephan found in the bible

Acts 6-7

What was decided by the Jerusalem council and why was it significant?

Gentile Christians did not have to observe the Mosaic Law of the Jews. It was significant because it meant that Gentiles were just as equal as Jews in the eyes of God

How is Acts 1:8 an outline for the book of Acts?

chapters 1-7 describe the gospel's penetrating Jerusalem; chapters 8-12, Judea and Samaria; and chapters 13-18, the ends of the earth, exactly as outlined in Acts 1:8.

What is the relationship between Acts and the Gospel of Luke?

acts was intended to be a sequel to a plurality of Gospels, which Luke refers to as “many.”

According to God's Words in Acts 9 what was Paul called to do?

Paul miraculously received his sight back, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and was baptized; he was called to preach to gentiles apparently out of his own revelatory experience

How did Paul fulfill his mission?

He ended his journey in Rome, This provided an ideal setting for the spread of the Gospel. Paul and the other apostles were able to travel freely, establishing churches throughout Palestine, Syria, Asia Minor, Greece and even in Rome itself.

What was Paul’s pattern every time he entered a new city?

Preach first in the synagogue,

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What happened when Paul preached in Ephesus?

Unfortunately, a silversmith named Demetrius who had a business making idols saw a serious threat in Paul, who was turning people away from idol worship in large numbers. He stirred up others of his trade and together they incited the people to riot. Although the riot ended without any harm to Paul or the other disciples, it became necessary for Paul to leave Ephesus.

What is different about Paul's Sermon in Athens and why? 

Paul did not have great success in Athens, although “some men joined him and believed”

Who were Paul's companions in the book of Acts?

Barnabas, John Mark, and Silas

Which one did he argue with and why?

Barnabas over circumcision

What vision did Peter have before he went to the home of Cornelius?

the heavens opened and something like a great sheet descending, being let down by its four corners upon the earth. 12 In it were all kinds of animals and reptiles and birds of the air. 13 And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.”

Why did he need to see this vision to be prepared to go there? 

To prepare to meet with a non-jew

What was significant about Cornelius and his household coming to faith?

They were Gentiles

How does this issue continue to play out in Acts and the Epistles?

It shows the unclean gentiles can be a part of Gods kingdom too

According to Paul in Romans, why are people justly under God’s wrath?

***God is just in pouring out His wrath on the human race because we have sinfully rejected His revelation of Himself and have worshiped the creature rather than the Creator.***

How does he use Abraham to explain justification by faith?

Abraham was righteous by faith and works but not specifically just works

How does Paul contrast Adam and Christ in Romans 5?

Adam's transgression affected the whole human race, just like Jesus died for the sins of the whole world.

What is federal headship and who is our federal head?

the representation of a group united under a federation or covenant

Since Salvation is by grace through faith should a believer continue to sin?

To desire to continue in sin shows a misunderstanding of this abundant grace and a contempt for Jesus' sacrifice.

What does Paul teach in Romans regarding how Christians should relate to the Government?

This passage in Romans 7:15-20 gives us the first-hand account of the battle between the new nature and the sinful flesh within the apostle Paul. He writes these verses as a mature believer in Christ. Paul's own life demonstrates that this struggle with our sinful flesh never goes away while we are on the earth.

What does Paul teach in Romans regarding how Christians should relate to the Government?

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities; for there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist have been instituted by God,”

What does Paul teach in Romans regarding how Christians should relate to each other?

those who understand their freedom from the law, should live with those of weaker faith. All Christians must please each other and not themselves.

What does Paul teach in Romans regarding how Christians should relate to christian liberty

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.”

1. Who was troubling the Galatia Churches? 

The Judiazers

What was the false teaching?

To be a christian you must first be circumcised

 Where else have we seen this teaching?

God taught it to Abraham

What does the illustration about Sarah and Hagar show about the law and saving faith?

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Hagar, the bond woman with her natural son Ishmael, represents works religion and the old Jerusalem. Sarah, the free woman with her supernatural son Isaac represents faith religion, the new covenant, and the new Jerusalem. The new Jerusalem, the church, is our mother.

Pharisee

added additional laws to Gods law

Sadducee

Only accepted Pentateuch as scripture

Zealots

Desired to violently overthrow Roman rule

Herodians

Supported Herods family and roman rule

Sanhedrin

Governing group of priests and scribes

Scribe/teacher of the law

Studied the Scriptures and taught the people

Synagogue

Gathering place for prayer and studying scripture

Diaspora

Faithful Jews living outside of Israel

Apostle

Sent one and is one of 12 disciples

Synoptic

seen together

Theophilus

Lover of God

Messiah

Anointed one

Who was Matthew?

A tax collector, it is unknown where he got the info to write his Gospel

Who was Mark?

a companion of Paul and Barnabas on missionary journeys, His inspiration for the Gospel came from the preaching of peter

Who was Luke?

Luke was a physician and he wrote his gospel from eye witness accounts

What is the theme of Matthew

Promise/fulfillment of deliverance

What is the theme of Mark

Show Jesus is the Messiah/call and cost of discipleship

What is the theme of Luke

Salvation

What is the intended audience of Matthew

Unknown

What is the intended audience of Mark

Gentiles

What is the intended audience of Luke

Gentiles

Who did Luke dedicate his book to and what does their name mean

Theophilus, lover of God

When were the Gospels written

50s-60s

Where in the bible is The sermon on the Mount

Matthew 5-7

Where in the bible is the great commission

Matthew 28

Where in the bible is the beatitudes found?

Matthew 5 and Luke 6

Where in the bible is the Sermon on the plain

Luke 6

Where in the bible is the parable of the prodigal son found

Luke 15

What connection to the cursing of the fig tree have with the cleansing of the temple?

It had the appearance of fruit without fruit being there the same as pharisees only appeared to be Godly

What miracle is recorded in all 4 Gospels? How does this miracle tie in with Jesus being like/greater than Moses?

The feeding of the 5000. Moses prayed for food, Jesus was able to bless the food and make it multiply

Explain the parable of the Sower

Seed is word of God, tenants are pharisee’s, cornerstone is Jesus

What is a parable

A short story teaching a lesson from God

What is the problem with the end of Mark?

It has a short abrupt ending

When was Jesus crucified? Why was that significant?

During Passover, Both Herod and Pilate were there since very man had to travel to his birthplace

How does Passover foreshadow Salvation in Jesus

Body/blood of Jesus